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October 2023 Headquarters Update now available online

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...

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Lahaina Hongwanji members informed of services and activities on Maui

The Bishop’s Office is reaching out to Lahaina Hongwanji members to share that Kahului Hongwanji, Makawao Hongwanji, and Wailuku Hongwanji are providing the following services and activities. We are sharing the information here too. Kahului Hongwanji Kahului Hongwanji Tuesday Gathering Every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Kahului Hongwanji...

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August 2023 Headquarters Update now available online

The August 2023 HQ Update begins with four items relating to the Maui wildfire disaster: a statement from Bishop Umitani, a message from President Warren Tamamoto, reminders about how to give to the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund, and information about a Maui Wildfire Memorial Service on September 24. Several...

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November 2022 Headquarters Update now available online

See the November 2022 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: Season of Appreciation and Gratitude! 2023 Legislative Assembly: February 10 & 11 Pacific Buddhist Academy Virtual Open House: December 7, 2022 Kona Hongwanji 125th Anniversary Celebration Makawao Hongwanji 50th Anniversary Celebration Kapaa Hongwanji Mission Celebrated Its Centennial Anniversary...

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Video of Buddhist Study Center 50th anniversary service and slide show available on YouTube

As part of the commemorations of the Buddhist Study Center’s 50th anniversary, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (HHMH) held a special service conducted by Bishop Eric Matsumoto and Rev. Daido Baba. The service was recorded on video and is now available on the BSC YouTube channel. The video includes remarks...

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July 2022 Headquarters Update now available online

See the July 2022 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner : “Amida Buddha’s Pure Land and A hui hou” Hawaii Kyodan Funeral Service (Update) Ministerial Assignments BSC 50th Anniversary Commemoration Online Service Cancellation and Time Changes – Buddhist Study Center (BSC) 50th Anniversary Presentation 3rd Annual Ring Your...

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June 2022 Headquarters Update now available online

See the June 2022 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: “AMIDA, I choose you!” Hawaii Kyodan Funeral Service 8/13: Reverend Yoshiaki Fujitani 850th/800th Joint Celebration and the 17th World Buddhist Women’s Convention in Kyoto in 2023 Update for the Sadako Project Buddhist Study Center (BSC) 50th Anniversary Presentations:...

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Notice of livestream of funeral service for former Bishop Reverend Yoshiaki Fujitani - August 15, 4 p.m.

CANCELED/POSTPONED: Funeral for former Bishop Yoshiaki Fujitani to be livestreamed to the public via YouTube on August 15

NEWS RELEASE – for immediate release August 9, 2021 Contact: Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Headquarters hqs@honpahi.org or (808) 522-9200 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR FORMER BISHOP REVEREND YOSHIAKI FUJITANI MODIFED TO RECOGNIZE COVID PRECAUTIONS HONOLULU, Hawaii – Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Hawaii, funeral services for former...

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