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...
The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii state headquarters office and bookstore reopened on February 14, 2022. Hours are as follows. HQ Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunday CLOSED Bookstore Hours Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00...
See the November 2021 Headquarters Update for the following articles Bishop’s Corner: “Thank You, Thank You and Thank You!” Condolence Interfaith Silent Vigil for Those in Hawaii Who Died Due to Covid-19 2022 Legislative Assembly February 11 & 12, 2022 (Zoom) Committee on Social Concerns: Food Waste Zoom Event April...
See the June 2020 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner COVID-19 Communications & Resources On HHMH Website Premiere of Bon Service for Hawaii July 11-12, 2020 Bishop’s Award for Japanese Language School Students HQ Bookstore Update Summer Session Kahuku Hongwanji Scholarship Attachments Kahuku Hongwanji Mission Scholarship flyer Honpa...