The Venice Japanese American Memorial Marker (VJAMM) is closer to materializing. An agreement has just been negotiated with the adjacent property owner of the car wash, and the project will be able to go forward with building permits soon. Still to be done are soil testing, grading inspection, structural engineering, and a presentation before the… Read More »
The Venice Hongwanji A.B.A. is sponsoring their 33rd Annual Country Style Breakfast on Sunday, April 21, 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, Sausages, Orange Slices, Orange Juice & Coffee. You… Read More »
This Sunday, March 24, at 10AM, the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will have its spring ohigan service with Reverend Ken Fujimoto, Rinban of the San Jose Betsuin. After otoki lunch, the Buddhist Education Committee will be holding a book club meeting, led by Rev. Fujimoto. The book club selection for this meeting is The Dharma… Read More »
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 7, 2013,… Read More »
In partnership with the Japanese American Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee, Japanese American Korean War Veterans, Go for Broke National Education Center, and Kazuo Masuda Memorial VFW Post 3670, the Institute for Healthy Aging at Keiro is presenting a free seminar focusing on issues affecting veterans. Presentations: Successful Aging, by Thomas Yoshikawa, Deputy Chief of Staff… Read More »
Grief and Mourning A seminar on separation from loved ones. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, from 2:00PM – 4:30PM, Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara 1015 E Montecito St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Map/Directions Featured Presenter: Sam Geli Grief Counselor, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care of Santa Barbara. Grief: What is it? How does it feel? What… Read More »
In partnership with the Japanese American Historical Society of Southern California and the Gardena Valley JCI, Keiro is presenting a seminar on Japanese American Health Conditions, with Dr. Marjorie Kagawa-Singer, UCLA School of Public Health and Department of Asian American Studies. Topics for discussion include: What are the differences in health conditions of the Issei,… Read More »
On Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, there will be a fundraiser at Marie Callender’s in West LA. Marie Callender’s will donate 20% of all proceeds to the temple’s Senior Outreach Program. Dine in or carry-out. Take advantage of a pie sale on that day! Be sure to bring in the attached flyer so we can get… Read More »
The VHBT Jr. YBA will be hosting the Southern District Seminar 1 on February 17, 2013, at the temple. The theme for the seminar is dana (giving). One of the workshops will be an activity to put together packages of items for the group My Friends’ Place, an organization that supports homeless youth. The Jr.… Read More »
Dear Friends, PublicScreening Sunday, March 24 4:00 PM Jodo Shinshu Center 2140 Durant Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 Map Open to the public. Ticket information TBA Special BCAScreening Friday, March 1 8:30 PM For BCA National Council, Meeting Delegates, Boosters Not open to the public. Ticket information TBA On behalf of Rev. Sugao and Ebisu Filmes,… Read More »
