Once a year, ministers and lay delegates from Hongwanji temples throughout Hawaii assemble in Honolulu at Hawaii Betsuin on Pali Highway. Over the course of two days (or three including associated meetings by subgroups), representatives discuss, amend, and pass resolutions; give and receive special briefings and presentations; and attend services together.

This year’s gathering was held February 7-8 and was the 108th such assembly, also known as “Giseikai.” Here are a few initial photos of the events.

Board, Sanmu, & Kanji Ministers installation photo at the 2024 Giseikai

Legislative Assembly 2024 – morning service in the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Hondo

Jr. YBA presents at the 2024 Legislative Assembly

Rap Session with Dr. Jeff Wilson (projected on screen via Zoom) prior to the 2024 Legislative Assembly

Incoming HHMH president Warren Tamamoto, Bishop Eric Matsumoto, and outgoing president Pieper Toyama

Legislative Assembly 2020 – installation of new HHMH board of directors and advisors