We are pleased to offer the opportunity to purchase MicrowavaBowls™ by Nabeya Maido as a fundraiser for Hawaii Betsuin. Funds raised will support Hawaii Betsuin’s sponsorship of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s Triple Celebration. An online purchase option is available using buttons below. Or, fill out and mail or drop off a printable order […]
Hawaii Betsuin, including the Columbarium, will be closed on September 11 and 12, 2023. The closure is a precaution following two identified cases of COVID among ministers and staff on the temple side of Pali Highway, and one more with symptoms. Arrangements are being made in the event ministerial services required in an urgent situation. […]
Hawaii Betsuin has some exciting news to share: Dr. Jon Matsuoka will be the temple’s next Executive Director! Jon brings a wealth of executive leadership experience, including 10 years as Dean of UH Mānoa’s Thompson School of Social Work and 6 years as President and CEO of the Consuelo Foundation. His most recent position was […]
A search for a new, permanent Hawaii Betsuin Executive Director is underway! With a board-approved job description in hand, Hawaii Betsuin and executive search firm Inkinen are spreading the word about this outstanding opportunity. The Executive Director works collaboratively with the board of directors, ministers, and staff to fulfill the mission of the temple and […]
Effective October 1, 2021, Stacy Bradshaw will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director. The Board of Directors will appoint an interim Executive Director to oversee the transition and assume management responsibilities while identifying a permanent replacement. Hawaiʻi Betsuin will work with our community networks and professional resources to find someone for the […]
Hawaii Betsuin Memo Re: COVID-19, the Novel Coronavirus For additional updates, please see our COVID-19 / Novel Coronavirus page. February 27, 2020 Aloha Hawaii Betsuin members and friends, On February 27, a message went out to the Hongwanji Mission School (HMS) ohana from Head of School David Randall regarding the COVID-19 virus. The message included […]
Once again the Hawaii Betsuin is participating in the Foodland and Sack’N Save “Give Aloha” program that runs through the end of September. By making a donation to the Hawaii Betsuin through the Give Aloha program, the Hawaii Betsuin will receive a percentage of a $300,000 fund which will be awarded once the program ends. […]
Once again the Hawaii Betsuin is participating in the Foodland and Sack’N Save “Give Aloha” program that runs through the end of September. By making a donation to the Hawaii Betsuin through the Give Aloha program, the Hawaii Betsuin will receive a percentage of a $350,000 fund which will be awarded once the program ends. […]
Just another friendly reminder that this Sunday, May 3, 2015 is the Honolulu District Dharma Schools Keiki Day at The Hawaiian Railway Society. (91-1001 Renton Rd. Ewa Beach, HI 96706) The event will begin with a short service at 9:30 am and Train ride at 11:00 am. Please remember to bring your own lunch and […]
Just a friendly reminder that this coming Sunday, April 12, is Betsuin’s Buddha Day Service. This is a combined service and will begin at 9:30 am in the Main Hondo. Speaker will be Mr. Dexter Mar. Hope to see you there!