Dharma School Installation
The Dharma School Staff for the 2012-2013 school year was installed in a ceremony on Sept. 23, 2012. Picture Gallery
Announcements
Dharma School Round Table Discussion
You are cordially invited to sit and chat about the issues facing Dharma School. Share your concerns and ideas with Dharma School Staff, Parents, Friends of the Dharma School, and Minister. Sunday, Sept. 30, 11:30am-1:30pm Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Lunch will be provided Kids are welcome! Flyer… Read More »
Congratulations to Jeffrey Ignarro
Congratulations to Jeffrey Ignarro for completing the Jodo Shinshu Correspondence Course, a two-year endeavor. Jeffrey is the second member of the VHBT to complete the course, after Richard Modiano. He received his Certificate of Completion during the first Sunday service of the 2012/2013 Dharma School year. Rev. John Iwohara is one of several instructors for… Read More »
Special Services & Events Workshop
The Buddhist Education Committee will be presenting a two-part workshop on our temple’s special services and events: Part 1: Buddhist Holidays and Religious Services Friday, September 21, 2012, 7:30 PM Part 2: Temple Traditions & Non-Religious Services Friday, October 26, 2012, 7:30 PM Learn about the religious meaning behind our Buddhist holidays and their accompanying… Read More »
Sundae Sunday
The first Dharma School service of the 2012/2013 school year begins this Sunday, September 9, at 9:30AM.… Read More »
Fun, Food, Friendship
Join the ABAs of Gardena, Nishi, Orange County, and Venice for an evening of food and sake tasting. Saturday, September 29, at Orange County Buddhist Church. Registration: 5PM Social Hour: 5-5:30PM Sake and Food Tasting to follow Karaoke, Ice Breaker, and Line Dance Lessons Cost: $20 Meet and learn from Mr. Yoshi Murakami, Chief Manager… Read More »
Fujinkai Seminar
The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Fujinkai presents: Buddhist Women’s Movement Our Legacy and Path Forward Remembering Lady Takeko Kujo Date/Time: Saturday, October 20th, 2012, 8:30AM – 2:00PM Location: Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Guest Speaker: Rev. Tetsuo Unno Please join us for a very informative and enjoyable session of: Poetry Sushi making History Cost is $20.… Read More »
Move and Groove with Seniors
Time to Dance, Exercise, and Have Fun!!! The Venice Hongwanji Senior Outreach Program (VHSOP) has incorporated the Nintendo Wii system into its weekly exercise class. The system will help strengthen movement, balance, and flexibility. This class also gives participants a chance to socialize with others and exercise at the same time. Individuals will simulate various… Read More »
Obon 2012
We wish to thank everyone for coming and making our Obon Festival 2012 such a wonderful gathering! We are appreciative of everyone who helped, not only during the festival itself, but in the preparation before and the clean-up afterwards. Photo Gallery… Read More »
Obon Festival Memorial Sevice
Please join us for our Obon Festival Memorial Services on Saturday, July 14 at 3PM and again at 5PM, or on Sunday, July 15 at 1PM and again at 3PM. If you wish, you may fill out a memorial card for a late loved-one you wish to be remembered. The cards will be placed at… Read More »