In 1965, at the World Buddhist Women’s Convention in New York City, delegates from Buddhist Women’s Associations established an annual observance of Dana Day. The observance date was set as the 2nd Sunday in February. Dana means selfless giving. Monetary collections associated with BWA Dana Day go towards social welfare...
Following the conclusion of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s annual Legislative Assembly, delegates and other guests will gather at a Waikiki hotel for the 2025 Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ Recognition Luncheon. The awards recognize the individuals’ personal and professional achievements and their contributions to the community. We welcome you to...
Jodo Shinshu ministers and lay delegates from temples throughout Hawaii will assemble February 7-8, 2025 at the Hawaii Betsuin temple for Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s 2025 Legislative Assembly, or Giseikai. The assembly provides an opportunity to attend services together, learn from each others’ experiences, hear from the Bishop and...
As the most important Jodo Shinshu observance, this is the date chosen to commemorate Shinran Shonin’s passing. The Bishop’s Office will be closed. Practicers have a chance to “hear the light” through listening to sermons, talks, ritual, and sangha fellowship at services and other observances on or near this date....
On December 1, we join with other Japanese-origin Buddhist denominations for the… 2024 Hawaii Buddhist Council Bodhi Day Service About the Guest Speaker Karma Lekshe Tsomo is professor emerita at the University of San Diego, where she taught Buddhist Thought and Culture, World Religions, and Death and Dying for 22...
限りなき愛と慈悲 Kagirinaki Ai to Jihi: Toward LGBTQ+ Equity & Inclusion in Hawai‘i’s Japanese Communities This event serves as a Nembutsu Seminar of Honolulu and Oahu Hongwanji Districts Friday, October 25 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i 2454 S Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826 Sharing Stories...
Dharma-Centered Living 101: Reflect and Respect 3rd Session on November 9, 2024 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. (lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.) registration details below In person at Wailuku Hongwanji and via Zoom at one site per Hongwanji district Learn how to: Nurture spiritual development through character building...
Pacific Buddhist Academy’s signature awards event with dinner and silent auction. For more information and ticketing, see Lighting Our Way on the Pacific Buddhist Academy website.
2024 Kauai District Nembutsu Seminar “Sharing Nembutsu Moments” with Rev. Blayne Higa Sunday, October 6, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (HST) Coffee Hour at 9 a.m. West Kauai Hongwanji Hanapepe Temple & Zoom (see registration link below) About the Seminar The community has always been a strength of Shin...
6th Virtual State Dharma School Gathering “Sharing Joy Together: The Golden Chain of Love” Sunday, November 17, 2024) 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. online via Zoom Guest Speaker: D. Trinidad Hunt Granddaughter of Rev. Dorothy Hunt, author of the Golden Chain of Love RSVP Deadline: Saturday, November 9 Zoom link...
