sketch of Japanese lantern by Wayne Takazono

PBA: Lighting Our Way Banquet

Registration deadline extended to November 14!   Pacific Buddhist Academy’s annual Lighting Our Way Banquet will be held on Friday, November 18, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Waialae Country Club. Lighting Our Way recognizes inspirational individuals and organizations who exemplify leadership principles and values taught at PBA. Foremost...

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Mindfulness in America (a “talk story” in Kailua)

A “Talk Story” event with Dr. Jeff Wilson presented by the Buddhist Study Center and the Honolulu Hongwanji Council. Everyone is welcome. Event is free. Donations are accepted. About this Event “Talk Story” is a unique local cultural experience in which people share their life experiences, developing relationships that build...

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Introduction to Jodo Shinshu (Dharma Light class)

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

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Understanding Shin Buddhism: First Steps (Dharma Light at Betsuin)

Understanding Shin Buddhism: First Steps Instructors: Barbara Brennan & Charlene Kihara Saturday mornings in Honolulu (Hawaii Betsuin: 1727 Pali Hwy), 6 classes, 10-11 a.m.: Nov 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17 What is the Shin Buddhist way of living? Learn the terminology, concepts, rituals, and services of Jodo Shinshu...

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Understanding Shin Buddhism: First Steps (Dharma Light in Kailua)

Understanding Shin Buddhism: First Steps Instructor: Rev. David Nakamoto with Dexter Mar Saturday mornings at Kailua Hongwanji Mission (268 A Kuulei Rd., Kailua, HI 96734), 7 classes, 10-11 a.m.: July 23, 30, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27, Sept 10 What is the Shin Buddhist way of living? Learn the terminology,...

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Happy Hour (Respite in Buddhist Happiness – Dharma Light)

Happy Hour (Respite in Buddhist Happiness) Hosts: various Ministers & Lay Minister Assistants Last Friday of the month, July-October, 4-6 p.m., BSC “Café” Classroom (July 29, August 26, September 30, October 28) Relax and Refresh at the BSC Café on the last Friday of each month. Come and enjoy cold...

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Buddhist Insights on Current Social Issues (Dharma Light class)

Buddhist Insights on Current Social Issues Instructors: various Ministers & Lay Minister Assistants Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, August-December, 6-7:30 p.m., Buddhist Study Center (BSC) Conference Room (August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13) A thoughtful gathering to connect to a Buddhist learning community and...

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