2023 Virtual State Dharma School Gathering Sharing Joy Together Sunday, February 19, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. online via Zoom Registrations still being accepted! Timely registration requested. Zoom link to be emailed to participants by Friday, February 17. 9:00 AM: SERVICE Dharma Message by Acting Rimban Yuika Hasebe of...
Ohana Arts will be remounting a production of Peace On Your Wings, an original musical based on the true story of Sadako Sasaki and her one thousand paper cranes, February 9-11, 2023 at the historic Hawaii Theatre! This short 1-weekend run will premiere a newly revised version of the show...
Hawaii Premiere Carving the Divine Award Winning Documentary Film Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Buddhist Temple 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96813 (Enter from Lusitana Street.) Open to the public. A fascinating look into the journey of mastering a 1,400-year-old tradition of...
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 2023 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...
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s Legislative Assembly, or Giseikai, is an opportunity each year for delegates from each of five districts to come together for services, Hongwanji business (like passing the annual budget and debating resolutions), presentations, and fellowship.
Quarterly meeting of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii board of directors. 2023 meeting dates are February 9 (Thursday) and May 6, August 5, December 2 (Saturdays).
As the most important Jodo Shinshu observance, this is the date chosen to commemorate Shinran Shonin’s passing. 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. photo: Shinran Shonin statue at Hawaii...
