Over 55 members and friends of Hawai‘i Betsuin went on an excursion on August 16, 2024 to the ‘Aiea ahupua‘a (traditional Hawaiian mountains-to-sea land management unit). Dr. Kyle Kajihiro, Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa was our main guide and curator. At Kea‘iwa Heiau we were met by Kumu Hula Vicky […]
A memorial service for Kahu Sherman Thompson will be held at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin on Sunday, July 14 at 5 p.m. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. The service will be in the Hondo, our main sanctuary space. Please note that although the temple address is 1727 Pali Highway, access to parking at Hawaii Betsuin is from the other side of the temple, 1742 Lusitana St.
Hawaii Betsuin has not been immune to the recent uptick in Covid cases in Hawaii. Knowing that there has been some likely transmission of Covid on our temple campus and considering the high average age of our temple sangha, Hawaii Betsuin is taking steps to help keep people safe. Steps planned to limit Covid transmission […]
Obon memorial lanterns allow you to memorialize your departed loved ones with lanterns displayed in the hondo during Bon season. Ribbons with loved ones’ names are attached to the lanterns, which are available in three sizes. Donations made when ordering lanterns are an important source of income for the temple. We invite you to participate! […]
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to purchase MicrowavaBowls™ by Nabeya Maido as a fundraiser for Hawaii Betsuin. Funds raised will support Hawaii Betsuin’s sponsorship of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s Triple Celebration. An online purchase option is available using buttons below. Or, fill out and mail or drop off a printable order […]
How to Donate You may donate online using your debit card, credit card or PayPal account. If you prefer to use a check, please make check payable to HHHB BWA with “Youth Programs” in the memo and send to: HHHB – BWA 1727 Pali Highway Honolulu, HI 96813 If you are viewing this page on […]
This article originally appeared in the February 2024 Goji newsletter. The Betsuin BWA sends a heartfelt mahalo to all our members and friends who have, in past years, generously donated countless items for the Rummage Sale of Hawaii Betsuin’s Taste of Hongwanji Spring Bazaar. Although our desire to assist the Betsuin with its fundraising is […]
Want to go to Jodo Shinshu class together? We can try it out in January 2024. You are invited to come to the Hawaii Betsuin Lounge on: Saturday morning January 13 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. to watch Dr. David Matsumoto answer, “What is Mahayana Buddhism?” “What is Pure Land Buddhism?” These are the topics […]
Hawaii Betsuin’s Honpa Hongwanji Boy Scout Troop 49 is taking orders for kadomatsu both online and via paper forms through November 30December 6, 2023. Pickup will be Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Annex Temple’s Social Hall. Let’s support our scouts who are always there when the temple calls! […]
The November 2023 Goji, the newsletter of the Hawaii Betsuin temple, is now posted to our website in English and Japanese versions. In this issue: “Bowing In Gratitude,” A Message from the Lahaina Hongwanji Sangha Dharma Message: “Am I Right?” Temple Cleanup is Sunday, November 19 Legacy Gift from Estate of Hazel and Akira Wada […]