The Office of the Bishop has initiated a series of memos to district, temple, and affiliated organization leaders to provide guidance in making decisions about temple activities and procedures during the COVID-19 virus outbreak.
Tribute Video #4 to Be Published on May 27, 12 Noon Join us to honor “Health Care Treasures” and Essential Workers Original article for the May 6 video premiere: The Hawaii Hongwanji Mission has developed a program for our sangha to express their gratitude to all essential workers and especially...
See the May 2020 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Statement on Covid19 Pandemic Bishop’s Corner President’s Message Covid-19 Communications & Resources on HHMH Website Online Jodo Shinshu Service Book Tribute to “Health Care Treasures” and Essential Workers Choralfest 2020 Postponed Reflection by Rüdiger Rückmann in Midweek...
See the April 2020 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner Directives & Recommendations from HQ: COVID-19 Memo #5 (April 24, 2020) Committee on Social Concerns BWA Members Make Masks for Healthcare Workers and More New Registration Deadline for Choralfest 2020 Kahuku Hongwanji Mission Scholarship (see also related flyer)
Honpa Hongwanji ministers throughout Hawaii have begun to offer short, video messages as one way to continue sharing the dharma with Hongwanji members and friends during the stay-at-home period.
Members of the Buddhist Women’s Associations have been busy making masks to help protect hospital workers, residents of care homes, and community volunteers during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Given the unique circumstances this year, we bring the hanamido to you! We invite you to click the button below to virtually pour sweet tea over baby Buddha. Video by Rev. Kerry Kiyohara based on a concept by Dr. Benjamin Bruch. You can find a version that includes chanting on...
The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s State Ministers Association seeks to facilitate continued sharing of the Dharma during the stay-at-home period necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak and related directives. The plan is to use the HHMH YouTube channel in two main ways: Live and recorded simple services with dharma talks...
See the March 2020 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner Directives & Recommendations from Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Headquarters Live Streaming Invitation Letter from Hawaii Honpa Hongwanji Ministers Association YESS Camp Postponement Choralfest 2020
The Hongwanji State Ministers Association is partnering with the state headquarters and Hawaii Betsuin in presenting Sunday services online during the suspension of most temple activities due to the coronavirus outbreak. First up is Hawaii Betsuin’s Spring Higan Service, which will be streamed live on YouTube and also available for...
(The prior information about changing the HBC Buddha Day Service to online only has been removed to avoid confusion.)