The Dharma Light program’s schedule of classes for January-June 2014 is now posted! The course titles are: Walking the Eight-fold Path: How to Live the Dharma Amida and Christ: Buddhism in a Christian Land Parenting along the Buddhist Path Understanding Shin Buddhism: First Steps Rituals and Practices of Shin Buddhism Shin Buddhism Group Study: New […]
Thank you to Ralston Nagata for providing recordings of English dharma messages delivered at the Hawaii Betsuin. We have just posted six new messages in the English category on the Dharma Talks page. Happy listening to the dharma!
The Betsuin will observe Ho-onko services on Saturday, January 11 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, January 12 (9:30 a.m.), 2014. The Ho-onko service is the memorial service for Shinran Shonin, founder of Jodo Shinshu, who passed away 750 years ago. At Ho-onko we recall and appreciate Shinran Shonin and listen to the Nembutsu teachings. Our guest […]
Effective January 1, 2014, former Betsuin Office Secretary Stacy Bradshaw has assumed the role of Interim Executive Director. She takes over from Ron Suzuki, who has retired from the role after many years of valuable service to the Betsuin as ED. Ron will continue to serve the Betsuin on a part-time basis while Stacy transitions […]
On Monday, December 9, Hawaii Betsuin ministers joined with ministers from Hongwanji temples across the state in a walk to raise funds for Pacific Buddhist Academy’s new classroom building.
This year’s Nu‘uanu Valley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service was held Tuesday, November 26 at United Church of Christ on Judd Street. Hawaii Betsuin was among the participating churches and temples, which also included Baha’i Faith Hawaii, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, Harris United Methodist Church, United Church of Christ, Nu‘uanu Congregational Church, Soka Gakkai International – […]
On November 24, 2013, the sangha came together at the Betsuin on Sunday morning — but not for services. Instead we expressed our gratitude for the temple by dusting, polishing, scrubbing, washing, vacuuming and more! Ruth Tokumi has put together a photo collage of the day. Click the image at right for a larger version. […]
Typhoon Relief The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (or Kyodan) has posted a news item about funds approved for typhoon disaster relief in the Philippines. The article discusses donations approved by the Committee on Social Concerns and recommendations for where individuals can donate. See 2013 Philippines Disaster Relief November 2013 HQ Update The Kyodan’s monthly […]
On November 6, 2013, several Jodo Shinshu ministers attending the International Overseas Propagation Exchange (IHOPE) gathering in Berkeley, CA answered questions in a session broadcast live over the internet. Among the ministers on the panel was our Rinban Tatsuo Muneto, Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. While there were some audio/visual issues with the live broadcast, the […]
On October 31, 2013, Bishop Eric Matsumoto of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii testified on behalf of the Mission for marriage equality at the Hawaii State House of Representatives. His statement begins: Today, I’d like to express strong support for Senate Bill 1. The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, the largest Buddhist denomination in […]