Hawaii Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association (HBBWA) is both a temple organization and a “unit” within the Hawaii Federation of Buddhist Women’s Associations. HBBWA also joins with other BWA units in the Honolulu United BWA.
Since its founding in 1898, Hawaii Betsuin BWA has played a central role in the life of the temple in many ways, including organizing and supporting events, providing opportunities for learning and fellowship, and supporting student exchanges. And, through participating in regional gatherings and world conventions, Hawaii Betsuin BWA helps strengthen connections among BWA members worldwide.
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Officers
President – Cynthia Alm
Immediate Past President – Dianne Ida
First Vice President – Jo desMarets
Second Vice President – Liane Wong
Recording Secretary – Charlene Kihara
Corresponding Secretary – Arlene Matsubara
Treasurer – Dawn Nabeshima
Assistant Treasurer – Lillian Kadamoto
Auditor – Claire Groom
Auditor – Tomoko Takeda
Additional Directors
Sharon Nakai, Tamayo Matsumoto, Barbara Brennan, Elly Hewitt, Charlyne Tom, Jan Terakawa, Lillian Ishii
Advisors
Honorary Advisor – Junko Hagio
Minister Advisor – Rimban Toyokazu Hagio
Committee Chairs
Hosha – Claire Groom
MC and ushers – Liane Wong
United Representatives – Wendie Yumori, Florence Wasai, Sharyn Sekine, Cynthia Alm, Dianne Ida, Jo des Marets, Fujiko Motobu, Liane Wong, Penny Atcheson, Charlene Kihara, Dawn Nabeshima (Alt)
Archives – Penny Atcheson
Community Service – Wendie Yumori
Family Promise – Sharyn Sekine
Finance / Audit – Claire Groom, Tomoko Takeda
Membership – Sharyn Sekine, Norine Liem
Publicity – Fujiko Motobu, Dianne Ida, Jo desMarets
Refreshments – Charlotte Miyamoto
Budget – Sharyn Sekine
Mini-Market – Florence Wasai
Communication / Phone Tree – Diane Marshall
Hanamido for Buddha’s birthday made by BWA ladies and ministers’ wives. Photo by Ruth Tokumi.
Guided by Shinran Shonin’s teachings, we share Amida Buddha’s heartfelt
wish for the happiness of all beings.
We cherish listening deeply to the Dharma and endeavor to realize a world
in which all are equally affirmed and valued.
We live each moment within the embrace of Amida Buddha’s Infinite
Wisdom and Compassion, grateful for all we receive.
We welcome all, with aloha, to come as they are to the circle of
“NamoAmidaButsu.”