Hawaii State Lay Association 63rd Annual Convention September 18-19, 2026 Host Site: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin The Hawaii State Lay Association includes representatives from Hongwanji Hawaii’s five districts. The HSLA board puts on a convention annually to promote relationships and sharing among our various sanghas and to provide learning opportunities...

A luncheon to recognize the contributions and commitment of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s Immediate Past President, Dr. Warren Tamamoto, and new President, Michael Munekiyo. Attendance is by invitation and will be comprised mostly of those attending the statewide board meeting immediately prior to the luncheon.

The Young Adults Retreat (YAR) Sunday, September 6 & Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), 2026 Registration | Flyer From the June 2026 Headquarters Update: The Young Adults Retreat (YAR) 2026 is a weekend getaway for young adults aged 18-32(ish) who are interested in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. For those who are...

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.