See the April 2025 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message From the Bishop: “Reflection on the 80th Anniversary of the Kamikaze Attack and Burial on the USS Missouri” Condolence Intro Class on Cybersecurity (5/10/25, hybrid) Buddhist Study Center Summer Session (8/4-8/8, hybrid) BSC Spring Tetsuya (5/11-5/16) “Sharing Your Nembutsu...
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s 2024 slogan, “Sharing Nembutsu Moments,” was brought to life in the book Sharing Your Nembutsu Moments. The book is our sangha’s culminating reflections on the 2024 slogan and contains stories and artwork from Dharma School students to young adults to the young at heart from...
Content in the December 2024 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2.7 MB) includes: Events Triple Celebration: Hundreds Gather in Joyful Celebration of Nembutsu Triple Celebration Choir: ʻAh, What Joy!ʼ Coming Out for Pride from Waikiki to UH Manoa YBICSE: 10 Unforgettable Days, a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip Messages Minister’s Message: Winter Has...
The new Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Triple Celebration Commemorative gatha book, Praises of the Buddha, 5th edition, that temples ordered in June, should be available for purchase by individuals beginning December 1, 2024. A special presale price of $15 per book will be in effect from December 1, 2024,...
See the November 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from the Bishop Report: The 41st World Jodo Shinshu Coordinating Council Meeting Condolence: Mr. Steven Don Lee 2024 Legislative Assembly: February 9 & 10, 2024 Report: Annual Appreciation Gathering for Retired Ministers and their Spouses Committee on Social Concerns...
Content in the September 2023 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2 MB) includes: Bishop’s Statement on Lahaina Fire Mahalo, Former Bishop Eric Matsumoto! Joint Celebration and 17th World Buddhist Women’s Convention Bishop’s Corner: Within the Voice of Compassion How Do I Say Goodbye to You, My Dearest? A Special Connection...
Content in the March 2023 edition includes: Leader Messages Bishop’s Corner: Nurturing People of Nembutsu President’s Message: What Is the Value of Membership in Your Temple? Seminars and Workshops Rap Session: “Toward a Flourishing Sangha” 2023 Spring Seminar In-person and on Zoom at Hilo Betsuin Bloom-Futaba Memorial Lecture: Turning Poisons...
The fourth edition of the statewide newsletter, Ka Leo Kāhea (The Calling Voice), is now available online as a PDF file (2.7 MB). Content in the September 2022 edition includes: 65th Jr. YBA Convention: AMIDA, I CHOOSE YOU! BWA Hawaii State Conference Goes Virtual Infant Initiatory Rite: A Marvelous Life...
See the August 2022 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: “Ring Your Bell For Peace Day Aspirational Message” Obituary Notice Ministerial Assignments (Rev. Muneto and Rev. Hasebe) 2022 Minister Lay Assistant Retreat (October 8-9) Update: 3rd Annual Ring Your Bell For Peace Day (September 21) flyer 2022 Lay...
See the February 2022 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: “Compassion of My Religion’s Founder” Giseikai Message from the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Governor General Bishop Chiko Iwagami HHMH 110th Legislative Assembly (Giseikai) Officers, Advisors, and Directors of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii for Year 2022 Condolences Ministerial Assignments...