Sep
25
2016
Come by to view a selection of artwork by our talented members and community members. We will have art work as well as crafts available for sale. …read more
Announcements
2016 Tri-Temple Seminar
Aug
30
2016
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 Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (VHBT), West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, and Gardena Buddhist Church. This year’s Tri-Temple Seminar is being hosted by the …read more
All War Memorial Service
Jul
29
2016
Location: Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Date: Sunday, August 7, 2016 Time: 10:00 am Please join us in spreading the message of peace, as we remember those who were victims of war. This service was begun in honor of those who were victims of the Atomic Bombs (dropped on August 6 and 9, 1945, in Hiroshima …read more
Silent Auction
Jul
12
2016
Once again, the Venice Obon Festival will be holding a silent auction with a number of fantastic items. Visit the temple lobby during the VHBT Obon Festival to place a bid. Bidding ends Sunday, July 17th, at 8:00 PM. …read more
Rev. Quon’s One Year Anniversary
Jul
2
2016
Help us celebrate Rev. Kory Quon’s one year anniversary as the resident minister at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. …read more
Marie Callender’s Fundraiser
Jul
2
2016
On Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 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. This fundraiser helps to fund activities such as the weekly Tai Chi Chuan class. Dine in or carry-out. Be sure to …read more
Response to the Shooting in Orlando, Florida
Jun
16
2016
We are deeply shocked and saddened by the mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. We wish to express our profound sympathy to the families and friends of the victims. When we encounter tragic events such as this, we turn to the Buddha for guidance on how to live our lives without hating …read more
2016 Venice Obon Festival
Jun
7
2016
The VHBT Obon Festival will take place over the weekend of July 16-17, from 3PM-9PM. Come sample our Adult Buddhist Association’s renowned Teriyaki Chicken plate. Or our Buddhist Women’s Association crispy, handmade wontons. Our Dharma school will be selling hot dogs & chili rice. Our Jr. YBA will be frying up dangos in plain, sugar, …read more
2016 Obon T-Shirts
May
7
2016
The Venice Jr. YBA is now taking orders for this season’s Southern District Obon T-shirts. Shirts are $20 each. Please drop orders off in the Jr. YBA mailbox in the lobby of the temple. If your order is received by June 1, your t-shirts will come in to the Venice Jr. YBA before the VJCC …read more
ABA Aloha Breakfast
Apr
17
2016
The VHBT ABA held their annual Aloha Breakfast, featuring their famous cha shu fried rice, sausage, eggs, grilled pineapple, Hawaiian sweet roll, and orange wedges. Afterwards, morning service was officiated by our Ministerial Assistants. …read more