In 2018, with our hearts and minds illuminated and nurtured by the Light of Buddha’s Wisdom and Compassion, may the virtues of humility, self-reflection, mutual respect, non-violence, and equality arise… At Hawaii Betsuin’s 2018 New Year’s Day Service, Bishop Eric Matsumoto delivered a message entitled, “Interdependency and Harmony.” In the message, Bishop Matsumoto notes the […]
This article by Buddhist Study Center director, Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki, is reprinted from the December 2017 Headquarters Update, newsletter of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. This year’s slogan, “Embrace Change: Harmony (Accept Differences),” is part of a set of five slogans: 2015-Embrace Change: Awareness (Seek Opportunities) 2016-Embrace Change: New Vision (Create Engagement) 2017-Embrace Change: […]
The December 2017 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: HBC Bodhi Day info BWA Presents Check to Betsuin Dharma Message by Rev. Hasebe Join the BWA at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade! Eitaikyo Service photo collage Futaba Lectures […]
A video of the complete Queen Liliuokalani Tribute Service at Hawaii Betsuin on October 29, 2017 is now available. The service was one of a number of events around the state in connection with the 100th anniversary of the queen’s passing and was an opportunity to express gratitude for the queen and her encouragement to […]
Photo by Ruth Tokumi Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin recently kicked off a centennial year of celebrating the 100th anniversary of its widely-recognized temple structure. Hawaii Betsuin also recently started an ambitious centennial fundraising campaign for high priority temple renovations and improvements. Since Hawaii Betsuin’s Buddhist Women’s Association was also established over 100 years ago, current […]
The November 2017 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Betsuin Eitaikyo Service info with Rev. Muneto bio Rev. Kaufmann dharma message (Eitaikyo) BWA and Dharma School news and events Memories of Sensei Al Bloom plus an excerpt from related […]
(A version of this item originally appeared on the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii website.) Update 11/24/2017: A video of the service is now available. The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii celebrated a Queen Liliʻuokalani Tribute Service on Sunday, October 29 at Hawaii Betsuin, the Hongwanji temple on Pali Highway. The service was an opportunity […]
Queen Lili’uokalani 100th Anniversary Tribute Sunday, October 29, 2017, 9:30AM Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Buddhist Temple 1727 Pali Highway Public Is Invited (Additional parking available at Kawananakoa School and Hongwanji Mission School) On the 100th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Lili’uokalani’s passing this year, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii will pay tribute to the […]
The October 2017 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Project Dana To Host Dana Awareness Sunday Run for Peace to Also Benefit Hawaii Betsuin Dharma Message: “My Other 24 Hour Job” by Rev. Sol Kalu BWA News & Events […]
The 7th Annual Peace Day Interfaith Celebration sponsored by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii was held at Hawaii Betsuin on September 22, 2017. The program’s theme was “Living Peace” and featured many musical performances. While we did not film the actual performances, we have nevertheless compiled a playlist of various renditions of the songs […]