The December 2020 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bodhi Day (Online Service Dec. 13, 10 a.m.) Dharma Message from Rev. Sol Kalu President’s Message + Top Priorities for Q1 2020 BWA News and Events Masks with Aloha to […]
The November 2020 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Eitaikyo (Sangha Memorial) Service Dharma Message from Rev. Shingo Furusawa Social Concerns Fund Drive for 2020-2021 (letter preview) President’s Message BWA News and Events Ministers’ Appreciation Day Hawaii Betsuin Is […]
The October 2020 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Dana in Our Temple and Our Community COVID-19 Update from Stacy Bradshaw Dharma Message from Rev. Sol Kalu President’s Message: Staying Connected BWA News and Events Virtual Betsuin Dharma School […]
The September 2020 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Virtual Autumn Higan Service – September 20 on YouTube COVID-19 Updates from the Executive Director Dharma Message from Rev. Yuika Hasebe President’s Message BWA News and Events Ring Your Bell […]
It’s September! That means you may once again make donations to Hawaii Betsuin through Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program. Our five digit registration code is 7 8 5 0 0 . When gifts are made using you Maikai Card, Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will match a portion of donations designated to […]
The August 2020 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: A Message from the Executive Director Dharma Message from Rev. Sol Kalu: Obon 2020 President’s Message from Dexter Mar: Passing the Torch BWA News and Events Dharma School News: Virtual […]
Please place orders no later than August 20. Mahalo! July 1, 2020 Dear Hawaii Betsuin Ohana and Friends, We hope that this letter finds you safe and healthy in your homes. As we continue to remain vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19, know that you are not alone in your efforts, and together, we […]
The July 2020 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: ED’s Message: Re-Opening the Hawaii Betsuin President’s Message: Building Healthy Sanghas — Embracing Generosity and Openness Event Info: July 25 – Bloom-Futaba Lectures (Online) August 9 – 11th Annual Hawaii […]
Submitted by Rev. Yuika Hasebe Realizing that I live because of others, I will strive to live life to the fullest with an attitude of gratitude. Just like the Buddha, who promises to embrace us all. Sometimes, we feel angry or anxious. We try to find the reason for the anger and often we search […]
Submitted by Rev. Sol Kalu Do unto others what you want others to do unto you; don’t do unto others what you don’t want others to do unto you. Most of us are very familiar with this saying which is commonly called the Golden Rule, expressed in both positive and negative ways. It seems very […]