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Nirvana Day Concert at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin to Feature Cello, Shakuhachi, Chanting, and Poetry Honoring Rabindranath Tagore’s 1929 Visit

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Press Advisory For Immediate Release Contact: (808) 536-7044 | webmaster@hawaiibetsuin.org Nirvana Day Concert at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin to Feature Cello, Shakuhachi, Chanting, and Poetry Honoring Rabindranath Tagore’s 1929 Visit Honolulu, HI – February 12, 2025 – Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin invites the public to a special Nirvana Day Concert featuring a unique blend of […]

New! Artist Popup Lounge to be part of Hongwanji Spring Bazaar on March 26

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Hawaii Betsuin is pleased to host a new venue opportunity for local small businesses in conjunction with the 2023 Hongwanji Spring Bazaar: a popup arts and craft sale in the Lounge! The popup will be open during the hours of bazaar — Sunday, March 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The popup sales are […]

“Haiku is not hard!” — Rev. Toshima guides BWA members in haiku poetry session; call for submissions goes through 8/31

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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 […]