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 »
The Obon Dancer in Training shirt has been a hit over the past couple of obon seasons. Order your own for this year’s obon. Available in black or red, and men’s round-neck & women’s v-neck sizes for $20 plus shipping & handling (USPS). To order, please fill out this order form and send to Roseann… Read More »
If you missed the orientation on linkAges Timebank at the VHBT, attached are three video clips of the event. Timebanking is a community-based service exchange network where members give and receive help, learn new skills, and share hobbies and interests. Members earn hours by providing services, and use those hours to receive services in return.… Read More »
Keiro will hold a orientation on linkAges Timebank at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on May 31 at 11:00AM. Timebanking is a community-based service exchange network where members give and receive help, learn new skills, and share hobbies and interests. Members earn hours by providing services, and use those hours to receive services in return. The… Read More »
