In the spirit of promoting Peace Day in Hawaii and throughout the world, we invite the world to join us in ringing bells for PEACE DAY on September 21, 2026. The program includes a minute of silence, bell ringing, peace messages, and special performances. This is the 7th year for...
BSC Summer Session “Rethinking Buddhist Education” Maui District Offering — August 9, 2026, 9 a.m. Kahului Hongwanji Rev. Dr. Aaron Proffitt, the speaker for the 2026 Buddhist Study Center Summer Session, will be the guest speaker at Kahului Hongwanji’s Sunday service on August 9.
Hawaii Island District Events August 2, 2026 10 a.m. Holualoa Obon service (76-5929 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI 96725) 3 p.m. Honoka‘a Hongwanji “The Real Buddhism of Hongwanji” In person: 45-516 Lehua Street, Honoka‘a, HI 96727 Online: Zoom option available; register for link
“Rethinking Buddhist Education” with Rev. Dr. Aaron Proffitt Oahu District Session August 4, 2026, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Waipahu Hongwanji According to legend, during Shinran Shonin’s time, he noticed the farmers were preoccupied with planting rice and could not come to listen to the Dharma. So Shinran Shonin went among the farmers...
Info: lahainainterfaithcouncil@gmail.com | Instagram: @lahainainterfaithcouncil Background (from the June 2026 Headquarters Update): The Lahaina Interfaith faith leader group that has been meeting monthly has grown into a cohesive group full of compassion and deep empathy. Currently, this group, who has named themselves Lahaina Interfaith Council, represents Waiola UCC Church, Holy...
2026 BSC Summer Session Kauai Satellite Seminar “Show, Don’t Tell” with Rev. Dr. Aaron Proffitt (overall Summer Session Theme: “Rethinking Buddhist Education”) Thursday, July 30, 2026 6:30–8 p.m. (HST) online only
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Zenshinza’s Special Performance, “Hanakobushi – Shinran Shonin and Eshinni” Don’t miss this special opportunity! “Hana Kobushi,” meaning Magnolia flower, is a moving theatrical work that tells the story of Shinran Shonin and his wife, Lady Eshinni. Living among ordinary people, Shinran Shonin shared the teaching of the Nembutsu, which embraces...
For complete information and registration: Visit the Summer Session web page on the BSC website.
The Big Island branch of the Commission on Buddhist Education hosts the 2026 Hawaiʻi Island Nembutsu Seminar Oct. 2-4, 2026. The featured speaker will be Reverend Dr. Carmela Javellana-Hirano, Minister at Salt Lake Buddhist Temple. The focus will be on supporting our wellbeing and dealing with the challenges of our...
