January is shaping up as Social Concerns month at Hawaii Betsuin! Here is a listing of three though-provoking events at the temple this month connected to social concerns. Thursday, January 12, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. DIALOGUE on Settler Colonialism In odd-numbered months (January, March, etc.), Hawaii Betsuin’s Social Concerns Committee holds a DIALOGUE in […]
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 November 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Nisei Soldiers Memorial Service – Rev. Hasebe reflection Eitaikyo service 11/6 with Rev. Jan Youth 2022 Bloom-Futaba lectures now on YouTube President’s message Affiliate news Congratulations, Rev. Charlene Kihara! Project […]
On Sunday, October 30, 2022, Hawaiʻi Betsuin welcomes renowned American/Israeli concert cellist Udi Bar-David and his violinist daughter, Erika Sato Bar-David, to our 10 a.m. English-language worship gathering. See box below for how to attend! This “Aloha Service” is designed in a nontraditional format that will appeal to both newcomers and legacy members. Elements of […]
On November 12th, Pearl Harbor National Park will hold an after-hours event for surviving Nisei veterans. There will be scouts from Hongwanji Boy Scout Troop 49, Boy Scout Troop 201, Punahou ROTC, religious representatives, and a few other VIPs. The theme of this event is “Passing the Nisei story to future generations of Hawaii.” If […]
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 […]
Registration is now open for our highly-anticipated annual golf tournament! Please join us Thursday, August 11 for a day of fun, fellowship, food, and golf. You may also contribute prizes or donations to support our education and youth programs. The registration deadline is July 28, 2022. Find complete details in the tournament entry and contribution […]
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 […]
Trees, Thank You! Thank You to everyone who made our Trees, Please! project (April 15-17) a successful and fun part of Hawaii Betsuin’s Earth Day celebrations! Thank you to the Malama Learning Center that supplied the native trees and plants and with whom we look forward to future activities, see Malama Learning Center. Thank You […]
The following is adapted from an article in the April 2022 Goji newsletter. April 22 is Earth Day, and April is Earth Month. Here are some thematic events at Hawaii Betsuin! 4/16: “Our Interdependent Lives: Food Waste and Sustainability” (Zoom) On Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. HST, Buddhist Churches of America and Honpa Hongwaji Mission […]