See the May 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop Matsumoto’s Benediction for Pacific Buddhist Academy’s Class of 2023 Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Governor General’s Message for 2023 PBA Baccalaureate President Tamamoto’s Message for 2023 PBA Baccalaureate BSC Summer Session, June 5-9, 2023 Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ Nominations for 2024...
See the April 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: “Aloha, where East Meets West: A Significant Mo’olelo (Story) From My Faith” Kapolei Buddhist Sangha News Social Concerns Community Giving Update Kahuku Hongwanji Scholarship (see flyer and fillable application form) Book Launch: Dr. Scott Mitchell’s new book, “The...
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...
See the December 2022 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: “Why?” Benediction for the Inauguration Ceremony by Rev. Blayne Higa (view on Rev. Higa’s blog) Personnel State Dharma School Gathering (Feb. 19) Documentary Film – Carving The Divine (Jan. 22) (view calendar item) Peace On Your Wings (Feb....
The fifth edition of the statewide newsletter, Ka Leo Kāhea (The Calling Voice), is now available online as a PDF file (1.6 MB). Content in the December 2022 edition includes: Compassion in Action: Honoka’a Hongwanji adopts five Ukrainian families Honpa Hongwanji Judo Federation A New Monto Shikisho is available at...
See the November 2022 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: Season of Appreciation and Gratitude! 2023 Legislative Assembly: February 10 & 11 Pacific Buddhist Academy Virtual Open House: December 7, 2022 Kona Hongwanji 125th Anniversary Celebration Makawao Hongwanji 50th Anniversary Celebration Kapaa Hongwanji Mission Celebrated Its Centennial Anniversary...
See the October 2022 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: Exquisite Manifestations of True Entrusting Ministerial Assignments: Rev. Bert Sumikawa, Rev. Barbara Brennan, Rev. Charlene Kihara Minister Lay Assistants Gather for Annual Training Retreat Affirmation Rites 2022-2023 Social Concerns Fund Drive Maui Nembutsu Seminar 2022 (11/19, 11/20) Hawaii...
See the September 2022 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: HHMH Statement on Environmental Harmony Obituary Notice: Mr. Clifford Katsuhiro Tamura Articles Submission for Ka Leo Kāhea Embracing Hope Speaker Series and Workshop (10/15, 10/22) (see also web calendar item) 23rd Annual Bloom-Futaba Memorial Lecture (10/7) (see also...
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...
As part of the commemorations of the Buddhist Study Center’s 50th anniversary, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (HHMH) held a special service conducted by Bishop Eric Matsumoto and Rev. Daido Baba. The service was recorded on video and is now available on the BSC YouTube channel. The video includes remarks...