The October 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Hawaii Betsuin Observes the Main Temple Building 100th Anniversary on Oct. 13 Dana Awareness Service is Sunday, Oct. 21 Dharma Message: “Who is crying?” by Rev. Yuika Hasebe 2018 Golf […]
The September 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Higan article and message Introducing Rev. Shingo Furusawa Betsuin BWA News and Events Family Promise Interfaith Peace Day Celebration BWA excursion report Project Dana Dancers Dharma School News Inserts: Centennial […]
Centennial Service Message by Hawaii Betsuin President Dexter Mar delivered at the July 22, 2018 Sunday Service In July 1918, this landmark Hawaii Betsuin temple building was dedicated for its members, and members-to-be. For 100 years it has served as a place of refuge for generations of our members as well as the headquarters of […]
It’s September! That means you may once again make donations to Hawaii Betsuin through Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program. Our five digit registration code is 7 8 5 0 0 . This year, the Western Union Foundation and Foodland will match a portion of donations designated to participating non-profit-organizations in the Give Aloha […]
Due to Hurricane Lane, Hawaii Betsuin will be closed on Thursday Aug. 23 and Friday Aug. 24. We are monitoring the situation for Saturday and Sunday and will update this post as any additional decisions about closures etc. are made.
Update: Ride pau! Each team member made their mileage goal. For a writeup and photos, see Hawaii Betsuin Centennial Ride team goes the distance! A Hawaii Betsuin team will ride in the Hawaii Bicycling League’s annual Century Ride on Sept. 30, 2018 to raise money for the temple’s Centennial Fund by collecting per-mile pledges. (or […]
The Three-Petals Partnership representing Buddhist, Catholic, and Quaker traditions will hold a peace walk on Thursday, August 9 from Hawaii Betsuin to the Nagasaki Peace Bell Memorial at Honolulu Hale. The approximately one-mile walk is intended to promote reflection upon the 73rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan and the 12th anniversary of […]
From the Office of the Bishop, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Western Japan Flood Relief Fund July 22, 2018 Dear Ministers, Members and Friends of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, Summer 2018 flooding throughout western Japan has killed over 220 people and dislocated many thousands. High temperatures and shortages of drinking water, food, and electricity […]
Dr. Kenneth Tanaka, this year’s speaker at the Buddhist Study Center’s Summer Session, will speak at Hawaii Betsuin the evening Thursday, August 2 on “Everyday Buddhism for a Happy, Meaningful Life.” The Talk Story session will be held in the Social Hall and runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event is free and […]