Photo courtesy of Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island Members and guests at Līhu’e Hongwanji’s 125th Anniversary celebration attended an opening service on Nov. 2, officiated by Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani, center. Rev. Tomo Hojo of West Kauaʻi Hongwanji, seated at left, and Līhu’eʻs resident minister Rev. Shawn Yagi, also presided. VOLUME 5...
See the November 2025 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Message at Waianae Hongwanji’s final service Retired Ministers and Spouses Appreciation Gathering report Condolence Social Concerns: Recent Giving Fall 2025 Tetsuya at BSC (12/14-19, 2025; see flyer) YESS Camp (4/3-5, 2026, Kona; see flyer) YESS Camp fundraiser (12/9/25; see...
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 2025 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2 MB) as a PDF file. Contents: Lahaina: Anniversary of the Fires Resilience and Hope Lives On in Lahaina...
See the August 2025 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Aspiration at the End of World War II Commemoration Service + video & posters availability Ring Your Bell for Peace Day (9/22 Zoom | flyer | web page) Shining Spirit Award (nomination form – 11/15 deadline) Commission on Buddhist...
IN REMEMBRANCE AND REFLECTION: Commemorating 80 Years Since the End of World War II Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, the Office of the Bishop, and the Peace Day Committee, in collaboration with Hawaii Betsuin and the Honolulu District Ministers Association, will host “In Remembrance and Reflection: Commemorating 80 Years Since...
Photo courtesy of David Atcheson The 113th Legislative Assembly of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii convened on Feb. 7-8, 2025 at the Hawaii Betsuin Temple and via Zoom. VOLUME 5 • ISSUE 2 • June 2025 Giseikai, 2025: Optimism, Building on a Solid Foundation BY GAIL S. TAGASHIRA KA...
Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani delivered the English-language message at the 2025 New Year’s Day Service at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Rev. Shingo Furusawa served as emcee and appears briefly in the video. Embedded below is an excerpt of Hawaii Betsuin’s Zoom recording of the service so you may watch and listen...
Content in the June 2024 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (3.1 MB) includes: Triple Celebration Final Plans Set for Sept. 7-8 Event Music Will Make Memories Triple Celebration: Buddhist Education’s Speaker Series Looks to the Future Let’s Share Nembutsu Moments with Our Dharma Friends Closing by ‘Sharing the Joy of...
Delegates and observers from Jodo Shinshu temples around the state convened in Honolulu and online via Zoom on February 9-10, 2024, for the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s 112th Legislative Assembly, or Giseikai. The delegates took part in business matters, such as discussing and approving the 2024 budget and passing...
See the October 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from the Bishop: “Authentic Individuality” Obituary Notices New Youth Specialist: Emi Hashi Maui Wildfire Updates: Memorial Service, Robes for Rev. Hironaka, Donations 2023-2024 Social Concerns Fund Drive 2023 Minister Lay Assistant Retreat Minister’s Ritual Workshop More Issues Headquarters Update...