Greetings! Here’s a quick run down on what’s new and upcoming.

The May 2020 issue of “The White Way” newsletter has been published

May 2020 (6 MB)

Highlights:

• MINISTER’S MESSAGE – Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani
• Memorial Service Information, including availability of Online Memorial Service
• Temple Update
• Moiliili Hongwanji Buddhist Womens Association Update – Donna Higashi
• A little levity
• Haiku by MHM Japanese Class
• Recap of our Spring Seminar featuring Rev. Blayne Higa: “It’s Ok to not be Ok: Shin Buddhist Wisdom for Living”
• And much more!
• Many photos!

Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Statement on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Chiko Iwagami, Governor General, Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha released a statement on the COVID-19 Pandemic. The statement is available in both English and in Japanese.

“The White Way” Radio Broadcast for April 18th, 2020

The guest speaker for “The White Way” Radio Broadcast for April 18th, 2020 was Rev. Kazunori Takahashi.

“The White Way” Radio Broadcast for April 25th, 2020

The guest speaker for “The White Way” Radio Broadcast for April 25th, 2020 was Rev. Jay Okamoto.

Senseis say ‘Hello!’ Short messages from Honpa Hongwanji ministers

The State Ministers Association Senseis say ‘Hello!’ YouTube series continues. Short videos are posted every few days from Honpa Hongwanji ministers. This past week Rev. Bruce Nakamura of Honokaa, Kamuela, Paauilo, Kohala Hongwanji, Big Island said ‘Hello!’:

Online Sunday service from the State Ministers Association

During the statewide stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii State Ministers Association will is sharing weekly services via YouTube on Sundays at 10 a.m. Scheduled for this Sunday is Rev. Shawn Yagi.

Please visit and subscribe to the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/honpahongwanjimissionofhawaii

Our Facebook page

Also checkout the activity on our Facebook page, such as this recent post:

Take care,

Moiliili Hongwanji Mission