Statewide one-day vigil for Maui on Friday, Sept. 1: “Kipuni Aloha no Maui – Embrace Beloved Maui” “Join all of Hawai‘i for a one-day statewide vigil in support of Maui. This day is centered on emotional and spiritual healing that is rooted in Native Hawaiian practices with leaders from diverse...
The State Ministers Association assisted by Maui District Ministers Association will host a memorial service for the Maui wildfires under the guidance of Bishop Umitani. Maui Wildfires Memorial Service Date: Sunday September 24 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Platform: In-Person and Zoom Dharma Talks: Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani,...
In the spirit of promoting Peace Day in Hawaii and throughout the world, we invite the world to join us in ringing bells for PEACE DAY on September 21, 2023. The program includes a minute of silence, bell ringing, peace messages, and special performances. Please find complete details and registration...
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...
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21st. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. In 2007, Hawaii became the first state to recognize...
“Higan” means “the other shore.” It is an abbreviation for “to-higan,” meaning “reaching the other shore (of nirvana).” During the vernal and autumnal equinoxes when days and nights are of equal length, temples conduct Higan services that encourage us to meditate on the harmony of nature and devote ourselves to...
Lay Convention is Sept. 15 & 16, 2023: The 60th Annual Lay Association Convention, or Lay Convention, will be held September 15 & 16, 2023 at Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and via Zoom (see convention Bulletin #1). The theme is “Sharing Joy Together!”
