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

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Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin

A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple

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  • Online Class with Rev. Dr. Toshikazu Arai: Monthly, every 1st Friday from May 1, 2026 (Upcoming class: Oct 2) Special Buddhism Class with Rev. Toshikazu Arai. The text is The Path to the Pure Land. Deepen your understanding of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism through an engaging, accessible class. “Path to the Pure Land” – Info & registration link. You may still register for the class
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Latest Betsuin Bulletin

The following items are just a few from the Latest Betsuin Bulletin (click for full details).

  • Sun, Sep 20 9:30 a.m., Autumn Higan Major Service with Rev. Kojun Hashimoto. Message. In person and via Zoom (see Zoom connection details).
  • Sun, Sep 20, 8:00 a.m., Japanese-language service, with Kojun Hashimoto (in person only)
  • Sun, Oct 18 – 8th Virtual Dharma School Gathering (Zoom).
    Sangha of all ages from across the state join for a service featuring Dharma School student emcees and Reverend Blayne as guest speaker. Breakout rooms and an optional Dharma Educators’ session follow.
    To receive the Zoom link, please register.
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  • Ring Your Bell for Peace Day: Monday, Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m.
  • Nembutsu Seminar: Saturday, Sept. 26, 9-11 a.m. Rev. Cristina Moon, of Chozen-ji Zen temple in Kalihi Valley, will be the guest speaker for this year’s Honolulu-Oahu Nembutsu Seminar.
  • Tibetan Meditation: Book study + guided, Lojong meditation with Lama Wangchuk, Thursdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. in the Annex Temple.
  • “Let’s Ko” Everyday Buddhist Classes have resumed at Hawaii Betsuin on 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings (7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.). In person and Zoom options available.
  • ☸️ A new Buddhism class by Rev. Shigenori Makino: “What does it mean to live as a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist?” Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. staring October 3 for nine weeks.
  • ☸️ 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. 
  • 50 Friends Yoga (plus candlelight chanting and vegan potluck!): 9/27 (Sun.), 4:30-7:30 p.m. See calendar item for more info!

Buddhist Study Center

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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.

Buddhism and AI: Two Seminars October 9 & 10, 2026, with Brant Horio, PhD

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The Buddhist Study Center and BDK Hawaii invite you to a special two-part seminar exploring Buddhism and artificial intelligence with Brant Horio, PhD, on Friday, October 9, from 6–8 p.m., and Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m.–noon. Participants may attend in person at the Buddhist Study Center or online via Zoom.

Under the theme “The Middle Path in the Age of AI,” Dr. Horio will explore how Buddhist communities can approach rapidly developing AI technology without falling into either fear or hype. Friday’s session will demystify generative AI and consider what it can—and cannot—do, while Saturday’s session moves from understanding to practice, with examples involving Dharma study, translation, teaching, creative media, prompting, and other possible uses in Buddhist communities.

Dr. Horio brings a background in systems thinking, computational social science, and complexity, along with his perspective as a member of Ekoji Buddhist Temple in Virginia. The seminars will consider how AI might support the work of temples and Dharma communities while preserving human judgment, appropriate boundaries, and Buddhist values.

Registration: honpahi.link/ai

See the complete seminar information.

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii

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