The September 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Higan article and message Introducing Rev. Shingo Furusawa Betsuin BWA News and Events Family Promise Interfaith Peace Day Celebration BWA excursion report Project Dana Dancers Dharma School News Inserts: Centennial […]
Hawaii Betsuin’s 22nd annual golf tournament is Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Honolulu’s finest, the Ala Wai Golf Course. Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, food, and fabulous golfing! Sponsorship opportunities available. Note: Registration deadline is July 29. Find complete details in the invitation letter / registration form.
The July 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: About Obon season Rev. Kaufmann aloha message BWA news and events Caring for the Caregiver Support Group July 22 Centennial Celebration Bon Dance photos Hawaii Betsuin Centennial Ride pledges Dharma […]
The May 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Hawaii Betsuin to Observe Gotan-e American Buddhism: Re-invention or Re-discovery (5/17 event notice) Dharma Message: “Caring” Rev. Arthur Kaufmann Betsuin BWA News and Events (new members, Eshinni Room and Lotus […]
The March 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Dharma message by Rev. Sol Kalu: “Pure Land, Not Disneyland” BWA News & Events President’s Corner by Dexter Mar Spring 2018 Dharma Light Program Taste of Hongwanji & Spring Bazaar […]
The February 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Nirvana Day Dharma message by Rimban Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade BWA News & Events Hongwanji themes and slogans New Year’s Party photos Green Team – April Green Fair and […]
Members of the Hawaii Federation of Buddhist Women’s Associations were joined by Bishop Eric Matsumoto; students, faculty, and staff of Pacific Buddhist Academy; members of the Junior Young Buddhists Association (Jr. YBA); and members of Hawaii Betsuin and other temples in the 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade through Waikiki. Many parade participants in the […]
A group of 17 students from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, visited Hawaii Betsuin on the morning of January 14, 2018 as part of a three-week tour in Hawaii to study Buddhism. They were led by Erik J. Hammerstrom, Associate Professor of East Asian and Comparative Religions and a member of Tacoma Buddhist Temple.
The 7th Annual Peace Day Interfaith Celebration sponsored by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii was held at Hawaii Betsuin on September 22, 2017. The program’s theme was “Living Peace” and featured many musical performances. While we did not film the actual performances, we have nevertheless compiled a playlist of various renditions of the songs […]
On Sunday, June 11, Hawaii Betsuin will hold a combined adult / Dharma School service at 9:30 a.m. featuring our Class of 2017 graduates! Please join us as we honor Chika Matsumoto, Tyler Onishi, Branden Tsuji-Jones, and Kylie Yamanouchi.