Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 6:00pm for our annual Venice Hongwanji ABA Steak Feast & Bingo Night*, an Adult Buddhist Association fundraiser. Price: $25 per plate Eat in or take out. Each dinner will include a grilled rib eye steak, baked potato, vegetables and salad. This event requires ADVANCE ORDER SALES only… Read More »
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, there will be a fundraiser at three different Marie Callender’s locations from 7:00AM to 9:00PM. Marie Callender’s will donate 20% of all proceeds to the temple’s Senior Outreach Program and the Ministers Assistant Fund. Dine in or carry-out. Be sure to bring in this flyer so we can get credit… Read More »
The Tri-Temple Seminars are educational programs presented by neighboring temples within the Southern District Council of the Buddhist Churches of America. In our area, hosting of the Tri-Temple seminar rotates between the VHBT, West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, and Gardena Buddhist Church. Theme: Jodo Shinshu and Zen: A Dialog Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 17, 2015, 10AM-1PM… Read More »
Hello, my name is Reverend Kory Quon. As of August 1, 2015, I have been appointed by Bishop Kodo Umezu as the resident minister of the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, VHBT. I would like to thank you for welcoming my family and me to your beautiful temple.… Read More »
The VHBT Buddhist Education Committee has announced their Book Club selection for fall 2015: He Mele A Hilo: A Hilo Song. We are pleased to have the author, Ryka Aoki, facilitate the discussion session.… Read More »
On Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, there will be a fundraiser at three different Marie Callender’s locations from 7:00AM to 9:00PM. Marie Callender’s will donate 20% of all proceeds to the temple’s Senior Outreach Program and the Ministers Assistant Fund. Dine in or carry-out. Be sure to bring in this flyer so we can get credit… Read More »
This year the Venice Obon festival will be holding a silent auction with a number of fantastic items. Visit the Raffle Booth during the VHBT Obon Festival to place a bid. Bidding ends Sunday, July 19th, at 8:00 PM. EARLY BIDDING STARTS NOW! Call 310-266-5091 to place a bid before the Obon Festival. Phone bidding… Read More »
Cub Pack 79 will be hosting a couple of recruiting & social events. If you know of an elementary school age boy who wants to join the Cub Scouts, please share this with them. What’s fun about Cub Scouting! Date: Saturday, July 25, 2015 (2-4PM) Location: Lindberg Park, Culver City New Year Kickoff Picnic Date:… Read More »
The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple is a part of the Ralphs Community Contributions Program. Help raise funds for the temple simply by signing up and using your Ralphs Rewards Card when you shop. Ralphs will donate between 1% – 4% of each household’s monthly purchases to the temple. IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED YOUR REWARDS… Read More »
Peace on Your Wings is an original musical commissioned by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. It was developed by Ohana Arts, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote peace and world friendship through the universal language of the arts. The musical was inspired by the life… Read More »
