The September 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Autumn O-Higan service and talk story with Rev. Jeffrey Soga NEW CLASS “Buddhism and Science” with Rev. Sol Kalu President’s Message BWA News and Events Issue of “Medical Aid in […]
Hawaii Betsuin’s 23rd annual golf tournament is Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Ala Wai Golf Course in Honolulu. Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, food, and fine golfing! The tournament will begin with a 12:00 noon shotgun start. A banquet follows immediately after at the L&L Hawaiian Grill located at the golf […]
In 2018, Hawaii Betsuin introduced “Obon Memorial Ribbons” as a tangible symbol of remembering and expressing gratitude to our departed loved ones. We continue this new tradition in 2019. Like last year, you may pre-order a ribbon printed with a sagarifuji (the Jodo Shinshu wisteria crest) and your loved one’s name. Ribbons will be displayed […]
Hawaii Betsuin will hold a food drive for Kahauiki Village from Sunday, June 30 to Sunday, July 28.
** July 18 update: Class start date changed to September 5. ** ** July 7 update: Class enrollment is full. ** Artist will teach a watercolor painting class at Hawaii Betsuin on Thursday mornings this fall, beginning September 5. The class is introductory and will explore basic drawing techniques, composition, color mixing, use of different […]
NEW CLASS! Rimban Hagio will be leading a new study class on “THE TEACHING OF BUDDHA,” published by Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai. The book is available for free from Hawaii Betsuin. The class includes three sessions on Friday mornings in July: July 12, 19, & 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the Betsuin Lounge. Free. Hawaii Betsuin […]
The June 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bon Dance and Bon Mairi services schedule Dharma Message: “Buddhology 101b Part I” by Rev. Sol Kalu President’s Message: “Zero Sum” Thinking BWA news and events Dharma School news Betsuin […]
The May 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Gotan-e with Rev. Kerry Kiyohara Dharma message from Rev. Furusawa New class with Rev. Hasebe: “Buddhism In Everyday Life — Tannisho” President’s message: “i am a link” BWA news and […]
The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii invites temple and affiliated organization members and friends to join its contingent in Pan-Pacific Parade on the evening of Sunday, June 9, 2019. The Hongwanji Ohana will walk to celebrate Honpa Hongwanji’s 130th Anniversary in Hawaii and to promote Peace Day Hawaii (which is September 21st. To emphasize our […]
Betsuin members and friends are invited to bring a photo of mom on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12, for the “Mother Tree.” Participants use mini-clothespins (provided) to attach their photos to a tree-like framework made from bamboo and strung with twine. The activity was a hit last year so we are offering it again in […]