Content in the September 2024 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (3.1 MB) includes:

Events

• Bishop Umitani Joins White House’s Fourth Vesak Ceremony
• Obon 2024: Continuing Tradition, Returning to Normalcy
• Reflections on a Spiritual Journey Through Wai‘anae
• Triple Celebration: It’s Time to Celebrate and Share the Nembutsu

Kahu Sherman Thompson, 1956-2024

• Hawaiʻi Loses a Beloved Son
• He Cared for Others and Lived a Life of Gratitude

Maui Wildfire Relief and Recovery

• A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Donors
• Urasenke Grand Tea Master Pays Homage to Lahaina Wildfire Victims

Messages

• Bishop’s Corner: ‘From the Mud, the Lotus Flower Blooms’
• President’s Message: An Update on Gratitude, Grandchildren and Golf
• Minister’s Message: Joyfully Sharing Nembutsu Moments, Gratefully Cultivating Awareness

Buddhist Education

• Living Nembutsu: Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson Returns to Bloom-Futaba Lecture Series
• Rev. Dr. Kenneth Tanaka: 10 ‘Fireside Chat’ Courses Aim to Deliver a Better Understanding of Buddhism
• ‘Dharma Treasures’ from Our Shin Buddhist Pioneers

Social Concerns

• What Is a Green Hongwanji, Anyway?
• Hongwanji-ha Calls for End to Warfare in Middle East
• Jikoen Remembers a Tragic War and Hopes for Peace

Youth

• YESS Camp Bounces Back, Even Better Than Before
• PBA Graduates 13 Seniors in Its First Post-Covid Class
• Jr. YBA Convenes in Wailuku

News from the Sanghas: Lumbini at 60, Dragons Fighting Cancer, Scouts Visit ‘The Wall’

Living Gratitude Program