Pacific Buddhist Academy’s signature awards event with dinner and silent auction. For more information and ticketing, see Lighting Our Way on the Pacific Buddhist Academy website.

2024 Kauai District Nembutsu Seminar “Sharing Nembutsu Moments” with Rev. Blayne Higa Sunday, October 6, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (HST) Coffee Hour at 9 a.m. West Kauai Hongwanji Hanapepe Temple & Zoom (see registration link below) About the Seminar The community has always been a strength of Shin...

6th Virtual State Dharma School Gathering “Sharing Joy Together: The Golden Chain of Love” Sunday, November 17, 2024) 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. online via Zoom Guest Speaker: D. Trinidad Hunt Granddaughter of Rev. Dorothy Hunt, author of the Golden Chain of Love RSVP Deadline: Saturday, November 9 Zoom link...

In the spirit of promoting Peace Day in Hawaii and throughout the world, we invite the world to join us in ringing bells for PEACE DAY on September 20, 2024. Note: While Peace Day is officially Saturday, Sept. 21, we will hold the event on Friday the 20th to make...

Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin is hosting a memorial service for Kahu Sherman Thompson, a beloved member of the Honpa Hongwanji sangha, on Sunday, July 14 at 5 p.m. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. Kahu Thompson passed away June 4, 2024. A funeral was held at Kahului Hongwanji on Maui on...

Dharma-Centered Living 101: Kindness and Caring 2nd Session on August 3, 2024 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. registration details below In person at Hawaii Betsuin and via Zoom at one site per Hongwanji district Learn how to: Nurture spiritual development through character building Cultivate compassionate and resilient human beings Communicate...

The Buddhist Study Center presents Summer Session 2024 “Shifting From ‘Please’ to ‘Thank You’ — A Path to Awakening” with Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi August 5-9, 2024 In person at the Buddhist Study Center and Online via Zoom Goes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening. Topics: 1) The...

Dharma-Centered Living 101: A Series of Workshops 1st Session on June 1, 2024 registration details below In person at Kona Hongwanji and online via Zoom at host sites in each Hongwanji district Would you like to be empowered to: Nurture Shin Buddhist values in your children, grandchildren or students? Use...

Young Enthusiastic Shinshu Seekers (YESS) Camp 40 Weekend of May 25-27, 2024 In person at the Buddhist Study Center near UH Manoa in Honolulu YESS Camp builds bonds among youth from around the state as they interact and learn about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Registration for youth aged 13-23 is open...

You are invited to the Hawaii Buddhist Council Buddha Day Service Sunday, April 7 at 9:30 a.m. Soto Mission of Hawaii 1708 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817 Guest Speaker: Rev. Jiko Nakade from Kona Daifukuji Soto Mission Parking: Soto Mission of Hawaii, SEEQS Charter School, and Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin...