Hawaii District Ministers Association Nembutsu Seminar “Living Nembutsu: Jodo Shinshu and Social Engagement” with Dr. Jeff Wilson Saturday, August 26, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (HST) Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin YBA Hall 398 Kilauea Ave, Hilo (and also on Zoom) (see registration link below) About the Speaker and Seminar...

Kauai Hongwanji Council Nembutsu Seminar “Manifesting Amida’s Compassionate Heart: Legacy of the Nembutsu Followers in Hawaii” with Rev. Tatsuo Muneto Saturday, August 26, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (HST) Zoom & Kauai Hongwanji Temples (see registration link below) About the Seminar and Speaker The goal of Buddhist Path is...

Investiture Ceremony and Welcome Luncheon for the 17th Bishop, Reverend Toshiyuki Umitani Saturday, August 5, 2023 Investiture Ceremony: 8 a.m. at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu (no RSVP required) Welcome Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Sheraton Waikiki – Kauai/Maui Ballrooms; check-in begins 10:30 a.m. (use registration form linked below)...

Honolulu & Oahu Hongwanji Councils & Office of Buddhist Education Nembutsu Seminar “Diversity & Acceptance in Buddha’s Vow” with Rev. Ko’e A. Umezu, West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Saturday, August 12, 2023 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. At the Buddhist Study Center and online via Zoom (see registration link below)...

Mahalo Luncheon for Outgoing Bishop Eric T. Matsumoto at the Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom Saturday, July 8, 2023 Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Additional details: Aloha attire. $70/person by check ($75 if by credit card) RSVP with names and payment to Dianne Sumida in the...

General Order No. 3, June 19, 1865 (Wikipedia link)   In 2021, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Board of Directors made Juneteenth an HHMH holiday. Here is the announcement from the December 2021 HQ Update newsletter: At the Board of Directors meeting on December 4, 2021, the Board decided...

The Junior YBA State Convention is an annual gathering of the Hawaii Federation of Junior Young Buddhist Associations. It will be held online this year, June 23-25 (Friday-Sunday). The Jr. YBA has a new website: www.hawaiijryba.com/

Jodo Shinshu International Office presents Three Bishops Online Discussion “New Ryogemon” Saturday, June 17 at 2:00 p.m. Hawaii time (5 p.m. PDT) In celebration of the Shinran Shonin’s 850th Birthday and 800th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Jodo Shinshu Teaching, the Bishops of the three overseas districts will share...