Many of you know Bobby Ideishi. Some may have heard his storied account of his 9/11 experience in the World Trade Center that fateful day in 2001. And many of you who do not see the Rafu Shimpo, will be interested in this follow up story on Bobby. Here is the link: http://rafu.com/news/2011/09/robert-ideishi-9-11/… Read More »
Just a reminder, this Tuesday, Sept. 20th, there is a fundraiser at Marie Callenders for our Senior Outreach program. Be sure to bring in the attached flyer so we can get credit for your purchase. Flyer… Read More »
Hello All, This Sunday we will observe the Fall Ohigan. Here’s a little background: Higan (彼岸) is a Buddhist holiday exclusively celebrated in Japan during both the Spring and Autumnal Equinox. It is observed by nearly every Buddhist sect in Japan. The tradition extends from mild weather that occurs during the time of equinoxes, though… Read More »
I am not sure if these flyers might have already come to us in another distribution. In Gassho, Dale Noriyuki President VHBT Oxnard Buddhist Temple invites you to join us for our upcoming Seminar on Unfulfilled desire: Debt Management in our eight-part series entitled Facing Life’s Challenges: Practical Advice and Buddhist Wisdom. On Saturday, September… Read More »
Forwarding for those who may be interested. Dale Noriyuki President VHBT Hi! Please do me a favor and share this flyer for Little Tokyo Cherry Blossom Festival. We need to get the word out to as many people as possible. Encourage your friends and family to join in the Ondo portion both days at 2PM.… Read More »
Passing on to those who may be interested. Dale Noriyuki President VHBT Next weekend, September 17th, API Equality LA will be hosting its second Crossroads program — an opportunity to explore the commonalities between Asian/Pacific Islander civil rights with those of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. The program debuted in 2009 and we’ve… Read More »
This Saturday the YABA group will be holding their seminar. Encourage your 22-35 year olds to take part in this great event with Rev Kurt Rye from Fresno as the guest speaker. Venice YABA web site Also, Gail, Ethel and myself can use another couple of adult helpers to assist them with food service and… Read More »
Come Join The Fun At Pack 79’s Annual Kick Off Picnic! Date: Saturday, September 10th, 2011 Time: 11 am – 3 pm Location: El Marino Park 5301 Berryman Ave Culver City, 90230 Come join the fun, come join the ranks! Tiger Cubs – First Grade Wolves – Second Grade Bears – Third Grade Webelos –… Read More »
The Tohoku Disaster Volunteer Center is located at the Sendai Betsuin. Volunteer activities begin with a brief orientation at 5:00p.m. which includes a tour of the facilities. Classrooms for the now unused pre-school serve as the sleeping quarters. Because the Volunteer Center is a converted pre-school, all the furniture and accommodations are too small. There… Read More »
The Sangha Teens have an outing at Disneyland on August 29, 2011. Thanks to Joy W. for sharing her pictures.
