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December 2021 Goji newsletter now available online

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The December 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bodhi Day Services 12/5 (HBC via YouTube) and 12/12 (Betsuin via Zoom) both at 9:30 a.m. Dharma Message: “What Did Shakyamuni Buddha Teach Us” Dial-A-Dharma Reminder Betsuin DIALOGUE Project Meeting […]

November 2021 Goji newsletter now available online

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The November 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Eitaikyo Service Nov. 7 with Rev. Tomo Hojo (Zoom) Dharma Message: “The Mind in Buddhism” by Rev. Kalu President’s Message: The Privilege and Duty to Vote BWA News and Events […]

September 2021 Goji newsletter now available online

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The September 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Autumn O-Higan Service 9/26 & Talk Story 9/25 — via Zoom Aloha message from our Executive Director, Stacy Bradshaw Dharma message from Rev. Kalu: “Samsara” President’s message from Dexter Mar: […]

August 2021 Goji newsletter now available online

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The August 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Amida Buddha’s View Betsuin Updates from the Executive Director Dharma Message: “Bitter memory” Dial-A-Dharma Message and Betsuin Friendship Telephone Time President’s Message: Ready! or Not? BWA News and Events We’re […]

Hawaii Betsuin BWA Social Concerns Update: Family Promise Meals and School Supplies

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Mahalo to the Hawaii Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association and its members for their continuing social concerns efforts! We are pleased to share these recent updates and photos. Family Promise Ohana Dinners On July 21, nine Hawaii Betsuin BWA members provided Ohana Dinners for nine families in the Family Promise Emergency Shelter in Honolulu.  Each BWA volunteer brought […]

April 2021 Goji newsletter now available online

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The April 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Buddha Days (HBC’s on April 4, Betsuin’s on April 11) Dharma Message: “As a Child of Amida Buddha” Betsuin Friendship Telephone Time President’s Message from Dexter Mar BWA News and […]

February 2021 Goji newsletter now available online

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The February 2021 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Nirvana Day is February 15 Dharma Message: “Survival Rate” by Rimban Hagio President’s Message from Dexter Mar: “Realizing Hope” BWA News and Events BWA Welcomes New Members and Installs Officers […]

January 2021 Goji newsletter now available online

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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 […]

Urgent Search for Bone Marrow Donor Candidate

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banner image - search for bone marrow donor candidates for BCA member Paul Goodman

Hawaii Betsuin is helping find potential bone marrow donors for Paul Goodman, a member of Orange County Buddhist Church (Buddhist Churches of America). Please see the press release below and consider attending the drive-thru registry event on January 30 organized by Be The Match Hawaii. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT: Nainoa A.H. […]