The January 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: New Year’s Greetings from the Gomonshu, Bishop, HHMH President, and Betsuin Ministers BWA News and Events (including the year-end gathering) Virtual State Dharma School Gathering on Feb. 19 Monthly Nursing […]
January is shaping up as Social Concerns month at Hawaii Betsuin! Here is a listing of three though-provoking events at the temple this month connected to social concerns. Thursday, January 12, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. DIALOGUE on Settler Colonialism In odd-numbered months (January, March, etc.), Hawaii Betsuin’s Social Concerns Committee holds a DIALOGUE in […]
The December 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Betsuin Schedule of Upcoming Special Services Dharma Message: “Bodhi Day” by Rev. Kalu President’s Message from Alan Tomita New Security Cameras Installed at the Betsuin Giving Directly from Your Traditional […]
The November 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Nisei Soldiers Memorial Service – Rev. Hasebe reflection Eitaikyo service 11/6 with Rev. Jan Youth 2022 Bloom-Futaba lectures now on YouTube President’s message Affiliate news Congratulations, Rev. Charlene Kihara! Project […]
Hawaii Betsuin’s Honpa Hongwanji Boy Scout Troop 49 is taking orders for kadomatsu both online and via paper forms through November 30, 2022. Pickup will be Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Annex Temple’s Social Hall. Let’s support our scouts who are always there when the temple calls! Here […]
On Sunday, October 30, 2022, Hawaiʻi Betsuin welcomes renowned American/Israeli concert cellist Udi Bar-David and his violinist daughter, Erika Sato Bar-David, to our 10 a.m. English-language worship gathering. See box below for how to attend! This “Aloha Service” is designed in a nontraditional format that will appeal to both newcomers and legacy members. Elements of […]
On November 12th, Pearl Harbor National Park will hold an after-hours event for surviving Nisei veterans. There will be scouts from Hongwanji Boy Scout Troop 49, Boy Scout Troop 201, Punahou ROTC, religious representatives, and a few other VIPs. The theme of this event is “Passing the Nisei story to future generations of Hawaii.” If […]
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin is pleased to present its 23rd annual Bloom-Futaba Memorial Lectures the evening of Friday, October 7 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This year’s featured lecturer is Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi in a program entitled, “Meditation, Mindfulness, & Gratitude: The Natural Path to Awakening and Joy.” The lectures will be offered […]
September is Give Aloha Month! During September, you can make a donation to Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin at any Foodland or Sack N Save checkout. In turn, Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will make a donation to the temple too! Donations Now Accepted Through October 2nd! Foodland has announced they will continue to accept […]
The Hawaii Betsuin Dharma School is preparing to reopen, with the first service of the new school year set for September 11 at 9 a.m. Registration is now open. Registration Families may register online via a Google form or fill out and return a PDF registration form. Dharma School services will generally be held in […]