Hawaii Association of International Buddhists (HAIB) presents “ENLIGHTENMENT” A panel discussion on its meaning and how to cultivate toward this state Moderated by Thanh Huynh, President of HAIB Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Panelists in order of presentation Grahame White (Vipassana Hawaii) has been involved in Buddhist meditation practice for...
This is the celebration of Shinran Shonin’s birth. Shinran Shonin is the founder of Jodo Shinshu Tradition and he was born on May 21, 1173.
A three-session class with Rev. Richard Tennes at Kahului Hongwanji Mission (June 2, 9, & 16, 10:00am-11:30am). Classes will be held in the main Temple. This class will offer participants the opportunity to learn or review the basic concepts of Buddhism, which are essential for anyone who considers themselves to...
HONOLULU HONGWANJI COUNCIL LECTURE with Dr. Jeff Wilson “Buddhist Influences in American Culture” About Jeff Wilson Dr. Jeff Wilson is a Professor of Religious Studies and East Asian Studies at Renison University College, in Waterloo, Ontario. Dr. Wilson is the author of many books, including “Buddhism of the Heart: Reflections...
Submitted by Thanh Huynh, M.D., president of the Hawaii Association of International Buddhists: Many Buddhist congregations face diminishing membership, particularly of young people. To better understand this issue, the Hawaii Association of International Buddhists is organizing a roundtable discussion of young Buddhists in Hawaii, from diverse backgrounds and traditions. The...
To kick off Earth Week, Hawaii Betsuin will hold a Green Fair in its Social Hall after a 9:30 a.m. Family Service on April 15, 2018. Affiliated organizations will present interactive exhibits and activities to promote environmental awareness and earth-friendly practices. For more information, see http://hawaiibetsuin.org/event/green-fair-04-15-2018/.
Earth Day Service With guest speaker Manulani Aluli Meyer Manulani Aluli Meyer is a scholar-practitioner coming home after 25 years in Hilo and 5 years in Aotearoa, New Zealand. She is world-wide Indigenous scholar dedicated to expanding views of knowledge to better address the needs of our time. She earned...
Church Bazaar at Aiea Hongwanji
Buddhism in the Age of the Refugee Confronting the Effects of War, Climate Change, Homelessness and Other Displacements Sunday, April 29, 2018 2:00 PM Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University (see map) Dr. Jeff Wilson Professor of Religious Studies and East Asian Studies at Renison University College, Waterloo, Ontario This year,...
Forum on American Buddhism: Re-Invention or Re-Discovery? Speakers: Prof. Jeff Wilson, Prof. George Tanabe; Moderator: Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki Thursday 6-8 p.m., 1 session, May 17, BSC Classroom What is “American Buddhism” today and where is it going? Does a new form of Buddhism need to be re-invented for acceptance in...
