The February 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Nirvana Day Dharma message by Rimban Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade BWA News & Events Hongwanji themes and slogans New Year’s Party photos Green Team – April Green Fair and […]
The January 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Betsuin staff and ministers New Year’s message New Year’s message from the Gomonshu Message from HHMH President HANDBELLS poem Dharma School News “Run for Peace” fundraising report “Going Green” at […]
Members of the Hawaii Federation of Buddhist Women’s Associations were joined by Bishop Eric Matsumoto; students, faculty, and staff of Pacific Buddhist Academy; members of the Junior Young Buddhists Association (Jr. YBA); and members of Hawaii Betsuin and other temples in the 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade through Waikiki. Many parade participants in the […]
A group of 17 students from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, visited Hawaii Betsuin on the morning of January 14, 2018 as part of a three-week tour in Hawaii to study Buddhism. They were led by Erik J. Hammerstrom, Associate Professor of East Asian and Comparative Religions and a member of Tacoma Buddhist Temple.
Adapted from the October 2017 Headquarters Update, newsletter of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii: FIRST HONPA HONGWANJI MISSION OF HAWAII JOINT CONFERENCE We are excited to announce the First Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Joint Conference. Here is the schedule and registration form. This was also sent to the temple ministers and presidents through email. […]
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 […]