The three-day weekend beginning January 19 will be an eventful one for Hawaii Betsuin. We hope you can join us for one or all of the following happenings as we honor both our founder, Shinran Shonin, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday, January 19 – Talk Story: “Buddhism and Martin Luther King” On Saturday […]
The January 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: New Year’s messages from the Monshu, Bishop, HHMH President, Betsuin President, and Hawaii Betsuin ministers and staff Dharma School News Two-year BWA review by Wendie Yumori BWA News and Events […]
The December 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bodhi Day Services Dharma message from Rev. Hasebe BWA news and events President’s Message Dharma School news Green Team – Looking Ahead to Earth Month Boy Scouts Kadomatsu dates Mahalo […]
By Wendie Yumori, Hawaii Betsuin BWA President It was sunny, Nov. 19, 2018, as our group of Hawaii Betsuin BWA, Jikoen BWA, and Moiliili BWA members and friends gathered at Kahauiki Village, near Sand Island, for a much-anticipated event. Honolulu United BWA President, Donna Higashi, presented the 2018 Dana Award of $1,000 to Duane Kurisu, […]
The November 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Eitaikyo Service on Nov. 11 Dharma Message by Rev. Shingo Furusawa Betsuin BWA News and Events President’s Message From Dexter Mar Alzheimer’s information Choralfest 2018 A Resounding Success! Reflections on […]
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION of Hawaii Betsuin’s Temple Building Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin commemorated the 100th anniversary of its iconic temple building on Oct. 13, 2018 with a series of celebratory events. Background In 1906, the first Honpa Hongwanji temple in Honolulu attained the status of Betsuin, or “detached main temple,” to serve as the headquarters of […]
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 […]