The Hawaii District Ministers Association (HDMA) will present online seminars via Zoom, one Saturday morning per month from July to November 2021. Two additional Nembutsu Seminars will be offered.
See the May 2021 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: Congratulations to the PBA Class of 2021! Message from the Governor General of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Bishop Chiko Iwagami for 2021 PBA Baccalaureate President’s Message for 2021 PBA Baccalaureate Condolences Living Treasures of Hawai’i Special Program Kahuku Hongwanji...
It is with deep sadness that we must inform you of the passing of Reverend Yoshiaki Fujitani, the 11th Bishop of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. Rev. Fujitani passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, at the Kuakini Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, at the age of 97. A funeral...
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ program, established in 1976, has recognized over 200 individuals who have demonstrated excellence and high achievement in their field of endeavor and who have made significant contributions toward enriching our society. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, in lieu of our...
See the April 2021 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner : May Day Is Lei Day in Hawaii Obituary Notice Living Treasures of Hawai’i Special Program Origins of State Recognition for Buddha Day In Hawaii “May We Gather,” A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony For Asian American Ancestors: May...
May We Gather is the first national Buddhist memorial service in response to anti-Asian violence. This event is promoted by Dr. Duncan Ryuken Williams, Dr. Funie Hsu, and Ms. Chenxing Han and supported by many Buddhist partner temples, organizations, and individuals. Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii is also endorsing and...
See the March 2021 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner (Buddha Day message) Bishop’s Statement Against Anti-Asian Violence Ministerial Assignments Condolences Communications & Resources on Covid-19 More Issues Headquarters Update Newsletter
From the Office of the Bishop, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Statement Against Anti-Asian Violence March 21, 2021 The recent killing of eight people in a series of mass shootings that took place at Asian-owned spas in Atlanta, Georgia are both shocking and horrifying. We mourn the loss of life...
See the February 2021 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: Excerpts From Bishop’s Messages Of The 109th Legislative Assembly Giseikai Message From The Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Governor General Bishop Chiko Iwagami HHMH 109th Giseikai Legislative Assembly Officers, Advisors, And Directors Of Honpa Hongwanji Mission Of Hawaii For Year...
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