Submitted by Rev. Shingo Furusawa Our community is now in an emergency lockdown due to COVID-19. As a result, we must stay at home. Of course, I feel sorry for the people who are suffering and passed away due to the coronavirus. However, I try to think that the lockdown is a very good opportunity […]
Hawaii Betsuin has a new associate minister! Reverend Masanari Yamagishi, most recently the resident minister of Buddhist Church of Lodi in California, has just begun a several-month assignment at Hawaii Betsuin. Despite the unusual challenges posed by the coronavirus outbreak, Rev. Yamagishi reports he is doing well and has been reading and studying a lot. […]
The April 2020 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Hawaii Buddhist Council Hanamatsuri Services cancelled Choralfest 2020 registration deadline extended to June 15 “Interdependence” — Dharma message from Rev. Shingo Furusawa Notice regarding Michiko Okano’s cultural classes We are […]
March 22, 2020 Given the rapidly evolving coronavirus outbreak, Hawaii Betsuin ministers and staff are taking the following additional steps to minimize in-person contacts from March 23 until May 15: Closing the Betsuin business office and the ministers’ office (phone calls will be forwarded). Suspending in-person services including bedside services, memorial services, and funerals. Staff […]
Hawaii Betsuin’s Spring Higan service will be streamed live on YouTube and also available for on-demand viewing afterwards. The service time is Sunday, March 22 at 10 a.m. and the guest speaker is Bishop Eric Matsumoto. Watch it here! Follow along: Words to Most Parts of the Service Prefer to watch on YouTube? Here’s the […]
The “Golden Chain of Love” was written by Dorothy Hunt in Hawaii about 90 years ago and today provides guidance to Buddhists of all ages in many parts of the world. Here is the version that appears in our red service book: Golden Chain of Love I am a link in Amida Buddha’s Golden Chain […]
Posted March 16, 2020 and updated March 21 In-person meetings, cultural classes, activities, and events at Hawaii Betsuin are suspended March 20 through April 30May 15, 2020. This includes those of the temple, affiliates, and non-temple groups. During this period, Sunday services will be livestreamed only (available to watch online live or on-demand later) on […]
The March 2020 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Spring Higan with Rev. Koho Takata Dharma Message from Rev. Sol Kalu President’s Message from Dexter Mar Taste of Hongwanji & Spring Bazaar ad BWA News & Events BWA Rummage […]
Hawaii Betsuin Memo Re: COVID-19, the Novel Coronavirus For additional updates, please see our COVID-19 / Novel Coronavirus page. February 27, 2020 Aloha Hawaii Betsuin members and friends, On February 27, a message went out to the Hongwanji Mission School (HMS) ohana from Head of School David Randall regarding the COVID-19 virus. The message included […]
The February 2020 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: 2020 Asoka Award honorees, Joyce and Alan Tomita Nirvana Day (February 15, 2020) Dharma message by Rimban Hagio: “‘Namoshi’ – Take Refuge In” President’s Message: Your 2020 Leadership Team BWA […]