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February 2024 Headquarters Update now available online

See the February 2024 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Welcome Message for the Legislative Assembly Giseikai Message from the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Governor General Bishop Gyoshin Ikeda HHMH Concludes 112th Legislative Assembly (Giseikai) (see website news item) Officers, Advisors, And Directors of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii for...

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December 2023 Headquarters Update now available online

See the December 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from the Bishop: Return to Lahaina Hongwanji (see website news item with photos) My Tokudo Experience by Linda Nagai, Kona Hongwanji Personnel Matters 2024 Living Treasures of Hawaii Awardees (Living Treasures web page with registration options) Triple Celebration Buddhist...

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850th - 800th anniversary service at Honzan

Rev. Yuika Hasebe reflects upon 850th and 800th anniversary celebrations in Kyoto

In 2023, members of Hongwanji Hawaii joined in Kyoto to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Shinran Shonin’s birth and the 800th anniversary of the establishment of the Jodo Shinshu teaching. What follows is a reflection on the celebrations by Reverend Yuika Hasebe, the chief minister at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin,...

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November 2023 Headquarters Update now available online

See the November 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from the Bishop Report: The 41st World Jodo Shinshu Coordinating Council Meeting Condolence: Mr. Steven Don Lee 2024 Legislative Assembly: February 9 & 10, 2024 Report: Annual Appreciation Gathering for Retired Ministers and their Spouses Committee on Social Concerns...

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September 2023 Headquarters Update now available online

See the September 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from the Bishop Ministerial Assignment (Rev. Hironaka) Support from Japan for Maui Wildfire Relief Effort HHMH Triple Celebration (September 2024) 2023 Minister Lay Assistant Retreat (10/7-10/8, see flyer) Futaba Lecture Series (10/6, see HHHB calendar item) PBA Lighting Our...

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July 2023 Headquarters Update now available online

See the July 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message From The Bishop Personnel 2022-2023 Social Concerns Fund Drive Update 66th YBA State Convention Report 2023 Hawaii District Nembutsu Seminar (8/26 with Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson) Investiture Ceremony and Welcome Luncheon for Bishop Umitani (8/5) Honolulu & Oahu Hongwanji...

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June 2023 Headquarters Update now available online

See the June 2023 Headquarters Update for the following content: Columns and News Bishop Eric Matsumoto’s final column as Bishop: “Namo-amida-butsu!” Reflections on the Joint Celebration in Kyoto by Dr. Warren Tamamoto Personnel News: Blayne Nakasone Sakata, Rev. Bishop Eric Matsumoto, Rev. Mariko Nishiyama, Rev. Bert Sumikawa, Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani...

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