Effective October 1, 2021, Stacy Bradshaw will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director. The Board of Directors will appoint an interim Executive Director to oversee the transition and assume management responsibilities while identifying a permanent replacement. Hawaiʻi Betsuin will work with our community networks and professional resources to find someone for the […]
Mahalo to the Hawaii Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association and its members for their continuing social concerns efforts! We are pleased to share these recent updates and photos. Family Promise Ohana Dinners On July 21, nine Hawaii Betsuin BWA members provided Ohana Dinners for nine families in the Family Promise Emergency Shelter in Honolulu. Each BWA volunteer brought […]
The July 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bon Major Service and Talk Story info (speaker: Rev. Koho Takata) Dharma Message by Rev. Sol Kalu: “Time Goes On” Drive-thru Bon Dance Experience! Saturday, August 28, 2021 President’s Message […]
The June 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: O-Bon Season Is a Time to Reflect Updates From the Executive Director, Stacy Bradshaw Dharma Message: “Meaning of O-Bon Service” Buddhism Meets Celtic Studies at the Betsuin President’s Message from […]
The May 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Gotan-e Services Scheduled for May 16 Living Treasures of Hawai’i 2021 Special Program to air May 27 and May 30 Dharma Message by Rev. Sol Kalu President’s Message from Dexter […]
The April 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Buddha Days (HBC’s on April 4, Betsuin’s on April 11) Dharma Message: “As a Child of Amida Buddha” Betsuin Friendship Telephone Time President’s Message from Dexter Mar BWA News and […]
April is typically a busy month at Hawaii Betsuin, and this year is no different in that respect. Because of all the special virtual services and events in the month of April, we thought we’d pull them together in this guide so you don’t miss what you’d like to attend. Here goes! April 2021 Virtual […]
February 15th marks the observance of Nirvana Day, when Shakyamuni Buddha (the historical Buddha) passed away. It is said that he was born as a prince of the Shakya clan about 2500 years ago, and he could have had a luxurious life. However, he realized that we all must get old, get sick, and someday […]
The February 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Nirvana Day is February 15 Dharma Message: “Survival Rate” by Rimban Hagio President’s Message from Dexter Mar: “Realizing Hope” BWA News and Events BWA Welcomes New Members and Installs Officers […]
The January 2021 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 Eric Matsumoto HHMH President Warren Tamamoto MD Betsuin President Dexter Mar Hawaii Betsuin ministers and staff BWA News and Events HFBWA Martin Luther […]