ABCs of Buddhism (Pearl City) Instructors: Dexter Mar, Rev. Mari Nishiyama Sunday mornings, 4 classes, 10-11:30 a.m., April 15, 22, 29, May 6 at Pearl City Hongwanji An introductory encounter with the basic teachings of universal Buddhist philosophy. For those beginning to ask “what is Buddhism about?” No background needed....
ABCs of Buddhism (Wahiawa) Instructors: Dexter Mar, Roy Higa, Rod Moriyama, Rev. Hashimoto Saturday mornings, 4 classes, 9:30-11 a.m., March 3, 17, 24, 31 at Wahiawa Hongwanji An introductory encounter with the basic teachings of universal Buddhist philosophy. For those beginning to ask “what is Buddhism about?” No background needed....
Service at 9 a.m., GathaFest at 10:45 a.m. Puna Hongwanji contact information »
EVENT POSTPONED: Update to Come When Rescheduled Forum on American Buddhism: Re-Invention or Re-Discovery? Speakers: Prof. Jeff Wilson, Prof. George Tanabe; Moderator: Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki Thursday 6-8 p.m., 1 session, Feb 22, BSC Classroom What is “American Buddhism” today and where is it going? Does a new form of Buddhism...
Mōʻiliʻili Hongwanji invites you to a Spring Seminar: Engaged Shin Buddhism Presented by: Dr. Jeff Wilson March 10, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. How do Buddhists engage with environmental destruction, prejudice and discrimination, and the refugee crisis? How can we be more active in helping others? This seminar will explore...
YESS Camp is having a car wash fundraiser at the Buddhist Study Center on Jan. 21st, from 9 AM – 1 PM! They will also be having a bake sale with delicious goodies! Please come by to support them! YESS Camp (Young Enthusiatic Shinshu Seekers) will be held on Feb....
Throughout the month of February 2018, the seven denominations that make up the Hawaii Buddhist Council will each offer an early evening open house for the community. The Open Night for Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii will be held at the Hawaii Betsuin temple on February 15, 2018 beginning at...
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 are...
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...
