The inaugural edition of the new statewide newsletter, Ka Leo Kāhea (The Calling Voice), is now available online as a PDF file (1.9 MB). The name of the newsletter is a reference to our Shin Buddhist teaching that reminds us of “Namo Amida Butsu” — the voice/sound of Amida calling...

See the May 2021 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: Congratulations to the PBA Class of 2021! Message from the Governor General of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Bishop Chiko Iwagami for 2021 PBA Baccalaureate President’s Message for 2021 PBA Baccalaureate Condolences Living Treasures of Hawai’i Special Program Kahuku Hongwanji...

See the February 2020 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: Four Great Significant Occasions in the Life of a Buddhist Giseikai Message from the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Governor General Bishop Chiko Iwagami HHMH 108th Giseikai Legislative Assembly Living Treasures of Hawaii™ Recognition Officers, Advisors, and Directors of Honpa...

See the October 2019 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: A Humble Reflection in Our 130th Anniversary Year in Hawaii Hawaii Version of His Eminence Gomonshu Kojun Ohtani’s “Watashitachi no Chikai" or “Our Pledge” Condolences: Mr. Gordon C. Cockett, Mr. Barry K. Taniguchi Ministerial Assignments: Rev. Joshin Kamuro,...

See the September 2019 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner HHMH Minister’s Lay Assistant Retreat Soul Shop Suicide Prevention Tranings 10/18 and 10/19 HHMH 130th Anniversary Services & Events Ryukoku Sogo Gakuen (RSG) Educational Program for International Understanding at PBA Hongwanji Sanyokai (Hongwanji Councilor Association) Visit From the...

See the August 2019 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: Peace Day in Hawaii 2019 Message 2019 Peace Day Related Events Ministerial Assignments Young Buddhist International Cultural Student Exchange (YBICSE) program Honouliuli Bon Service Call for Submissions for the HHMH 2020 Calendar PBA Lighting Our Way Banquet: November...

See the July 2019 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: A Whole New World Opens Up Before Your Eye Sadako’s Paper Crane (Another) Finds a New Home on Board the USS Missouri Spiritual Care Is Health Care: Learning How to Care for the Whole Person at the 2019...

See the May 2019 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Gomonshu’s message on the 850th anniversary of Shinran Shonin’s birth and the 800th anniversary of the establishment of the Jodo Shinshu teaching (plus the schedule of services at Honzan) Bishop’s Corner Message from the Governor General of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha,...

See the April 2019 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner : Eshinni/Kakushinni Day Hawaii Kyodan Scholarship Students Condolences PBA Baccalaureate and Graduation (May 9 & 10) YBICSE – Young Buddhist International Cultural Study Exchange (see also Young Jodo Shinshu Buddhists invited to apply for cultural study exchange in...

See the March 2019 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner : New Zealand tragedy, self-awareness, 2019 slogan, 130th anniversary, reaching new audiences Legislature recognizes HHMH during Native Hawaiian Caucus Week YBICSE (Young Buddhist International Cultural Study Exchange) is July 15-27, 2019 Committee on Social Concerns: donations PBA Taiko...