What’s new and upcoming (May 31st, 2020)

Published May 31, 2020 by admin

Greetings! Here’s a quick run down on what’s new and upcoming.

“The White Way” Radio Broadcast for May 23rd, 2020

The guest speaker for “The White Way” Radio Broadcast for May 23rd, 2020 was Rev. David Nakamoto.

Online Sunday service presented by the State Ministers Association

During the statewide stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii State Ministers Association is sharing weekly services via YouTube on Sundays at 10 a.m. This week’s message will be delivered from Honolulu by Rev. Sol Kalu of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. The service will live-stream at 10:00 a.m. HST, Sunday, May 31st, and be available for on-demand viewing afterwards.

Tribute #4 to “Health Care Treasures” and Essential Workers — Hawaii Pharmacists, Techs, and Staff

This fourth tribute video features Hawaii Pharmacists, Techs, and Staff as the Hongwanji Health Care Treasure of the Week. Rev. Tomo Hojo of West Kauai Hongwanji Buddhist Temple provides the opening narration about the significance of ringing the temple bell. The message is from Rev. Satoshi Tomioka, resident minister at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.

2020 Memorial Day message from Bishop Eric Matsumoto

Rev. Eric Matsumoto, Bishop of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, pays respects to our fallen veterans and their families on behalf of HHMH, its member temples, and the Office of the Bishop. The 2-minute video includes photos from past Memorial Day observances, as well as a few from May 24, 2020, when several Hongwanji Boy Scout families dropped off lei in front of the Annex Temple to decorate the WW II Memorial on the Hawaii Betsuin campus. The video concludes with an aspiration for peace and harmony.

Senseis say ‘Hello!’ Short messages from Honpa Hongwanji ministers

The State Ministers Association Senseis say ‘Hello!’ YouTube series continues. Short videos are posted every few days from Honpa Hongwanji ministers. Most recently, Rev. Kerry Kyohara of Makawao Hongwanji, Maui said ‘Hello!’ and explained how we can help each other to create safer and supportive community.

Our Facebook page

Also checkout the activity on our Facebook page, such as these recent posts:

Shinshu Anthem (Shinshu Shuka) in honor of Shinran Shonin on the occasion of the Gotan-E (Birthday Celebration)
SHINSHU SHUKALyricist: Motoi Toro Composer: Akataro Shimazaki “Shinshu Shuka” is one of the Gathas that is widely known and sung among Jodo Shin Buddhists. This Gatha debuted in 1923 on the occasion of the 750th Anniversary of Shinran Shonin’s Birth and 700th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Jodo Shinshu Teaching. Its English translation “Shinshu Anthem” was made by the Music Committee of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. Shinshu Anthem“Amida you speak to me in teachings profound!What happiness you bring to me beyond all compare!I truly seek to follow the way you’ve laid for us,And gratefully rejoice in your infinite embrace.” As you see in this English translation, we sing this Gatha in sincere joy of encountering with the Nembutsu teachings and with a sense of gratitude to Amida’s boundless Wisdom and Compassion that embraces us always just the way we are. “Namo Amida Butsu” in honor of Shinran Shonin on the occasion of the Gotan-E (Birthday Celebration). May 21, 2020 Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani Moiliili Hongwanji Mission
Posted by Moiliili Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Thursday, May 21, 2020

That all of the nations receive Amida's light, That all the lands resound with the Buddha's highest praise, We'll…
Posted by Moiliili Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Congratulations to Christopher Meade on graduating McKinley High School today. The "Chris Grad Mobile" made a stop at the temple. Christopher is a Dharma School student here at Moiliili Hongwanji. 🎉
Posted by Moiliili Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Sunday, May 24, 2020

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Moiliili Hongwanji Mission