To better serve our temple families during the Bon Mairi season, the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin offers 2 weekends for Bon Mairi and Hatsubon services.

Combined Bon Mairi Services:
July 16 (Saturday): 10 am & 5 pm
July 23 (Saturday): 10 am & 5 pm

Combined Hatsubon Services:
July 17 (Sunday): 5 pm
July 24 (Sunday): 5 pm
(Hatsubon is the first Obon service following the passing of a loved one.)

Reservations for the combined services are recommended, though we will take walk-ins for each service. Reservations for private Obon family services will be taken by appointment as usual.

If participating in our Combined Hatsubon service, please submit a photograph of your loved one if possible to the business office at office@hawaiibetsuin.org for a slideshow that will be presented during the service.

We hope that this schedule will help give you more options on choosing a convenient time for your family to attend.

About Bon Mairi Services

Bon Mairi services give people a special moment to reflect, remember and feel gratitude to those who came before us. Gathering together provides a chance to be surrounded by the love and support of others-in a universal spiritual family experiencing many of the same feelings and emotions. As we reach out as a community to support each other and realize our common experiences and values, we strengthen our connection and understanding of ourselves.