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 Hawaii Betsuin
A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple
Example of upcoming events:
- Apr 2, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Interfaith Community Townhall & Iftar Dinner
Honpa Hongwanji Hawai’i Betsuin will be the host site for an “Interfaith Community Town Hall & Iftar Dinner” on Tuesday, April 2 from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. HST, hosted by ACLU of Hawai’i. The Iftar meal marks the end of a day of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, observed by our Muslim ohana.
Please RSVP on the event web page by Thursday, March 28. - View Hawaii Betsuin website for full listing
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in the Islands
News:
- Share your Nembutsu Moment — submissions sought by August 31!
- March 2024 Headquarters Update now available online
- March 2024 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea newsletter now available online
- View the HHMH 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.
Upcoming events:
- Apr 6
BSC Spring Festival: “Nurturing Mind and Body” - Apr 13, 10:00AM
“Kyogyoshinsho: Teaching” with Rev. Mutsumi Wondra (Tripple Celebration Buddhist Ed.) - View full calendar
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Example of upcoming events:
- Apr 13
Craft & Collectibles Fair – an outdoor, family friendly monthly event featuring local artists and makers. - 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’