https://hawaiibetsuin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/00_2025_BDK_Temple_Walk_vid_square_V2.mp4 November 15 was the BDK Temple Walk starting and ending at Hawaii Betsuin, also taking in Foster Botanical Garden, Soto Mission of Hawaii, and Honolulu Myohoji Mission. See a bit of what we saw in this short video. Mahalo, BDK, for the collaboration and we look forward to doing it again someday! BDK is […]
In November of odd-numbered years, Hawaii Betsuin’s membership elects officers and board members to two-year terms. The board chose Sunday, November 16 following the English-language service as the date and time for this year’s election (beginning about 10:30 a.m.). Members attending the service in person can stay in the hondo for the election. Members unable […]
This item first appeared in the October 19, 2025, Betsuin Bulletin e-newsletter. Every two years, Hawaii Betsuin members elect the temple’s board of directors and officers. This year’s election is planned to be in person only after the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday, November 16, 2025. While most officers have indicated they are willing to serve […]
September is Give Aloha Month! During September, you can make a donation to Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin at any Foodland or Sack N Save checkout. In turn, Foodland will make a donation to the temple too! How to Donate at a Store Shop at Foodland or Sack N Save. Show your Maika‘i card to the […]
When we are in the Hondo (main hall), we place our hand together in gassho and say the Nembutsu facing our beautiful Naijin (altar area). We see the golden statue of Amida Buddha in its ornate central shrine which is gold leafed to signify purity and virtue. We take in the golden glow of the […]
Hawaii Betsuin welcomed hundreds of sangha and community members on June 27 and 28, 2025, for Bon Dance. The weather was favorable, the sound was good, the teamwork was commendable, and the vibe was joyful. Thank you to all who attended and volunteered in so many ways to make the 2025 Bon Dance possible! You […]
Enjoy a video of Hongwanji’s participation in the parade, as seen on Facebook!
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! […]
Here are two musical offerings from the May 25, 2025, Hawaii Betsuin Memorial Day Service as shared to our Facebook page. 🙏 The Hawaii Betsuin Choir sings “Where Peaceful Waters Flow” by Mary Donnelly at the 2025 Memorial Day Service (excerpt from Zoom recording with captions added). Video with images set to a 2023 recording […]
We enjoyed having Rev. Tomo Hojo, now of West Kauai Hongwanji Mission, back at Hawaii Betsuin as our guest speaker for our Gotan-e 2025 service honoring Shinran Shonin on his birthday. Here are a few photos from the day! Click one to enlarge, then you can arrow through them all. Mahalo to Irene Nohara, the […]