Welcome to Hawaii Betsuin. Please join us in exploring the boundless wisdom and compassion of Amida Buddha.

    Upcoming Services & Events

    Apr
    6
    Sun
    9:30 am HBC Buddha Day Service at Soto M... @ Soto Mission of Hawaii
    HBC Buddha Day Service at Soto M... @ Soto Mission of Hawaii
    Apr 6 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
    HBC Buddha Day Service at Soto Mission @ Soto Mission of Hawaii
    You are invited to the Hawaii Buddhist Council Buddha Day Service Sunday, April 6 at 9:30 a.m. Soto Mission of Hawaii 1708 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817 Guest Speaker: Jay Sakashita, PhD Religion Professor, Leeward[...]
    Apr
    9
    Wed
    6:00 pm Film Screening: Nā Wāhine Buda K... @ Hawaii Betsuin
    Film Screening: Nā Wāhine Buda K... @ Hawaii Betsuin
    Apr 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
    Film Screening: Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi - The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists @ Hawaii Betsuin
    You are invited to a special premiere film screening! Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists Two Screenings to Choose From Wed., April 9, 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (doors open at[...]
    Apr
    12
    Sat
    10:30 am Film Screening: Nā Wāhine Buda K... @ Hawaii Betsuin
    Film Screening: Nā Wāhine Buda K... @ Hawaii Betsuin
    Apr 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
    Film Screening: Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi - The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists @ Hawaii Betsuin
    You are invited to a special premiere film screening! Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists Two Screenings to Choose From Wed., April 9, 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (doors open at[...]
    Apr
    13
    Sun
    all-day Sunday Services, April 2025 (var... @ In person at Hawaii Betsuin and often via Zoom too
    Sunday Services, April 2025 (var... @ In person at Hawaii Betsuin and often via Zoom too
    Apr 13 all-day
    Sunday Services, April 2025 (various times) @ In person at Hawaii Betsuin and often via Zoom too
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    Apr
    20
    Sun
    all-day Sunday Services, April 2025 (var... @ In person at Hawaii Betsuin and often via Zoom too
    Sunday Services, April 2025 (var... @ In person at Hawaii Betsuin and often via Zoom too
    Apr 20 all-day
    Sunday Services, April 2025 (various times) @ In person at Hawaii Betsuin and often via Zoom too
    h2{clear:both; margin-top: 2em; border-top: 4px solid #e4dcec;} April 2025 Services April 6: Hawaii Buddhist Council Buddha Day Service This service will be 9:30 a.m. at Soto Mission on Nuuanu Ave. The speaker will be Jay[...]
    Apr
    27
    Sun
    all-day Sunday Services, April 2025 (var... @ In person at Hawaii Betsuin and often via Zoom too
    Sunday Services, April 2025 (var... @ In person at Hawaii Betsuin and often via Zoom too
    Apr 27 all-day
    Sunday Services, April 2025 (various times) @ In person at Hawaii Betsuin and often via Zoom too
    h2{clear:both; margin-top: 2em; border-top: 4px solid #e4dcec;} April 2025 Services April 6: Hawaii Buddhist Council Buddha Day Service This service will be 9:30 a.m. at Soto Mission on Nuuanu Ave. The speaker will be Jay[...]
    4:00 pm Larry Miwa Book Signing Event to... @ Hawaii Betsuin Social Hall
    Larry Miwa Book Signing Event to... @ Hawaii Betsuin Social Hall
    Apr 27 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
    Larry Miwa Book Signing Event to Benefit "Peace on Your Wings" (the cast will sing!) @ Hawaii Betsuin Social Hall
    Larry Miwa Book Signing Event plus songs performed by the “Peace on Your Wings” cast Saturday, April 27, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m In person at the Hawaii Betsuin Social Hall 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu,[...]
    Jun
    27
    Fri
    6:00 pm Obon Festival at Hawaii Betsuin @ Hawaii Betsuin
    Obon Festival at Hawaii Betsuin @ Hawaii Betsuin
    Jun 27 @ 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
    Obon Festival at Hawaii Betsuin @ Hawaii Betsuin
    div#content-inner li ul.compact li{margin-bottom:.5em;} Bon Dance 2025!! Friday and Saturday, June 27-28 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. both nights June means the start of Obon festival time! In Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, Obon is characterized as[...]
    Jun
    28
    Sat
    6:00 pm Obon Festival at Hawaii Betsuin @ Hawaii Betsuin
    Obon Festival at Hawaii Betsuin @ Hawaii Betsuin
    Jun 28 @ 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
    Obon Festival at Hawaii Betsuin @ Hawaii Betsuin
    div#content-inner li ul.compact li{margin-bottom:.5em;} Bon Dance 2025!! Friday and Saturday, June 27-28 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. both nights June means the start of Obon festival time! In Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, Obon is characterized as[...]