Other sources of events and news

Here are other sources of events and news that may be of interest to the Mōʻiliʻili Hongwanji Mission community.

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii

Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in the Islands

Example of news items, messages, and events:

Upcoming Seminars from Hongwanji Hawaii

November 8, 2026 (Sun)
Bloom-Futaba Memorial Lectures
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Aaron Proffitt, Albany Buddhist Sangha
Locations: Hawaii Betsuin Annex Temple and on Zoom
Seminar Theme: “Re-Thinking the Western View of Buddhism”
Contemporary scholars and Buddhists often treat Esoteric Buddhism and Pure Land Buddhism as separate schools, diametrically opposed approaches to awakening. But the speaker will, in part, share some of the evidence for the popularity of Pure Land rebirth within and beyond the Esoteric collection.
Web Page | Brochure
Registration link: https://forms.gle/LuPtPNi3wxArfE6W9

November 21, 2026 (Sat)
Maui Nembutsu Seminar 2026
Location: Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (in person only)
Themes: What is the Nembutsu? What is Shinjin, the Entrusting Heart and Mind of No Doubt? What are the “practice” and “benefits” of Nembutsu?
Web Page | Flyer
Registration link: https://forms.gle/TBeHwaepMWih1YEA9

Related Film Screening Event
Before the Nembutsu Seminar there is an opportunity to view a screening of Na Wahine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists at 10:00 a.m., which will be followed by a panel discussion, refreshments, and talk story.

Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin

A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple

Example of news items and events:

  • Sun, Nov 1 8:00 a.m., Japanese-language service with Rev. Michael Endo (in person)
  • Sun, Nov 1 9:30 a.m., Eitaikyo (Sangha Memorial Service) with Rev. Michael Endo of Oakland Buddhist Church (see Zoom connection details)
  • ☸️ Affirmation Rites on November 14, 5 p.m., at Hawaii Betsuin. Are you ready to affirm your commitment to follow the teachings and receive a Buddhist name? View the flyer for more information. 

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.

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii

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