Posts from April 2014

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Celebrating 125 years of Honpa Hongwanji in Hawaii

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Governor Abercrombe speaks at the podium in the hondo

On April 27, Honolulu District temples (Hawaii Betsuin, Jikoen, Kailua, and Moiliili Hongwanji) celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. The service was held at Hawaii Betsuin and included an anniversary message from Bishop Eric Matsumoto and remarks by Governor Neil Abercrombie. The service also included a message from Mayor Kirk […]

News from Kyodan: April 2014 HQ Update

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Shinran Shonin statue and palms

The April 2014 monthly newsletter from the Kyodan (the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii) is now available. The issue includes: May 10 Aloha Luncheon for Alton Miyamoto & Pieper Toyama 2014 Young Buddhist’s International Cultural Study Exchange (YBICSE) Pacific Buddhist Academy graduation on May 8 Report on the Numata Conference (and air dates on Olelo […]

April 2014 Goji newsletter

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display case with Betsuin news and announcements (decorative banner)

You can now access online versions of the April 2014 English and Japanese language editions of our monthly Goji newsletter online. See the links under the cover image.