The May 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Gotan-e with Rev. Kerry Kiyohara Dharma message from Rev. Furusawa New class with Rev. Hasebe: “Buddhism In Everyday Life — Tannisho” President’s message: “i am a link” BWA news and […]
The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii invites temple and affiliated organization members and friends to join its contingent in Pan-Pacific Parade on the evening of Sunday, June 9, 2019. The Hongwanji Ohana will walk to celebrate Honpa Hongwanji’s 130th Anniversary in Hawaii and to promote Peace Day Hawaii (which is September 21st. To emphasize our […]
Betsuin members and friends are invited to bring a photo of mom on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12, for the “Mother Tree.” Participants use mini-clothespins (provided) to attach their photos to a tree-like framework made from bamboo and strung with twine. The activity was a hit last year so we are offering it again in […]
On April 28, 2019, Hawaii Betsuin’s annual MusicFest was held in the social hall following an uplifting Eshinni/Kakushinni Day service conducted by Hawaii Betsuin’s Dharma School.