The Betsuin welcomes Reverend Satoshi Tomioka as an associate minister as of August 1, 2013. Rev. Tomioka is from Shimane in the southern part of Japan. He finished his studies at Ryukoku University in Kyoto and his major was Shin Buddhism. After Tokudo ordination and Kyoshi certification, he took part in the IMOP (International Ministerial […]
Dr. Mark Unno, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Oregon, was the keynote speaker and special guest at the Buddhist Study Center’s 2013 Summer Session. The session ran July 8-16 at the BSC on University Ave just mauka of the H1 freeway. Please visit the BSC website for more information. […]
The following is an excerpt from the Meditations article in the June 22, 2013 edition of the Honolulu Star Advertiser. Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin expects more than 1,400 people at its annual Obon festival Friday and June 29 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The temple is at 1727 Pali Highway. Obon is a Buddhist festival […]
Rev. Arthur Kaufmann, previously a minister at Aiea Hongwanji, is now serving as a minster at Hawaii Betsuin. He received the Honpa Hongwanji’s ministerial training, including Tokudo (ordination) and Kyoshi (certification). Previously, Rev. Kaufmann served Hilo Betsuin as a Minister’s Aide. Welcome aboard, Rev. Kaufmann!
On January 26, 2013, the Betsuin choir sang at the Rotary Global Peace Forum Hawaii as part of a presentation of the Hawaii Peace Award to Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. Here is a clip from the event as shown on ‘Ōlelo Community Media.