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

Example of news items and events:

  • Sun, Oct 11 9:30 a.m., English-language service (see Zoom connection details).
  • Sun, Oct 11 8:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m Japanese-language service (in person)
  • 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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  • 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. starting October 3 for nine weeks. Walk-ins are welcome!
  • ☸️ 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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