Have you seen the flyer announcing an Open Call for Haiku Submissions? The flyer encourages statewide participation of Honpa Hongwanji Sangha members and families. The theme is the 2022 HHMH slogan, “Building Healthy Sanghas: Connecting with Others” and the sub theme is “What Would Shinran Do or Say?” Haiku poems may be accompanied by original […]
Obon memorial lanterns allow you to memorialize your departed loved ones with lanterns displayed in the hondo during Bon season. Ribbons with loved ones’ names are attached to the lanterns, which are available in three sizes. Donations made when ordering lanterns are an important source of income for the temple. We invite you to participate! […]
The June 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Hawaii Betsuin O-bon Season 2022 Last Stretch for the 2021-2022 Social Concerns Fund Drive Betsuin Choir to Resume Practice Dharma Message: “Our Spiritual Parents” Obon Memorial Lanterns 2022 President’s Message […]
Registration is now open for our highly-anticipated annual golf tournament! Please join us Thursday, August 11 for a day of fun, fellowship, food, and golf. You may also contribute prizes or donations to support our education and youth programs. The registration deadline is July 28, 2022. Find complete details in the tournament entry and contribution […]