The December 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bodhi Day Services Dharma message from Rev. Hasebe BWA news and events President’s Message Dharma School news Green Team – Looking Ahead to Earth Month Boy Scouts Kadomatsu dates Mahalo […]
By Wendie Yumori, Hawaii Betsuin BWA President It was sunny, Nov. 19, 2018, as our group of Hawaii Betsuin BWA, Jikoen BWA, and Moiliili BWA members and friends gathered at Kahauiki Village, near Sand Island, for a much-anticipated event. Honolulu United BWA President, Donna Higashi, presented the 2018 Dana Award of $1,000 to Duane Kurisu, […]
The November 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Eitaikyo Service on Nov. 11 Dharma Message by Rev. Shingo Furusawa Betsuin BWA News and Events President’s Message From Dexter Mar Alzheimer’s information Choralfest 2018 A Resounding Success! Reflections on […]
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION of Hawaii Betsuin’s Temple Building Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin commemorated the 100th anniversary of its iconic temple building on Oct. 13, 2018 with a series of celebratory events. Background In 1906, the first Honpa Hongwanji temple in Honolulu attained the status of Betsuin, or “detached main temple,” to serve as the headquarters of […]
The October 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Hawaii Betsuin Observes the Main Temple Building 100th Anniversary on Oct. 13 Dana Awareness Service is Sunday, Oct. 21 Dharma Message: “Who is crying?” by Rev. Yuika Hasebe 2018 Golf […]
The September 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Higan article and message Introducing Rev. Shingo Furusawa Betsuin BWA News and Events Family Promise Interfaith Peace Day Celebration BWA excursion report Project Dana Dancers Dharma School News Inserts: Centennial […]
Centennial Service Message by Hawaii Betsuin President Dexter Mar delivered at the July 22, 2018 Sunday Service In July 1918, this landmark Hawaii Betsuin temple building was dedicated for its members, and members-to-be. For 100 years it has served as a place of refuge for generations of our members as well as the headquarters of […]
It’s September! That means you may once again make donations to Hawaii Betsuin through Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program. Our five digit registration code is 7 8 5 0 0 . This year, the Western Union Foundation and Foodland will match a portion of donations designated to participating non-profit-organizations in the Give Aloha […]
Due to Hurricane Lane, Hawaii Betsuin will be closed on Thursday Aug. 23 and Friday Aug. 24. We are monitoring the situation for Saturday and Sunday and will update this post as any additional decisions about closures etc. are made.