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Gotane Service and Infant
Presentation
Sunday, May 18, 2008... 10:00am
This year's infant presentation before the altar of Amida
Buddha will be held on Sunday, May 18 as part of our Gotane Service.
Parents of newborn infants who wish to have their children included in
the special ceremony should submit their child's name, age and date of
birth to Rev. Rosenthal as soon as possible. A commemorative photo, gift
and certificate will be presented to each participant family.
The Gotane Service, commemorating the birth of Shinran Shonin, will begin
at 10 AM and will feature Mr. Jon Turner, a ministerial assistant at the
Orange County Buddhist Church, as our guest speaker. A welcome luncheon
will be held in the downstairs social hall immediately following the service.
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Temple Fundraiser
Temecula Children's Matsuri
June 1, 2008
We Need Your Help
VBT will be participating in the Temecula Children's Matsuri.
This event will take place in Old Town Temecula. We will be selling various
food items as a Temple fundraiser and our Temple Taiko Group will also
participate as one of the entertainment groups not only playing taiko
but also sharing Bon Odori.
Food Items will include Taikoyaki, Somen Salad, Spam Musubi & Gyoza
Somen Salad Prep: Saturday, May 31 TBA (Temple)
Spam Musubi: Sunday, June 1 8:00 AM (Temple)
Booth Setup: Sunday, June 1 9 AM (Temecula)
Booth Shifts: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 1:00 - 3:30 PM, 3:30 - 6 :00 PM
For more info on the Children's Matsuri go to http://www.temeculasistercityassociation.org/matsuri.htm
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2008 Southern District Buddhist Conference
BWA & SDDSTL Conference
June 7, 2008
Hosted by San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
at the Sportsmen's Lodge
Now, in the Present Moment
Keynote Speakers:
Rev. Yushi Mukojima of the Buddhist Temple of San Diego (in Japanese)
Rev. Dr. Koyo Kubose of the Institute of American Buddhism, Chicago (in
English)
Registration fee: $50.00 (includes lunch)
Deadline: April 28, 2008
For more information and to register please contact Terri
at fomori@aol.com
Last September we co-hosted this event with the Buddhist
Temple of San Diego. Many of us attended for the first time. Hopefully
you will take this opportunity to receive and experience the Dharma with
fellow Buddhists.
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