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.
Documentary film PERSEVERE is airing Thursday, April 24 @ 8:30 pm on PBS Hawai’i
On December 15, 2024 we were very fortunate to have as our guest lay speaker Mr. John Toguchi, a member of Jikoen Temple. His talk emphasized the importance of sharing family stories with others and included practical advice on how to do so.
As a way of introducing his own family’s story, his talk included the screening of the movie trailer from the documentary, PERSEVERE, by director Roy Kimura.
Here is a link to the trailer:

We wanted to share with everybody that PBS Hawaii will be airing the documentary on Thursday, April 24 @ 8:30 p.m.
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in the Islands
Example of news items and events:
- Sun, Apr 27, 5-5:30p: Larry Miwa Book Signing Event to Benefit “Peace On Your Wings” (the cast will sing!)
- Fri, Apr 25: BWA (Fujinkai) Eshinni Day/World Peace Day
- March 2025 Headquarters Update now available online
- March 2025 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea newsletter now available online
- Beware of suspicious emails pretending to be from ministers.
- View the HHMH website for full listing
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple
Example of news items and events:
- Betsuin Bulletin – Apr. 6, 2025
- Pics from the 2025 Hongwanji Spring Bazaar
- 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:
- 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’