VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 1 • March 2026 Y.E.S.S. Camp’s Episode 42 — the Dharma Awakens After more than 30 years, the three-day camp returns to Hawai‘i Island, bringing young people together for Dharma awareness, service, leadership — and fun. In 2026, in a galaxy not too far away —...
See the February 2026 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Welcome Message at the Legislative Assembly (video) Giseikai Message from the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Governor General Bishop Giko Sonoki (video) HHMH Welcomes New Kyodan President (video) HHMH Officers, Directors, Advisors, Sanmu, and Kanji for 2026 Condolences Jinji – Ministerial...
See the December 2025 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Lanai Hongwanji Mission Celebrates 100 Years Minister’s Lay Assistant with Tokudo Ordination BSC Fellowship Club Car Wash Fundraiser (Jan. 18) YESS Camp 42 (Apr. 3-5) (registration flyer, ad purchase form Propagation Program Grant (info/application) Committee on Social Concerns (donations, grant...
After a 5-year hiatus for in-person YESS Camps, Young Enthusiastic Shinshu Seekers (YESS) Camp 40 will be held in person the weekend of May 25-27, 2024 at the Buddhist Study Center near UH Manoa in Honolulu! YESS Camp builds bonds among youth from around the state as they interact and learn about...