Hawaii Council of Jodo Missions
Jodo Buddhism in Hawaii since 1894
The 20th 24 Hour Nenbutsu Chanting Relay
Fri. May 16 @6:00pm - Sat. May 17@6:00 pm
(Hawaii Standard Time)
When: From Saturday, May 17 @1:00pm to
Sunday, May 18 2024@1:00pm (Japan Time)
Saturday, May 17 @1:00am
– Sunday, May 18 @1:00am (Brazil)
Saturday, May 17@6:00am
-Sunday, May 18 @6:00am (Paris)
Saturday, May 17@2:00pm
– Sunday, May 18@2:00pm (Australia)
You can participate in the Zoom service or YouTube link below anytime and for any minutes during the 24 hours.
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2131049394?pwd=QmVPQmZJOExIL2Z4bC9CRXdXWjJpQT09
YouTube Link from various sites in the world:
https://www.youtube.com/live/T9js80vmt3c?feature=share
YouTube Link from Zojoji Temple, Tokyo (Main Channel):
https://www.youtube.com/live/yC58vvlmnOs?feature=share
From Hawaii, the following temples will join in the relay.
Friday, May 16 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wailuku Jodo Mission: Rev. John Hara, Rev. Gensho Hara & Rev. Wajira Wansa
Saturday, May 17 at 9:00 am -10:00 am
Jodo Mission of Hawaii, Bishop Kosen Ishikawa
Fore more information (including a Zoom link), please click here.
24時間不断念仏会 配信ページ (canchiin.net)
2025 HBC Buddha Day Celebration
Sponsored by Hawaii Buddhist Council
on April 6, 2025 at Soto Mission of Hawaii
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Hawaii Council of Jodo Missions
2025 O-Bon Season Schedule
Oahu
Jodo Mission of Hawaii
Bon Dance Practice: Friday, April 25 @6:30 pm - 8:30pm
Friday, May 30 @6:30 pm -8:30 pm
O-Bon / O-Segaki Service on July 11, 2025 @10:00 am (Hatsubon) & 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 12 @10:00 am & 6:00 pm
Sunday, July 13 @10:00 am
Bon Dance : Saturday, August 16 (From 5pm -9:30 pm)
Contact: (808)949-3995
Web: Jodo Newsletter | Mysite 1 Www.jodo.us | Honolulu
Haleiwa Jodo Mission
O-Bon Service on Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2 @6:00pm
Toro Nagashi Ceremony on Saturday, August 2 around 9:00 pm
Bon Dance: Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2 7:00 pm -10:00 pm
Contact: (808)637-4382
Big Island
Hilo Meishoin
O-Bon Service on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13
Bon Dance: Saturday, July 13 7pm
Contact: (808)935-6996
Hakalau Jodo Mission
Bon Service on Saturday, August 16
Bon Dance on Saturday, August 16
Contact: (808)963-6110
Web: Hakalau Jodo Mission Today (hakalauhome.com)
Kurtistown Jodo Mission
Bon Service on Saturday, August 2
Bon Dane on Saturday, August 2 7pm
Contact: (808)936-7828
Hamakua Jodo Mission
Bon Service on Saturday, August 9
Bon Dance on Saturday, August 9 7pm
Contact: (808)775-0965
Web: Hamakua Jodo Mission – The First Sanctioned Buddhist Temple Built In Hawaii
Kohala Jodo Mission
Bon Service on Saturday, July 12
No Bon Dance
Fune Nagashi
Contact: (808)443-3531
Hawi Jodo Mission
Bon Service (TBA)
Bon Dance (TBA)
Fune Nagashi (TBA)
Contact: (808)987-8495
Maui
Wailuku Jodo Mission
Bon Service on Friday, June 20 6pm
Bon Dance on Friday, June 20 7pm
Contact: (808)244-0066
Kahului Jodo Mission
Bon Service on Saturday, June 28 6:30 pm
Bon Dance on June 28 7:30 pm
Contact: (808)871-4911
Lahaina Jodo Mission
Bon Service on Saturday, July 5 (Private)
Community Bon Dance (TBA)
Contact: (808)661-4304
Web: lahainajodomission.org
Kauai
Kapaa Jodo Mission
Bon Service on Sunday, July 27
Contact: (808)822-4319
Koloa Jodo Mission
Bon Service on Sunday, June 29
No Bon Dance at Kapaa and Koloa Jodo Mission Temples
Contact: (808)7426735
Web: Koloa Jodo Mission - Buddhist Temple on Kauai - Koloa Jodo Mission- Buddhist Temple
Master Wakei Nagaoka
received Medal with Yellow Ribbon
On the occasion of the Autumn Conferment of Honors for the 6th year of Reiwa(2024), we sincerely congratulate stone sculptor and Great Busshi Wakei Nagaoka on receiving the Medal with Yellow Ribbon from the Emperor of Japan.
Master Nagaoka is a stone sculptor based in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, and it is said that he had a connection with the late Bishop Dwight Ryokan Nakamura, who was once the chief priest of Daijuji Temple in Okazaki City.
To commemorate Reverend Nakamura’s return as Bishop of the Hawaii Council of Jodo Missions in 2004, Master Nagaoka donated four statues of Kuse Shoson to the Jodo Mission of Hawaii.
Upon receiving the news of this prestigious award, we sincerely congratulate Master Nagaoka. From Hawaii, we wish him continued success and good health in the future.
Master Wakei Nagaoka
Born in 1955 (Showa 30) in Takikawa City, Hokkaido. At the age of 22, he was encouraged by his elder brother, Kizan, who was four years older and a Buddhist sculptor and stone carver, to pursue a career as a Buddhist sculptor and stone carver himself.
At the age of 27, he became independent and established an atelier in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. Since then, he has created and released over 880 stone Buddhas and stone statues. His works are housed in prestigious institutions such as the British Museum in the United Kingdom and the State Leipzig Ethnographic Museum in Germany. Additionally, an art tile mural of his is preserved at the Leonardo da Vinci National Middle School in Italy.
His sculptures have been erected at various renowned sites, including the Jodo Mission of Hawaii in the United States, and in Japan at Todaiji Temple, Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei, Mii-dera Temple, Eiheiji Temple, Zenkoji Temple, Eikando Temple, Nariaiji Temple, and Hokoji Temple, as well as Sennyuji Temple, the Imperial Family’s ancestral temple.
He has also been recognized internationally, becoming an artist with art posters housed in the Louvre Museum Lens Branch in France. In Gubbio, Italy, he won the Gold Prize at the Japanese Art Selected Fine Arts Exhibition.
In 2000 (Heisei 12), he and his brother were awarded the title of "Great Buddha Master" (Daibutsushi) by Mii-dera Temple, marking the first time this title had been awarded in postwar Japan for stone Buddhas. In 2010 (Heisei 22), they were again honored with the title of "Great Buddha Master" by Sanzen-in Monzeki Temple of the Tendai sect.
In 2022 (Reiwa 4), he was awarded the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare's Commendation for Contemporary Master Craftsmen (Gendai no Meiko). In Autumn 2024 (Reiwa 6), he will receive the Medal with Yellow Ribbon (Kōjuhōshō) from the Emperor of Japan.
His unique artistic style, which allows no compromise in detail, is widely recognized. His publications include "Nagaoka Brothers Buddhist Sculpture Photo Collection", "Carving Stone Buddhas" (selected by the Japan Library Association, published by Nihon Kyobunsha), "The World of Kazuyoshi Nagaoka", and co-authorship of "Warabe no Komichi (Guidebook)".
He serves as a director of the Japan Stone Buddha Association and resides in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture.
Repentance Ceremony with Yula Yula Lights
has been postponed till Sunday, October 26,
at Jodo Mission of Hawaii
MAHALO for your help and support of
The 850th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of Jodo Shu & the 130th Anniversary Celebration of the Hawaii Jodo Shu
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The commemorative Service, officiated by Archbishop Kokyo Kawanaka, Secretary General of Jodo Shu, was held succdssfully at the Jodo Mission of Hawaii on Sunday, October 20 from 11:00 am after the affirmation ceremony.
Jodo Shu Ministers in attendance were;
Bishop Shodo Kobayashi (Zojoji Head Temple, The World Fellowship of Buddhists)
Bishop Yugen Miyabayashi (Chairperson of the Jodo Shu Parliament)
Bishop Keijun Motegi (Jodo Shu Officer)
Bishop Shunmyo Sugiyama (President of Jodo Shu Oversea Association)
Bishop Kodo Tanaka (President of Jodo Shu Former Oversea Ministers' Association)
Bishop Shinei Nakamura (President of Jodo Shu Miyagi Prefectural District)
Rev. Akiyoshi Oeda (Jodo Shu South America, Jodo Shu Nippakuji de Curitiba
Bishop Shodo Tsuchiya (Kanchin Temple)
Bishop Kyoshin Kojima (Rinshoji Temple)
Rev. Takeshi Watanabbe (Seirinji Temple)
Rev. Genyo Sasaki (Daihoji Temple)
Rev. Goshin Nakamura (Renkoji Temple)
Dr. Rev. Takaaki Uoo (Ganjoji Temple)
Rev. Gensho Hara (Lahaina Jodo Mission)
Rev. Koji Ezaki (Haleiwa Jodo Mission)
Rev. Junshin Miyazaki (Hilo Meishoin, Kurtistown Jodo Mission & Hakalau Jodo Mission)
Rev. John Choon Hara (Wailuku Jodo Mission & Kahului Jodo Mission)
Rev. Myoko Takano (Jodo Mission of Hawaii)
Rev. Takaaki Tanabe (Jodo Mission of Hawaii)
& Bishop Kosen Ishikawa (Jodo Mission & Hawaii Council of Jodo Missions).
The 41st Pan-Pacific Festival Parade
on Sunday, June 9, 204. Mahalo for your participation.
The 41st Pan-Pacific Festival Parade on Sunday, June 9, 2024!
Lahaina Strong!
The 41st Pan-Pacific Festival Parade on Sunday, June 9, 2024!
Mahalo for your participation.
The 41st Pan-Pacific Festival Parade on Sunday, June 9, 2024!
Mahalo for your support!
The 41st Pan-Pacific Festival Parade on Sunday, June 9, 2024!
Mahalo for your support！
The 41st Pan-Pacific Festival Parade on Sunday, June 9, 2024!
Mahalo for your support!
The 41st Pan-Pacific Festival Parade on Sunday, June 9, 2024!
Mahalo for your support!
LIVE GYOKI SERVICE OFFICIATED
Officiated by Bishop Yugen Miyabayashi
at Zojoji Head Temple, Tokyo
Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7pm (HST)
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Congratulations to Bishop Miyabayashi who will officiate the traditional Gyoki Service in memory of our founder Honen Shonin at Zojoji, Jodo Shu Head Temple in Tokyo.
Illustrated Biography of Honen Shonin
Scrolls were donated by Mr. Kinzo Ozaki in commemoration of the completion of Jodo Mission Temple Building at Makiki in 1932. As one of our 850th Anniversary projects, we made this available online with English translations.
Maui Wildfire Relief Fund for Sensei Lahaina Jodo
Sympathy Message & Statement on the Wildfire on Maui
We are truly saddened and shocked to learn about the recent wildfire that devastated Lahaina, one of the most beautiful historic towns in Hawaii. With much pain and sympathy, we must report that our Lahaina temple buildings were all burnt to the ground while we are relieved to know our resident minister, Reverend Gensho Hara, and the family are safe after evacuation several times during the night.
I wish to express our sincerest condolences to those who lost their lives, residents of Lahaina, and all those affected by the devastating wildfire on Maui. The loss of precious lives and properties is truly heartbreaking and our prayers are with the community as they rebuild and heal from this tragedy. Please know that we are not alone. Our ancestors must have experienced this devastation many times in the past and every time they got to be strong and rebuild what they lost.
According to the Buddhist teachings, life is marked by change with the impermanence of all things, and it is our understanding that true solace can be found in supporting one another during these challenging moments. May we all find strength in the interconnectedness of all beings as we move forward on the path of healing and recovery.
We have now two Go Fund Me fundraisers for both rebuilding Lahaina Jodo Mission and supporting Rev. Gensho Hara. Your kind support will be greatly appreciated.
Namu Amida Butsu.
Gassho,
Bishop Kosen Ishikawa
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Dharma Light Relay Service
In commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of the Founding of Jodo Shu
As you may know, Jodo Shu will celebrate the 850th Anniversary of its founding in 2024. As part of this commemoration, we invite you to participate in the Dharma Light Relay Ceremony of Nenbutsu at Jodo Mission of Hawaii on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:00 am at Jodo Mission of Hawaii.
This Dharma Light Relay starts at Seiryuji Temple where Honen Shonin encountered the verse, “All will be saved by calling Amida Buddha’s sacred name, Namu Amida Butsu” in the commentary on the Visualization Sutra by the Chinese Pure Land Master Shandao. Honen Shonin realized that Nenbutsu was the ultimate way for universal salvation. Then he descended to the city and stayed at Yoshimizu (currently Chionin temple) where he dedicated himself to the spread of Nenbutsu teachings. Thus Nenbutsu spread gradually and was transmitted from person to person from generation to generation. We call this transmission of Nenbutsu as transmission of “Dharma Light.”
In recognition of Honen Shonin’s footstep of the initial transmission of “Dharma Light” from Seiryuji Temple, young ministers will carry Light with a candle on foot from Seiryuji temple to Chionin where various representatives will get together to receive and pass this light to many more temples and members. Bishop Ishikawa is attending this service in order to pass out this Dharma Light to Jodo Mission temples in Hawaii. Ministers from neighbor islands will gather for this ceremony at Jodo Mission to receive and pass out the light to its members. All are invited and we will present candle light with Dharma light of Nenbutsu to each participant. Light refreshments will be served after the service. Also special Koto Concert will be held after the refreshments at 1:00 pm.
In relation to this Dharma Relay, we’d like to encourage as many people as possible to establish a Karmic Connection with Amida Buddha by participating in the Reiwa-Edition Registry of Nenbutsu Devotees.
On the one-year memorial service for Honen Shonin, his foremost disciple Genchi Shonin expressed his devotion to his maser by having a standing statue of Amida Buddha carved in his memory. Inside the image was discovered sheets of paper in which as many as 46,000 names of devotees were written, who were karmically connected to the statue. This registry attests that many people who wished to be born in the Pure Land of the Western Paradise, created a strong bond with Honen Shonin’s teachings and recited Nenbutsu with deep appreciation. Now almost 850 years after Honen Shonin founded the Pure Land Sect called “Jodo Shu”, let us also recite the Nenbutsu and write down Namu Amida Butsu for the Reiwa-Edition Registry. Your Nenbutsu offerings will be compiled in the registry and dedicated in front of the Statue of Amida Buddha created by Genchi Shonin. Registry paper will be available at the service. We hope you will take this opportunity to make a strong karmic connection with the Nenbutsu.
Jodo Mission of Hawaii
LIVE Jodo Buddhist Sunday Service @10:00am
(In-person & YouTube LIVE)
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LIVE streaming Sunday Service at 10:00 am (HST)!
Please check Bishop's YouTube Channel.
Jodo Mission Major Events for 2023
January 22 (Sun.) Gyoki / Memorial Service for Honen Shonin
January 29 (Sun.) Sunday Service & General Membership Meeting
February 12 (Sun.) Nirvana Day Service
March 5 (Sun.) Fujinkai General Membership Meeting
March 19 (Sun.) Higan Service
April 2 (Sun.) HBC Buddha Day Service
April 15- May 15 Koinobori Celebration
May 14 (Sun. ) Mother's Day service
May 28 ( Sun.) Memorial Day Service
June 18 (Sun.) Father's Day Service
July 9 (Sun.) O-Toba Set Up and General Cleaning
July 14-16 O-Bon Services
August 13 (Sun.) Yagura Set Up
August 19 (Sat.) Bon Dance
September 10 (Sun.) Higan Service
October 15 (Sat.) Bazaar Preparation Day
October 22 (Sun.) Bazaar
November 12 (Sun.) O-juya Service
December 3 (Sun.) HBC Bodhi Day
December 10 (Sun.) General Clean-up
December 17 (Sun.) Mochi Sale
December 31 (Sun.) New Year's Eve Service
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Hawaii Buddhist Council presents 2021 Virtual Bodhi Day Service
with One Minute Dharma Talk Challenge by 16 ministers!
Aloha from Hawaii
Aloha! Welcome to the Hawaii Council of Jodo Missions' website. HCJM is the umbrella organization for the 13 Jodo Mission temples in the State of Hawai'i.
We belong to Jodo Shu (Pure Land Buddhist Sect) which was founded by Honen Shonin (1133-1212) in Japan in 1175.
Please visit our temples and/or website for more information about our services and events throughout the year.
The purpose of HCJM is:
a) To propagate the teachings of Jodo Buddhism and the Buddhist religion;
b) To promote generally the welfare of the people of the community throughout the State of Hawaii;
c) To serve as the liaison body for the various Jodo Missions.
Please feel free to join in our temple services, activities and events.
Island of Oahu
Big Island
Kurtistown Jodo Mission
Hilo Meishoin
Hakalau Jodo Mission
Hamakua Jodo Mission
Kohala Jodo Mission
Hawi Jodo Mission
Island of Maui
Wailuku Jodo Mission
Kahului Jodo Mission
Lahaina Jodo Mission
Island of Kaua'i
Kapaa Jodo Mission
Koloa Jodo Mission
Events & Services
Don't miss out—mark these dates in your calendar! All upcoming events, gatherings, and important dates have been listed here. Remember to bookmark this page to keep up to date with what's going on.
Our Project
We're always working on something. Most of the time, we're focused on providing better service for our members and friends. But every so often we get the chance to experiment with new concepts and ideas.
Otsutome Book
PDF version of Otsutome Book - Daily Devotion Book is now available to download. If you wish to purchase this hard copy, please contact [email protected]
Hawaii Council of Jodo Missions
c/o Jodo Mission of Hawaii Phone: (808)949-3995
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