Hawaii Betsuin’s 23rd annual golf tournament is Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Ala Wai Golf Course in Honolulu. Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, food, and fine golfing! The tournament will begin with a 12:00 noon shotgun start. A banquet follows immediately after at the L&L Hawaiian Grill located at the golf […]
In 2018, Hawaii Betsuin introduced “Obon Memorial Ribbons” as a tangible symbol of remembering and expressing gratitude to our departed loved ones. We continue this new tradition in 2019. Like last year, you may pre-order a ribbon printed with a sagarifuji (the Jodo Shinshu wisteria crest) and your loved one’s name. Ribbons will be displayed […]
The May 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Gotan-e with Rev. Kerry Kiyohara Dharma message from Rev. Furusawa New class with Rev. Hasebe: “Buddhism In Everyday Life — Tannisho” President’s message: “i am a link” BWA news and […]
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 […]
It’s September! That means you may once again make donations to Hawaii Betsuin through Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program. Our five digit registration code is 7 8 5 0 0 . This year, the Western Union Foundation and Foodland will match a portion of donations designated to participating non-profit-organizations in the Give Aloha […]
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 […]
From the Office of the Bishop, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Western Japan Flood Relief Fund July 22, 2018 Dear Ministers, Members and Friends of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, Summer 2018 flooding throughout western Japan has killed over 220 people and dislocated many thousands. High temperatures and shortages of drinking water, food, and electricity […]
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.
The June 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: 2018 Obon season info Dharma message by Rev. Kalu, “The Golden Rule” News from BWA, Dharma School, and Green Team President’s Report Hawaii Betsuin request/suggestion form Hawaii Betsuin Centennial Bicycle […]