This article originally appeared in the February 2024 Goji newsletter. The Betsuin BWA sends a heartfelt mahalo to all our members and friends who have, in past years, generously donated countless items for the Rummage Sale of Hawaii Betsuin’s Taste of Hongwanji Spring Bazaar. Although our desire to assist the Betsuin with its fundraising is […]
Want to go to Jodo Shinshu class together? We can try it out in January 2024. You are invited to come to the Hawaii Betsuin Lounge on: Saturday morning January 13 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. to watch Dr. David Matsumoto answer, “What is Mahayana Buddhism?” “What is Pure Land Buddhism?” These are the topics […]
Hawaii Betsuin’s Honpa Hongwanji Boy Scout Troop 49 is taking orders for kadomatsu both online and via paper forms through November 30December 6, 2023. Pickup will be Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Annex Temple’s Social Hall. Let’s support our scouts who are always there when the temple calls! […]
The November 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: “Bowing In Gratitude,” A Message from the Lahaina Hongwanji Sangha Dharma Message: “Am I Right?” Temple Cleanup is Sunday, November 19 Legacy Gift from Estate of Hazel and Akira Wada […]
Hawaii Betsuin, including the Columbarium, will be closed on September 11 and 12, 2023. The closure is a precaution following two identified cases of COVID among ministers and staff on the temple side of Pali Highway, and one more with symptoms. Arrangements are being made in the event ministerial services required in an urgent situation. […]
September is Give Aloha Month! During September, you can make a donation to Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin at any Foodland or Sack N Save checkout. In turn, Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will make a donation to the temple too! How to Donate at a Store Shop at Foodland or Sack N Save. Show […]
HHMH launches Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund In the spirit of compassionate action, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii has established the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund. All donations to this fund will go to support Lahaina Hongwanji and relief efforts on Maui, including addressing the immediate and short-term needs of temple families displaced by the […]
Our hearts and minds go out to those who have lost loved ones, homes, livelihoods, and treasured structures and belongings in the Maui fires. August 9 was our annual Peace Walk from Hawaii Betsuin to the Nagasaki Peace Bell Memorial near Honolulu Hale. We gathered first in the Hawaii Betsuin hondo, where Rimban Yuika Hasebe […]
The Hawaii Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association (BWA) is collecting school supplies through August 31, 2023. Supplies go to support Aloha United Way’s Society of Young Leaders drive, which each year helps students in need through the DOE’s Education for Children and Youth program. You may drop off any donated school supplies at the Hawaii Betsuin […]
The July 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bon Dance 2023 Mahalo President’s Message from Wayne Yoshioka July Sunday Service Speakers Schedule BWA Book Talk 8/20: “Family Stories from the Plantation and Beyond” with Pieper Toyama BWA Bontique […]