Feb
19
2017
We had our annual Pet Memorial service today, where we took the time to remember those special members of our family with whom we have shared great joy throughout the years. …read more
Photo Gallery
Scout Sunday
Feb
5
2017
Last Sunday we recognized the members of our temple’s Cub Pack and Girl Scouts, as well as a few members from other troops who were here as our guests for Scout Sunday. …read more
Shu Sho-e (New Years Day Service)
Jan
1
2017
Pictures from Sunday’s Shu Shoe-e Service. After service, we had a nice bowl of ozoni prepared by members of our BWA. …read more
Oseibo Service
Dec
18
2016
We held our last Dharma School service of 2016. Also, our Jr. YBA cabinet was installed, and we enjoyed otoki from Rutts afterwards. …read more
Eitaikyo Service
Nov
13
2016
We held our Eitaikyo service, when we remembered all those whose contributions to the temple in the past allow us to continue to hear the dharma today. After the service, we recognized the attainment of Kaikyoshi status by Rev. Kory Quon, and also celebrated his birthday during otoki. …read more
2016-2017 Dharma School Staff Installation
Oct
2
2016
The staff for the VHBT Dharma School was formally installed last Sunday. Afterwards we had a nice luncheon at C&O Cucina. …read more
Cave Temples of Dunhuang
Sep
1
2016
At the beginning of September, several members of the VHBT visited the Getty Museum to see a special exhibit featuring Buddhist artwork in a replica of cave temples located in China. …read more
Rev. Kory Quon’s First Year Anniversary
Aug
28
2016
We celebrated Rev. Kory’s first year as resident minister of the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple with a special service & luncheon. …read more
2016 Venice Obon Festival
Jul
16
2016
The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple’s Obon Festival was held on the weekend of July 16 & 17, 2016 …read more
2016 Southern District Buddhist & BWA Conference
Jun
18
2016
This year’s conference was co-hosted by Buddhist Temple of San Diego and Vista Buddhist Temple. The theme of this year’s conference was “American Shin Buddhism: New Voices.” We had several members attending, as well as taking part in the conference. Rev. Kory participated in the Dharmathon, Temple President Emily Kariya was on the first panel …read more