Announcements

Jr. YBA Seminar 1

| February 3, 2013

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 »

Streams of Light

| January 3, 2013

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 »

Southern District Hoonko Service

| December 8, 2012

A Southern District Gathering Sunday, January 20, 2013 Los Angeles Hongwanji Betsuin 815 E First St Los Angeles, CA 90012 Map An all-day gathering of the 15 Southern District temple sanghas for a day of: 10:00am – Combined Shinran Shonin Hoonko Memorial Service A traditional service with the chanting of the Shoshinge and Wasan –… Read More »

Dance Class

| December 7, 2012

Dates: Classes run for two months: Months Time Dance Instructor Jan-Mar, 2014 3:30-4:40 Argentine Tango 5:00-6:00 Waltz Apr-Jun, 2014 3:30-4:40 Argentine Tango 5:00-6:00 Night Club Two Step Warm-up 30 minutes before class. Cost: First time in the class is free, $10 per class for returning students. There is no registration, just show up. No partner… Read More »

Spit & Polish 2

| November 3, 2012

Five membrs of the VHBT Jr. YBA took part in Spit & Polish 2, the cleaning of the National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center. The cleaning was in preparation for a Veterans Day ceremony next weekend. Participating along with the five members of Jr YBA were students… Read More »

Silk Sale

| November 2, 2012

A silk sale will be held on Sunday, Nov. 11, from 11AM-2PM, after the Eitaikyo service. Products are provided by Women for Women, an organization which promotes fair trade practices and opportunities for women in Cambodia. All products are handmade by women with disability, and only the finest quality Cambodian silk is used. Materials made… Read More »

ABA Steak Feast & Bingo Night

| October 29, 2012

Join us on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at 6:00pm for our annual Venice Hongwanji ABA Steak Feast & Bingo Night*, an ABA fundraiser. Price: $25 per plate This event requires ADVANCE ORDER SALES only available through ABA members. Please place your orders by Nov. 4. No new orders will be available at the door on… Read More »

Halloween Party

| October 14, 2012

The Dharma School will be hosting its annual Halloween Party on Sunday, October 28, from 5PM-7PM at the VHBT. Costume Contest Art Projects Games Mummy Contest The sign-up sheet to bring a potluck dish is posted on the bulletin board. Please bring one bag of candy to share. For questions, please ask Tom Yamaguchi. Picture… Read More »