From the Office of the Bishop, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Western Japan Flood Relief Fund July 22, 2018 Dear Ministers, Members and Friends of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, Summer 2018 flooding throughout western Japan has killed over 220 people and dislocated many thousands. High temperatures and shortages of drinking water, food, and electricity […]
Dr. Kenneth Tanaka, this year’s speaker at the Buddhist Study Center’s Summer Session, will speak at Hawaii Betsuin the evening Thursday, August 2 on “Everyday Buddhism for a Happy, Meaningful Life.” The Talk Story session will be held in the Social Hall and runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event is free and […]
Hawaii Betsuin’s 22nd annual golf tournament is Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Honolulu’s finest, the Ala Wai Golf Course. Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, food, and fabulous golfing! Sponsorship opportunities available. Note: Registration deadline is July 29. Find complete details in the invitation letter / registration form.
The July 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: About Obon season Rev. Kaufmann aloha message BWA news and events Caring for the Caregiver Support Group July 22 Centennial Celebration Bon Dance photos Hawaii Betsuin Centennial Ride pledges Dharma […]
Reverend Mieko Majima, resident minister of Kapaa Hongwanji Mission, will discuss the significance of Obon in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism at a Hawaii Betsuin “Talk Story” session the morning of Saturday, July 7. The session will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Annex Temple and includes a light lunch. Please find complete […]