The Venice Jr. YBA is now taking orders for this season’s Southern District Obon T-shirts. Shirts are $15 each, except for XXL, which are $17. Orders can be dropped off in the Jr. YBA mailbox in the lobby of the temple. Obon T-shirt order form
The Venice Hongwanji A.B.A. is sponsoring their 34th Annual Aloha Style Breakfast on Sunday, May 4, 2013, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Temple. The price of the breakfast is $7.00 per plate. The breakfast menu will consist of delicious Homemade “Chashu” Fried Rice, Eggs, Sausage Patty, Orange Slices, Orange Juice & Coffee.… Read More »
Keiro Senior HealthCare and the Westside Organizing Committee (which includes the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple), will be presenting a free conference on Sunday, April 27, at the Venice Japanese Community Center. The conference will address important topics such as family dynamics and communication, emotional stress and dignity in caregiving, hands-on caregiving demonstrations, aging in place,… Read More »
To the friends and family of the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, who I consider as my own, thank you for a wonderful 11 year run as a participant at the temple. The warmth and passion for the Nenbutsu was one of the reasons I felt compelled to go to Kyoto to further my studies in… Read More »
Dear Members of the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, It is with great sadness that I must inform you that Bishop Kodo Umezu is transferring Rev. John Iwohara from Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple to Gardena Buddhist Church effective April 1, 2014. Rev. John has been with our temple for 12 years, and has truly helped to… Read More »
On Thursday, Mar. 13, 2014, 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 »
Bring your sleeping bag and favorite pajamas as the VHBT Dharma School hosts their annual Family Fun Night, “Slumber Party Style.” Saturday, March 8, from 5:00PM-9:00PM, at the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Schedule: 5:00-6:00 Sleeping Bag “I Got It!” 6:00-7:00 Potluck Dinner 9:00-9:00 Movie Night Please sign-up to bring a dish to share at the… Read More »
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 »
