Hawaii State Lay Association 63rd Annual Convention Friday, September 18 – 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, September 19 – 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Host Site: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin The Hawaii State Lay Association includes representatives from Hongwanji Hawaii’s five districts. The HSLA board puts on a convention annually to promote relationships and […]

Hawaii State Lay Association 63rd Annual Convention Friday, September 18 – 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, September 19 – 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Host Site: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin The Hawaii State Lay Association includes representatives from Hongwanji Hawaii’s five districts. The HSLA board puts on a convention annually to promote relationships and […]

A free opportunity to chant and do yoga at Hawaii Betsuin in June 2026 -- morning and evening yoga classes offered.

September 2026 Services September 13 8:00 a.m Japanese-language service with Rev. Ryoso Toshima (in person) 9:30 a.m. English-language service with Rev. Shingo Furusawa (In person and via Zoom, see Zoom connection details.) CANCELED: 1 p.m. service with Rimban Yuika Hasebe (in person) (A Covid precaution measure.) September 20: Autumn Higan Service 8:00 a.m Japanese-language service […]

In the spirit of promoting Peace Day in Hawaii and throughout the world, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii invites the world to join in ringing bells for PEACE DAY on September 21, 2026. The program includes a minute of silence, bell ringing, peace messages, and special performances. This is the 7th year for this worldwide […]

Thursday evening Tibetan meditation and book study sessions with Lama Wangchuk at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin on Pali Highway.

Honolulu and Oahu Districts Nembutsu Seminar Nurturing Nembutsu: Sharing Gratitude with Rev. Cristina Moon Buddhist teacher and best-selling author Saturday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Social Hall & on Zoom 1727 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96813 (enter parking at 1742 Lusitana St.) Register now to attend in person or […]

September 2026 Services September 13 8:00 a.m Japanese-language service with Rev. Ryoso Toshima (in person) 9:30 a.m. English-language service with Rev. Shingo Furusawa (In person and via Zoom, see Zoom connection details.) CANCELED: 1 p.m. service with Rimban Yuika Hasebe (in person) (A Covid precaution measure.) September 20: Autumn Higan Service 8:00 a.m Japanese-language service […]

50 Friends Yoga with 50-years-old Birthday Girl Nannette With Candle light Chanting and Vegan Potluck! Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 Place: Hawaii Betsuin Social Hall, 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96813, parking entry at 1742 Lusitana Street Candlelight Chanting: 4:30PM in the Hondo Yoga: 5:00PM in the Social Hall Vegan Potluck: 6:00PM in the Social […]