Hawaii Betsuin Bon Major Service
July 2, 2023 | 10 a.m.

Guest speaker:
Rev. Barbara Brennan

In-person and online via Zoom (see Zoom Connection Details)

About Our Speaker

Rev. Barbara Brennan is originally from Mesa, Arizona. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona in Asian Studies and a Masters in American Studies from the University of Hawaii. She received certification as a dental hygienist, a career from which she retired in 2010.

Barbara grew up in a Jodo Shinshu family and was active in the Arizona Buddhist Temple. She moved to Hawaii almost 50 years ago and joined the Hawaii Betsuin. Her beloved late husband, Barry Brennan, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2021. Barbara has two children and two grandsons.

In July 2016, Barbara attended the Tokudo ordination training session in Kyoto, Japan in order to serve the Hongwanji in new ways. She serves on the Kyodan’s Compassionate Care Committee with a focus on serving the elderly through Project Dana. She has enjoys sharing her history and experiences with others.

Rev. Barbara Brennan was assigned to Windward Buddhist Temple as a Kaikyoshi-ho minister as of November 1, 2022.

(Bio adapted from Eshinni Day Service with Rev. Brennan on the Windward Buddhist Temple website.)