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June 2023 Goji newsletter now available online

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"Goji" and sagarifuji on a background of pastel purple and blue

The June 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Obon: Meaning, Bon Dance info, baked goods requested Temple president transition: message from Wayne Yoshioka, message from Alan Tomita Dharma Message: “Birth, Old Age, Sickness and Death” (Rev. Kalu) Message […]

BWA members perform “Buddhist Women’s Pledge” at the World Buddhist Women’s Convention

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The World Buddhist Women’s Convention followed recent Jodo Shinshu anniversary celebrations in Kyoto, Japan. Shin Buddhist BWA members from around the world gathered for workshops and fellowship. The program included sharing from the various overseas districts, with Hawaii Betsuin’s Cindy Alm speaking for the Hawaii delegation. Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association delegates and […]

May 2023 Goji newsletter now available online

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"Goji" and sagarifuji on a background of pastel purple and blue

The May 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Gotane, Shinran Shonin’s Birthday: May 21 Service Info and Dharma Message President’s Message We’re Collecting Aloha Shirts BWA News and Events Canoe Plants Featured at Earth Day Service Dharma School […]

Eshinni/Kakushinni Day Service and BWA Collection for Youth Groups

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images of Eshinni and Kakushinni

How to Donate You may donate online using your debit card, credit card or PayPal account. If you prefer to use a check, please make check payable to HHHB BWA with “Youth Programs” in the memo and send to: HHHB – BWA 1727 Pali Highway Honolulu, HI 96813 If you are viewing this page on […]

April 2023 Goji newsletter now available online

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"Goji" and sagarifuji on a background of pastel purple and blue

The April 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Betsuin to Observe Hanamatsuri, the Birthday of Shakyamuni Buddha, with Rev. Richard Tennes on April 9 Hongwanji Spring Bazaar mahalo and reports Dharma Message: Amida Is Our Voice “Namo Amida […]

Spring O-higan Service March 19: Rev. Irene Nakamoto to be Guest Speaker

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Shinran Shonin statue with purple banner

This article first appeared in the March 2023 Goji newsletter. Every spring and fall, the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition observes O-higan. Ohigan in Buddhism means the other shore of enlightenment, in contrast to samsara or the world of delusion, in which we unenlightened beings are living. Over on the shore of enlightenment stands Amida Buddha, […]

Donations of plants and baked goods needed for the March 26 Spring Bazaar

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Bazaar 2023 - plants and bake sale item donations invited

Can you donate baked goods and/or plants to sell at the Hongwanji Spring Bazaar, which is Sunday, March 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.? Please bring baked goods to the office on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., or drop off in the dining room by the kitchen from 4 to 6 p.m. Baked […]

New! Artist Popup Lounge to be part of Hongwanji Spring Bazaar on March 26

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Hawaii Betsuin is pleased to host a new venue opportunity for local small businesses in conjunction with the 2023 Hongwanji Spring Bazaar: a popup arts and craft sale in the Lounge! The popup will be open during the hours of bazaar — Sunday, March 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The popup sales are […]

March 2023 Goji newsletter now available online

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"Goji" and sagarifuji on a background of pastel purple and blue

The March 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Spring O-higan with Rev. Irene Nakamoto Hongwanji Spring Bazaar Returns Sunday, March 26!! Rev. Hasebe Message: “Reflecting on Higan” President’s Message by Alan Tomita Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts News […]

February 2023 Goji newsletter now available online

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"Goji" and sagarifuji on a background of pastel purple and blue

The February 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: February 15 Observed as Nirvana Day Dharma Message: “Nembutsu Is Our Gratitude to Amida” Hongwanji Spring Bazaar is March 26! President’s Message Informal Music Night at Hawaii Betsuin: Sat. Feb. […]