Dr. Nobuo Haneda study events coming up
Joint Dharma Gathering Feb 10th Saturday
Announcements
Request for Donations for Maui Fire Disasters
To all members of the Higashi Hongwanji Hawaii District temples and Hawaii Betsuin,
In the early morning hours of August 8, 2023, a wildfire broke out on the island of Maui, burning the town of Lahaina and affecting many people. We express our deepest sympathies to the victims and our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives and their families.
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Kikyoshiki / Confirmation Ceremony
The Kikyoshiki / Confirmation Ceremony will be held at Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (Higashi Hongwanji Betsuin) following Higashi Honganji Hawaii District and Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii HOONKO Service on Sunday, November 12.
Participation in a Kikyoshiki symbolizes one's confirmation of becoming a true follower of the Buddha by receiving his or her Homyo / Dharma name.
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Online and in-person Sunday Services
Our Sunday services are open for in-person attendance, mask wearing is optional. Please stay home if you are not feeling well. We will continue to broadcast our services so please watch our Sunday Services at 10am Hawaiian time on our Facebook page here.
The Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii was established in Honolulu in 1916, with the currrent temple being built at the Alaneo street location in 1983. The temple is a gathering place to listen to the Buddhist teachings, and hosts many community classes and events throughout the week.
Learn:
HHMH hosts study groups led by Rinban Kawawata throughout the month, including Basic Buddhism in Japanese, and studying the Larger and Meditation Sutra in English.
Listen:
We have Sunday morning services every week, starting at 10am. We also have morning chanting evey day at 7am, (excepting Sundays and the 28th day of each month). These are open to the public and are an opportunity to see and experience a Japanese Buddhist service.
Visit:
1685 Alaneo Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Contact:
Tel: (808) 531-9088
Donate: Please click the link below to make a secure donation to Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii through Paypal. You can Add a Note when donating to let us know what event, service or person you are donating in honor of. We greatly appreciate your donations which help us to grow our programs and maintain Higashi Hongwanji as a place for listening to the Dharma. 