Raising a Peaceful Child in Challenging Times (Honolulu/Oahu Nembutsu Gathering 2019)

2019 NEMBUTSU GATHERING Raising a Peaceful Child in Challenging Times We’ll discuss the challenges of raising a peaceful child in today’s world, incorporating Buddhist values into strategic parenting. Topics include: social emotional development, making their own decisions, mindfulness, bullying, youth risk behavior, academics/career aspirations vs. extracurricular activities. Saturday, November 2...

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Dharmachakra Festival 2019

Hawaii Association of International Buddhists (HAIB) Presents Dharmachakra Festival 2019 Commemorating the Buddha’s First Teaching or “Turning of the Wheel of Dharma” 3:30 p.m. Registration Buddhist Book Sale and “Spread the Aloha” We welcome your donation of a jar of peanut butter or other canned food item for the Hawaii...

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Peace Day at VegFest Oahu

On Peace Day (September 21), please join Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii at VegFest Oahu where we will host a Peace Day Lounge! In 2019, the 4th Annual VegFest Oahu falls on International Peace Day / Peace Day Hawaii, Saturday, September 21. Hongwanji’s Peace Day Lounge will feature peace-related displays...

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New Year’s Eve

Many temples hold services on New Year’s Eve to express gratitude for the past year and to reflect on the interdependency of all life, and on all things that have made it possible for one to life through the year. Often at these services, attendees ring the kansho (temple bell)...

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