Representatives of the Hawaii Federation of Junior YBAs (Young Buddhists Associations) meet for their fall state meeting. Submitted by Federation Advisor Joy Nishida.

Buddha Fest 2017 continues the theme of reflecting on the power of the Dharma to transform society and the world. In this year’s program we will consider how a spiritual life, grounded in Buddhism – particularly Shin Buddhist teachings – can help us make sense of the confusing world we...

The beloved scholar and teacher Rev. Dr. Alfred Bloom passed away on the evening of August 25, 2017, “surrounded by family and several close Dharma friends.” A funeral service for Dr. Bloom sponsored by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii will be held at Hawaii Betsuin on Saturday, September 2, with...

Dharmachakra Festival Hawaii Association of International Buddhists (HAIB) poster image (click for a full-size PDF) and Palolo Hongwanji Program Service Speaker Rev. Noriaki Fujimori, resident minister of Palolo Hongwanji “Compassion Towards Ourselves and Others” Panel Discussion Panelists: Ernestine Enomoto, Thanh Huynh, Shirley Lum, Tatsuo Muneto Moderator: Jay Sakashita Cultural Offerings...

My Pathway to Jodo Shinshu “A personal account of how the struggle for civil rights, and the incarceration of Japanese-Americans led me to Shin Buddhism.” A special presentation by Rick Stambul, President-elect of Buddhist Churches of America. Mr. Stambul was active in the civil rights movement in the 1960s. He...

Pure Land Buddhism & the Shin Path: Exploring to Jodo Shinshu Instructor: Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki Monday evenings, 6 classes, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec 4, 11, BSC Classroom Gain a better understanding of the meaning of Hawaii-American Shin Buddhism through exploring the roots of the Pure Land...

Understanding Shin Buddhism: First Steps Instructors: Rev. Kojun Hashimoto, Dexter Mar, Roy Higa, and Rod Moriyama Saturday mornings, 7 classes, 10-11 a.m.: July 29-Sept 23, Wahiawa Mission Hongwanji Classroom What is the Shin Buddhist way of living? Learn the terminology, concepts, rituals, and services of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism to understand...

Buddha’s Café Happy Hour Hosts: Various Ministers & Lay Minister Assistants Thursday evenings, Monthly, 4:30-6 p.m., Starting Sep 14, BSC “Café” (Classroom) Relax and refresh at the BSC Café on the second Thursday of each month (Sept 14, October 12, November 9, December 14). Come and enjoy cold refreshments in...

ABCs of Buddhism Instructors: Ray Takiue and Dexter Mar Thursdays, 4 classes, 6-7:30 p.m., Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Buddhist Study Center (BSC) Classroom An introductory encounter with the basic teachings of universal Buddhist philosophy. For those beginning to ask “what is Buddhism about?” No background needed.

Be a part of history! Join us for the HONPA HONGWANJI MISSION OF HAWAII FIRST JOINT CONFERENCE September 1 – 3, 2018 at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu and Hawaii Betsuin The Conference theme is: Embrace Change – Harmony (Accept Differences) Our keynote speaker will be Hawaii’s Lieutenant Governor,...