Jodo Shinshu ministers and lay delegates from temples throughout Hawaii will assemble February 9-10, 2024 at the Hawaii Betsuin temple for Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s 2024 Legislative Assembly, or Giseikai. The assembly provides an opportunity to attend services together, learn from each others’ experiences, hear from the Bishop and...
As the most important Jodo Shinshu observance, this is the date chosen to commemorate Shinran Shonin’s passing. Practicers have a chance to “hear the light” through listening to sermons, talks, ritual, and sangha fellowship at services and other observances on or near this date. photo: Shinran Shonin statue at Hawaii...
2-1/2 minute video produced for MLK Jr. Day 2021:
An HHMH Triple Celebration Online Buddhist Education Series Program… “What is Mahayana Buddhism? What is Pure Land Buddhism?” with Dr. David Matsumoto Registration is for the full series: Click flyers to enlarge:
Kauai Hongwanji Council Nembutsu Seminar “Buddhism and Contemporary Music” with Reverend Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka, Puna Hongwanji Sunday, February 18, 2024 10:00 am (HST) At Lihue Hongwanji and online via Zoom (see registration link below) Seminar Description Music is an integral part of our lives and can provide us with profound...
On December 3, we join with other Japanese-origin Buddhist denominations for the… 2023 Hawaii Buddhist Council Bodhi Day Celebration About Bodhi Day Bodhi Day is the date of the attainment of perfect awakening by Shakyamuni Buddha. In Mahayana Buddhist tradition, it is said that he attained the awakening at the...
Faith and Resilience: Rising from the Ashes A BDK-Fujitani Interfaith Program talk story on how we can emerge like a phoenix from the ashes stronger, wiser and more powerful during difficult times. Sun, November 5, 2023 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM HST Chaminade University of Honolulu, Mystical Rose Oratory 3140...
SAVE THE DATE: Buddhist Study Center Spring Festival Nurturing Mind & Body APRIL 6, 2024 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Health and wellness workshops, food, activities, and info booths Welcome to all!!! Questions? Contact (808) 973-6555 or ehashi@honpahi.org.
Many temples hold services on New Year’s Eve to express gratitude for the past year and to reflect on the interdependency of all life, and on all things that have made it possible for one to life through the year. Often at these services, attendees ring the kansho (temple bell)...
