Statewide membership conference for the Hawaii Buddhist Women’s Associations. For more information, see https://hawaiibwa.org/.

“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...

Pacific Buddhist Academy (PBA) will host its 20th Annual Taiko Festival — "Okagesamade" — at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 at the Moanalua Performing Arts Center! Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 20th Annual Taiko Festival celebrates the theme Okagesamade, expressing humble gratitude. The event features the student taiko ensemble Hyaku Sen...

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 Waikiki Beach Resort for the 2026 Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ Recognition Luncheon. The awards recognize the individuals’ personal and professional achievements and their contributions to the community....

Jodo Shinshu ministers and lay delegates from temples throughout Hawaii will assemble February 20-21, 2026 at the Hawaii Betsuin temple for Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s 2026 Legislative Assembly, or Giseikai. The assembly provides an opportunity to attend services together, learn from each others’ experiences, hear from the Bishop and...

2-1/2 minute video produced for MLK Jr. Day 2021:

Nirvana Day This day commemorates Sakyamuni Buddha passing into complete Nirvana, leaving his earthly form behind. Jodo Shinshu followers revere Sakyamuni Buddha because he is the manifestation of Amida Buddha on this earth, so this is an opportunity to show gratitude for the noble teachings that were communicated to humanity...

Peace Prayer: Hawai‘i Conference of Religions for Peace Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Konko Mission of Honolulu 1728 Liliha Street, Honolulu, HI 96817 ph: 808-533-7173 Keynote: SFC Leo Kimo Mier (Retired United States Army) Theme: “Choosing Peace; No More War” Program: Peace Prayers by Various...

  The BDK-Fujitani Interfaith Program welcomes you! Nuclear Weapons: It’s 89 Seconds to Midnight—Does Anybody Care? with Most Reverend John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe Sunday, October 12, 2025 / 4 PM Mystical Rose Oratory Chaminade University of Honolulu 3140 Wai’alae Ave. Honolulu 96816 About the Speaker Archbishop Wester...