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 […]
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 […]
January is shaping up as Social Concerns month at Hawaii Betsuin! Here is a listing of three though-provoking events at the temple this month connected to social concerns. Thursday, January 12, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. DIALOGUE on Settler Colonialism In odd-numbered months (January, March, etc.), Hawaii Betsuin’s Social Concerns Committee holds a DIALOGUE in […]
The November 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Nisei Soldiers Memorial Service – Rev. Hasebe reflection Eitaikyo service 11/6 with Rev. Jan Youth 2022 Bloom-Futaba lectures now on YouTube President’s message Affiliate news Congratulations, Rev. Charlene Kihara! Project […]