See the October 2026 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Rev. Hiromi Kawaji poem Bishop’s message on Rev. Kawaji Condolences Recordings of Hawaii Gathas Committee on Social Concerns Group photos from the recent Lay Convention See Also: 2027 HHMH Master Calendar More Issues Headquarters Update Newsletter
See the September 2026 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop Umitani’s Message at the HHMH Board of Directors Meeting Immediate Past and New HHMH Presidents Honored at Aloha Luncheon Affirmation Rites: 10/24 Ewa Hongwanji; 11/14 Hawaii Betsuin Virtual Dharma School Gathering 10/18 (web) Shining Spirit Award (11/5 nomination deadline)...
Hongwanji Hawaii’s immediate past president, Dr. Warren Tamamoto, and Mr. Michael Munekiyo, current president, were honored Saturday, September 12, at an Aloha Luncheon at PBA Founders Hall. The post includes a photo carousel with 7 photos.
Links in the article list below go right to posts formatted for online viewing. You can also view the full, print-style layout of the September 2026 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2 MB) as a PDF file. Features Roy Miyamoto: A Life Guided by Compassion HHMH Represented at White House...
Courtesy of Craig Lewis Bishop Marvin Harada, left, of Buddhist Churches of America, Rev. Kiyonobu Kuwahara of the Jodo Shinshu International Office, Mrs. Wangmo Dixey, President of the International Buddhist Association of America and Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawai’i, gathered outside the White House after the...
Courtesy of Alan Kubota Dr. Miki Tomita Okamoto, right with microphone, gathered participants into a closing circle, inviting them to share their takeaways from the day-long Dharma Educators Retreat at Buddhist Study Center. VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 3 • September 2026 Rethinking Dharma Education for the Future A statewide retreat...
Courtesy of Cindy Nakamoto Dozens of Jr. YBA Convention delegates, ministers, advisors and volunteers gathered on Hawai’i Island from June 19-21 for the 69th annual state convention. VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 3 • September 2026 ‘Sangha Means Family’ Theme Guides Jr. YBA State Convention Annual convention combines community service, leadership...
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...
This page is intended to provide updates on Hongwanji Hawaii cancellations and closures due to impending tropical storm Lala as we learn of them.
See the July 2026 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani Condolence Ingo (Posthumous Title) 2026 BSC Summer Session Making New Friends Through YBICSE 2026 More Issues Headquarters Update Newsletter