This article originally appeared in the February 2024 Goji newsletter. The Betsuin BWA sends a heartfelt mahalo to all our members and friends who have, in past years, generously donated countless items for the Rummage Sale of Hawaii Betsuin’s Taste of Hongwanji Spring Bazaar. Although our desire to assist the Betsuin with its fundraising is […]
Want to go to Jodo Shinshu class together? We can try it out in January 2024. You are invited to come to the Hawaii Betsuin Lounge on: Saturday morning January 13 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. to watch Dr. David Matsumoto answer, “What is Mahayana Buddhism?” “What is Pure Land Buddhism?” These are the topics […]
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 May 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Gotane, Shinran Shonin’s Birthday: May 21 Service Info and Dharma Message President’s Message We’re Collecting Aloha Shirts BWA News and Events Canoe Plants Featured at Earth Day Service Dharma School […]
The April 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Betsuin to Observe Hanamatsuri, the Birthday of Shakyamuni Buddha, with Rev. Richard Tennes on April 9 Hongwanji Spring Bazaar mahalo and reports Dharma Message: Amida Is Our Voice “Namo Amida […]
This article first appeared in the March 2023 Goji newsletter. Every spring and fall, the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition observes O-higan. Ohigan in Buddhism means the other shore of enlightenment, in contrast to samsara or the world of delusion, in which we unenlightened beings are living. Over on the shore of enlightenment stands Amida Buddha, […]
Can you donate baked goods and/or plants to sell at the Hongwanji Spring Bazaar, which is Sunday, March 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.? Please bring baked goods to the office on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., or drop off in the dining room by the kitchen from 4 to 6 p.m. Baked […]
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 […]