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HQ Update September 2023 thumbnail imageSeptember 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

HQ Update August 2023 thumbnail imageAugust 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)

July 2023 HQ Update newsletter (thumbnail image)July 2023 Headquarters Update

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HQ Update June 2023 (thumbnail image)June 2023 Headquarters Update

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)

May 2023 HQ Update thumbnail imageMay 2023 Headquarters Update

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

HQ Update April 2023 thumbnail imageApril 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

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