On this day we honor Eshinni, the wife of Shinran Shonin and her dedication to Shinran, and Kakushinni, the daughter of Shinran and Eshinni. Kakushinni was Shinran’s caregiver in his later years who, ten years after Shinran’s passing, established a Memorial Hall for his remains.
Images of Eshinni and Kakushinni in place of honor before the altar.
Rev. Janet Youth, retired minister of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii and former minister at Hawaii Betsuin
8:00 a.m. – Japanese Language Service with Rev. Yuika Hasebe
9:30 a.m. – English Family Service with Rev. Jan Youth (main hall)
1:00 p.m. – Japanese Language Service with Rev. Shingo Furusawa
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