2014 photo courtesy Ruth Tokumi. The Hawaii Federation of Buddhist Women’s Associations invites all temple members and friends to join BWA in the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade on Monday, January 16, 2017. The parade will begin at Magic Island at 9:00 a.m. and will proceed along Kalakaua Avenue...
Watch an encaptivating performance by Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko, the taiko performance group of Pacific Buddhist Academy, at Kahala Mall Between 4-5pm. Open and free to the public.
As part of our upcoming Legislative Assembly, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii will honor five individuals as the 2016 Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ at an Aloha Luncheon. The awards recognize the individuals’ personal and professional achievements and their contributions to the community. We welcome you to celebrate this honor with them. Registration...
Moiliili Hongwanji Mission’s Fall Seminar Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. George Tanabe on “The 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor” Panel of Respondents Rev. Thomas Okano Rev. Bert Sumikawa Ret. Prof. Ernest Oshiro Sharing of personal experiences, historical studies of December 7th, war years and Honouliuli internment camp research. Refreshments...
Jikoen Hongwanji Mission presents the DR. ALBERT MIYASATO MEMORIAL DHARMA SESSION 2016 Rev. Ronald Kobata will speak on “Temple Traditions in Transition.” About the Seminar The Dr. Albert Miyasato Memorial Dharma Session series of Jikoen Hongwanji Mission began with Jikoen’s 70th Anniversary Buddhist Education Project in remembrance of one of...
Personal Accounts Rev. Kazunori Takahashi, Resident Minister at Lihue Hongwanji. Rev. Takahashi has been with the Hawaii Kyodan since November 2007. Rev. Takahashi’s presentation is on video from the Summer Session of 2015. Rev. Yuika Hasebe, Associate Minister at Hawaii Betsuin since 2014. Rev. Hasebe formerly served at the Hawaii...
“Mindful Parenting,” a workshop sponsored by Honolulu Hongwanji Council and the Office of Buddhist Education. About the Event Raising children may be the most challenging and rewarding human endeavor. Children are raised by a loving and nurturing community. Experts will share insights with future parents, parents and grandparents to raise...
10th Annual Parade & Festival for the United Nations International Day of Peace September 24 (Saturday) | 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Mamane Street, Honoka’a (Hawaii Island) A one-of-a-kind Parade and Festival demonstrating unity in support of peace, compassion and awareness of interdependence. 4 p.m.: Peace Day Parade! Mamane Street...
2016 Peace Day Interfaith Celebration Inspiring Peace With Special Guest Ukulele Virtuoso Gordon Mark Please join us for the 6th Annual Peace Day Interfaith Celebration sponsored by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. Co-sponsors include: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Pacific Buddhist Academy The Interfaith Alliance Hawaii Hawaii Conference of Religions...
Annual Hiroshima Peace Bell Ceremony at Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii (Chinatown). Honpa Hongwanji Bishop Eric Matsumoto will be one of the speakers. (Image from Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii Facebook page.)