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.

Have you ever wondered, “Do I really believe all of this?”
Maybe you’ve questioned Amida Buddha, questioned Buddhism, questioned whether the teachings really apply to your life — or even questioned yourself. We sometimes see doubt as a weakness in our entrusting heart. But what if doubt is not something we need to overcome? What if, instead, doubt can become the doorway through which we encounter the Dharma more deeply?

About the Speaker

Rev. Nakasone Sakata was born and raised in Honolulu, HI. He graduated from Pacific Buddhist Academy (2014), UH Hilo with a B.A. in Philosophy & Japanese Studies (2018), and Ryukoku University with a Master’s in Shin Buddhist Studies (2023). He completed training at Chuo Bukyo Gakuin in Kyoto, Japan. He enjoys perpetuating Okinawan culture through Sanshin, Koto, traditional dance, and has been a taiko player for 15 years with Ryugen Taiko. As of August 2024, he is an associate minister at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, also overseeing Honohina/Papaaloa, Honomu, and Papaikou Hongwanji Missions.

Free event, donations welcome.
Please make any checks payable to Kauai Hongwanji Council and send them to:
Kapaa Hongwanji Mission 4-1170 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746