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:
- POSTER CONTEST Submit a poster design to go with Hongwanji Hawaii’s 2027 theme and slogan! Deadline is 10/31/26 Calling all artists and photographers! Hongwanji Hawaii’s Commission on Buddhist Education is sponsoring a poster contest to visually express the 2027 Hongwanji theme/slogan…READ MORE
- Sep 7 Labor Day holiday (HQ closed for the holiday)
- Sep 6-7 Young Adults Retreat
- Sep 3-4 Zenshinza peforms “Kobushi—Shinran Shonin and Lady Eshinni” (Kāne’ohe)
- Fri, Aug 21 Statehood Day holiday (HQ closed for the holiday)
- Sun, Aug 9 Summer Session — Maui District (Rev. Proffit guest speaker, Kahului)
- July 2026 Headquarters Update now available online
- View the HHMH website for full listing
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple
Example of news items and events:
- Online Class with Rev. Dr. Toshikazu Arai: Monthly, every 1st Friday from May 1, 2026 (Upcoming classes: Sep 4, 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
The following items are from the Latest Betsuin Bulletin (click for details)
- Sunday Service: Sun, Aug 9, 9:30 a.m., with Rev. Shingo Furusawa, in person and through Zoom. Message: “Beyond Conflict”.
- Additional Aug 9 Sunday Services (in-person only):
8 a.m. Japanese service with Rimban Yuika Hasebe,
1 p.m. service with Ms. Barbara Brennan - Minister Lay Assistant Class – Remaining class: August 15, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Registration Link | Flyer
- Tibetan Meditation: Book study + guided, Lojong meditation with Lama Wangchuk, Thursdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. in the Annex Temple. More info. Lama’s new website: bodhi101.com (includes class info)
- August 9: Join the 17th Annual Four-Petals Peace Walk
- BSC Summer Session Videos
- 2027 Statewide Hongwanji Poster Contest
- “Let’s Ko” Everyday Buddhist Classes to Resume August 18
- Yoga with Nannette Through August!
- More items from the latest Betsuin Bulletin…
- Visit Hawaii Betsuin website
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
Examples of upcoming events:
- Sat, Aug 8 August 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Sat, Aug 15 Fermenting For The Future with Aya H. Kimura
- Fri, Aug 28, 4-8 p.m. Natsumatsuri – Celebrate summertime in Hawaiʻi at our local version of a Japanese summer festival!
- See full listing of upcoming events at JCCH