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

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Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin

A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple

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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.

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Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii

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BDK Hawaii

Premiere of “Shikata Ga Nai” film featuring Dennis Sekine (Dann Seki) – Dec. 29, 2 pm, Moanalua High School, $10 admission

Poster (click to enlarge)

Synopsis:  It is 1999, and Tatsuo “Tats” Kaneshiro, a veteran of the famed 442 RCT of WWII, lives out his autumn days in the quiet seclusion of his suburban home in Hawaii. But the tranquility that seemingly hovers over his daily existence masks his internal struggle. For though the war has been over for 50 years, Tats harbors a haunting secret of his time in battle that he has kept to himself. Inspired by true stories, “Shikata Ga Nai,” Japanese for “It Cannot Be Helped,” tells of the battles that these now declining heroes have faced on their own without no one else knowing.

World Premiere.  The world premiere, sponsored by Nisei Veterans Legacy, will be on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at the Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, 2825 Ala Ilima Street, Honolulu, 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm).  Tickets are $10.  General admission.

A Connection to Hawaii Betsuin – Hawaii Betsuin director Dennis Sekine, also known as Dann Seki, is the lead actor in this film.