Official Advisory 5 p.m. Saturday, September 5 Current forecasts predict Hurricane Lowell will pass west of Kauai and Niihau, but emergency officials warn its path remains uncertain and its impacts can be felt far from its center. Lowell could bring rainfall of 1 to 2 inches, with maximum amounts of 4 inches to O‘ahu. This […]
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 […]
Official Advisory 8 p.m. Saturday, August 22 As of 11:25 AM on Saturday, August 22, there are no tropical storm warnings or watches for any island regarding Tropical Storm Moke. Moke may bring up to 1 or 2 inches of rain on O‘ahu, and these impacts are forecasted to begin late Sunday to Monday morning. […]
Official Advisory Update: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 15 Update: 11 a.m. Saturday, August 15 The combined Hatsubon service originally scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, has been postponed to September (date to be determined). 2 p.m. Friday, August 14 Tropical Cyclone Lala is expected to bring heavy rain to Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu […]
Hawaii Betsuin welcomed hundreds of sangha and community members on June 26 and 27, 2026, 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 2026 Bon Dance possible! You […]
Find the June 26 & 277, 2026 edition of weekly e-newsletter (imported from MailChimp) here! (Bon Dance edition) Note: You can sign up to receive the weekly Betsuin Bulletin by email at Email List Signup.
Hawaii Betsuin is pleased to once again offer the opportunity to memorialize your loved ones with one or more traditional paper lanterns to be displayed in the Hondo (main temple) during the Bon season. Ribbons with your loved ones’ names are attached to the lantern. Lantern orders received by Friday, June 19th will be displayed […]
Find the June 7, 2026 edition of weekly e-newsletter (imported from MailChimp) here! Note: You can sign up to receive the weekly Betsuin Bulletin by email at Email List Signup.
Hawaii Betsuin’s Membership Committee seeks your feedback to better understand our membership and identify ways we can improve engagement, communication, and accessibility across the Betsuin. The goal is to gather honest, constructive feedback to help guide future decisions. If you are a member, past member, family member of a current or former member, or not […]
As we post this, astronauts are hurtling back to Earth in Artemis II after a flyby of the Moon. Meanwhile, astronaut Mike Fincke is poised to speak at Hawaii Betsuin this Sunday, April 12, for our 9:30 a.m. service. You are invited to attend in person (parking entrance at 1742 Lusitana St.) or on Zoom. […]