January 2016 Goji newsletter available online
The January 2016 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions.
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Now online: Many new dharma talks in Japanese
Did you know the Betsuin website offers on-demand access to dharma talks in Japanese and English that previously aired on the radio? We have just posted tens of dharma talks in Japanese and wanted to let you know they are now accessible. Find them here: Japanese-language Dharma Talks » The most recent messages are New […]
News from Kyodan: December 2015 HQ Update
The December 2015 Headquarters Update is now available. Content highlights: The Accession Ceremony (Dento Hokoku Hoyo) Minister News: Rev. William Masuda assignment to Makawao Hongwanji Mission Rev. Tatsuo Muneto recognition at the Giseikai Aloha Luncheon and the Living Treasures Recognition Program to be held February 13, 2016 Rev. Blayne Higa to continue his education and training […]
Welcome to our new minister, Rev. Joshin Kamuro
Rev. Joshin Kamuro is assigned to Hawaii Betsuin effective December 16, 2015. He is from Kumamoto, Japan and is 36 years old. After receiving his BA degree in Shin Buddhist Studies in 2001, Rev. Kamuro worked for EKO HOUSE of Japanese Culture, a division of Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai in Dusseldorf, Germany for five years. He […]
Betsuin says Aloha to Rimban Muneto; Rev. Hagio to be new Rimban
Rev. Tatsuo Muneto will retire from active duty for the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Kyodan effective December 15, 2015. During his 50 years’ service to the Hawaii Kyodan temples, Rev. Muneto was assigned to Hawaii Betsuin four times: in 1965 as a new minister, in 1970 as Director of the English Department, in 1990 as Fuku-Rimban […]
Betsuin Choir honors co-director Megan Pascual before her move to Big Island
After serving with Mari Murakami as co-director of the Hawaii Betsuin Choir for the past two years, Megan Pascual is moving on to the Big Island. Megan will be student teaching in general and special education on the way to graduating from the University of Hawaii in May 2016. She intends to pursue her teaching […]
Bodhi Day Service is Dec. 6, 9 a.m. at Betsuin and includes a food drive
2015 Futaba Lectures video now available on YouTube
The October 24, 2015 presentations by Professor Duncan Ryuken Williams are now available on YouTube. You can play the video right on this page or view it at YouTube.com. Dr. Williams provided many insights on “Camp Dharma: Buddhism and the Japanese American Incarceration During World War II.” Some of the most important lessons about American […]
2015 annual giving fund drive continues through December 31
This is an electronic version of a letter dated October 30, 2015 sent by U.S. mail. Ready to donate? Use the donation form or donate online (write “Annual Fund” in the box for special instructions). Aloha to the Betsuin Ohana, We hope that this letter finds you in good health and embraced in Amida’s compassion. […]
Eitaikyo Service (Sangha Memorial Service) is November 15, 2015
From the November 2015 Goji newsletter: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin welcomes all to our Eitaikyo Service known as the Sangha Memorial Service. The Eitaikyo services are held to pay respect and show our sincere appreciation to our members who passed away. For over 125 years, Hawaii Betsuin has provided a place for members to listen […]