See the May 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: 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...
See the April 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: 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...
On April 24, 2023, Bishop Eric Matsumoto gave the “Moment of Contemplation” on the floor of the Hawaii State Senate. Per Senate rules, these offerings are limited to 90 seconds and may not mention any specific deity or religion. Bishop used the moment to relate the story of “The Four...
On April 7, the Hawaii Herald published an article about Hanamatsuri, the flower festival commemorating the birth of the historical Buddha. George Furukawa, the writer, quotes extensively from Hawaii Betsuin Associate Minister Rev. Sol Kalu, who was interviewed for the article. Readers will also be interested to see two photos...
See the March 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: “Here I rejoice in what I have heard and extol what I have attained.” Ministerial Assignment: Rev. Mieko Majima Temples’ Anniversary Articles LGBTQIA+ 101 Educational Session (4/22) 2023 Taitetsu Unno Memorial Lecture (3/31) A Book Launch Conversation with...
Content in the March 2023 edition includes: Leader Messages Bishop’s Corner: Nurturing People of Nembutsu President’s Message: What Is the Value of Membership in Your Temple? Seminars and Workshops Rap Session: “Toward a Flourishing Sangha” 2023 Spring Seminar In-person and on Zoom at Hilo Betsuin Bloom-Futaba Memorial Lecture: Turning Poisons...
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (HHMH), its Commission on Buddhist Education, and its Committee on Social Concerns invite you to “LGBTQIA+ 101” on Saturday, April 22. Providing an opportunity to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community is one way HHMH can pursue its mission of ensuring that “all beings may...
See the February 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: “Sharing Joy Together” Giseikai Message from the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Governor General Bishop Chiko Iwagami HHMH 111th Legislative Assembly (Giseikai) Confirmation Of New Bishop Officers, Advisors, And Directors of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii for Year 2023 The...
Tickets are still available for Ohana Arts updated production of “Peace On Your Wings,” to be presented February 9-11, 2023 at the historic Hawaii Theatre! This short one-weekend run will premiere a newly revised version of the show (with new songs!) that will be taken to Hiroshima this summer for...
NEWS RELEASE – for immediate release February 1, 2023 Contact: Derrick Inouye 808-522-9200, dinouye@honpahi.org Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ Selects 2023 Honorees Honolulu, Hawai’i – A dedicated historian, a respected preservationist, a devoted landscaper, a lifelong educator. These are just a few of the attributes that describe this year’s Living Treasures...