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:
- Apr 18-20: YESS Camp 41 (Camp Erdman)
- March 2025 Headquarters Update now available online
- Tue, Apr 8: Buddha Day (HQ closed for holiday)
- February 2025 Headquarters Update now available online
- March 2025 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea newsletter now available online
- The Kie Family’s Gift Lights the Way Toward a Promising Future
- Mar 2: Hongwanji Day
- Living Treasures of Hawai‘i™ Selects 2025 Honorees
- Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani’s remarks at “Recalling Mary Foster” event (London/New York/Zoom, 2/1/25)
- Bishop Umitani delivers New Year’s Day Service message at Hawaii Betsuin (video available)
- 2025 New Year’s Greetings from His Eminence Gomonshu Kojun Ohtani
- 2025 New Year’s message from President Warren Tamamoto
- 2025 New Year’s message from Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani
- Important Security Notice: Beware of Recent Phishing Emails
- View the HHMH website for full listing
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple
Example of news items and events:
- Sun, Mar 30: 2025 Hongwanji Spring Bazaar, 8:30a-1p
- Betsuin Bulletin – Feb. 23, 2025
- Betsuin Bulletin – Feb. 2, 2025 – Scout Sunday
- 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 news items and events:
- April 18-20, 2025 “Mālama Amida” — Youth Campers Invited to Register for April 2025 YESS Camp. The final deadline to register is April 8th.
- View full calendar
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Examples of upcoming events:
- Fri, Apr 4: 2025 Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai! presented by Bank of Hawaiʻi
- Enjoy an unforgettable night of sweet and savory bites, refreshing beverages, and local entertainment inspired by Japan’s outdoor festivals.
- Sat, Apr 12: April 2025 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Sat, May 10: May 2025 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Sat, Jun 14: June 2025 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Sat, Jul 5: 2025 Mōʻiliʻili Summer Fest
- Washington Middle School | 1633 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826
- A modern street festival experience and Honolulu’s Largest Bon Dance.
- 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’