A state-wide Dharma Convention — “Touched by Kindness” — will be held on April 16-17, 2016 at the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. This event is sponsored by the Hawaii Island Hongwanji Council and the Hawaii Island United Buddhist Women’s Association. The convention is for anyone over the age of 12...

YESS (Young Enthusiastic Shinshu Seekers) Camp is a camp held every Spring for youth ages 13-23 who are interested in Buddhism and growing deeper in the Dharma. This year we will be going to Camp Timberline on the island of Oahu. This year’s theme is Through the Mirror. The guest...

Jodo Shinshu ministers and lay delegates from temples throughout Hawaii will assemble February 12-13, 2016 at the Hawaii Betsuin temple for Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s 2016 Legislative Assembly, or Giseikai. The assembly provides an opportunity to attend services together, learn from each others experiences, hear from the Bishop and...

As part of our upcoming Legislative Assembly, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii will honor five individuals as the 2016 Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ at an Aloha Luncheon. The awards recognize the individuals’ personal and professional achievements and their contributions to the community. We welcome you to celebrate this honor with them. Honorees...