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 […]
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 […]
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 June 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: O-Bon Season Is a Time to Reflect Updates From the Executive Director, Stacy Bradshaw Dharma Message: “Meaning of O-Bon Service” Buddhism Meets Celtic Studies at the Betsuin President’s Message from […]
The April 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Buddha Days (HBC’s on April 4, Betsuin’s on April 11) Dharma Message: “As a Child of Amida Buddha” Betsuin Friendship Telephone Time President’s Message from Dexter Mar BWA News and […]
April is typically a busy month at Hawaii Betsuin, and this year is no different in that respect. Because of all the special virtual services and events in the month of April, we thought we’d pull them together in this guide so you don’t miss what you’d like to attend. Here goes! April 2021 Virtual […]
The April 2020 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Hawaii Buddhist Council Hanamatsuri Services cancelled Choralfest 2020 registration deadline extended to June 15 “Interdependence” — Dharma message from Rev. Shingo Furusawa Notice regarding Michiko Okano’s cultural classes We are […]
The March 2020 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Spring Higan with Rev. Koho Takata Dharma Message from Rev. Sol Kalu President’s Message from Dexter Mar Taste of Hongwanji & Spring Bazaar ad BWA News & Events BWA Rummage […]