The VHBT Buddhist Education Committee will be holding a spaghetti lunch fundraiser on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at 11:00AM (after morning service). Cost is $7 per plate, with proceeds benefiting the temple. Menu: Spaghetti Meatballs (on the side) Salad Rolls Panko dessert Beverage Please reserve your lunch by Feb. 24, 2014 by either signing up… Read More »
The theme for the 2014 Venice Buddhist Film Festival is “Exile.” The Film Festival will run on four consecutive Sundays, Feb. 9 through Mar. 2, from 1:00PM-3:30PM, at the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Feb. 9: Sansho Dayu In mediaeval Japan a compassionate governor is sent into exile. His wife and children try to join him,… Read More »
Beginner hula classes are held weekly at the temple for ages 3-adult. For more information please see the flyer below or email halaunaliko@gmail.com. Hula Class Information Description The name Halau Hula `O Nalikokauikawekiulani was presented to our teacher Casey Kono by Kumu Hula Kawaikapuokalani Hewett in 2006. Our given name represents a bud of the… Read More »
Join us after service on Feb. 9, 2014, for an informal discussion with Rev. John regarding the Dharma School program. He is interested in getting your feedback and learning about your child’s experience with the temple.
On January 19, 2014, the VHBT held its annual Shinnen Enkai celebration at the temple, hosted by the Buddhist Women’s Association. As part of the entertainment, the Venice Jr. YBA performed the skit that was presented at the last Central District Jr. YBL conference in Fresno. Post by Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Afterwards, an ABA… Read More »
Dates: Classes run for three months: Feb. 2, 2014 3:00-3:30 Open Argentine Tango practice 3:30-4:30 Argentine Tango class 4:40-5:00 Open Waltz warm-up 5:00-6:00 Waltz class Feb. 9, 2014 No Tango warm-up 3:45-4:45 Argentine Tango class 4:45-5:00 Open Waltz warm-up 5:00-6:00 Waltz class Feb. 16, 2014 No Tango warm-up 3:45-4:45 Argentine Tango class 4:45-5:00… Read More »
The Venice Hongwanji Senior Outreach Program is now holding a “Learn Something New” class on Thursdays after morning service (approximately 10AM). Click the Read More link for full schedule.… Read More »
On Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, there will be a fundraiser at three different Marie Callender’s locations from 8:00AM to 9:00PM: West Whittier 12402 E. Washington Blvd. at Lambert across from Presbyterian Hospital. La Habra 340 E. Whittier Blvd. between Euclid and Harbor Blvd. West Los Angeles 11324 National Blvd. Off the 405 freeway, west of… Read More »
The Venice YABA (Young Adult Buddhist Association) will be having their sixth annual Sake Tasting on Nov. 2, 2013, from 7PM-9PM. Musical entertainment will be performed by Miko Shudo. Pre-registration is $25, tickets are $30 at the door. For more information, or to pre-register, visit the Venice YABA website.… Read More »
Kids swinging big wooden mallets sounds like a recipe for disaster, but when it comes to mochi tsuki, it’s a recipe for great tasting mochi! This year’s mochi tsuki is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7.
Komochi – $4.00 PKG
Okasane – $7.00 SET
DEADLINE FOR ALL ORDERS IS NOVEMBER 24, 2013
Pick up Saturday, December 7, 2013 (after 2:00 pm)
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