Calendar
When:
October 2, 2022 all-day
2022-10-02T00:00:00-10:00
2022-10-03T00:00:00-10:00
Dharma School Services Youth

Hawaii Betsuin altar (panoramic showing the two bird paintings)

October Service Notes

  • Hawaii Betsuin continues offering in-person services in October, and the 10 a.m. English-language service is also available online via Zoom.
  • Simple refreshments are now being offered after the 10 a.m. service.
  • Please take note of any signage at the temple regarding masks.

Upcoming October 2022 Services

October 30

  • Rev. Hasebe in robes outside hondo at Bon Dance 2018 (square thumbnail image)8:00 a.m Japanese-language service with Rev. Yuika Hasebe (in person)
  • guest speaker purple cilpart (figure at podium)9:00 a.m. Dharma School service with a Dharma School teacher (in person)
  • Rod Moriyama10:00 a.m. English-language “Aloha Service” with Mr. Rod Moriyama
    (in person and via Zoom, see Zoom connection details)
    Nontraditional service format featuring music performed live by renowned cellist Udi Bar-David and his daughter, violinist Erika Sato Bar-David. The format is designed to appeal to newcomers and regulars alike. More information in our related news item!

Prior October 2022 Services

October 2

  • Rev. Hasebe in robes outside hondo at Bon Dance 2018 (square thumbnail image)8:00 a.m Japanese-language service with Rev. Yuika Hasebe (in person)
  • Rev. Shingo Furusawa in front of Hawaii Betsuin reader board9:00 a.m. Dharma School service with Rev. Shingo Furusawa (in person)
  • Rev. Sol Kalu in robes in front of Hawaii Betsuin hondo doors10:00 a.m. English-language service with Rev. Sol Kalu
    Message: “Dana, Selfless Giving”
    (in person and via Zoom, see Zoom connection details)

October 9

  • Reverend Toyokazu Hagio8:00 a.m Japanese-language service with Rev. Toyokazu Hagio (in person)
  • Rev. Hasebe in robes outside hondo at Bon Dance 2018 (square thumbnail image)9:00 a.m. Dharma School service with Rev. Yuika Hasebe (in person)
  • Rev. Shingo Furusawa in front of Hawaii Betsuin reader board10:00 a.m. English-language service with Rev. Shingo Furusawa
    (in person and via Zoom, see Zoom connection details)

October 16

  • Rev. Shingo Furusawa in front of Hawaii Betsuin reader board8:00 a.m Japanese-language service with Rev. Shingo Furusawa (in person)
  • Note: No 9 a.m. Dharma School service at Hawaii Betsuin due to joint service with Jikoen Hongwanji
  • Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki10:00 a.m. English-language service with Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki
    About Our Guest Speaker: Rev. Kuniyuki had a career as a university instructor and computer consultant from 1977-1994 before becoming a Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii minister. “Rev. Kevin” received his second-level (Kyoshi) ordination in Kyoto in 1996 and first served as an associate minister at Hawaii Betsuin. He was soon assigned to the 4-Temple Council on the Big Island as a resident minister, going on to serve in the same capacity at Wahiawa Hongwanji. In 2012, he was assigned as Director of the Buddhist Study Center & Office of Buddhist Education, a position he had held until retiring in 2021.

    Message: “Basic Buddhism to Shin Buddhism: A Simplified Approach to Understanding”
    (in person and via Zoom, see Zoom connection details)

October 23

  • Reverend Ryoso Toshima8:00 a.m Japanese-language service with Rev. Ryoso Toshima (in person)
  • Rev. Sol Kalu in robes in front of Hawaii Betsuin hondo doors9:00 a.m. Dharma School service with Rev. Sol Kalu (in person)
    Note: The 9 a.m. Dharma School service will be in the hondo (not the Annex) on this day.
  • Dr. Nina Guerrero of Sounding Joy Music Therapy10:00 a.m.: Dana Day Awareness Service & Fellowship with Dr. Nina Guerrero, additional remarks by Rev. Yuika Hasebe
    (in person and via Zoom, see Zoom connection details

    See the separate event listing for a speaker bio and more information!