Vegan chef Paul Onishi will give a talk and cooking demo in the Hawaii Betsuin Lounge on October 27 following the 10 a.m. Sunday service. The presentation begins at 11:30 a.m. and is scheduled to go till 1 p.m. Paul will tell some of his journey from a self-described “food abuser” with high blood pressure […]
The October 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Issue of “Medical Aid in Dying,” Buddhist Views: (Part 2) PBA Lighting Our Way (November 15) Buddhism & Science class with Rev. Kalu President’s Message: Opportunity Knocks BWA News & […]
Everyday Buddhist, a project of Orange County Buddhist Church, is a website offering a variety of online courses in Buddhism open to all. Each course is presented as a series of videos that students may watch at their own pace. Some courses are free and others range from $10-$39, with discounts for bundling courses. Courses […]
The September 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Autumn O-Higan service and talk story with Rev. Jeffrey Soga NEW CLASS “Buddhism and Science” with Rev. Sol Kalu President’s Message BWA News and Events Issue of “Medical Aid in […]
Hawaii Betsuin’s 23rd annual golf tournament is Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Ala Wai Golf Course in Honolulu. Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, food, and fine golfing! The tournament will begin with a 12:00 noon shotgun start. A banquet follows immediately after at the L&L Hawaiian Grill located at the golf […]
In 2018, Hawaii Betsuin introduced “Obon Memorial Ribbons” as a tangible symbol of remembering and expressing gratitude to our departed loved ones. We continue this new tradition in 2019. Like last year, you may pre-order a ribbon printed with a sagarifuji (the Jodo Shinshu wisteria crest) and your loved one’s name. Ribbons will be displayed […]
Hawaii Betsuin will hold a food drive for Kahauiki Village from Sunday, June 30 to Sunday, July 28.
** July 18 update: Class start date changed to September 5. ** ** July 7 update: Class enrollment is full. ** Artist will teach a watercolor painting class at Hawaii Betsuin on Thursday mornings this fall, beginning September 5. The class is introductory and will explore basic drawing techniques, composition, color mixing, use of different […]
NEW CLASS! Rimban Hagio will be leading a new study class on “THE TEACHING OF BUDDHA,” published by Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai. The book is available for free from Hawaii Betsuin. The class includes three sessions on Friday mornings in July: July 12, 19, & 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the Betsuin Lounge. Free. Hawaii Betsuin […]
The June 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bon Dance and Bon Mairi services schedule Dharma Message: “Buddhology 101b Part I” by Rev. Sol Kalu President’s Message: “Zero Sum” Thinking BWA news and events Dharma School news Betsuin […]