Hawai‘i Betsuin was among the organizers and hosts for an important event at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii on Oct. 25, 2024. The event was entitled, “Kagirinaki Ai to Jihi: Toward LGBTQ+ Equity & Inclusion in Hawai‘i’s Japanese Communities,” and featured multiple panelists, two moderators, and representatives from organizations active in LGBTQ+ equity and […]
Over 55 members and friends of Hawai‘i Betsuin went on an excursion on August 16, 2024 to the ‘Aiea ahupua‘a (traditional Hawaiian mountains-to-sea land management unit). Dr. Kyle Kajihiro, Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa was our main guide and curator. At Kea‘iwa Heiau we were met by Kumu Hula Vicky […]
Hawaii Betsuin has not been immune to the recent uptick in Covid cases in Hawaii. Knowing that there has been some likely transmission of Covid on our temple campus and considering the high average age of our temple sangha, Hawaii Betsuin is taking steps to help keep people safe. Steps planned to limit Covid transmission […]
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 […]
HHMH launches Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund In the spirit of compassionate action, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii has established the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund. All donations to this fund will go to support Lahaina Hongwanji and relief efforts on Maui, including addressing the immediate and short-term needs of temple families displaced by the […]
Our hearts and minds go out to those who have lost loved ones, homes, livelihoods, and treasured structures and belongings in the Maui fires. August 9 was our annual Peace Walk from Hawaii Betsuin to the Nagasaki Peace Bell Memorial near Honolulu Hale. We gathered first in the Hawaii Betsuin hondo, where Rimban Yuika Hasebe […]
The Hawaii Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association (BWA) is collecting school supplies through August 31, 2023. Supplies go to support Aloha United Way’s Society of Young Leaders drive, which each year helps students in need through the DOE’s Education for Children and Youth program. You may drop off any donated school supplies at the Hawaii Betsuin […]
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 May 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Gotane, Shinran Shonin’s Birthday: May 21 Service Info and Dharma Message President’s Message We’re Collecting Aloha Shirts BWA News and Events Canoe Plants Featured at Earth Day Service Dharma School […]
The April 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Betsuin to Observe Hanamatsuri, the Birthday of Shakyamuni Buddha, with Rev. Richard Tennes on April 9 Hongwanji Spring Bazaar mahalo and reports Dharma Message: Amida Is Our Voice “Namo Amida […]