Bodhi Day Service is Dec. 6, 9 a.m. at Betsuin and includes a food drive
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2015 Futaba Lectures video now available on YouTube
The October 24, 2015 presentations by Professor Duncan Ryuken Williams are now available on YouTube. You can play the video right on this page or view it at YouTube.com. Dr. Williams provided many insights on “Camp Dharma: Buddhism and the Japanese American Incarceration During World War II.” Some of the most important lessons about American […]
Eitaikyo Service (Sangha Memorial Service) is November 15, 2015
From the November 2015 Goji newsletter: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin welcomes all to our Eitaikyo Service known as the Sangha Memorial Service. The Eitaikyo services are held to pay respect and show our sincere appreciation to our members who passed away. For over 125 years, Hawaii Betsuin has provided a place for members to listen […]
November 2015 Goji newsletter available online
The November 2015 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Eitaikyo Service with Rev. Shingo Furusawa Rimban’s Column: Here Are the Future Ministers! Rev. Tomioka Dharma Message: My Bitter-Sweet Memory Betsuin BWA News DENTO HOKOKU HOYO: The Commemoration of the […]
Betsuin to host suicide prevention presentation on Monday, November 23
The members of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii continue their effort to address and educate the community about human issues that impact our lives. Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death. It is the 10th leading cause of death worldwide. Please join us for: SUICIDE PREVENTION: Learn the Signs “Suicide can be […]
The Interfaith Alliance Hawaii annual awards dinner is Nov. 1; Family Promise among the honorees
The Interfaith Alliance Hawaii holds its Thirteenth Annual Awards Celebration and Dinner at the Hawaii Betsuin social hall on November 1, 2015. The theme is “Positive Response to the Houseless Crisis” and the event features keynote speaker Rick Blangiardi, Hawaii News Now General Manager. Among the 18 individuals and organizations to receive awards for their […]
Project Dana Hawaii Betsuin — 25th Anniversary (includes video)
The Hawaii Betsuin’s Project Dana program celebrates its 25th anniversary today, Oct. 18, 2015 with a special service and celebration at Hawaii Betsuin. Dana is a sanskrit word meaning “selfless giving” and Project Dana is a “Dharma in Action” program. To help commemorate the anniversary, Hawaii Betsuin’s Ruth Tokumi created this video slide show. We […]
September 2015 Goji newsletter is now online
The September 2015 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: About the Autumn Ohigan service with Rev. Shigenori Makino The temple has a lost and found! Rimban’s column: “My Roots Are Both Hiroshima and Hawaii” Dharma Message: Rev. Yuika Hasebe […]
6th Annual Peace Walk is Sunday, August 9
Peace starts one step at a time. Please join us for the 6th Annual Peace Walk from Hawaii Betsuin to the Nagasaki Peace Bell Memorial (1 mile) on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Brief service at 5 p.m. followed by the walk. A bus is available for those who need. Note: There will be a screening […]
See Peace on Your Wings encore performances Aug. 6-9
Peace on Your Wings is back for encore performances at Hawaii Theatre! The presentation of this original musical, inspired by the life of Sadako Sasaki, coincides with the 70th Anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. SHOWTIMES : Thursday, August 6 @ 7:00 pm Friday, August 7 @ 7:00 pm Saturday, August 8 […]