Remembrance
Good morning, everyone. The theme for today’s talk is remembrance. I was having a hard time finding ideas and topics about this. I kept finding ...
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Buddhist Women’s Association January 2025 News
The BWA Memorial Service was held on December 1st, and we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who attended. This meaningful service ...
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Dharma School: Glorious Bodhi Day Service!
Imagine looking up at green ridged mountains against a sunny blue sky while participating in an outdoor service! About 35 dharma school students and church ...
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Finding Joy in the New Year
This past year, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii marked its Triple Celebration—honoring the 800th anniversary of the establishment of the Jodo Shinshu teachings, the ...
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A Happy New Year!
Namo Amida Butsu As we welcome the year 2025, let us begin anew by reciting the Amida Buddha’s calling voice: Namo Amida Butsu. The year ...
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2025 New Year’s Greeting
JODO SHINSHU HONGWANJI-HA GOMONSHU’S NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE Happy New Year! At the beginning of the New Year, I would like to extend my warm regards ...
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Buddha Reads: Snow Falling on Cedars
The Buddha Reads Bookclub met via Zoom on October 27th to discuss the book Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson. The group was unanimous ...
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I Volunteer
Once again, I want to thank everyone who helped plan and execute our 125th Anniversary Celebration. None of this would have been possible without the ...
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Buddhist Women’s Association December 2024 News
BWA members participated in the Senior Fair on November 2nd at the Maui Mall. The Craft and Sewing Group sold its Origami Lei. Sharon Higa ...
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Dharma School Students Get “HAPPY” at 125th!
On October 20, 2024, the Wailuku Hongwanji Dharma School highlighted the entertainment segment of the WHM 125th Anniversary Celebration luncheon program with songs and a dance! With ...
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Gakuen Japan Trip 2024!
This fall, Gakuen families joined Reverend Shinkai Murakami on an educational journey through Japan, immersing themselves in the country’s rich history, culture, and landmarks. The ...
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Celebrating 125 Years of Faith & Service
On October 20th, our Wailuku Hongwanji Mission Buddhist Temple joyfully marked its 125th anniversary—a remarkable milestone that highlights over a century of faith, service, and ...
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Buddha Reads: Siddhartha
On September 15, the Buddha Reads book club gathered to explore Hermann Hesse’s classic novel, Siddhartha. This profound tale chronicles the spiritual journey of a ...
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Buddhist Women’s Association November 2024 News
The 2024 BWA Autumn Craft and Food Fair was held on October 12th. The BWA had a successful pre-sale of certain food items (assorted marinated ...
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Truth and Trusting
Namo Amida Butsu Reflections on Imperfection and Change Since my recent surgery, I’ve experienced significant weight loss, which has been both surprising and concerning. In ...
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VIDSTA Island-Wide Dharma School Picnic Rocks!
On September 22, the VIDSTA (Valley Isle Dharma School Teachers Association) held an island-wide dharma school kickoff picnic at Kama’ole 3 Beach park in Kihei. ...
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Buddha Reads: InCold Blood
On August 25, the book discussion group—consisting of Bob, Danny, Joan, and Gary—gathered via Zoom to explore Julie Otsuka’s novel, The Buddha in the Attic. ...
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Buddhist Women’s Association October 2024 News
The BWA held its General Membership meeting on September 15, 2024, featuring Senator Troy Hashimoto as the guest speaker. Senator Hashimoto also attended the Autumn ...
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Flowing Fun: Gakuen’s Somen Adventure
On August 28, Gakuen students kicked off their first fall activity with the fun and flavorful tradition of “Somen Nagashi,” while honing their hashi (chopstick) ...
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