Event News
September 2018 Goji newsletter now available online
The September 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Higan article and message Introducing Rev. Shingo Furusawa Betsuin BWA News and Events Family Promise Interfaith Peace Day Celebration BWA excursion report Project Dana Dancers Dharma School News Inserts: Centennial […]
Hurricane Lane: Hawaii Betsuin advisory of closures etc.
Due to Hurricane Lane, Hawaii Betsuin will be closed on Thursday Aug. 23 and Friday Aug. 24. We are monitoring the situation for Saturday and Sunday and will update this post as any additional decisions about closures etc. are made.
Make a pledge for the Hawaii Betsuin Centennial Ride fundraiser!
Update: Ride pau! Each team member made their mileage goal. For a writeup and photos, see Hawaii Betsuin Centennial Ride team goes the distance! A Hawaii Betsuin team will ride in the Hawaii Bicycling League’s annual Century Ride on Sept. 30, 2018 to raise money for the temple’s Centennial Fund by collecting per-mile pledges. (or […]
Public invited to join multi-faith peace walk to Nagasaki Peace Bell on August 9
The Three-Petals Partnership representing Buddhist, Catholic, and Quaker traditions will hold a peace walk on Thursday, August 9 from Hawaii Betsuin to the Nagasaki Peace Bell Memorial at Honolulu Hale. The approximately one-mile walk is intended to promote reflection upon the 73rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan and the 12th anniversary of […]
Dr. Kenneth Tanaka to hold Talk Story at Hawaii Betsuin on August 2
Dr. Kenneth Tanaka, this year’s speaker at the Buddhist Study Center’s Summer Session, will speak at Hawaii Betsuin the evening Thursday, August 2 on “Everyday Buddhism for a Happy, Meaningful Life.” The Talk Story session will be held in the Social Hall and runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event is free and […]
Betsuin’s 22nd Annual Golf Tournament is August 9; register by July 29!
Hawaii Betsuin’s 22nd annual golf tournament is Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Honolulu’s finest, the Ala Wai Golf Course. Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, food, and fabulous golfing! Sponsorship opportunities available. Note: Registration deadline is July 29. Find complete details in the invitation letter / registration form.
July 2018 Goji now available online
The July 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: About Obon season Rev. Kaufmann aloha message BWA news and events Caring for the Caregiver Support Group July 22 Centennial Celebration Bon Dance photos Hawaii Betsuin Centennial Ride pledges Dharma […]
Rev. Mieko Majima to be dharma speaker at July 7 Talk Story and July 8 Obon Service
Reverend Mieko Majima, resident minister of Kapaa Hongwanji Mission, will discuss the significance of Obon in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism at a Hawaii Betsuin “Talk Story” session the morning of Saturday, July 7. The session will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Annex Temple and includes a light lunch. Please find complete […]
Are you ready for Bon Dance at Hawaii Betsuin? Here’s your guide to the event June 29 & 30.
Obon is a time to reflect on the various causes and conditions that brought about the rare and difficult event of being born as humans. It is also a time for joyful expression of gratitude to all beings past and present that make our continuing existence possible. Bon Dance is one of the most visible […]