Other sources of events and news
Here are some other sources of events and news that may be of interest to the Moiliili Hongwanji Mission community.
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in the Islands
Example of news items and events:
- Share your Nembutsu Moment — submissions sought by August 31
- Pacific Buddhist Academy Baccalaureate Ceremony – May 17
- Shinran Shonin’s Birthday (Gotan-E) – May 21
- April 2024 Headquarters Update now available online
- Update on Maui — Transition from Emergency Response to Recovery/Rebuilding
- Honzan calls for an immediate ceasefire and end to warfare between Israel and Hamas; English translation now available
- View the HHMH website for full listing
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple
Example of news items and events:
- Fundraiser: Order Nabeya Maido MicrowavaBowls — deadline extended to May 6!
- View Hawaii Betsuin website for full listing
Buddhist Study Center
[Excerpt from https://bschawaii.org/about-us/]
The Buddhist Study Center (BSC) was established in 1972 as a part of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (HHMH).
Located next to the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, the BSC has a close working relationship with UH faculty in the Department of Religion.
The BSC also works with other educational institutions, religious groups, and community programs. The BSC serves as the Hawaii office of Ryukoku University, a major Shinshu Buddhist institution of Japan, and as the Hawaii branch office for the International Association of Shin Buddhist Studies.
Student Center. Students are welcome to use the BSC for studying, relaxing, counseling, socializing and other planned activities. The BSC assists in student networking, provides information about Hongwanji programs, and sponsors the BSC Fellowship Club for college students and young adults.
Religious Education Center. The BSC provides a broad range of religious education programs. These include BSC Summer Session, a weeklong seminar with guest scholar; the Dharma Light Program, series of classes on Buddhist topics; and outreach through its publications, get-togethers, interfaith projects and community education activities.
Examples of upcoming events:
- May 5-10, 5 PM-8 AM
Spring 2024 TETSUYA
FINALS STUDY WEEK @BSC
Tetsuya is an event open to University of Hawaii students, who are welcomed to the Buddhist Study Center to study together during finals week. The BSC will be open overnight; with study, sleep, shower, and recreational space for those late-night cram sessions. Dinner is provided! - May 18, 10:00AM
“Kyogyoshinsho: Practice” (Triple Celebration Buddhist Ed.) - View full calendar
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Examples of upcoming events:
- May 4
2024 Children’s Day! at Kahala Mall - May 11
May 2024 Craft & Collectibles Fair - May 17
Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai! - View full calendar
BDK Hawaii
- Sharing the Buddha’s teachings in Hawaii since 1978
- Example of a past event held at Chaminade University through the
BDK-Fujitani Interfaith Program on May 24, 2023:
Discussing ‘Spirit in the Time of Radical Change’