See the March 2019 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner : New Zealand tragedy, self-awareness, 2019 slogan, 130th anniversary, reaching new audiences Legislature recognizes HHMH during Native Hawaiian Caucus Week YBICSE (Young Buddhist International Cultural Study Exchange) is July 15-27, 2019 Committee on Social Concerns: donations PBA Taiko...

See the February 2019 Headquarters Update for the following articles: In this issue: Bishop Eric Matsumoto confirmed for a third term HHMH 107th Giseikai Legislative Assembly resolutions passed Giseikai message from the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Governor General Bishop Chiko Iwagami Ministerial assignment news for Rev. Blayne Higa, Rev. David Fujimoto,...

NEWS RELEASE – for immediate release January 21, 2019 Contact: Derrick Inouye 808-522-9200, dinouye@honpahi.org Registration: 2019 Living Treasures reservation form 2019 LIVING TREASURES OF HAWAII TO BE HONORED AT 44th ANNUAL PROGRAM HONOLULU, Hawaii – He is a social conciliator and perpetuator of Hawaiian culture. She is a master teacher...

See the December 2018 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Benediction for the 2018 Inauguration of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor 44th Annual Living Treasures of Hawaii Recognition Reservation Form – 2019 Legislative Assembly Aloha Luncheon and 44th Annual Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ Recognition HHMH Instagram Lives Remembered: A Tribute...

See the November 2018 Headquarters Update for the following articles: In this issue: "A Humble Reflection" by Bishop Matsumoto on the tragedy at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh 2019 Legislative Assembly: Feb. 8-9 at Hawaii Betsuin 2019 Legislative Assembly Aloha Luncheon & Living Treasures of Hawaii Recognition: Feb. 9...

See the October 2018 Headquarters Update for the following articles: PBA Lighting Our Way Banquet Choralfest 2018 a Resounding Success 2018 Minister’s Lay Assistant Retreat Pacific Health Ministry’s 30th anniversary Affirmation rites 2019 Hawaii Kyodan calendar

See the September 2018 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Hongwanji Joint Conference Obituary: Reverend Kenjyo Ohara HHMH Minister’s Lay Assistant Retreat: October 12-14 at BSC Anniversary Celebrations for Kailua, Wahiawa, and Jikoen temples Ryukoku University Graduate School Hawaii Seminar 6-week RSG Educational Program at PBA with 18 Japanese Students...

The September-December 2018 class schedule for the Buddhist Study Center’s Dharma Light Program is now available. Courses include three introductory series in the “ABCs of Buddhism,” offered at the Buddhist Study Center, Aiea Hongwanji, and Kailua Hongwanji respectively. Also offered is a one-day, two-lecture presentation on “Revisiting Yemyo Imamura’s Discourses...

See the August 2018 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Jinji – Ministerial Assignments (Rev. Bruce Nakamura) Urasenke Gannennmono Kenchashiki (Tea Ceremony Performed at Hawaii Betsuin) BWA Exchange Students from Japan Honouliuli Bon Service 2018 Peace Day Interfaith Celebration Friday, September 21, 2018, 6:30 p.m. at Hawaii Betsuin Ryukoku University...

Due to Hurricane Lane, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (HHMH) Headquarters office, Pacific Buddhist Academy (PBA), and the Buddhist Study Center (BSC) will be closed Thursday Aug. 23 and Friday Aug. 24. All extracurricular activities at PBA are canceled on those days. Note that the Hawaii Betsuin temple and...