Headquarters Update Newsletter

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)

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)

Message From The Bishop
Personnel
2022-2023 Social Concerns Fund Drive Update
66^th 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)

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)

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

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