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Temple Communications / Advisories

05/22/22: Hawaii Betsuin has made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person Bon Dance for 2022. “Causes and conditions” have changed, including the new CDC assessment of Honolulu County as “high risk” (red level) and the recent apparent higher incidence of COVID within our extended sangha. Bon memorial lanterns and Bon services will still be offered as a way to express gratitude for our departed loved ones and their continued guidance in our lives.

April 2022 Update

In-person Sunday Services: Starting April 10, 2022 with our Buddha Day Service, we are presenting the adult, English-language service as a “hybrid” service, meaning you are invited to attend in person in the hondo, or from home via Zoom.

Funerals and memorial services: We have removed specific limits on number of attendees, subject of course to hall/room capacity and the families’ comfort levels.

Columbarium visits: Simplified sign-in at the office still required, no temperature check.

Ongoing health and safety measures: If attending in person, please note that we are for now still requiring masks indoors. Hand sanitizing stations will be conveniently located to encourage use. Also note that we are not starting up refreshments in the Social Hall just yet.

Affiliated groups and programs are also welcomed back, subject to room availability and comfort level of group/program members.

Consistent with communications from the City & County, risk assessment is a personal and group responsibility.

What is permissible per the county or temple may or may not be appropriate for you our your group.

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