Honolulu District Intergenerational Picnic is May 5; Register by April 21
The Honolulu District temples are once again hosting an intergenerational picnic at Magic Island. Please join us on May 5 and be sure to register by April 21!
March 2019 Goji newsletter now available online
The March 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Higan: A Time to Reflect Dharma Message from Rev. Kamuro Taste of Hongwanji / Spring Bazaar flyer From the Green Team Event photos President’s message Hawaii Betsuin’s Electronic Communications Resources […]
Rev. Ron Kobata to be guest speaker at March 16 Talk Story and March 17 Spring Higan Family Service
Hawaii Betsuin invites members, friend, and the general public to join us the weekend of March 16 & 17 for events with Rev. Ronald Kobata, Resident Minister of the Buddhist Church of San Francisco. On the morning of Saturday, March 16, Rev. Kobata will be the guest speaker for our Spring Higan Talk Story event. […]
February 2019 Goji newsletter now available online
The February 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Nirvana Day: The end of the cycle of death and rebirth Dharma message from Rev. Toyokazu Hagio: “Transformation (Henshin)” Message from the New BWA President, Dianne Ida BWA News and […]
Ho’onko and MLK Day make for an eventful weekend at Hawaii Betsuin, Jan. 19-21!
The three-day weekend beginning January 19 will be an eventful one for Hawaii Betsuin. We hope you can join us for one or all of the following happenings as we honor both our founder, Shinran Shonin, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday, January 19 – Talk Story: “Buddhism and Martin Luther King” On Saturday […]
January 2019 Goji newsletter now available online
The January 2019 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: New Year’s messages from the Monshu, Bishop, HHMH President, Betsuin President, and Hawaii Betsuin ministers and staff Dharma School News Two-year BWA review by Wendie Yumori BWA News and Events […]
December 2018 Goji newsletter now available online
The December 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Bodhi Day Services Dharma message from Rev. Hasebe BWA news and events President’s Message Dharma School news Green Team – Looking Ahead to Earth Month Boy Scouts Kadomatsu dates Mahalo […]
Honolulu United Buddhist Women’s Associations presents 2018 Dana Award to Kahauiki Village
By Wendie Yumori, Hawaii Betsuin BWA President It was sunny, Nov. 19, 2018, as our group of Hawaii Betsuin BWA, Jikoen BWA, and Moiliili BWA members and friends gathered at Kahauiki Village, near Sand Island, for a much-anticipated event. Honolulu United BWA President, Donna Higashi, presented the 2018 Dana Award of $1,000 to Duane Kurisu, […]
November 2018 Goji newsletter now available online
The November 2018 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Eitaikyo Service on Nov. 11 Dharma Message by Rev. Shingo Furusawa Betsuin BWA News and Events President’s Message From Dexter Mar Alzheimer’s information Choralfest 2018 A Resounding Success! Reflections on […]
Celebration of Hawaii Betsuin building centennial features parade, service, luncheon, and entertainment
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION of Hawaii Betsuin’s Temple Building Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin commemorated the 100th anniversary of its iconic temple building on Oct. 13, 2018 with a series of celebratory events. Background In 1906, the first Honpa Hongwanji temple in Honolulu attained the status of Betsuin, or “detached main temple,” to serve as the headquarters of […]