Current Issue
September 2023 Headquarters Update
In this issue:
- Message from the Bishop
- Ministerial Assignment (Rev. Hironaka)
- Support from Japan for Maui Wildfire Relief Effort
- HHMH Triple Celebration (September 2024)
- 2023 Minister Lay Assistant Retreat (10/7-10/8, see flyer)
- Futaba Lecture Series (10/6, see HHHB calendar item)
- PBA Lighting Our Way Banquet (10/13, see PBA web page)
- 5th Virtual State Dharma School Gathering “Just as You Are” (10/15, see calendar item)
- Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund (see our Donate page)
Recent Issues
August 2023 Headquarters Update
In this issue:
- Message from the Bishop: “Statement Regarding The Disaster On Maui”
- President’s Message
- Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund
- Maui Wildfire Memorial Service (9/24 10 a.m. at Hawaii Betsuin and on Zoom)
- Shinjushiki — Official Confirmation by Gomonshu
- Mahalo Luncheon for Outgoing Bishop Eric Matsumoto
- Investiture Ceremony and Welcome Luncheon for the 17th Bishop Reverend Toshiyuki Umitani
- Temple Technology Hardware Assistance Grant
- Ka Leo Kāhea Seeks Managing Editor
- Reminder: Call for Submission for 2024 Hongwanji Calendar
- Peace Day: 4th Annual Ring Your Bell for Peace Day (9/21 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. via Zoom)
- State Dharma School Gathering (10/15 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Zoom)
In this issue:
- Message From The Bishop
- Personnel
- 2022-2023 Social Concerns Fund Drive Update
- 66th YBA State Convention Report
- 2023 Hawaii District Nembutsu Seminar (8/26 with Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson)
- Investiture Ceremony and Welcome Luncheon for Bishop Umitani (8/5)
- Honolulu & Oahu Hongwanji Council Nembutsu Seminar (8/12 with Rev. Ko’e A. Umezu)
- Kauai Hongwanji Council Nembutsu Seminar (8/26 with Rev. Tatsuo Muneto)
In this issue:
- Columns and News
- Bishop Eric Matsumoto’s final column as Bishop: “Namo-amida-butsu!”
- Reflections on the Joint Celebration in Kyoto by Dr. Warren Tamamoto
- Personnel News: Blayne Nakasone Sakata, Rev. Bishop Eric Matsumoto, Rev. Mariko Nishiyama, Rev. Bert Sumikawa, Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani
- Ka Leo Kāhea: Statewide Newsletter Issues Call for Photos Celebrating Obon in 2023
- Committee On Social Concerns Update — Emergency Preparedness
- Bishop’s Award for Japanese Language School Students
- Events
- Mahalo Luncheon for Outgoing Bishop Eric T. Matsumoto (July 8) (see related calendar item)
- Investiture Ceremony and Welcome Luncheon for the 17th Bishop, Reverend Toshiyuki Umitani on August 5 (see related calendar item)
- 2023 Nembutsu Seminar on Diversity & Acceptance (Honolulu & Oahu Hongwanji Council on August 12; see related calendar item)
- 2023 Kauai Hongwanji Council Nembutsu Seminar, August 26 with Rev. Tatsuo Muneto (see related flyer)
- 60th Lay Association Convention, “Sharing Joy Together!,” September 15 & 16, 2023 (see Bulletin #1)
- Save the Date: Virtual State Dharma School Gathering on October 15, 2023 with Incoming Bishop Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani
- Media Resources
- Photos from Kyoto — May 10-12, 2023
- Video Recording Of LGBTQIA+ 101 Educational Session (YouTube link)
- 49th Annual Buddhist Study Center “Summer Session 2023” Held June 5-9; Video Recordings Available (see BSC YouTube channel)
In this issue:
- Bishop Matsumoto’s Benediction for Pacific Buddhist Academy’s Class of 2023
- Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Governor General’s Message for 2023 PBA Baccalaureate
- President Tamamoto’s Message for 2023 PBA Baccalaureate
- BSC Summer Session, June 5-9, 2023
- Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ Nominations for 2024
- 64th Annual Honpa Hongwanji State Ministers’ Association Seminar, June 6-8, 2023
- 66th Jr. YBA state convention June 23-25, 2023
- Propagation Program Grant
- HQ Bookstore: New Book by Reverends Bob and Patti Oshita
- See also: HHMH temples’ 2023 Bon Dance and Service schedule
April 2023 Headquarters Update
In this issue:
- Bishop’s Corner: “Aloha, where East Meets West: A Significant Mo’olelo (Story) From My Faith”
- Kapolei Buddhist Sangha News
- Social Concerns Community Giving Update
- Kahuku Hongwanji Scholarship (see flyer and fillable application form)
- Book Launch: Dr. Scott Mitchell’s new book, “The Making of American Buddhism” — see flyer.
- LGBTQIA+ 101 Educational Session — see flyer
Back Issues
Note: The January 2020 issue consisted of New Year’s messages available in our Messages from Hongwanji Leaders section.
Note: The January 2020 issue consisted of New Year’s messages available in our Messages from Hongwanji Leaders section.
Note: The January 2019 issue consisted of New Year’s messages available in our Messages from Hongwanji Leaders section.
Note: The January 2018 issue consisted of New Year’s messages available in our Messages from Hongwanji Leaders section.
November 2017 (included Monshu Visits Hawaii District, a Hongwanji International Center news item)
October 2017 (included 2018 Master Calendar and 2018 Joint Conference Registration Form as inserts)