Photo courtesy of Alan Kubota Nola Nahulu, center, conducted singers at the Sept. 25, 2016 Choralfest in the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin hondo. Four members of the Hawai’i Youth Opera Chorus, foreground, wearing green mu‘umu‘u, were among a dozen vocalists asked to sing along with the choir. VOLUME 5 •...
VOLUME 5 • ISSUE 1 • MARCH 2025 BISHOP’S CORNER Carrying Forward the Gift of Nembutsu into 2025 BY REV. TOSHIYUKI UMITANI BISHOP, HONPA HONGWANJI MISSION OF HAWAII As this is the first issue of Ka Leo Kāhea for 2025, I would like to extend my warmest greetings and a...
VOLUME 5 • ISSUE 1 • MARCH 2025 MINISTER’S MESSAGE Overcoming Conflict With Others BY REV. SHINGO FURUSAWA HONPA HONGWANJI HAWAII BETSUIN When seeing our community, society and in this world, countless fights and wars happen. No matter what organization we belong to, we will inevitably encounter people whose personalities...
Content in the December 2024 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2.7 MB) includes: Events Triple Celebration: Hundreds Gather in Joyful Celebration of Nembutsu Triple Celebration Choir: ʻAh, What Joy!ʼ Coming Out for Pride from Waikiki to UH Manoa YBICSE: 10 Unforgettable Days, a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip Messages Minister’s Message: Winter Has...
Content in the September 2024 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (3.1 MB) includes: Events Bishop Umitani Joins White House’s Fourth Vesak Ceremony Obon 2024: Continuing Tradition, Returning to Normalcy Reflections on a Spiritual Journey Through Wai‘anae Triple Celebration: It’s Time to Celebrate and Share the Nembutsu Kahu Sherman Thompson, 1956-2024...
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...
Content in the March 2024 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (1.4 MB) includes: Triple Celebration Early Registration Closes March 31 Dr. Takashi Miyaji on ‘Why Life Is Great’ Choosing the Right Workshops for You Triple Celebration Online Buddhist Education Series Continues Lahaina Hongwanji Out of Ashes Sprout Green Leaves and...
Content in the December 2023 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2 MB) includes: Bishop’s Corner: “A New Community Will Sprout and Thrive Once Again” In Memory of Lahaina Hongwanji Mission PBA’s 16th Annual Lighting Our Way Banquet Highlights Community Values A Message Celebrating Peace and Nonviolence (Rev. Sol Kalu) Online...
Content in the September 2023 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2 MB) includes: Bishop’s Statement on Lahaina Fire Mahalo, Former Bishop Eric Matsumoto! Joint Celebration and 17th World Buddhist Women’s Convention Bishop’s Corner: Within the Voice of Compassion How Do I Say Goodbye to You, My Dearest? A Special Connection...
Content in the June 2023 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2.7 MB) includes: Leader Messages Bishop’s Corner: “Aloha to All of Us” President’s Message: Remembering the Tsunami of 1946 Incoming Bishop Acceptance Remarks Events, Committees, and Affiliates 111th Legislative Assembly Held; Sharing Joy Together In Person Project Dana Honors and...