1727 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
USA
The annual Eitaikyo Service is generally known as the Sangha Memorial Service in Hawaii. The purpose of observing this major temple service is to thank the deceased members.
We recall the wondrous contributions of those members who supported the Betsuin Sangha in appreciation for Amida’s boundless compassion. We especially remember those ministers and lay members who were willing to share the art of living in the Nembutsu with the temple members must be remembered. Eitaikyo Service, then, is a precious opportunity for us to express thanks for gifts from Dharma teachers.
Eitaikyo Major Service via Zoom
November 7, 10 a.m. HST
Guest Speaker
Rev. Tomo Hojo
West Kauai Hongwanji Mission
Dharma Dialogue to Follow Service
This Zoom event will be a little different from our typical Zoom Sunday service in that Rev. Hojo will stay with us after the service (and brief fellowship time) for Dharma Dialogue. Here is the approximate schedule:
10:00 a.m. – Sunday Service with Rev. Tomo Hojo
10:35 a.m. – fellowship time + short break
10:50 a.m. – Dharma Dialogue with Rev. Tomo Hojo (additional remarks by Rev. Hojo followed by a short break and informal discussion)
We anticipate most will attend both the service and the Dharma Dialogue but you are welcome to join for one or the other. Those joining
About Our Speaker
Rev. Tomo Hojo is the resident and overseeing minister of West Kauai Hongwanji Temples. He was born in Wakayama, Japan, attended Ryukoku University in Kyoto Japan from April 2004 to March 2008, graduating with a B.A. in Jodo Shinshu Studies. After receiving full Kyoshi ordination in March 2008, he initially served at HHMH HQ from May-September 2009 and at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin as associate minister from September 2009 to August 2014. He is currently assigned as the resident minister for the West Kauai Hongwanji Temple.