In 2018, Hawaii Betsuin introduced “Obon Memorial Ribbons” as a tangible symbol of remembering and expressing gratitude to our departed loved ones. We continue this new tradition in 2019. Like last year, you may pre-order a ribbon printed with a sagarifuji (the Jodo Shinshu wisteria crest) and your loved one’s name. Ribbons will be displayed […]
Hawaii Betsuin will hold a food drive for Kahauiki Village from Sunday, June 30 to Sunday, July 28.
** July 18 update: Class start date changed to September 5. ** ** July 7 update: Class enrollment is full. ** Artist will teach a watercolor painting class at Hawaii Betsuin on Thursday mornings this fall, beginning September 5. The class is introductory and will explore basic drawing techniques, composition, color mixing, use of different […]
NEW CLASS! Rimban Hagio will be leading a new study class on “THE TEACHING OF BUDDHA,” published by Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai. The book is available for free from Hawaii Betsuin. The class includes three sessions on Friday mornings in July: July 12, 19, & 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the Betsuin Lounge. Free. Hawaii Betsuin […]
The June 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bon Dance and Bon Mairi services schedule Dharma Message: “Buddhology 101b Part I” by Rev. Sol Kalu President’s Message: “Zero Sum” Thinking BWA news and events Dharma School news Betsuin […]