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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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January 2024 Headquarters Update now available online

See the January 2024 Headquarters Update for the following articles: New Year’s Greetings from His Eminence Gomonshu Kojun Ohtani (English And Japanese) New Year’s Message from Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani New Year’s Message from Kyodan President Warren Tamamoto 2024 Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Theme and Slogan More Issues Headquarters Update...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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May 2023 Headquarters Update now available online

See the May 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop Matsumoto’s Benediction for Pacific Buddhist Academy’s Class of 2023 Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Governor General’s Message for 2023 PBA Baccalaureate President Tamamoto’s Message for 2023 PBA Baccalaureate BSC Summer Session, June 5-9, 2023 Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ Nominations for 2024...

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