Due to COVID-19, we are not allowed to hold Bon Dance as usual. However, we’ve teamed up to observe Bon Dance online. Guided and inspired by Bishop Eric Matsumoto, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii proudly announces an Online Hongwanji Bon Dance Experience 2020! For more information, please see our related...
PREMIERE OF BON SERVICE FOR HAWAII JULY 11-12, 2020 July 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. (HST) July 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (HST) YouTube: Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii https://www.youtube.com/c/honpahongwanjimissionofhawaii Presented by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Office of the Bishop State Ministers Association New Expressions Committee Monshinto Task Force...
PREMIERE OF BON SERVICE FOR HAWAII JULY 11-12, 2020 July 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. (HST) July 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (HST) YouTube: Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii https://www.youtube.com/c/honpahongwanjimissionofhawaii Presented by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Office of the Bishop State Ministers Association New Expressions Committee Monshinto Task Force...
Each Wednesday at 12 noon beginning May 6, a new tribute video is published in which the the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii honors “health care treasures” and essential workers. The video features kansho bell ringing, introductions by Bishop Matsumoto and Rev. Bert Sumikawa, a photo collage accompanied by the...
During the statewide stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus outbreak, the HHMH State Ministers Association will continue sharing a weekly service via YouTube on Sundays at 10 a.m. Please visit and subscribe to the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/honpahongwanjimissionofhawaii. You may view past services by visiting the...
HHMH and Hawaii Betsuin present an online-only service via YouTube, streamed live as well as available later on demand. Bishop Eric Matsumoto will be the guest speaker. For more information, please see our related news item.
About Buddha Day Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri / Flower Festival) commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini Garden. Temples hold Buddha Day services on or near this date. Services often featuring a hanamido, a miniature floral altar with a figure of the baby Buddha. Attendees use a dipping cup to...
It’s Ok to not be Ok: Shin Buddhist Wisdom for Living Moiliili’s annual spring seminar, this year with Rev. Blayne Higa, resident minister at Kona Hongwanji. Rev. Blayne grew up attending Moiliili Hongwanji and served as a past President of the Board of Directors. He received his Tokudo ordination in...
Fall Prevention Workshop OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The Hawaii Betsuin temple invites all those interested for a humorous afternoon talking & laughing about “Aging Isn’t for Sissies” Stan Michaels, the Department of Health (DOH) senior fall prevention specialist will be in our house. His irreverent and humorous program has been...
The nation’s premier high school taiko program will take the stage with a showcase of student, faculty and guest talent on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at 4 p.m. at the Pearl City Cultural Center. The theme of Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 14th Annual Taiko Festival is Aspirations. Taiko is an integral...
