Aspiration by Bishop Eric Matsumoto Annual Peace Walk from Hawaii Betsuin to Nagasaki Peace Bell Memorial August 9, 2019 Buddha of Immeasurable Life and Infinite Light, Amida Buddha, as we gather for our 10th Annual Peace Walk from Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin to the Nagasaki Peace Bell illumine our hearts and minds with Wisdom and […]
26th Annual Nagasaki Peace Ceremony August 9, 2019 Message by Pieper J. Toyama President, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Good morning. On this occasion, it is important for us to reflect on the events that unfolded in Nagasaki 74 years ago. And in the light of the leaders who are on the world stage today, […]
A reflection offered by Bishop Eric Matsumoto USS Missouri June 29, 2019 In the nurturing presence of Immeasurable Life and Infinite Light/AMIDA, let us pause to reflect. In this world, there are many kinds of gifts that we can share with each other. However, when we deeply reflect the gifts which touch the heart-and-mind are […]
A reflection offered by Bishop Eric Matsumoto Nisei Veterans Memorial Center February 16, 2019 As we gather, today, at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center (on Maui) for the Hawaii Premiere of the exhibit “Toyo: Behind the Glass Eye” which features photographs taken by Toyo Miyatake, let us take time to reflect and aspire. Although the […]
November 3, 2018 A Humble Reflection by Eric Matsumoto Bishop, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, Office of the Bishop, would like to express our loving thoughts and condolences to those who are, directly and indirectly, most affected by the tragedy at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania which […]
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A message from Bishop Eric Matsumoto June 8, 2018 On behalf of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, I would like to commit my thoughts to words and express our concern for the welfare of Big Island residents and visitors who are being affected by the eruption of Kilauea (Volcano), especially those who live in […]
Moiliili Hongwanji Mission Sunday Dharma Message March 4, 2018 Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani Today, I would like to share my thoughts on the shooting rampage that happened at a high school in Florida about two weeks ago. Needless to say, it was such a sad incident and we extend our thoughts and condolences to the victims, […]
Bishop Matsumoto delivered this invocation at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii on the eve of the opening of a national, traveling exhibit entitled Courage and Compassion: Our Shared Story of the Japanese American WWII Experience. Oh, Immeasurable Life and Infinite Light (AMIDA), as we gather for the opening of the Exhibit “Courage and Compassion, […]
The following message by Bishop Eric Matsumoto was distributed within the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii community and beyond on August 19, 2017. In this time of uncertainty brought about by nuclear threats, racism, hate, and violence, let us go to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha for guidance. The Buddha of All-Inclusive Wisdom and All-Embracing […]
A message from Bishop Eric Matsumoto, November 14, 2016 As we witness what is unfolding in our nation after the 2016 elections, there is room for concern as emotions and feelings run high, but let us have faith in ourselves as residents of America and also as humanity. For me, the wise counsel of […]