Posts from July 2017

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August 9: Multi-faith Peace Walk for 72 years of atomic bombing restraint

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collage: ministers with lanterns, cranes, peace bell

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:  Dexter Mar kekela23@gmail.com | 808-348-4399 Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin | 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96813 Multi-faith Peace Walk for 72 years of atomic bombing restraint On Wednesday, August 9, 2017, the Three-Petals Peace Partnership of the Quaker Friends, Newman Center (Catholic) and Buddhist Study Center will join with Hongwanji […]

Betsuin offers Bon Mairi and Hatsubon memorial services the weekends of July 15 and 22

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cropped view of the main altar

During this Bon season, Hawaii Betsuin is again offering two weekends of combined (multi-family) Bon Mairi and Hatsubon services. These memorial services give people a special moment to reflect, remember, and feel gratitude for family members who came before us. Gathering together provides a chance to be surrounded by the love and support of others […]

43rd Annual Buddhist Study Center Summer Session begins July 10, 2017

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Buddhist Study Center (Google Maps image)

[This news item first appeared on honganjihawaii.com.] The 2017 Summer Session begins the evening of Monday, July 10 at the Buddhist Study Center, 1436 University Ave in Honolulu. This year’s guest lecturer is the Rev. Sonam Wangdi Bhutia, Head Priest of Kathmandu Hongwanji, Nepal. The session is entitled: “Shin Buddhism in the Land of Shakyamuni” […]