Hatsumairi (Infant Presentation Ceremony) is a ceremony in which a child is presented to Amida Buddha for the first time. The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple traditionally holds its Hatsumairi in conjunction with the Hanamatsuri service celebrating the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha. This year, the combined Hanamatsuri/Hatsumairi service will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2015,… Read More »
The theme for the 2015 Venice Buddhist Film Festival is “Decisions.” The Film Festival will run on four consecutive Sundays, March 1 through March 22 at the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. See times below. A short discussion will follow each film, with a special panel discussion following the screening of Lil Tokyo Reporter on March… Read More »
On Thursday, Feb. 19, 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. Dine in or carry-out. Be sure to bring in this flyer so we can get credit for your purchase. Marie Callenders… Read More »
A special Southern District seminar will be presented by Rev. Tomoyasu Naito: Life of Awakening: True Teaching. Professor Naito will share his knowledge and insights on what is the True Teaching in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and how the True Teaching can provide inspiration and guidance for daily living. Professor Naito is part of the Kangaku,… Read More »
We will be having our quarterly temple cleanup on Saturday, January 17, 8AM. Bring your glove, brooms, old towels, etc.… Read More »
There will be a joint Goshoki Hoonko (Shinran Shonin’s Memorial Service) at Gardena Buddhist Church on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, starting at 9:30AM. Rev. Kodo Umezu, Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America, will be the guest speaker. Goshoki Hoonko Announcement As part of the service, there will also be three special ceremonies: Kikyoshiki (Affirmation… Read More »
On Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, 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. Dine in or carry-out. Be sure to bring in this flyer so we can get credit for your purchase. Marie Callenders… Read More »
It’s Mochi Tsuki Time! KOMOCHI – $4.00 PKG OKASANE – $7.00 SET Mochi Order Form Please forward completed forms to Joyce Enomoto. DEADLINE FOR ALL ORDERS IS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 Pick up Saturday, December 6, 2014 (after 2:00PM). All orders must be picked up at the temple by 6:30PM SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITY Date Time… Read More »
Plans are in the works for a UCLA/USC potluck/viewing party at the temple on Saturday, Nov. 22 (time to be announced). As a precursor to the event, we’ve asked Hoseki Designs to produce a number of Sports Team onenjus (ojuzus) in the colors of UCLA and USC as a fundraiser for the VHBT (the temple… Read More »
Join us on Saturday, November 8, 2014, 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 »
