Hawaii Island Hongwanji members and friends gathered at Hilo Betsuin’s Sangha Hall on Saturday and Sunday, October 12-13, to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the Honpa Hongwanji Buddhist organization in Hawaii. Saturday’s program featured a series of presentations on the history of Hongwanji and Japanese immigrants in Hawaii as well as contemporary topics such as … Continue reading Honpa Hongwanji in Hawaii celebrates 130th anniversary at Hilo Betsuin’s Sangha Hall (photos)