The Junior YBA State Convention is an annual gathering of the Hawaii Federation of Junior Young Buddhist Associations. It will be held on Maui this year, June 21-23 (Friday-Sunday). The Jr. YBA Federation has a website: www.hawaiijryba.com/
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 Commencement Exercise Please join us to celebrate the achievements of the new graduating class!
Pacific Buddhist Academy Baccalaureate Ceremony
Eshinni Day honors the wife of Shinran Shonin and her dedication to Shinran. The observance was established at the 1978 World Buddhist Women’s Convention in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with donations collected on the day to help youth activities. Eshinni and Kakushinni images before that altar at Hawaii Betsuin Subsequent World...
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...
