Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri / Flower Festival) is held to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini Garden. He became the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, and was the manifestation of Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Wisdom and Compassion. Temples hold Buddha Day services on or near this date. Services often featuring...
This day commemorates Sakyamuni Buddha passing into complete Nirvana, leaving his earthly form behind. Jodo Shinshu followers revere Sakyamuni Buddha because he is the manifestation of Amida Buddha on this earth, so this is an opportunity to show gratitude for the noble teachings that were communicated to humanity through him....
In 1965, at the World Buddhist Women’s Convention in New York City, delegates from Buddhist Women’s Associations established an annual observance of Dana Day. The observance date was set as the 2nd Sunday in February. Dana means selfless giving. Monetary collections associated with BWA Dana Day go towards social welfare...
As the most important Jodo Shinshu observance, this is the date chosen to commemorate Shinran Shonin’s passing. Practicers have a chance to “hear the light” through listening to sermons, talks, ritual, and sangha fellowship at services and other observances on or near this date. photo: Shinran Shonin statue at Hawaii...
[Meeting is not all-day; times omitted as this event is not public. Including for informational purposes.]
Quarterly meeting of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii board of directors. 2018 meeting dates are Feb. 8 (Friday) and May 5, Sept. 8, Dec. 8 (Saturdays).
Participants in the 2016 retreat Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii has a program for training committed and interested lay people in assisting ministers at their respective temples. The program is part of the path to becoming a Minister’s Lay Assistant as certified by the Bishop. One component of the program...
The Ministers Association Seminar is held as an educational and training resource for Hawaii’s Jodo Shinshu ministers and to encourage fellowship, mutual support, and the sharing of experiences and ideas. The 2018 seminar will be held in Honolulu.
The purpose of the World Jodo Shinshu Coordinating Council is to meet annually to communicate and exchange information, ideas, and programs among Honzan (Jodo Shinhu world headquarters in Japan) and the four overseas districts (U.S. mainland, Hawaii, Canada, and South America). The gathering helps coordinate activities and mutual assistance in...
