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On Sunday, Decemeber 15, Hawaii Betsuin and Maha Bodhi Hawaii presented a service at Hawaii Betsuin to remember and appreciate the contributions of Mary Elizabeth Mikahala Robinson Foster to Buddhism in Hawaii and Sri Lanka.
The December 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: HBC Bodhi Day at the Betsuin (Dec. 8) Special Betsuin BODHI DAY Dedication for Mary Foster (Dec. 15) Dharma Message: “Priority of Interdependence” Rev. Toyokazu Hagio President’s Message: “Dare to […]
“Weave the Grateful Heart” was the theme of this “longest running truly interfaith service” which took place Tuesday evening, November 26, at the Nu’uanu Congregational Church. The Hawaii Betsuin Choir sang “Peace” and participated in the combined choir.
Over 40 people attended a presentation on November 23 about the Golden Rule historic peace boat and its mission to advance Veterans For Peace opposition to nuclear weapons and war. The boat, moored for now at the Ala Wai Boat Harbor in Waikiki, is the same one that in 1958 attempted to disrupt nuclear testing […]
The Hawaii Buddhist Council invites the public to celebrate the attainment of perfect awakening by Shakyamuni Buddha some 2500 years ago. The service begins on Sunday, December 8 at 9:30 a.m. at the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin temple in Honolulu, 1727 Pali Highway (enter parking from Lusitana Street). The guest speaker for the service is […]
On Sunday, December 15 at 10 a.m., the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, Hawaii Betsuin, and Maha Bodhi Hawaii will hold a special service at the Betsuin temple to remember and appreciate the many contributions of Mary Elizabeth Mikahala Robinson Foster to Buddhism and especially Hongwanji in Hawaii. Venerable (Rev.) Ayya Vimala of Maha Bodhi […]
The November 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Buddhist views on Medical Aid in Dying (part 3) Rev. Kamuro farewell message President’s Message: “A Sacred Place Worth Saving” Hawaii Betsuin board elections Nov. 17 Reflections on the 16th […]
Hawaii Betsuin will host a presentation and discussion about the Golden Rule historic peace boat and its mission on the afternoon of Saturday, November 23. The event takes place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the temple’s Social Hall and will include speakers, a short film, and an opportunity for participants to add their […]
Vegan chef Paul Onishi will give a talk and cooking demo in the Hawaii Betsuin Lounge on October 27 following the 10 a.m. Sunday service. The presentation begins at 11:30 a.m. and is scheduled to go till 1 p.m. Paul will tell some of his journey from a self-described “food abuser” with high blood pressure […]
The October 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Issue of “Medical Aid in Dying,” Buddhist Views: (Part 2) PBA Lighting Our Way (November 15) Buddhism & Science class with Rev. Kalu President’s Message: Opportunity Knocks BWA News & […]