Photo courtesy of Alan Kubota Reverend Dr. Takashi Miyaji: It’s easy to shun, ignore and criticize things we do not understand. VOLUME 5 • ISSUE 1 • MARCH 2025 HONPA HONGWANJI MISSION OF HAWAII’S TRIPLE CELEBRATION ‘Understanding Our Moment in Timelessness’ As keynote speaker of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s...

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening. Aloha from Hawaii. Mary Foster’s life and legacy are deeply connected to the history of Buddhism in Hawaii. Her generosity and vision continue to inspire us today. Buddhism has a rich history of adapting to different cultures and flourishing by aligning with local...

NEWS RELEASE – for immediate release January 27, 2025 Contact: Derrick Inouye 808-522-9200, dinouye@honpahi.org Living Treasures of Hawai‘i™ Selects 2025 Honorees Honolulu, Hawai‘i – The Living Treasures of Hawai‘i™ is honored to announce the distinguished recipients of its 50th annual awards, celebrating five extraordinary individuals whose remarkable contributions have profoundly...

See the December 2024 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from the Bishop Change of the Governing Board of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha 2025 Living Treasures of Hawaii Choralfest 2025 (Sept. 20-21; see flyer) Propagation Program Grant Committee on Social Concerns Update HHMH 2025 Theme/Slogan Poster Contest (see poster gallery)...

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...

See the November 2024 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Temple Presidents Retreat: Building Connections and Strengthening Leadership Personnel: Farewell Reverend Masanari Yamagishi Condolences 2025 Giseikai Legislative Assembly, Feb. 7-8 New Gatha Book – Praises of the Buddha 5th Edition (see flyer) 2024 Ring Your Bell for Peace Day (see...

See the October 2024 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Aspiration at Wailuku Hongwanji’s 125th Anniversary Service Triple Celebration: Mulitmedia Resources and Triple Celebration Choir 2024-2025 Social Concerns Fund Drive 2025 Giseikai Legislative Assembly (key deadlines) PBA Lighting Our Way Banquet (11/15/24) Also enclosed: 2025 HHMH Master Calendar More...

Hard to believe it’s already been almost a month since the Triple Celebration! The experience of “Sharing the Joy of Nembutsu Together: Our Living Heart of Gratitude” is still so vivid. Namo Amida Butsu Here are several carousels of photos generously shared by Alan Kubota, Lenscapes Photography. Click arrows that...

See the September 2024 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from the Bishop : “Achieving the Goal Together” Condolence: Mr. Bruce Yoshiyuki Shimada Encouraging Participation in Voting (Committee on Social Concerns) Important Security Notice: Beware of Recent Phishing Emails Triple Celebration Report 2024 BSC Summer Session Poster Contest: Represent...

See the August 2024 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from the Bishop at the 35th Annual Hiroshima Peace Service Maui Wildfire Update 2024 YBICSE Report 6th Virtual State Dharma School Gathering (11/17; see flyer) Minister’s Lay Assistant Retreat (10/12-10/13; see info & schedule) Peace Day: “Ring Your Bell...