Rev. Bert Sumikawa speaking at the opening service for the 105th Legislative Assembly (giseikai) of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii on February 10, 2017, reflecting on the journey that… Read More »

Did you know that 1.33 BILLION chicken wings will be consumed on Super Bowl Sunday? More than 660 million chickens gave up their lives so that we can eat those… Read More »

Statement by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Office of the Bishop and Committee on Social Concerns on the Executive Order on Refugees and Immigration On January 27, 2017, the Office of… Read More »

I will try to be grateful for this moment, aspiring to see the world as-it-is, not as-I-want-it-to-be, so that I may alleviate suffering for all beings. I will try to… Read More »

As Jōdo Shinshū Buddhists, we strive to truly understand our absolute dependence upon other people and all forms of life to sustain our own lives. Only by awakening to the… Read More »

Sit quietly, breathe mindfully, contemplate the Zen garden Expand your vision to perceive the entire image Ignore the toes in the lower righthand corner Smile Share your smile with everyone you… Read More »