August 15, 2023 The Committee on Social Concerns has made the following initial donations to immediately support relief efforts and individuals impacted by the devastating wildfires on Maui. Omimai is an expression of caring for those affected by this disaster. $10,000 Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund $10,000 Maui Food...
Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani released the following statement on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Statement Regarding the Disaster on Maui I would like to express my deepest condolences to those who lost their lives as a result of the disaster in Maui, and my heartfelt sympathy to those who have lost their...
08/10/23: HHMH launches Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund In the spirit of compassionate action, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii has established the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund. All donations to this fund will go to support Lahaina Hongwanji and relief efforts on Maui, including addressing the immediate and short-term needs...
See the July 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: 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...
Content in the June 2023 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2.7 MB) includes: Leader Messages Bishop’s Corner: “Aloha to All of Us” President’s Message: Remembering the Tsunami of 1946 Incoming Bishop Acceptance Remarks Events, Committees, and Affiliates 111th Legislative Assembly Held; Sharing Joy Together In Person Project Dana Honors and...
See the June 2023 Headquarters Update for the following content: 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...
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...