Evening Session Topics at BSC July 27, 6-8 p.m.: “Entering the Mahayana Multiverse” July 28, 6-8 p.m.: “Shin Buddhism as Basic Buddhism” July 29, 6-8 p.m.: “Buddhism is Simple, Buddhist Studies is Complicated” Half-Day Retreat at ‘Aiea Hongwanji August 1, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: “Buddhism and Family Culture” Families...

Family Dharma Session at Jikoen Hongwanji July 26, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: “Buddhism and Family Culture” Rev. Dr. Proffitt will draw on his experiences from both the college level and from his Albany, New York sangha. He will focus on his journey as a parent and how the Dharma...

YBICSE is an educational trip to Japan which offers young Buddhists from North America, Hawaii, Canada, and South America the unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture. Information is available in the February 2026 Headquarters Update. Sponsored by the Jodo Shinshu International Office, Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha, and Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii.

The Junior YBA State Convention is an annual gathering of the Hawaii Federation of Junior Young Buddhist Associations. It will be held in Hilo this year, June 19-21, 2026 (Friday-Sunday).

This is the celebration of Shinran Shonin’s birth. Shinran Shonin is the founder of Jodo Shinshu Tradition and he was born on May 21, 1173.

Pacific Buddhist Academy Class of 2026 Commencement Please join us to celebrate the achievements of the new graduating class!

Pacific Buddhist Academy Baccalaureate Ceremony Location: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin – 1727 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813