Dear Moiliili Hongwanji Members and Friends,

I hope this email finds you well within the Compassionate Light of Amida Buddha.  I would like to invite you and your family to our Sunday Service at Moiliili Hongwanji. 

NIRVANA DAY SERVICE (02/12/2023):

*Time: 9:00 am
*We hold Sunday Service in a hybrid setting. You can join us either in person or via Zoom. 

• Kansho (Temple Bell）
• Vandana & Ti-Sarana
• Remembrance Service 
• Sutra Chanting: “Junirai” (*Service Book (PDF) is available online from here.)
• Gatha: “At Our Altar” 
• Dharma Message: Rev. David Nakamoto (Retired Kaikyoshi-ho Minister) 
• Reading: “Golden Chain of Love”
• Nembutsu 
• Acknowledgments & Announcements

In-Person: Anyone is welcome to attend in person. Refreshments after the Service.

Online: Please click the Zoom link* to join in the service starting at 9:00 a.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Feel free to invite your family and friends to our Sunday Service. Your donation is greatly appreciated.  <Donate Now>
• Request for Altar Flowers: We are always in need of flowers for our Temple and Columbarium altars. If you have flowers that are long-lasting or tall greens to share, please bring them to the temple by 4:30 pm on Thursdays or by 8:00 am on Fridays. Ginger and heliconia are good examples. Thank you for your help.  
• Hongwanji Passport Program – Did you receive your passport?  If not, please pick up one at the temple.  Collect six stickers by visiting temples/Offices in the Honolulu District (Betsuin, Jikoen, Windward, Moiliili, HQ, and BSC).  
• February 19 – Sunday Service with Dr. Carl Becker.  General Membership Meeting.  Shinnen Enkai (New Year’s Party)
• February 26 – Sunday Service with the Lay Speaker Mrs. Nannette Ganotisi 
• White Way Broadcast every Saturday at KZOO Radio (AM1210) from 7:45 am-8:00 am. Listen to KZOO Radio Online (Click “Listen to KZOO” on their website) – 2/11 Speaker: Mr. Raymond Takiue Jr. (Immediate Past President, Moiliili Hongwanji Mission)  
• Archive of the White Way Radio Broadcasts 

Toshiyuki Umitani
Resident Minister, Moiliili Hongwanji Mission 

Additional announcements:

2/19: Save the Date! Join us for our annual Shinnen Enkai (New Year’s Luncheon) on Sunday, February 19th, 2023

Join us for our annual Shinnen Enkai (New Year’s Luncheon) on Sunday, February 19th, 2023 to be held at our temple! Temple service begins at 9:00am followed by the General Membership Meeting & Luncheon (starts at 11:15am).

$20/per person. Food will be provided by Triple RTS. Reserve your seat today!

Also, the popular Silent Auction is back! We are now seeking donations- brand new items or gift cards. Drop off your donations to the temple by Feb. 5th. Silent Auction opens at 8am, closes at 12pm. Must be present to win. All proceeds will benefit the temple. We look forward to seeing you there.

2/19 4th VIRTUAL STATE DHARMA SCHOOL GATHERING

Sunday, February 19, 2023
9:00 am – 12 noon

“Sharing Joy Together”

9:00 AM: SERVICE
Dharma Message by Acting Rimban Yuika Hasebe of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin

9:40 AM: DHARMA SCHOOL & ADULT BREAKOUT ROOMS

10:30 – 11:00 AM: MAIN ROOM – DS/Adult Groups

11:00 AM: DS FAMILY SESSION ENDS

11:10 AM: DS TEACHERS/EDUCATORS SESSION:
Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki previews a new Dharma School Resource/Open Sharing of successful DS activities

12:00 PM: END

RSVP Deadline is February 4.

Click on the following link to register: https://forms.gle/aBxYUgWvQsAWZ53k7

The Zoom Link will be emailed to participants by Friday, February 17.

A Commission on Buddhist Education (CBE) Project of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii