The November 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: “Bowing In Gratitude,” A Message from the Lahaina Hongwanji Sangha Dharma Message: “Am I Right?” Temple Cleanup is Sunday, November 19 Legacy Gift from Estate of Hazel and Akira Wada […]
The July 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bon Dance 2023 Mahalo President’s Message from Wayne Yoshioka July Sunday Service Speakers Schedule BWA Book Talk 8/20: “Family Stories from the Plantation and Beyond” with Pieper Toyama BWA Bontique […]
The June 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Obon: Meaning, Bon Dance info, baked goods requested Temple president transition: message from Wayne Yoshioka, message from Alan Tomita Dharma Message: “Birth, Old Age, Sickness and Death” (Rev. Kalu) Message […]
The March 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Spring O-higan with Rev. Irene Nakamoto Hongwanji Spring Bazaar Returns Sunday, March 26!! Rev. Hasebe Message: “Reflecting on Higan” President’s Message by Alan Tomita Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts News […]
The February 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: February 15 Observed as Nirvana Day Dharma Message: “Nembutsu Is Our Gratitude to Amida” Hongwanji Spring Bazaar is March 26! President’s Message Informal Music Night at Hawaii Betsuin: Sat. Feb. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]