The August 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Obon Memorial Lanterns aplenty Rev. Yoshiaki Fujitani Funeral (8/13) Rev. Muneto on columbaria and the Nembutsu life Executive Director message BWA News and Events Betsuin Bon Dancercise on Wednesday Nights […]
The June 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Hawaii Betsuin O-bon Season 2022 Last Stretch for the 2021-2022 Social Concerns Fund Drive Betsuin Choir to Resume Practice Dharma Message: “Our Spiritual Parents” Obon Memorial Lanterns 2022 President’s Message […]
May 28, 2022 Reflecting on the Tragic Incident at a Texas Elementary School On the morning of May 24, a horrific incident occurred in Texas when an 18-year-old boy walked into an elementary school and opened fire. Among the 21 victims killed, 19 were children and 2 were adults. Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin would like […]
The May 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Gotan-E to be Observed May 15th Dharma Message: “Our Spiritual Parents” by Rev. Kalu Messages from the President and the Executive Director BWA News and Events Update on Betsuin COVID […]
Trees, Thank You! Thank You to everyone who made our Trees, Please! project (April 15-17) a successful and fun part of Hawaii Betsuin’s Earth Day celebrations! Thank you to the Malama Learning Center that supplied the native trees and plants and with whom we look forward to future activities, see Malama Learning Center. Thank You […]
The following is adapted from an article in the April 2022 Goji newsletter. April 22 is Earth Day, and April is Earth Month. Here are some thematic events at Hawaii Betsuin! 4/16: “Our Interdependent Lives: Food Waste and Sustainability” (Zoom) On Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. HST, Buddhist Churches of America and Honpa Hongwaji Mission […]
The April 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: HBC and Betsuin Buddha Day Services Dharma Message: GASSHO — “Oneness with Amida” Message from the Executive Director, Jon Matsuoka In-person Sunday Services: Welcome Back Starting April 10! (Includes note […]
The March 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: O-Higan: Service with Rev. Majima (03/20/22) Betsuin DIALOGUE Project Headquarters Connections New Executive Director, Jon K. Matsuoka BWA News and Events (plus, Hosha is back!) “Building Sangha Together” Seminar (4/30/22) […]
The February 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Welcome Back Rev. Muneto, Congratulations Rev. Hasebe Mahayana Buddhist Nirvana Day Dharma Message: “On the White Ashes” Greetings from Our New, Acting Rimban! Joint Celebration at Honzan in 2023 BWA […]
The January 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: New Year’s Messages Monshu HHMH Bishop HHMH President Betsuin President Betsuin ministers Buddhist Women’s Association News and Events Year End Event article & photo collage Aloha and mahalo Reverend and […]