Dento Hokoku Hoyo Tour
A tour in Japan related to a special service at the Nishi Hongwanji in Kyoto, Japan for the transmission of the Jodo Shinshu Tradition from the 24th Sokunyo Gomonshu to the 25th Sennyo Gomonshu. More information »
Autumn Higan (fall equinox observance)
The word Higan means the “Other Shore” of enlightenment. Higan is a week-long observance, held during the weeks of the vernal equinox and autumnal equinox. Hongwanji temples hold special services during this time. Traditionally, Amida Buddha’s Pure Land is regarded as being in the west. On both equinoxes, the length...
Youth Leadership Retreat: Jodo Shinshu Career Development
Finding the Right Fit: Jodo Shinshu Career Development Workshop A BSC Youth Leadership Retreat What do I want to do? What do I need to do? Where do I start? The goal of this workshop is to help find answers to these questions. Participants will learn practical job search skills...
Shinran Shonin’s Birthday (Gotan-e)
Shinran Shonin, on whose teachings Jodo Shinshu Buddhism is based, was born on May 21, 1173. We commemorate Shinran’s birth with major services known as Gotan-e. In addition to a major Sunday service close to May 21, temples may also hold an evening service. For more about Shinran Shonin, see...
Rev. Chikai Yosemori visitation and funeral service
Services for Rev. Chikai Yosemori, the retired 14th Bishop of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, will be held the morning of Saturday, April 30 at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. The visitation will start at 9:30 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Yosemori died on Wednesday,...
Choralfest 2016 (Day 2, Music Service for All)
Join us for the sixth Choralfest of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii! The event will be held at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin in Honolulu, Hawaii and takes place over two days. Saturday is rehearsal and fellowship for singers and Sunday is a music service for all to attend and...