Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri / Flower Festival) is held to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini Garden. He became the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, and was the manifestation of Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Wisdom and Compassion. Temples hold Buddha Day services on or near this date. Services often feature...
“Higan” means “the other shore.” It is an abbreviation for “to-higan,” meaning “reaching the other shore (of Nirvana).” During the vernal and autumnal equinoxes when days and nights are of equal length, temples conduct Higan services that encourage us to meditate on the harmony of nature and devote ourselves to...
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 2024 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 9-10, 2024 at the Hawaii Betsuin temple for Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s 2024 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. 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. photo: Shinran Shonin statue at Hawaii...
2-1/2 minute video produced for MLK Jr. Day 2021:
An HHMH Triple Celebration Online Buddhist Education Series Program… “What is Mahayana Buddhism? What is Pure Land Buddhism?” with Dr. David Matsumoto Registration is for the full series: Click flyers to enlarge:
Kauai Hongwanji Council Nembutsu Seminar “Buddhism and Contemporary Music” with Reverend Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka, Puna Hongwanji Sunday, February 18, 2024 10:00 am (HST) At Lihue Hongwanji and online via Zoom (see registration link below) Seminar Description Music is an integral part of our lives and can provide us with profound...
On December 3, we join with other Japanese-origin Buddhist denominations for the… 2023 Hawaii Buddhist Council Bodhi Day Celebration About Bodhi Day Bodhi Day is the date of the attainment of perfect awakening by Shakyamuni Buddha. In Mahayana Buddhist tradition, it is said that he attained the awakening at the...
