A group of inter-temple members and friends visited the grave of Mary Mikahala Foster for a Bon Memorial service at Makiki Cemetery on September 19, 2024. Lehua Matsuoka offered an oli, Rimban Hasebe officiated the service and offered words about Mary Mikahala Foster, as did Pete Doktor and Cindy Alm. It was a small and […]
A memorial service for Kahu Sherman Thompson will be held at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin on Sunday, July 14 at 5 p.m. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. The service will be in the Hondo, our main sanctuary space. Please note that although the temple address is 1727 Pali Highway, access to parking at Hawaii Betsuin is from the other side of the temple, 1742 Lusitana St.
The July 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bon Dance 2023 Mahalo President’s Message from Wayne Yoshioka July Sunday Service Speakers Schedule BWA Book Talk 8/20: “Family Stories from the Plantation and Beyond” with Pieper Toyama BWA Bontique […]
The June 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Obon: Meaning, Bon Dance info, baked goods requested Temple president transition: message from Wayne Yoshioka, message from Alan Tomita Dharma Message: “Birth, Old Age, Sickness and Death” (Rev. Kalu) Message […]
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 […]
The May 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Gotan-e Services Scheduled for May 16 Living Treasures of Hawai’i 2021 Special Program to air May 27 and May 30 Dharma Message by Rev. Sol Kalu President’s Message from Dexter […]
February 15th marks the observance of Nirvana Day, when Shakyamuni Buddha (the historical Buddha) passed away. It is said that he was born as a prince of the Shakya clan about 2500 years ago, and he could have had a luxurious life. However, he realized that we all must get old, get sick, and someday […]
The September 2020 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Virtual Autumn Higan Service – September 20 on YouTube COVID-19 Updates from the Executive Director Dharma Message from Rev. Yuika Hasebe President’s Message BWA News and Events Ring Your Bell […]
Please place orders no later than August 20. Mahalo! July 1, 2020 Dear Hawaii Betsuin Ohana and Friends, We hope that this letter finds you safe and healthy in your homes. As we continue to remain vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19, know that you are not alone in your efforts, and together, we […]
Hawaii Betsuin wanted to provide a little something extra for Mother’s Day. Please enjoy! Artwork by Rev. Yuika Hasebe. See also the Mother’s Day Online Service from the State Ministers Association with a dharma talk by Hawaii Betsuin’s Rimban, Toyokazu Hagio. It was premiered May 10 at 10 a.m. and is available on YouTube at […]