See the April 2022 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: “Dharma Message for a 49th Day Service in honor of the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh” (Part 2) Condolences Ministerial Assignments Congratulations Rev. Kazunori & Mrs. Noriko Takahashi 2022 Living Treasures of Hawai’i™: 2022 Honorees, 2023 Nominations Kahuku Hongwanji...
From the Office of the Bishop, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Statement on the Invasion of Ukraine March 25, 2022 We have watched in sadness and horror the destruction caused by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Our hearts go out to all those directly involved in and affected by...
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 December 2021 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner Condolence: Rev. Yoshiko Shimabukuro Ministerial Assignments: Reverend Toyokazu Hagio Rev. Jeffrey Soga Selected as Police Chaplain Consolidation: Papa’aloa and Honohina Pearl Harbor Annual Memorial Ceremony The Interfaith Alliance Hawaii Awards for Kapa’a Interfaith Association and Rev. Blayne Higa...
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 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...
See the September 2021 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: Peace Day CANCELLED – 2021 Minister’s Lay Assistant Retreat On YouTube: Shin Buddhism: A Response to Anti-Asian Racism and Hate in 21st Century America (Rick Stambul) 22nd Annual Bloom-Futaba Memorial Lectures (10/16) 2021 Fall Nembutsu Seminar (Honolulu &...
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Media Contact: Catherine Tarleton CatherineTarleton@gmail.com 808-339-8903 Ring Your Bell for Peace Day with special guests Jake Shimabukuro and Melveen Leed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2021 HAWAIIAN ISLANDS—In celebration of Peace Day in Hawai‘i, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawai‘i will host an online ringing...
See the July 2021 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: An O-Bon Reflection – “Are you connected?” Online Bon Dance Experience 2021 Statewide Newsletter Condolence HHMH Online Communications Team 2nd Annual Ring Your Bell for Peace Day Save the Dates: Summer Dharmathon, August 23-27, 2021 Attachments: Peace Day...
See the April 2021 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner : May Day Is Lei Day in Hawaii Obituary Notice Living Treasures of Hawai’i Special Program Origins of State Recognition for Buddha Day In Hawaii “May We Gather,” A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony For Asian American Ancestors: May...