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 […]
The April 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: HBC and Betsuin Buddha Day Services Dharma Message: GASSHO — “Oneness with Amida” Message from the Executive Director, Jon Matsuoka In-person Sunday Services: Welcome Back Starting April 10! (Includes note […]
The March 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: O-Higan: Service with Rev. Majima (03/20/22) Betsuin DIALOGUE Project Headquarters Connections New Executive Director, Jon K. Matsuoka BWA News and Events (plus, Hosha is back!) “Building Sangha Together” Seminar (4/30/22) […]
The February 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Welcome Back Rev. Muneto, Congratulations Rev. Hasebe Mahayana Buddhist Nirvana Day Dharma Message: “On the White Ashes” Greetings from Our New, Acting Rimban! Joint Celebration at Honzan in 2023 BWA […]
The January 2022 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 Messages Monshu HHMH Bishop HHMH President Betsuin President Betsuin ministers Buddhist Women’s Association News and Events Year End Event article & photo collage Aloha and mahalo Reverend and […]
Buddhist Women’s Association members enjoyed a festive BWA Year End Event on Dec. 11, 2021 thanks to 1st V.P., Jo desMarets, who served as chair. To insure a “safe” event, Jo and her committee decided to hold two 45-minute sessions in the social hall with a limit of 25 participants per session. On Dec. 11, […]
The December 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bodhi Day Services 12/5 (HBC via YouTube) and 12/12 (Betsuin via Zoom) both at 9:30 a.m. Dharma Message: “What Did Shakyamuni Buddha Teach Us” Dial-A-Dharma Reminder Betsuin DIALOGUE Project Meeting […]
The November 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Eitaikyo Service Nov. 7 with Rev. Tomo Hojo (Zoom) Dharma Message: “The Mind in Buddhism” by Rev. Kalu President’s Message: The Privilege and Duty to Vote BWA News and Events […]
The September 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Autumn O-Higan Service 9/26 & Talk Story 9/25 — via Zoom Aloha message from our Executive Director, Stacy Bradshaw Dharma message from Rev. Kalu: “Samsara” President’s message from Dexter Mar: […]
The July 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bon Major Service and Talk Story info (speaker: Rev. Koho Takata) Dharma Message by Rev. Sol Kalu: “Time Goes On” Drive-thru Bon Dance Experience! Saturday, August 28, 2021 President’s Message […]