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 Mission of Hawaii
Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in the Islands
Example of news items and events:
- Share your Nembutsu Moment — submissions sought by August 31
- New Online Course, “Introduction to Basic Buddhism for the West and Beyond,” Offered by Professor Kenneth Tanaka
- View the HHMH website for full listing
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple
Example of news items and events:
- Wednesday, August 14, 2024: Part 2 of 3-part series held to discuss Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson’s new book, Living Nembutsu
- Friday, August 16, 2024: DeTour — An Aiea Ahupuaʻa Experience
The Mary Mikahala Foster Legacy Committee is sponsoring a huikaʻi (field trip) for Hongwanji member & friends. - 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.
Examples of upcoming events:
- August 5-9, in-person and online
50th Annual Buddhist Study Center Summer Session
“Shifting from ‘Please’ to ‘Thank you’ — A Path to Awakening”
with Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi - View full calendar
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Examples of upcoming events:
- Saturday, August 3, 2024: 2024 fishcake Mini Matsuri Market
- Saturday, August 10, 2024: August 2024 Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Saturday, August 17, 2024: Hanging Kokedama Workshop
- Tuesday, August 20, 2024: 2024 Pau Hanafuda (August)
- See full listing of upcoming events at JCCH
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’