2026 Kauai Hongwanji Council Nembutsu Seminar Finding Meaning in Doubt with Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata Sunday, Oct. 25 Lihue Hongwanji Mission (see map) / Zoom Coffee 9 a.m. — 9:45 a.m. Seminar 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. https://forms.gle/ZQGvNq3mTMbffBtj6 Have you ever wondered, “Do I really believe all of this?” Maybe...
The Hawaii Association of International Buddhists (HAIB) presents its 2026 Dhammacakka Celebration: Living Happily with Sila, Samadhi, and Panna: A Conversation with Bhikkhus Saturday, October 10, 2026 5 PM – 7:30 PM Soto Mission of Hawaii 1708 Nuuanu Ave Honolulu, HI 96817 Registration: bit.ly/4xfg1Vr The Hawaii Association of International Buddhists...
Co-sponsors Buddhist Study Center and BDK Hawaii invite you to Buddhism and AI Seminars on Buddhism and Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Brant Horio October 9, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. October 10, 9:00 a.m. – Noon Buddhist Study Center (1436 University Ave in Honolulu) and on Zoom https://honpahi.link/ai About the...
Co-sponsors Buddhist Study Center and BDK Hawaii invite you to Buddhism and AI Seminars on Buddhism and Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Brant Horio October 9, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. October 10, 9:00 a.m. – Noon Buddhist Study Center (1436 University Ave in Honolulu) and on Zoom https://honpahi.link/ai About the...
Honolulu and Oahu Districts Nembutsu Seminar Nurturing Nembutsu: Sharing Gratitude with Rev. Cristina Moon Buddhist teacher and best-selling author Saturday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Social Hall & on Zoom 1727 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96813 (enter parking at 1742 Lusitana St.) Register now...
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...
