Hongwanji Day honors the Rev. Soryu Kagahi, the first Jodo Shinshu minister who came to Hawaii from Japan in March 1889 to propagate the faith among the Japanese laborers on the sugar plantations. Visiting them on the Big Island, Kauai and Maui, his aim was to comfort them and try...
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 through him....
In 1965, at the World Buddhist Women’s Convention in New York City, delegates from Buddhist Women’s Associations established an annual observance of Dana Day. The observance date was set as the 2nd Sunday in February. Dana means selfless giving. Monetary collections associated with BWA Dana Day go towards social welfare...
Following the conclusion of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s annual Legislative Assembly, delegates and other guests will gather at a Waikiki hotel for the 2025 Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ Recognition Luncheon. The awards recognize the individuals’ personal and professional achievements and their contributions to the community. We welcome you to...
Jodo Shinshu ministers and lay delegates from temples throughout Hawaii will assemble February 7-8, 2025 at the Hawaii Betsuin temple for Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s 2025 Legislative Assembly, or Giseikai. The assembly provides an opportunity to attend services together, learn from each others’ experiences, hear from the Bishop and...
As the most important Jodo Shinshu observance, this is the date chosen to commemorate Shinran Shonin’s passing. The Bishop’s Office will be closed. Practicers have a chance to “hear the light” through listening to sermons, talks, ritual, and sangha fellowship at services and other observances on or near this date....
On December 1, we join with other Japanese-origin Buddhist denominations for the… 2024 Hawaii Buddhist Council Bodhi Day Service About the Guest Speaker Karma Lekshe Tsomo is professor emerita at the University of San Diego, where she taught Buddhist Thought and Culture, World Religions, and Death and Dying for 22...
限りなき愛と慈悲 Kagirinaki Ai to Jihi: Toward LGBTQ+ Equity & Inclusion in Hawai‘i’s Japanese Communities This event serves as a Nembutsu Seminar of Honolulu and Oahu Hongwanji Districts Friday, October 25 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i 2454 S Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826 Sharing Stories...
Dharma-Centered Living 101: Reflect and Respect 3rd Session on November 9, 2024 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. (lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.) registration details below In person at Wailuku Hongwanji and via Zoom at one site per Hongwanji district Learn how to: Nurture spiritual development through character building...
