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Hawaii Betsuin Executive Director Search is Underway

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A search for a new, permanent Hawaii Betsuin Executive Director is underway! With a board-approved job description in hand, Hawaii Betsuin and executive search firm Inkinen are spreading the word about this outstanding opportunity. The Executive Director works collaboratively with the board of directors, ministers, and staff to fulfill the mission of the temple and […]

September 2021 Goji newsletter now available online

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The September 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Autumn O-Higan Service 9/26 & Talk Story 9/25 — via Zoom Aloha message from our Executive Director, Stacy Bradshaw Dharma message from Rev. Kalu: “Samsara” President’s message from Dexter Mar: […]

Give at Foodland and Sack N Save through the end of September

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It’s September! That means you may once again make donations to Hawaii Betsuin through Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program. Our five digit registration code is  7 8 5 0 0 . When gifts are made using you Maikai Card, Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will match a portion of donations designated to […]

August 2021 Goji newsletter now available online

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The August 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Amida Buddha’s View Betsuin Updates from the Executive Director Dharma Message: “Bitter memory” Dial-A-Dharma Message and Betsuin Friendship Telephone Time President’s Message: Ready! or Not? BWA News and Events We’re […]

Our Gratitude to Outgoing Executive Director Stacy Bradshaw

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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 […]

Hawaii Betsuin BWA Social Concerns Update: Family Promise Meals and School Supplies

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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 […]

July 2021 Goji newsletter now available online

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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 […]

June 2021 Goji newsletter now available online

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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 […]

May 2021 Goji newsletter now available online

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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 […]

April 2021 Goji newsletter now available online

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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 […]