See the June 2020 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner COVID-19 Communications & Resources On HHMH Website Premiere of Bon Service for Hawaii July 11-12, 2020 Bishop’s Award for Japanese Language School Students HQ Bookstore Update Summer Session Kahuku Hongwanji Scholarship Attachments Kahuku Hongwanji Mission Scholarship flyer Honpa...
Interlinked: Understanding the Origins and Evolution of American Buddhism The Buddhist Study Center will offer “Interlinked: Understanding the Origins and Evolution of American Buddhism,” a free online Buddhist study class series on June 22-26, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (HST) featuring the noted scholar, Rev. Dr. Duncan Ryuken...
Honpa Hongwanji Presents Tribute Videos at Noon on Wednesdays Join us to honor “Health Care Treasures” and Essential Workers Original article for the May 6 video premiere: The Hawaii Hongwanji Mission has developed a program for our sangha to express their gratitude to all essential workers and especially the front-line...
See the May 2020 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Statement on Covid19 Pandemic Bishop’s Corner (video available on YouTube or see below) President’s Message Covid-19 Communications & Resources on HHMH Website Online Jodo Shinshu Service Book Tribute to “Health Care Treasures” and Essential Workers Choralfest 2020...
See the April 2020 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner Directives & Recommendations from HQ: COVID-19 Memo #5 (April 24, 2020) Committee on Social Concerns BWA Members Make Masks for Healthcare Workers and More New Registration Deadline for Choralfest 2020 Kahuku Hongwanji Mission Scholarship (see also related flyer)
Members of the Buddhist Women’s Associations have been busy making masks to help protect hospital workers, residents of care homes, and community volunteers during this COVID-19 pandemic.
See the March 2020 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner Directives & Recommendations from Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Headquarters Live Streaming Invitation Letter from Hawaii Honpa Hongwanji Ministers Association YESS Camp Postponement Choralfest 2020
(The prior information about changing the HBC Buddha Day Service to online only has been removed to avoid confusion.)
The Office of the Bishop has initiated a series of memos to district, temple, and affiliated organization leaders to provide guidance in making decisions about temple activities and procedures during the COVID-19 virus outbreak.
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...