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 […]
The November 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: “Bowing In Gratitude,” A Message from the Lahaina Hongwanji Sangha Dharma Message: “Am I Right?” Temple Cleanup is Sunday, November 19 Legacy Gift from Estate of Hazel and Akira Wada […]
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 […]
This article first appeared in the March 2023 Goji newsletter. Every spring and fall, the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition observes O-higan. Ohigan in Buddhism means the other shore of enlightenment, in contrast to samsara or the world of delusion, in which we unenlightened beings are living. Over on the shore of enlightenment stands Amida Buddha, […]
The March 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Spring O-higan with Rev. Irene Nakamoto Hongwanji Spring Bazaar Returns Sunday, March 26!! Rev. Hasebe Message: “Reflecting on Higan” President’s Message by Alan Tomita Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts News […]
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 December 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Betsuin Schedule of Upcoming Special Services Dharma Message: “Bodhi Day” by Rev. Kalu President’s Message from Alan Tomita New Security Cameras Installed at the Betsuin Giving Directly from Your Traditional […]
The August 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Obon Memorial Lanterns aplenty Rev. Yoshiaki Fujitani Funeral (8/13) Rev. Muneto on columbaria and the Nembutsu life Executive Director message BWA News and Events Betsuin Bon Dancercise on Wednesday Nights […]
May 28, 2022 Reflecting on the Tragic Incident at a Texas Elementary School On the morning of May 24, a horrific incident occurred in Texas when an 18-year-old boy walked into an elementary school and opened fire. Among the 21 victims killed, 19 were children and 2 were adults. Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin would like […]