The Triple Celebration Choir will be singing during the prelude of the 135th Commemorative Service on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The two gathas selected are: “When I look Up at the Sky” (Ano Sora Mireba) “Moments Like This” (Sonna Toki Watashi wa Kuchizusamu) To indicate your interest in joining the...
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...
Content in the December 2023 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2 MB) includes: Bishop’s Corner: “A New Community Will Sprout and Thrive Once Again” In Memory of Lahaina Hongwanji Mission PBA’s 16th Annual Lighting Our Way Banquet Highlights Community Values A Message Celebrating Peace and Nonviolence (Rev. Sol Kalu) 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...
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii has organized a Triple Celebration Buddhist Education Series to be held online throughout the year of 2024. The first session is on Saturday, January 13 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Hawaii Standard Time). The featured speaker will be Dr. David Matsumoto of the Institute...
See the October 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from the Bishop: “Authentic Individuality” Obituary Notices New Youth Specialist: Emi Hashi Maui Wildfire Updates: Memorial Service, Robes for Rev. Hironaka, Donations 2023-2024 Social Concerns Fund Drive 2023 Minister Lay Assistant Retreat Minister’s Ritual Workshop More Issues Headquarters Update...
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...
The Maui Wildfires Memorial Service which was held on September 24, 2023, is now available to watch on YouTube. The video is embedded below, or you may view it on the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Youtube channel at https://youtu.be/clyxKab2un0. It was a great service and touched all of our...
Reverend Ai Hironaka, the resident minister of Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, shared a message for the statewide vigil, “Kipuni Aloha no Maui- Embrace Beloved Maui,” on September 1st in Ka‘anapali, Maui.
Content in the September 2023 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2 MB) includes: Bishop’s Statement on Lahaina Fire Mahalo, Former Bishop Eric Matsumoto! Joint Celebration and 17th World Buddhist Women’s Convention Bishop’s Corner: Within the Voice of Compassion How Do I Say Goodbye to You, My Dearest? A Special Connection...