“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...
The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii celebrates its 130th anniversary in 2019! The observance is set for the Sunday closest to Hongwanji Day, which honors the Rev. Soryu Kagahi, the first Jodo Shinshu minister who came to Hawaii from Japan in March, 1889 to propagate the faith among the Japanese...
YESS (Young Enthusiastic Shinshu Seekers) Camp is a camp held every Spring for any youth ages 13-23 who are interested in Buddhism and growing deeper in the Dharma. This year camp will be held on February 16-18, 2019 at Camp Kokokahi on the island of Oahu. Organized by the Honpa...
Following the conclusion of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s annual Legislative Assembly, delegates and other guests will gather at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki for the 2019 Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ Recognition Luncheon. The awards recognize the individuals’ personal and professional achievements and their contributions to the community. We...
Jodo Shinshu ministers and lay delegates from temples throughout Hawaii will assemble February 8-9, 2019 at the Hawaii Betsuin temple for Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s 2019 Legislative Assembly, or Giseikai. The assembly provides an opportunity to attend services together, learn from each others’ experiences, hear from the Bishop and...
Bishop Eric Matsumoto will deliver the Dharma Talk for Hawaii Betsuin’s 2019 Ho’onko Service (Shinran Shonin’s Memorial Service). For more information, see the related calendar item on the Betsuin website.
Quarterly meeting of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii board of directors. 2018 meeting dates are Feb. 7 (Thursday) and May 11, Sept. 7, Dec. 7 (Saturdays).
Talk Story: “Buddhism and Martin Luther King” Speaking at Hawaii Betsuin’s January 19 Talk Story will be Bishop Eric Matsumoto and Honolulu Hawaii NAACP President Alphoso Braggs. 8:30 a.m. – Doors open for checking in 9:00 a.m. – Event begins 11:20 a.m. – Event pau With the Martin Luther King...