The August 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Obon Memorial Lanterns aplenty Rev. Yoshiaki Fujitani Funeral (8/13) Rev. Muneto on columbaria and the Nembutsu life Executive Director message BWA News and Events Betsuin Bon Dancercise on Wednesday Nights […]
Have you seen the flyer announcing an Open Call for Haiku Submissions? The flyer encourages statewide participation of Honpa Hongwanji Sangha members and families. The theme is the 2022 HHMH slogan, “Building Healthy Sanghas: Connecting with Others” and the sub theme is “What Would Shinran Do or Say?” Haiku poems may be accompanied by original […]
Obon memorial lanterns allow you to memorialize your departed loved ones with lanterns displayed in the hondo during Bon season. Ribbons with loved ones’ names are attached to the lanterns, which are available in three sizes. Donations made when ordering lanterns are an important source of income for the temple. We invite you to participate! […]
The June 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Hawaii Betsuin O-bon Season 2022 Last Stretch for the 2021-2022 Social Concerns Fund Drive Betsuin Choir to Resume Practice Dharma Message: “Our Spiritual Parents” Obon Memorial Lanterns 2022 President’s Message […]
Registration is now open for our highly-anticipated annual golf tournament! Please join us Thursday, August 11 for a day of fun, fellowship, food, and golf. You may also contribute prizes or donations to support our education and youth programs. The registration deadline is July 28, 2022. Find complete details in the tournament entry and contribution […]
May 28, 2022 Reflecting on the Tragic Incident at a Texas Elementary School On the morning of May 24, a horrific incident occurred in Texas when an 18-year-old boy walked into an elementary school and opened fire. Among the 21 victims killed, 19 were children and 2 were adults. Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin would like […]
The May 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Gotan-E to be Observed May 15th Dharma Message: “Our Spiritual Parents” by Rev. Kalu Messages from the President and the Executive Director BWA News and Events Update on Betsuin COVID […]
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Trees, Thank You! Thank You to everyone who made our Trees, Please! project (April 15-17) a successful and fun part of Hawaii Betsuin’s Earth Day celebrations! Thank you to the Malama Learning Center that supplied the native trees and plants and with whom we look forward to future activities, see Malama Learning Center. Thank You […]
The following is adapted from an article in the April 2022 Goji newsletter. April 22 is Earth Day, and April is Earth Month. Here are some thematic events at Hawaii Betsuin! 4/16: “Our Interdependent Lives: Food Waste and Sustainability” (Zoom) On Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. HST, Buddhist Churches of America and Honpa Hongwaji Mission […]