Posts from 2024

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Event Photos Available: Kagirinaki Ai to Jihi — Toward LGBTQ+ Equity & Inclusion in Hawai‘i’s Japanese Communities

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Panelists, moderators, and organizational representatives (Kagirinaki Ai to Jihi, 10/25/24)

Hawai‘i Betsuin was among the organizers and hosts for an important event at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii on Oct. 25, 2024. The event was entitled, “Kagirinaki Ai to Jihi: Toward LGBTQ+ Equity & Inclusion in Hawai‘i’s Japanese Communities,” and featured multiple panelists, two moderators, and representatives from organizations active in LGBTQ+ equity and […]

Bon Memorial service held at grave of Mary Mikahala Foster

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A group of inter-temple members and friends visited the grave of Mary Mikahala Foster for a Bon Memorial service at Makiki Cemetery on September 19, 2024.  Lehua Matsuoka offered an oli, Rimban Hasebe officiated the service and offered words about Mary Mikahala Foster, as did Pete Doktor and Cindy Alm.  It was a small and […]

Photos from “DeTour — an Aiea Ahupuaʻa Experience”

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Over 55 members and friends of Hawai‘i Betsuin went on an excursion on August 16, 2024 to the ‘Aiea ahupua‘a (traditional Hawaiian mountains-to-sea land management unit). Dr. Kyle Kajihiro, Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa was our main guide and curator. At Kea‘iwa Heiau we were met by Kumu Hula Vicky […]

Memorial Service for Kahu Sherman Thompson: Sunday, July 14, 5 p.m. at Hawaii Betsuin

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bodhi tree leaf detail

A memorial service for Kahu Sherman Thompson will be held at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin on Sunday, July 14 at 5 p.m. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. The service will be in the Hondo, our main sanctuary space. Please note that although the temple address is 1727 Pali Highway, access to parking at Hawaii Betsuin is from the other side of the temple, 1742 Lusitana St.

Hawaii Betsuin Takes Steps to Limit Covid Transmission

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purple facemask on a light blue background (header image)

Hawaii Betsuin has not been immune to the recent uptick in Covid cases in Hawaii. Knowing that there has been some likely transmission of Covid on our temple campus and considering the high average age of our temple sangha, Hawaii Betsuin is taking steps to help keep people safe. Steps planned to limit Covid transmission […]

Obon memorial lantern dedications now available

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Bon memorial lanterns along hondo interior

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! […]

Fundraiser: Order Nabeya Maido MicrowavaBowls — deadline extended to May 6!

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closeup of Nabeya noodle bowl contents

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to purchase MicrowavaBowls™ by Nabeya Maido as a fundraiser for Hawaii Betsuin. Funds raised will support Hawaii Betsuin’s sponsorship of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s Triple Celebration. An online purchase option is available using buttons below. Or, fill out and mail or drop off a printable order […]

Eshinni/Kakushinni Day Service and BWA Collection for Youth Groups

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images of Eshinni and Kakushinni

How to Donate You may donate online using your debit card, credit card or PayPal account. If you prefer to use a check, please make check payable to HHHB BWA with “Youth Programs” in the memo and send to: HHHB – BWA 1727 Pali Highway Honolulu, HI 96813 If you are viewing this page on […]

Betsuin BWA Needs Your Donations for Rummage Sale!

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social hall filled with rummage sale and shoppers

This article originally appeared in the February 2024 Goji newsletter. The Betsuin BWA sends a heartfelt mahalo to all our members and friends who have, in past years, generously donated countless items for the Rummage Sale of Hawaii Betsuin’s Taste of Hongwanji Spring Bazaar. Although our desire to assist the Betsuin with its fundraising is […]