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August 2026 Headquarters Update

In this issue:

• Bishop’s Message of Sympathy and Support Following Hurricane Lala (web)
• Social Concerns Update from Rev. Higa (web)
• Funeral Service for the Late Rev. Hiromi Kawaji (10/10)
• Zenshinza “Hanakobushi – Shinran Shonin and Eshinni” (9/3 and 9/4; web)
• Ministers Lay Assistant Retreat 2026 (10/31; flyer)
• 2027 HHMH Calendar Submission Reminder (9/14 Deadline; flyer)
• 2027 HHMH Poster Contest (flyer)
• District Nembutsu Seminars (Honolulu/Oahu – flyer, Hawaii – web, Kauai, Maui – flyer)
• BSC Summer Session 2026 on YouTube (playlist)

HQ Update Extra: Ring Your Bell for Peace Day on Sept. 21, 2026

Recent Issues

July 2026 Headquarters Update

In this issue:

• Message from Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani
• Condolence
• Ingo (Posthumous Title)
• 2026 BSC Summer Session
• Making New Friends Through YBICSE 2026

June 2026 Headquarters Update

In this issue:

• HHMH Represented at White House Vesak
• 67th Annual Honpa Hongwanji Ministers’ Association Seminar
• 69th Jr. YBA Convention
• Lahaina Interfaith Council Holds a Special Honor and Remembrance Service (8/1, flyer)
• Beware of Unusual Emails Using Minister Names
• Job Opportunity at the HHMH
• Kahuku Hongwanji Scholarship (flyer and application)
• Rev. Shigenori Makino “Tiny Bubbles in the Dharma Ocean”
• Hongwanji Recognizes Juneteenth with Holiday, Special Services
• Upcoming Events Reminders

May 2026 Headquarters Update

In this issue:

• 2026 Pacific Buddhist Academy Graduation (photo and messages)
• Job Opportunity at the HHMH
• Hawaii Kyodan-so Funeral Service for Mr. Roy Miyamoto (8/1)
• Zenshinza’s Performance in Hawaii (9/3 & 9/4)
• Young Adults Retreat (9/6–9/7; see flyer)
• Buddhist Study Center Fellowship Club Car Wash (9/13; see flyer)
• The 18th World Buddhist Women’s Convention Update
• Calendar Committee – Call for Submissions (see flyer)
• Hawaii Island Nembutsu Seminar (10/2–10/4; see flyer)
• Dharma Educators’ Retreat Report
• YESS Camp 42 Report
• BSC Summer Session 2026: Registration Now Open (see flyer)

April 2026 Headquarters Update

In this issue:

• Message from the Bishop
• Ingo (posthumous titles)
• Kahuku Hongwanji Scholarship (flyer and application available)
• 2026 Bon Service & Dance Schedule
• Musical Notes April newsletter
• Dr. Arai’s Buddhism Class (flyer available, starts May 1)
• 15th BWA State Membership Conference (group photo)
• BSC Spring Festival (photo collage)

March 2026 Headquarters Update

In this issue:

• Message from the Bishop: “Nurturing What Is Unseen” (video available)
• Condolence
• Social Concerns: Storm Impacts and Relief
• Resources for Saving Archival Collections
• Buddhist Study Center Spring Festival on April 18 (flyer available)
• YBICSE Set for June 30-July 9 (flyer and schedule available)

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