The World Buddhist Women’s Convention followed recent Jodo Shinshu anniversary celebrations in Kyoto, Japan. Shin Buddhist BWA members from around the world gathered for workshops and fellowship. The program included sharing from the various overseas districts, with Hawaii Betsuin’s Cindy Alm speaking for the Hawaii delegation. Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association delegates and […]
The January 2023 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 Greetings from the Gomonshu, Bishop, HHMH President, and Betsuin Ministers BWA News and Events (including the year-end gathering) Virtual State Dharma School Gathering on Feb. 19 Monthly Nursing […]
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 2021 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 Greetings from: The Gomonshu Bishop Eric Matsumoto HHMH President Warren Tamamoto MD Betsuin President Dexter Mar Hawaii Betsuin ministers and staff BWA News and Events HFBWA Martin Luther […]
The January 2019 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 from the Monshu, Bishop, HHMH President, Betsuin President, and Hawaii Betsuin ministers and staff Dharma School News Two-year BWA review by Wendie Yumori BWA News and Events […]
Source: hongwanjihawaii.com YBICSE, or Young Buddhist International Cultural Study Exchange, is a Hongwanji-sponsored educational trip to Japan for young people in 9th grade through age 25. Participants visit Jodo Shinshu historical sites including the Hongwanji (mother temple) in Kyoto and experience fellowship with new friends from the U.S. mainland, Canada, South America, and Japan. The […]
Charlene Kihara (Hawaii Betsuin), Kerry Kiyohara (Moiliili Hongwanji), and Barbara Brennan (Hawaii Betsuin) recently returned from Japan as Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha priests. Charlene, Kerry, Barbara, and six candidates from Buddhist Churches of America made up a group traveling to Kyoto in July to pursue the final steps for Tokudo ordination. The candidates trained intensively for […]
The May 2016 Headquarters Update from the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii is now available. Content highlights: Governor General’s Message on the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Fund Governor General’s Message on the PBA Graduation The Accession Ceremony Tour (see also accession ceremony flyer, March/April 2017) BSC Summer Session 2016 “Mindfulness and Buddhism in America” […]
Earthquakes on April 14 and April 16 in the Kumamoto Prefecture of Japan killed scores of people and caused extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure. Nearly 400 Hongwanji temples suffered damage, up to and including structural collapse. Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (HHMH) is sending an initial donation of $5,000 from the Social Welfare fund […]
The March 2016 Headquarters Update from the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii is now available. Content highlights: Gomonshu’s Message on the Commemoration on the Accession of the Jodo Shinshu Tradition Hongwanji Sokyoku Administration Changes Social Concerns Donation to Family Promise Rev. Dr. Alfred Bloom Honored by the Institute for Buddhist Studies