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
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...
The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, and is now celebrated in at least 193 countries. At the 2016 Hongwanji Legislative Assembly (Giseikai), delegates voted to approve the Green Hongwanji Initiative to encourage environmental consciousness and actions consistent with the expression of our Buddhist values. Temples sometimes...
