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:
- M-W Jul 27-29 at BSC BSC Summer Session with Rev. Dr. Aaron Proffitt
- Sun Jul 26 at Jikoen BSC Summer Session with Rev. Dr. Aaron Proffitt
- Fri Jul 3 Independence Day Observed (Headquarters/BSC Offices closed)
- Tue Jun 30 YBICSE 2026 (Young Buddhists International Cultural Exchange)
- Fri Jun 19 Juneteenth Day (HQ closed for holiday)
- Jun 19-21 69th State Jr. YBA Convention (Honolulu) in Hilo
- June 2026 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea newsletter now available online
- When Konaʼs Ellison Onizuka Saw the Earth as One
- All Shining Equally With Light: LGBTQ+ Themed Service at Hawai‘i Betsuin
- Leading With Humility: Jaimee Yokoyama, Shining Spirit Youth Award recipient
- Rethinking Buddhist Education at the 2026 BSC Summer Session
- A New Journey Begins: Reflection by the New HHMH President
- From Protection to Presence: BWA Conference on Nembutsu
- Record Rainstorms Damage Kahului Preschool
- June 2026 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea newsletter now available online
- Honoka‘a Hongwanji’s “Feeding Our Keiki and Kupuna” program reaches 100,000 meals served milestone
- May 2026 Headquarters Update now available online
- Honoka‘a Hongwanji’s “Feeding Our Keiki and Kupuna” program reaches 100,000 meals served milestone
- Messages to PBA Graduates from Hongwanji in Kyoto and Bishop Umitani
- View the HHMH website for full listing
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple
Example of news items and events:
- Monthly, every 1st Friday from May 1, 2026 (Upcoming classes: Jul 3, Aug 7, Sep 4, Oct 2) Special Buddhism Class with Rev. Toshikazu Arai (“Path to the Pure Land”) – You may still register for the Class

- Jun 1-18 (Weekdays only) Morning Chanting and Yoga &
Jun 1,8,15 (Mondays) Evening Yoga Class

- Sun Jun 7 Sunday Services
- Tibetan Meditation: Book study + guided, Lojong meditation with Lama Wangchuk, Thursdays starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Betsuin Annex Temple.
See April 20th write up by HI Now Staff. - Reminder: Ongoing Buddhism Class: We watch and discuss Everyday Buddhist videos on first and third Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (hybrid). Email the class facilitator for more info and registration.
- Hawaii Betsuin Launches Membership Survey: Your Response Requested!
- “Let’s Ko” / Everyday Buddhist Classes
- Tibetan Meditation Moves to Thursday Evenings Starting Jan. 8; Optional Book Study Added
- 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.
- Jul 26-29, Summer Session 2026 “Rethinking Buddhist Education” with Rev. Dr. Aaron Proffitt – One family dharma session at Jikoen Hongwanji, three evenings in person at the Buddhist Study Center and Online via Zoom. Register by Jul 20, 2026.
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Examples of upcoming events:
- Sat, June 13 June 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Sat, June 13 2026 Kanzashi Workshop with Angel Weber
- Sat, July 4, 2026 Mōʻiliʻili Summer Fest
- Sat, July 11 July 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Sat, Aug 8 August 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
- See full listing of upcoming events at JCCH
BDK Hawaii
Sharing the Buddha’s teachings in Hawaii since 1978
Examples of past events:
- March 2026: Film screening of “Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: Buddhism and the Legacy of Hawaiian Women,” at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
- Sun shines for educational BDK Temple Walk with Dr. George Tanabe as guide (video)
- Oct 12: BDK-Fujitani Interfaith Program: “Nuclear Weapons: It’s 89 Seconds to Midnight—Does Anybody Care?” at Chaminade University. FREE EVENT & PARKING. Also livestream: https://www.facebook.com/mysticalroseoratoryHI/
- May 24, 2023 at Chaminade University through the
BDK-Fujitani Interfaith Program on May 24, 2023:
Discussing ‘Spirit in the Time of Radical Change’


