See the November 2018 Headquarters Update for the following articles: In this issue: "A Humble Reflection" by Bishop Matsumoto on the tragedy at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh 2019 Legislative Assembly: Feb. 8-9 at Hawaii Betsuin 2019 Legislative Assembly Aloha Luncheon & Living Treasures of Hawaii Recognition: Feb. 9...
See the October 2018 Headquarters Update for the following articles: PBA Lighting Our Way Banquet Choralfest 2018 a Resounding Success 2018 Minister’s Lay Assistant Retreat Pacific Health Ministry’s 30th anniversary Affirmation rites 2019 Hawaii Kyodan calendar
See the September 2018 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Hongwanji Joint Conference Obituary: Reverend Kenjyo Ohara HHMH Minister’s Lay Assistant Retreat: October 12-14 at BSC Anniversary Celebrations for Kailua, Wahiawa, and Jikoen temples Ryukoku University Graduate School Hawaii Seminar 6-week RSG Educational Program at PBA with 18 Japanese Students...
The September-December 2018 class schedule for the Buddhist Study Center’s Dharma Light Program is now available. Courses include three introductory series in the “ABCs of Buddhism,” offered at the Buddhist Study Center, Aiea Hongwanji, and Kailua Hongwanji respectively. Also offered is a one-day, two-lecture presentation on “Revisiting Yemyo Imamura’s Discourses...
See the August 2018 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Jinji – Ministerial Assignments (Rev. Bruce Nakamura) Urasenke Gannennmono Kenchashiki (Tea Ceremony Performed at Hawaii Betsuin) BWA Exchange Students from Japan Honouliuli Bon Service 2018 Peace Day Interfaith Celebration Friday, September 21, 2018, 6:30 p.m. at Hawaii Betsuin Ryukoku University...
Due to Hurricane Lane, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (HHMH) Headquarters office, Pacific Buddhist Academy (PBA), and the Buddhist Study Center (BSC) will be closed Thursday Aug. 23 and Friday Aug. 24. All extracurricular activities at PBA are canceled on those days. Note that the Hawaii Betsuin temple and...
The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Joint Conference is coming up September 1-3 at Ala Moana Hotel and Hawaii Betsuin. If you are registered and will be attending, here are a few reminders. Need TRANSPORTATION? Airport to hotel? Betsuin from hotel? Back to airport? If you would like to add...
We provide here embedded videos of the five 2018 Buddhist Study Center Summer Session talks by Dr. Kenneth Tanaka, Professor Emeritus, Musashino University, Tokyo. BSC Summer Session was held July 23-27, 2018 with the theme, "Everyday Buddhism for a Happy, Meaningful Life."
The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Living Treasures of Hawaii™. Deadline is September 1, 2018.
See the July 2018 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Western Japan Flood Disaster Relief Fund BWA exchange students from Japan in Hawaii August 9-16 Ryukoku Sogo Gakuen (RSG) programs: 4 PBA students to participate in religious education seminar in Kyoto August 3-5 18 Japanese students to attend PBA August...