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Betsuin to host Golden Rule historic peace boat presentation on Nov. 23

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Hawaii Betsuin will host a presentation and discussion about the Golden Rule historic peace boat and its mission on the afternoon of Saturday, November 23. The event takes place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the temple’s Social Hall and will include speakers, a short film, and an opportunity for participants to add their […]

October 2019 Goji newsletter now available online

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"Goji" and sagarifuji on a background of pastel purple and blue

The October 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Issue of “Medical Aid in Dying,” Buddhist Views: (Part 2) PBA Lighting Our Way (November 15) Buddhism & Science class with Rev. Kalu President’s Message: Opportunity Knocks BWA News & […]

September 2019 Goji newsletter now available online

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"Goji" and sagarifuji on a background of pastel purple and blue

The September 2019 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 and talk story with Rev. Jeffrey Soga NEW CLASS “Buddhism and Science” with Rev. Sol Kalu President’s Message BWA News and Events Issue of “Medical Aid in […]

June 2019 Goji newsletter now available online

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"Goji" and sagarifuji on a background of pastel purple and blue

The June 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bon Dance and Bon Mairi services schedule Dharma Message: “Buddhology 101b Part I” by Rev. Sol Kalu President’s Message: “Zero Sum” Thinking BWA news and events Dharma School news Betsuin […]

Hongwanji ohana to “Walk in Peace” in the Pan-Pacific Parade on June 9

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photos: l) Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, via Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pan_Pacific_Parade_-_Noubi_(5899811303).jpg; 2) David Atcheson, Peace Walk 2017; 3) Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, via Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pan_Pacific_Parade_-_Makana_Aloha_(5899816627)

The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii invites temple and affiliated organization members and friends to join its contingent in Pan-Pacific Parade on the evening of Sunday, June 9, 2019. The Hongwanji Ohana will walk to celebrate Honpa Hongwanji’s 130th Anniversary in Hawaii and to promote Peace Day Hawaii (which is September 21st. To emphasize our […]

Two of Betsuin’s 2019 Earth Month messages are now available on demand

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Rev. Blayne Higa and Roshi Michael Kieran at podiums with headphones clipart (for header)

During Earth Month 2019 at Hawaii Betsuin, we presented a Green Fair and an Earth Day Service on two successive Sundays. Two Earth-Day-themed talks delivered and recorded on those days are now available on demand. You may play them directly below or find them on our English-language Dharma Talks page. At the 9:30 a.m. Service […]

Ho’onko and MLK Day make for an eventful weekend at Hawaii Betsuin, Jan. 19-21!

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Martin Luther King Parade 2018 - group photo (header)

The three-day weekend beginning January 19 will be an eventful one for Hawaii Betsuin. We hope you can join us for one or all of the following happenings as we honor both our founder, Shinran Shonin, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday, January 19 – Talk Story: “Buddhism and Martin Luther King” On Saturday […]