See the August 2026 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Message of Sympathy and Support Following Hurricane Lala (web) Social Concerns Update from Rev. Higa (web) Funeral Service for the Late Rev. Hiromi Kawaji (10/10) Zenshinza “Hanakobushi – Shinran Shonin and Eshinni” (9/3 and 9/4; web) Ministers Lay Assistant...
Fund Drive Reminder Action needed: The current Social Concerns Fund Drive runs through August 31, 2026, and temples are asked to submit all collected donations to Hawaii Kyodan HQ by September 30, 2026. We encourage your contribution so the Committee on Social Concerns can respond compassionately to urgent needs in...
Tropical Storm Lala: District-by-District Recovery Resources Scroll Directly To: Hawaii | Maui | Honolulu/Oahu | Kauai Updated August 17, 2026 Statewide Summary Although Lala briefly strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane as it passed Hawaiʻi Island, it is now moving away from the state as a tropical storm. All tropical-storm...
This page is intended to provide updates on Hongwanji Hawaii cancellations and closures due to impending tropical storm Lala as we learn of them.
POSTER CONTEST Calling all artists and photographers! Hongwanji Hawaii’s Commission on Buddhist Education is sponsoring a poster contest to visually express the 2027 Hongwanji theme/slogan “Nurturing Nembutsu: Living Aloha” The focus will be on “How do we live with aloha in our daily lives?” Through your art, reflect on what...