A Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha (Honzan) statement on Gaza, originally issued in Japanese on November 17, 2023, is now available in English. The statement describes some of the devastating impacts of the war including the loss of thousands of civilian lives, 40 percent of them children at the time of the...

After a 5-year hiatus for in-person YESS Camps, Young Enthusiastic Shinshu Seekers (YESS) Camp 40 will be held in person the weekend of May 25-27, 2024 at the Buddhist Study Center near UH Manoa in Honolulu! YESS Camp builds bonds among youth from around the state as they interact and learn about...

This item originally appeared in the March 2024 HQ Update. Triple Celebration Early Registration Deadline Extension We are pleased to inform you that we will extend the Triple Celebration early registration deadline to April 30, 2024. Please register for the Triple Celebration and let’s celebrate this joyous occasion together. We...

This article originally appeared in the March issue of the Ka Leo Kāhea newsletter. A few edits reflect new information. Ready to register? Go right to the Registration tab in our Triple Celebration pages! Early Registration is underway and will close on April 30, 2024 for Honpa Hongwanji Mission of...

This article originally appeared in the March 2024 issue of Ka Leo Kāhea. BY GAIL S. TAGASHIRA Stories of “Sharing Nembutsu Moments” are being compiled and will soon be published in a project coordinated by the Commission on Buddhist Education and the Buddhist Study Center Committee. What is a “Nembutsu...

See the March 2024 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from the Bishop Change of the Governing Board of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Condolences Triple Celebration Registration Early Registration Extended to April 30, 2024 Nurturing Mind and Body at Buddhist Study Center Spring Festival (April 6, 2024); see updated flyer...

Content in the March 2024 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (1.4 MB) includes: Triple Celebration Early Registration Closes March 31 Dr. Takashi Miyaji on ‘Why Life Is Great’ Choosing the Right Workshops for You Triple Celebration Online Buddhist Education Series Continues Lahaina Hongwanji Out of Ashes Sprout Green Leaves and...

See the February 2024 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Welcome Message for the Legislative Assembly Giseikai Message from the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Governor General Bishop Gyoshin Ikeda HHMH Concludes 112th Legislative Assembly (Giseikai) (see website news item) Officers, Advisors, And Directors of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii for...

It was hard not to be impressed by the five cultural and educational giants in their fields being honored at the 49th annual “Living Treasures of Hawaii” luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Hundreds attended the program to pay tribute to the accomplishments of the honorees...

Delegates and observers from Jodo Shinshu temples around the state convened in Honolulu and online via Zoom on February 9-10, 2024, for the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s 112th Legislative Assembly, or Giseikai.  The delegates took part in business matters, such as discussing and approving the 2024 budget and passing...