Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii leaders Bishop Eric Matsumoto and President Pieper Toyama will join with other mainland and local scholars in a facilitated nonviolence dialogue at Hawaii Betsuin on March 12 at 6:30 p.m. The dialogue is entitled, “NON-VIOLENCE: Philosophy and Practice in World Religions.” See the flyer at right for complete details. Light […]
Moiliili Hongwanji Spring Seminar: “Being Buddhist in a Violent World: How Can We Live Peacefully?” Saturday, March 7, 2015 Please come for a presentation by Rev. Richard Tennes at Moiliili Hongwanji, 902 University Avenue, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Snack and light lunch will be served! Please RSVP to mhm@moiliilihongwanji.org […]
The Honolulu District Ministers Association held a car wash to benefit Pacific Buddhist Academy’s Capital Campaign on Sunday, January 18, 2015. The ministers were assisted by PBA staff and students and YBA. We received the following note of appreciation from the association via Rev. Yuika Hasebe and Rev. Satoshi Tomioka: Dear Hawaii Betsuin Board and […]
Join the Betsuin’s chief minister (Rimban) Tatsuo Muneto and other participants for the six-week session on Happiness in Mindfulness – Essence of Shoshinge. In his text Shoshinge, Shinran Shonin explains how joy arises in our mind and heart. We will explore this text and also learn what the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gyomei Kubose […]
Bishop Eric Matsumoto delivered the English language New Year’s message at Hawaii Betsuin’s 2015 New Year’s Day service. The Bishop graciously agreed to provide the written text of his message for posting to the Betsuin website. Read Bishop Matsumoto’s New Year’s Day message » Rimban Tatsuo Muneto delivered the Japanese language New Year’s message. When audio […]
Embracing Change – The Quantum Mechanics of Buddhism Saturday, November 22, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Jikoen Hongwanji Mission presents the Dr. Albert Miyasato Memorial Dharma Session 2014 with speaker Rev. Grant Masami Ikuta. 1731 N. School Street, Honolulu. Rev. Ikuta is currently the resident minister at Steveston Buddhist Temple in British Columbia. For […]
The Honolulu Hongwanji Council (Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, Jikoen Hongwanji Mission, Kailua Hongwanji Mission and Moiliili Hongwanji Mission) invite you to: “TALK STORY” WITH REV. DR. NOBUO HANEDA TOPIC: The Fulfillment of Human Life Shinran’s View of the “Four Types of Buddhism” WHEN: Monday, December 1, 2014 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. WHERE: Buddhist Study […]
September 2014 Goji newsletter The Goji is posted! September’s cover story is about our fall Ohigan service guest speaker, Rev. Will Masuda. Other items include messages from our Rimban and executive director; a dharma message from Rev. Kaufmann; updates from BWA and Boy Scout Troop 49; a golf tournament report; and information about the Peace […]
On August 10, 2014, Reverend Tomo Hojo delivered his last dharma talk at the Betsuin before he departs for West Kauai Hongwanji. At an Aloha Coffee in the social hall after service, temple members and leaders expressed their appreciation for Rev. Hojo’s service and wished him all the best in his new assignment. Reverend Hojo […]
The Goji is posted! This month’s cover story is about our July 6 Obon service guest speaker, Rev. David S. Nakamoto. Other items include messages from our Rimban and executive director; a farewell message from Rev. Tomo Hojo; updates from BWA, Dharma School, and Boy Scout Troop 49; articles about the Peace Walk on August […]