Announcements

The Tsunami And The Cherry Blossom

| July 12, 2012

Dear Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, I hope this message finds you well. Now that Summer is here, we’ve got a special broadcast event to put on your radar. HBO will soon be kicking off their Documentary Summer Series. We are proud to share that the Oscar(r)-nominated film (Best Documentary Short Subject), The Tsunami And The… Read More »

Kids’ Service

| July 10, 2012

Dharma School Kids’ Service Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 @ 9:30am Join us for a light breakfast before service from 8:00-9:15am. Students will lead the following during service: Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades 6 Paramitas 3rd & 4th Grades 3 Treasures 5th & 6th Grades Service Emcee 7th & 8th Grades Sanbutsuge (Sutra Chanting) High School… Read More »

Beginning Salsa Class

| June 29, 2012

The world famous Venice Buddhist Temple Ballroom Dance Class is starting an all new Beginning Salsa dance class. Dates: The Beginning Salsa Class will run eight weeks on Sundays from July 1 through August 26, 2012 (no class on July 15 because of Obon). Times: 4:45pm – 5:00pm: Warmup 5:00pm – 6:00pm: Beginning Salsa Class… Read More »

JSCC Poster Contest

| June 8, 2012

The Jodo Shinshu Correspondence Course Office (JSCC) has announced a contest open to all temple members to create a new poster for their on-line course. The purpose of the poster would be to advertise the JSCC and the yearly enrollments that are offered. Deadline to submit entries in PDF format is September 15, 2012. Entries… Read More »

Joint Picnic with WLABT

| May 29, 2012

The 2011 picnic was awesome! VHBT members and their guests are invited to a joint picnic with the West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple on Sunday, June 10, from 11am-2pm. Location: Carlson Park (map) 10400 Braddock Drive Culver City CA 90232 Please contact Jayme Heyl and let her know if you will bring an appetizer, salad,… Read More »

Funeral Seminar Series

| May 24, 2012

The VHBT Funeral Committee is sponsoring two seminars on funeral services. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Date Presented By Tuesday, June 26 Fukui Mortuary Thurs, June 28 Kubota Nikkei Mortuary Both sessions run from 7PM-9PM at the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and will cover the following topics: What to do when someone passes away How… Read More »

Essential Chocolate Desserts

| May 18, 2012

Cakes & Cupcakes To celebrate the Three Treasures, the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple has three restaurant fundraisers planned over three months. The third will be at Essential Chocolate Desserts in Culver City on Sunday, June 10, from 12pm to 8pm. Present this flyer and 20% of the proceeds will go to VHBT. Directions to Essential… Read More »

JATCSF Scholarship

| April 27, 2012

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California (JCCSC) is now accepting applications for Japanese American Treaty Centennial Scholarship Fund (JATCSF) scholarships. This is the 53rd year in which the scholarships are being awarded. The scholarship is open to all 2012 high school graduates of Japanese ancestry residing in Southern California who plan on enrolling… Read More »

Funeral Ritual & Oshoko

| April 24, 2012

New pages on the Jodo Shinshu Funeral Ritual and Oshoko have been added to the About Buddhism section of the VHBT web site. It can be found by selecting either Funeral Ritual or Oshoko from the About Buddhism menu. You can also navigate directly to them from these links: Jodo Shinshu Funeral Ritual Oshoko… Read More »

ABA Country-Style Breakfast

| April 9, 2012

The Venice Hongwanji A.B.A. is sponsoring their 32nd Annual Country Style Breakfast on Sunday, April 22, 2012, 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 »