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...
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 February 2022 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: “Compassion of My Religion’s Founder” Giseikai Message from the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Governor General Bishop Chiko Iwagami HHMH 110th Legislative Assembly (Giseikai) Officers, Advisors, and Directors of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii for Year 2022 Condolences Ministerial Assignments...
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 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 &...
See the August 2021 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: 15th Anniversary of “Peace Day” in Hawaii / Ring Your Bell for Peace Day 2021 See also: Peace Day 2021 web page New Statewide Newsletter: Ka Leo Kāhea (The Calling Voice) 2023 Joint Celebration: 850th Anniversary of Shinran...
See the June 2021 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: Like a good neighbor, Amida is here! COVID-19 Communications & Resources on HHMH Website Obituary Notices Bishop’s Award for Japanese Language School Students Attachments: BSC 47th Annual Summer Session: flyer | website calendar item BSC Summer Dharmathon: flyer...
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 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...