In the past few weeks, I have written and rewritten this article. I told my wife we watch crazy scenarios on television and in the movies when we see things like monsters that roam the earth, zombies, or even an apocalypse it is understandably fantasy. There was even the movie with Dustin Hoffman called Outbreak… Read More: Although I Say the Nembutsu »
John F. Kennedy wins the presidential election. The US Enters the Vietnam War. The IRA starts its fight against the British. Chubby Checker and The Twist start a new dance craze. A Soviet missile shoots down the US U2 spy plane, aluminum cans are used for the first time. The US announces 3,500 American soldiers… Read More: The Year is 1960 »
Hello, Everyone! I hope you have had a relaxing summer season. I cannot express how proud and thankful I am for not only our temple, but also the community that we are a part of. Thank you to those that attended and represented our temple at the 2019 World Buddhist Women’s Convention. It was a… Read More: Hearing the Call »
Happy Summer, Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Family! Thank You for Your continued support with the upcoming Venice Japanese Community Center Festival (6.22-23) and our own Obon Festival (7.22-23). We are all part of this community and I look forward to seeing and working with all of you. It not only brings us all together, but… Read More: How Do you Spend a Lazy Day? »
Happy New Year! 2018 was a very eventful year. Thank You to everyone for helping to making it so memorable for the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. I look forward to a Wonderful 2019! A little while ago, our temple hosted the Southern District Conference at the Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Our theme was… Read More: The Social Face of Buddhism »
Hello, Friends and Families of the Venice Buddhist Temple Community! Our doors are now open and we are back into full swing. With new sewer lines, gas lines, and floors, we look forward to all of you coming home.* As I was listening to a television show, I came to hear this quote from Albert… Read More: Failure to Success »
My deluded thoughts, My blind passions Are flaring up again There they go again: Namu Amida Butsu Namu Amida Butsu Namu Amida Butsu Saichi Asahara, in Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Hongwanji International Center, Saichi Poems 10 Have you ever…? As I get older, I find the knowledge that guides me sometimes has very little bearing on… Read More: Happy New Year! Many Warm Wishes to EVERYONE! May the… »
As October ends and November begins, we have watched a great World Series filled with much excitement and hope. Even though Los Angeles Dodger fans were disappointed and heart broken for the outcome. I reflect on all the memories shared and all the hopes for the future, which made our lives bright. I think about… Read More: World Series »
How many times have we said to ourselves, “This is once in a Lifetime?” We are constantly telling ourselves, “This is it, there will never be another one like it,” but how many of us really listen to what we know is the truth? On Monday, August 21, 2017, it was one of those times.… Read More: Once in a Lifetime … Did You Have Your Awesome… »
On March 31, 2017, a group from the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple had the opportunity to attend the Dento Hokoku Hoyo Service held at Ryukoku-zan, the head temple for the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha school of Buddhism in Kyoto, Japan. The Dento Hokoku Hoyo or Head Priest Accession Service allowed us all as Jodo Shinshu followers… Read More: We Have a New GoMonShu (Head Priest)! »
