Hawaii Council of Jodo Missions
Jodo Buddhism in Hawaii since 1894
2026 Oahu Bon Dance Schedule
The dates and times of Bon Dance events are subject to change. Contact information for each temple is provided; therefore, please contact the respective temple to confirm details before attending.
If you notice any errors or omissions, please contact Bishop Ishikawa at (808) 949-3995.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Oahu
Sat. June 6, 4 to 10 pm
Food Sales: 3:30 -9pm
Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu Street, 808-677-0110
hawaiiplantationvillage.org
Fri. June 12, 7 to 10 pm
Pan-Pacific Festival, Kalākaua Ave.
panpacificfestival.org
Fri. & Sat. June 12 & 13, 7 to 10 pm
Wahiawā Hongwanji, 1067 California Avenue, Wahiawā, 808-622-4320
https://www.wahiawashinbuddhists.org
Sat. June 20, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Ewa Hongwanji Mission, 91-1133 Renton Road, ‘Ewa Beach, 808-681-5222
sites.google.com/view/ewa-buddhist-temple/home
Fri. & Sat. June 26 & 27, 6 to 10:30 pm
Honpa Hongwanji Hawai‘i Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, 808-536-7044
hawaiibetsuin.org
Sat. July 4, 5-10pm
13th Annual Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest, 1100 University Ave
the Waiānuenue ma Kapa’akea Parking Lot (the Old Varsity Building Parking)
Sat. July 4, 5-10pm
Waipahu Hongwanji, 94-821 Kuhaulua St., Waipahu, 808-677-4221
waipahuhongwanji.org
Fri. & Sat. July 10 & 11 6:45pm
Hale‘iwa Shingon Mission, 66-469 Pa‘ala‘a Road., 808-637-4423
Fri. & Sat. July 10 & 11, 6 to 9 pm
Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Church of Hawai‘i, 2280 Auhuhu Street, Pearl City,
808-455-3212
rkhawaii.org,
Fri. & Sat. July 10 & 11, 7 to 10 pm
Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawai‘i, 1685 Alaneo Street, Honolulu,
808-531-9088
betsuin.hhbt-hi.org
Fri. & Sat. July 10 & 11, 5:30 pm
Koboji Shingon Mission, 1223-B North School Street, Honolulu, 808-841-7033
koboji.org
Sat. July 11, 5 to 10 pm
Windward Buddhist Temple, 268A Ku‘ulei Road, Kailua 808-262-4560
windwardbuddhisttemple.org
Fri. & Sat. July 17 & 18,
Haleiwa Jodo Mission
Service: 6pm Bon Dance: 7pm
Toro Nagashi on Saturday, July 18 around 8:30pm
Hale'iwa Jodo Mission, 66-279 Hale‘iwa Road A, Hale‘iwa,
808-637-4382
hawaiijodo.net
Fri. & Sat. July 17 & 18, 7 to 10 pm
Wahiawā Ryusenji-Soto Mission, 164 California Avenue, Wahiawā,
808-622-1429
July 17 & 18, 7 to 10 p.m.
Shinshu Kyokai Mission, 7-10 p.m., 1631 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu,
808-973-0150
shinshukyokai.org
Sat. July 18, 5 pm
Jikoen Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 1731 N. School Street, Honolulu,
808-845-3422
jikoenhongwanji.org
Fri. & Sat. July 24 & 25 6:30pm
Palolo Higashi Hongwanji Mission, 1641 Palolo Ave., Honolulu, 808-732-1491
palolohongwanji.org
Sat. July 25, 5 to 9:30 pm
Aiea Hongwanji, 99-186 Puakala Street, ‘Aiea, 808-487-2626
aieabuddhisttemple.org
Fri. & Sat. July 31 & August 1,
7 to 10 pm
Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji, 94-413 Waipahu Street, Waipahu,
808-671-3103
sotozen.com
Fri. & Sat. Aug. 7 & 8, 6 to 10 pm
Soto Mission of ‘Aiea–Taiheiji, 99-045 Kauhale Street, ‘Aiea, 808-488-6794
sotomission.com
Fri & Sat. Aug. 7 & 8 6pm
Shingon Mission of Hawai‘i, 915 Sheridan Street, 808-941-5663
shingonshuhawaii.com
Sat. Aug. 8, 7 to 10 pm
Pearl City Hongwanji Mission, 858 2nd Street, 808-455-1680
pearlcityhongwanji.com
Fri. & Sat. Aug. 14 & 15, 7 pm -10pm
Soto Mission of Hawaii, 1708 Nuuanu Avenue, 808-537-9409
Soto Mission of Hawaii (Betsuin)
Fri. & Sat. Aug. 21 & 22, 6:55 pm
Mililani Hongwanji, 95-257 Kaloapau Street, 808-625-0925
https://www.mililanihongwanji.org
Sat. Aug. 22, 5 pm
Jodo Mission of Hawaii
1429 Makiki Street, 808-949-3995
jodo.us
Sat. Aug 29 5pm-9pm
Autumn Festival, hosted by Senwa-kai, Palama Settlement
810 N. Vineyard Boulevard , 808-848-2500
Sat. Aug 29 5pm-9pm
Okinawan Festival, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Avenue,
808-676-5400
huoa.org
Sat. Sept. 12, 3:45 to 9 pm
Megabon, Leeward Community College
megabonhawaii.com
Sept. 19, 5pm
Autumn Okinawan Dance Matsuri (at Hawai‘i Okinawa Center), 94-587 Uke‘e Street, Waipahu, 808-676-5400
huoa.org
Saturday, October 3rd
3:45pm -8:30 pm
Windward Mall Bon Dance
Pure Land Life No.38
The booklet “Kaikyō” and the English publication Pure Land Life issued by the Jodo Shu Kaikyo Shinko Kyokai (Association for the Promotion of Jodo Shu) have arrived in Hawaii. Both are annual publications intended to introduce and report on the overseas propagation (kaikyō) activities supported by the association, while also encouraging a wider audience to take interest in temple activities.
They are now available in the Betsuin office, so please feel free to take a copy. You can also view them online through the association’s “Kaikyō Net” using the links below. We hope you will take a moment to read them.
Pure Land Life No38.pdf (English)
kai43_01_ (Japanese)
The Jodo Shu Kaikyo Shinko Kyokai (Association for the Promotion of Jodo Shu ) was established in 1976 to support and promote overseas propagation efforts within Jodo Shu. We, as ministers and temples engaged in overseas propagation, are deeply grateful for the continued support we receive from the association.
Although this association membership has gradually declined due to Japan’s aging and shrinking population, the association continues to sustain its activities through the support of nearly 1,000 members and many generous donations. The publication and distribution of these booklets are part of those ongoing efforts.
With sincere appreciation for this support, we will continue striving not only to strengthen our temple activities, but also to serve and contribute to the broader community.
A Prayer for Universal Peace
Last night, World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) President Phallop Thaiarry shared “A Prayer for Universal Peace.”
We kindly ask for your support in sharing and spreading this message so that it may reach as many people as possible.
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A Prayer for Universal Peace
We offer this solemn prayer for peace.
We look with profound sorrow upon the suffering caused by escalating hostilities, the widening violence across troubled regions, the prolonged conflicts between neighboring lands, and the many other disputes that continue to claim innocent lives. Too many civilians have perished, and too many families now live in grief and fear.
The Buddha taught that hatred is never overcome by hatred, but only by non-hatred and compassion. In the same spirit, the world’s great religious traditions remind us that love, mercy, and mutual respect must prevail over violence and enmity.
We sincerely ask all governments, leaders, and armed actors to stop the violence and choose dialogue, wisdom, and compassion. Only through mutual respect, forgiveness, and reconciliation can a just and lasting peace be built.
May all violence cease.
May innocent lives be protected.
May peace take root among all people.
Mr. Phallop Thaiarry
President
The World Fellowship of Buddhists
May each individual prayer come together to become a great force for peace.
#WorldPeace #Prayer #Buddhism #WFB #PrayForPeace #StopViolence
Yula Yula Repentance Service” — Flickering Light and Nenbutsu in the Darkened Hall observed on October 26
Just a few words to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support and participation in these special events sponsored by Jodo Shu Kanagawa Prefectural District. My deepest appreciation goes to everyone involved, especially Bishop Yuki Natsumi, Bishop Yugen Miyabayashi, and all six other ministers from Japan.
Jodo Mission of Hawaii
Major Events for 2026
New Year's Day Service......Sunday, January 1
Gyoki Service.....Sunday, January 18
New Year's Party..... Sunday, January 25
Nirvana Day Service.....Sunday, February 15
Oahu Youth Retreat.....To be announced
Spring Higan Service....Sunday, March 22
HBC Buddha Day....Sunday, April 5
Set-up Koinobori....Saturday, April 12
Koinobori Celebration
Sunday, April 12 to Saturday, May 22
Mother's Day Service....Sunday, May 10
Pan-Pacific Festival Parade....Sunday, June 14
Father's Day Service....Sunday, June 21
O-Toba Set-Up....Sunday, July 5
O-Bon Osegaki Service....Fri. July 10-Sun. July 12
Haleiwa Bon Dance /Toro Nagashi....Saturday, July 18
Yagura Set-Up....Sunday, August 2
Bon Dance at Jodo Mission....Saturday, August 22
Clean-up & Yagura Kuzushi....Sunday, August 23
Autumn Higan Service....Sunday, September 20
Bazaar Prep Day....Sunday, October 11
Bazaar....Sunday, October 18
Ojuya Service....Sunday, November 15
HBC Bodhi Day....Sunday, December 6
General Clean-up....Sunday, December 13
Mochi Sale....Sunday, December 20
New Year's Eve Service....Saturday, December 31
HAWAII COUNCIL OF JODO MISSIONS
Laypersons & Fujinkai Convention (Online)
Saturday, April 25 1pm-3pm
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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