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 […]
On April 28, 2019, Hawaii Betsuin’s annual MusicFest was held in the social hall following an uplifting Eshinni/Kakushinni Day service conducted by Hawaii Betsuin’s Dharma School.
Hawaii Betsuin will host a new class, “Buddhism In Everyday Life: Tannisho,” taught by Hawaii Betsuin’s Reverend Yuika Hasebe. Tannisho is a slim volume of giving insights into Shinran Shonin’s thoughts about various aspects of the Nembutsu teaching. Here is a description of Tannisho from a foreword by Dr. Taitetsu Unno appearing in his translation: […]
During Earth Month 2019 at Hawaii Betsuin, we presented a Green Fair and an Earth Day Service on two successive Sundays. Two Earth-Day-themed talks delivered and recorded on those days are now available on demand. You may play them directly below or find them on our English-language Dharma Talks page. At the 9:30 a.m. Service […]
Our English-language Sunday service on April 14 is a combined Dharma School / Adult service at 9:30 a.m. We are very fortunate to have Reverend Blayne Higa deliver both the children’s and adult dharma messages. The title of Rev. Higa’s talk is “The Value of Sharing.” See below for more about Rev. Blayne. Please join […]
The April 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Events HBC Buddha Day Service (4/7) Green Fair (4/14) Earth Day Service (4/21) Eshin-ni and Kakushin-ni Day (4/28) Intergenerational Picnic at Magic Island (5/5) Dharma Message from Rev. Sol Kalu […]
The Honolulu District temples are once again hosting an intergenerational picnic at Magic Island. Please join us on May 5 and be sure to register by April 21!
The March 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Higan: A Time to Reflect Dharma Message from Rev. Kamuro Taste of Hongwanji / Spring Bazaar flyer From the Green Team Event photos President’s message Hawaii Betsuin’s Electronic Communications Resources […]
Hawaii Betsuin invites members, friend, and the general public to join us the weekend of March 16 & 17 for events with Rev. Ronald Kobata, Resident Minister of the Buddhist Church of San Francisco. On the morning of Saturday, March 16, Rev. Kobata will be the guest speaker for our Spring Higan Talk Story event. […]
The February 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Nirvana Day: The end of the cycle of death and rebirth Dharma message from Rev. Toyokazu Hagio: “Transformation (Henshin)” Message from the New BWA President, Dianne Ida BWA News and […]