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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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April 2023 Headquarters Update now available online

See the April 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: “Aloha, where East Meets West: A Significant Mo’olelo (Story) From My Faith” Kapolei Buddhist Sangha News Social Concerns Community Giving Update Kahuku Hongwanji Scholarship (see flyer and fillable application form) Book Launch: Dr. Scott Mitchell’s new book, “The...

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snippet of a Hawaii Herald article on Hanamatsuri from 4/7/23

Hawaii Herald runs a feature on Hanamatsuri; Rev. Sol Kalu interviewed, 1960s-era photos included

On April 7, the Hawaii Herald published an article about Hanamatsuri, the flower festival commemorating the birth of the historical Buddha. George Furukawa, the writer, quotes extensively from Hawaii Betsuin Associate Minister Rev. Sol Kalu, who was interviewed for the article. Readers will also be interested to see two photos...

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March 2023 Headquarters Update now available online

See the March 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: “Here I rejoice in what I have heard and extol what I have attained.” Ministerial Assignment: Rev. Mieko Majima Temples’ Anniversary Articles LGBTQIA+ 101 Educational Session (4/22) 2023 Taitetsu Unno Memorial Lecture (3/31) A Book Launch Conversation with...

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March 2023 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea newsletter now available online

Content in the March 2023 edition includes: Leader Messages Bishop’s Corner: Nurturing People of Nembutsu President’s Message: What Is the Value of Membership in Your Temple? Seminars and Workshops Rap Session: “Toward a Flourishing Sangha” 2023 Spring Seminar In-person and on Zoom at Hilo Betsuin Bloom-Futaba Memorial Lecture: Turning Poisons...

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