See the July 2018 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Western Japan Flood Disaster Relief Fund BWA exchange students from Japan in Hawaii August 9-16 Ryukoku Sogo Gakuen (RSG) programs: 4 PBA students to participate in religious education seminar in Kyoto August 3-5 18 Japanese students to attend PBA August...
See the May 2018 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Introduction of a New Minister: Rev. Kerry Kiyohara Flooding and Volcano Impacts: A letter from the Committee on Social Concerns Eshinni 750th Memorial Service BWA Student Exchange Program to Japan in 2019 New books at the HQ Bookstore Hongwanji Joint...
Hawaii Association of International Buddhists presents a roundtable discussion of young Buddhists in Hawaii on Friday, May 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Youth from diverse backgrounds and traditions, from high school students to mid-career, will speak on Buddhism and how it is relevant in their lives and communities. Buddhists and people...
Members of the Hawaii Federation of Buddhist Women’s Associations were joined by Bishop Eric Matsumoto; students, faculty, and staff of Pacific Buddhist Academy; members of the Junior Young Buddhists Association (Jr. YBA); and additional temple members in the 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade through Waikiki. Many parade participants in...
See the December 2017 Headquarters Update for the following articles: In this issue: Legislative Assembly Aloha Luncheon & Living Treasures of Hawaii™ Recognition (Feb. 10, 2018) YESS CAMP 35 (Feb. 17-19, Oahu) Kohala Hongwanji 110th Anniversary Committee on Social Concerns report Lives Remembered: A Tribute to the Fallen of Pearl...
See the September 2017 Headquarters Update for the following articles: In this issue: Reverend David Nakamoto retirement Passing of Rev. Dr. Alfred Bloom HHMH Minister’s Lay Assistant Retreat: Oct. 13-15 HQ Bookstore update: New wrist-nenju PBA Lighting Our Way Banquet: Nov. 17 Buddhist Study Center Fellowship Club Haunted House: Oct....
After 14 years of seeing 100% of its students accepted into colleges and universities, Pacific Buddhist Academy began its 15th year with the dedication and grand opening of a new $9 million campus on the slopes of Punchbowl on Sept. 8. The new campus will enable the school to double...
See the August 2017 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from Bishop Eric Matsumoto: Seek guidance! Message of Appreciation from Honzan Report from 2017 Young Buddhist International Cultural Study Exchange (YBICSE) Family Promise Update – July 2017 Hawaii Kyodan September Events Listing
See the June 2017 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Conclusion Of Dento Hokoku Hoyo President’s Dento Hokoku Hoyo Report Kikyoshiki Confirmation Ceremony By His Eminence Gomonshu Kojun Ohtani HQ Bookstore Update: HHMH Original Kakocho (Family Record) 8th Annual Three-Petals Peace Walk Service on August 9 YESS Camp 34 Report
See the April 2017 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Reflections on the Accession Ceremony and Pilgrimage Tour Bishop Eric Matsumoto’s Report Rev. Yuika Hasebe’s Report Kikyoshiki Confirmation Ceremony by His Eminence Gomonshu Kojun Ohtani YBICSE – Young Buddhist International Cultural Study Exchange Memorial Service for the Late BDK Chairman...