See the July 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message From The Bishop Personnel 2022-2023 Social Concerns Fund Drive Update 66th YBA State Convention Report 2023 Hawaii District Nembutsu Seminar (8/26 with Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson) Investiture Ceremony and Welcome Luncheon for Bishop Umitani (8/5) Honolulu & Oahu Hongwanji...
Content in the June 2023 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2.7 MB) includes: Leader Messages Bishop’s Corner: “Aloha to All of Us” President’s Message: Remembering the Tsunami of 1946 Incoming Bishop Acceptance Remarks Events, Committees, and Affiliates 111th Legislative Assembly Held; Sharing Joy Together In Person Project Dana Honors and...
See the February 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: “Sharing Joy Together” Giseikai Message from the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Governor General Bishop Chiko Iwagami HHMH 111th Legislative Assembly (Giseikai) Confirmation Of New Bishop Officers, Advisors, And Directors of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii for Year 2023 The...
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....
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...
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 May 2022 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner : “Congratulations, Graduates!” Message from the Governor General of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Bishop Chiko Iwagami for 2022 PBA Baccalaureate President’s Message For 2022 PBA Baccalaureate Condolences: Reverend Sandra Sanae Hiramatsu 63rd Annual Honpa Hongwanji State Ministers’ Association Seminar...
The second edition of the new statewide newsletter, Ka Leo Kāhea (The Calling Voice), is now available online as a PDF file (2 MB). Content in the February 2022 edition includes: ALOHA ‘OE, REV. YOSHIAKI FUJITANI Hilo Betsuin Builds the Future with Hilo Hongwanji Preschool Legislative Assembly (Giseikai) Set for...
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...