Can you donate baked goods and/or plants to sell at the Hongwanji Spring Bazaar, which is Sunday, March 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.? Please bring baked goods to the office on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., or drop off in the dining room by the kitchen from 4 to 6 p.m. Baked […]
Hawaii Betsuin is pleased to host a new venue opportunity for local small businesses in conjunction with the 2023 Hongwanji Spring Bazaar: a popup arts and craft sale in the Lounge! The popup will be open during the hours of bazaar — Sunday, March 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The popup sales are […]
The March 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Spring O-higan with Rev. Irene Nakamoto Hongwanji Spring Bazaar Returns Sunday, March 26!! Rev. Hasebe Message: “Reflecting on Higan” President’s Message by Alan Tomita Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts News […]
The February 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: February 15 Observed as Nirvana Day Dharma Message: “Nembutsu Is Our Gratitude to Amida” Hongwanji Spring Bazaar is March 26! President’s Message Informal Music Night at Hawaii Betsuin: Sat. Feb. […]
Hawaii Betsuin is pleased to announced a 4-part lecture series on Jodo Shin Buddhism with Reverend Kevin Kuniyuki beginning Saturday, February 18.
The January 2023 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 Greetings from the Gomonshu, Bishop, HHMH President, and Betsuin Ministers BWA News and Events (including the year-end gathering) Virtual State Dharma School Gathering on Feb. 19 Monthly Nursing […]
January is shaping up as Social Concerns month at Hawaii Betsuin! Here is a listing of three though-provoking events at the temple this month connected to social concerns. Thursday, January 12, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. DIALOGUE on Settler Colonialism In odd-numbered months (January, March, etc.), Hawaii Betsuin’s Social Concerns Committee holds a DIALOGUE in […]
The December 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Betsuin Schedule of Upcoming Special Services Dharma Message: “Bodhi Day” by Rev. Kalu President’s Message from Alan Tomita New Security Cameras Installed at the Betsuin Giving Directly from Your Traditional […]
The November 2022 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: Nisei Soldiers Memorial Service – Rev. Hasebe reflection Eitaikyo service 11/6 with Rev. Jan Youth 2022 Bloom-Futaba lectures now on YouTube President’s message Affiliate news Congratulations, Rev. Charlene Kihara! Project […]
Hawaii Betsuin’s Honpa Hongwanji Boy Scout Troop 49 is taking orders for kadomatsu both online and via paper forms through November 30, 2022. Pickup will be Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Annex Temple’s Social Hall. Let’s support our scouts who are always there when the temple calls! Here […]