• Zenshinza peforms “Kobushi—Shinran Shonin and Lady Eshinni” (Kāne’ohe)

    Zenshinza (劇団前進座), Japan’s oldest and largest repertory theater company, presents “Hana Kobushi—Shinran Shonin and Lady Eshinni” in Hawaii on September 3 and 4, 2026, at...

    • September 4, 2026
    • All Day

  • Young Adults Retreat

    The Young Adults Retreat (YAR) Sunday, September 6 & Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), 2026 Registration | Flyer From the June 2026 Headquarters Update: The...

    • September 6, 2026
    • All Day
    • Buddhist Study Center, 1436 Univeristy Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822

  • Labor Day holiday (HQ closed for the holiday)

    • September 7, 2026
    • All Day

  • Young Adults Retreat

    The Young Adults Retreat (YAR) Sunday, September 6 & Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), 2026 Registration | Flyer From the June 2026 Headquarters Update: The...

    • September 7, 2026
    • All Day
    • Buddhist Study Center, 1436 Univeristy Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822

  • Aloha Luncheon for the outgoing and incoming Hawaii Kyodan Presidents

    A luncheon to recognize the contributions and commitment of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s Immediate Past President, Dr. Warren Tamamoto, and new President, Michael Munekiyo....

    • September 12, 2026
    • All Day

  • Buddhist Study Center Fellowship Club Car Wash

    The Buddhist Study Center Fellowship Car Wash

    • September 13, 2026
    • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • Buddhist Study Center, 1436 University Ave, Honolulu HI 96822

  • Hawaii State Lay Association Convention

    Hawaii State Lay Association 63rd Annual Convention September 18-19, 2026 Host Site: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin The Hawaii State Lay Association includes representatives from Hongwanji...

    • Friday | September 18, 2026 to Saturday | September 19, 2026
    • All Day
    • Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96813 (enter parking at 1742 Lusitana St.)

  • Autumn Higan

    “Higan” means “the other shore.” It is an abbreviation for “to-higan,” meaning “reaching the other shore (of nirvana).” During the vernal and autumnal equinoxes when...

    • Sunday | September 20, 2026 to Saturday | September 26, 2026
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

  • Peace Day Hawaii / UN International Day of Peace

    Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21st. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a...

    • September 21, 2026
    • All Day

  • Nembutsu Seminar Series with Rev. Dr. Carmela Javellana-Hirano (Hawaii Island)

    The Big Island branch of the Commission on Buddhist Education hosts the 2026 Hawaiʻi Island Nembutsu Seminar Oct. 2-4, 2026. The featured speaker will be...

    • Friday | October 2, 2026 to Sunday | October 4, 2026
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    • Waimea, Hilo, and via Zoom