The website for registration has been released.  For more information, please visit the link below;

 https://cvent.me/QDLX7n 

Haleiwa Jodo Mission Sunday School will host our annual Youth Retreat program on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 9am -2pm as follows:

8:50 am         Gather at Haleiwa Jodo Mission
                         (66-279 Haleiwa Rd A, Haleiwa, HI 96712)
9:00 am         Jodo Buddhist Sunday School Service at Haleiwa Jodo Mission
9:30 am          Visit Malama Loco Air Fishpond in Haleiwa
                         Tour of Loko ea
                          Iʻa (Fish) Identification and Observation activity 
                          Mālama ʻĀina activity 
                          Clean-up and Closing Circle 
12:30 pm        Lunch at Haleiwa Jodo Mission
1:30 pm          Holo-holo around Island X
2:00 pm         Dismissal

Jodo Mission offers this program for free for children/grand-children/great-grandchildren of our Jodo Shu members.  Please encourage them to join in our youth activities.    For more information, please contact Rev. Myoko Takano (Email: myokotakano717@gmail.com ). 

Registration starts on Wednesday January 18 @5:00am (Hawaii Time).

For more information, please visit here.

Do you practice Nenbutsu?  Are you a follower of Nenbutsu?  If so, please help us to make a Nenbutsu followers map.  By registering your name and location on the special site,  picture of lotus flower will be pop up in the map! 

In our Jodo Mission temples in Hawaii, Gyoki Memorial Services, are held in January of every year in honor of our founder, Honen Shonin.  In Japan, the word Gyoki is used only for the memorial services for ancestors of the Emperor’s family.  Placing his firm belief and trust in Honen Shonin’s teachings, the Emperor Gokashiwabara issued an edict in 1524, proclaiming that the word Gyoki is authorized to use for the memorial service of Honen Shonin.

In consideration of Emperor Gokashiwabara’s firm dedication to Honen Shonin’s teachings, what kind of a man must have Honen Shonin been to receive such special consideration?  Of course, we know that Honen Shonin was the founder of our sect, but just being a founder of yet another of the long list of founders, of the many denominations of Buddhism introduced to Japan, could surely not be the sole reason for the Emperor’s edict.  Honen Shonin must have possessed some outstanding qualities, which surpass those of the many other founders of Buddhist denominations in Japan.

Buddhism was introduced to Japan nearly 1,400 years ago, and in the beginning it was accepted by only a relatively small portion of the Japanese population.  It was several centuries from the original introduction of Buddhism to Japan before the general public was able to really digest the Buddhist teachings, and seamlessly integrate them into the culture.  Seven centuries later, perhaps the greatest of Buddhist reaches to succeed in pioneering this Cultural Revolution in Japan was none other than our own Honen Shonin.

Honen Shonin said, “In Buddhism there are eight thousand and four hundred teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha that are all of worthy our recognition, but the one that suits me best is the teaching of Nenbutsu.  No matter how important a teaching may be, if it is only absorbed by the uneducated; or if it is accomplished by the rich yet not by the poor; or if it is observed by the virtuous yet not by the poor; or if it is observed by the sinful; or if it is understood by the adult but not by the young; if this were the case, then his teaching would only be appreciated by a very small fraction of the total population.  In this sense, these teachings could never be deemed to be the teaching of true salvation for all.   On the other hand, the recitation of Nenbutsu does not make any distinction in whatever, or wherever, we might be.   The Nenbutsu can be recited by all people regardless of race, age, color, or gender.  This teaching of the Nenbutsu was discovered by Honen Shonin amongst the eight thousand and four hundred teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Honen Shonin taught us to just recite the Nenbutsu.  Our genuine feelings are manifested in our sincere vocalization of the Holy Name of Amida Buddha.   Therefore, when we recite the Nenbutsu, we have to say it loud enough that we can at least hear our own voice.

For the first time in history, Honen Shonin made Buddhism a religion for the laity, and as such, it very soon became a religion for the average people of Japan.   Therefore, Honen Shonin’s tireless efforts became greatly appreciated by the succeeding Emperors of Japan; and in respect for his efforts, the Emperors have given Honen Shonin honorable, posthumous titles seven times in the past, where founders of the many other Buddhist sects in Japan have received such titles only once after their passing.   The following are the seven titles given to our great founder, Honen Shonin, in the past:

Enko Daishi (The Great Sage who is a Guiding Light) give by the Emperor Higashiyama.)

Tozen Daishi (The Great Sage who propagated Buddhism Eastward) given by the Emperor Nakamikado.)

Ejo Daishi ( The Great Sage who perceived Wisdom) given by the Emperor Momozono.

Kogaku Daishi (The Great Sage who was broadly Awakened ) given by the Emperor Kokaku.

Jikyo Daishi (The Great Sage who taught Compassionate teachings )given by the Emperor Komei.

Meisho Daishi (The Great Sage who shines brilliantly) given by the Emperor Meiji.

Wajun Daishi (The Great Sage whose teaching is harmonious ) given by the Emperor Showa.
 
Honi Daishi (The Great Sage who was like True Nature) given by the Emperor Akihito.  
 
Hawaii Council of Jodo Missions – Teaching Series Revival (2)
 

Sunday, December 4, 2022 

at 9:30 am 

at Jodo Mission of Hawaii

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84763165946?pwd=UnpIZ0FIN2tJOUZVOXUyK0Y0dXlxdz09

Saturday, October 29 from 6pm -8pm
at Jodo Mission

Friday, May 20 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 
Lahaina Jodo Mission, Rev. Gensho Hara  & Rev. Wajira Wansa
  Saturday, May 21 at 7:00 am -8:00 am
Wailuku Jodo Mission , Rev. Choon John Hara

9:00 am -10:00 am
Jodo Mission of Hawaii
For more information (Zoom Link), please click here.

 
The Hawaii Buddhist Council will be holding the Buddha Day Service “Hanamatsuri” to commemorate the Birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who became Sakyamuni Buddha and also a memorial service for the victims of Covid-19 as follows;

Date: Sunday, April 3, 2022
Time: 9:30 am
Place: Jodo Mission of Hawaii (***Limited In-person Service)
(*1429 Makiki Street, Honolulu, HI 96814)
Guest Speaker: Dr. Glenda Nogami Streufert
Former Manager, Kauai Civil Defense Agency
Adapting & Responding to Uncertain Situations - Interaction with Others

Zoom Link :  

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88176848159?pwd=TGhDUlNOTmRPVkszNHpCWnVleTRMZz09
 

Meeting ID: 881 7684 8159 

Passcode: 593636 

Jodo Shu ministers and friends in the world get together on Zoom for the betterment of our Jodo Shu community in the world.  Hosted by Marcel in Korea, we are having a once-a-month meeting and sharing latest information on Jodo Shu.  On this month, Rev. Hodo Stephen of Saga Prefecture in Japan will be giving us a lecture on Chinzeiki or memorial service for our 2nd founder of Jodo Shu.  If you are interested in joining in our informal meeting,  please contact kosenishikawa@hotmail.com 

Hosted by Jodo Shu ministers in Brazil, we will have the 7th Zoom Nenbutsu on Saturday, March 5 from 11:00 am -12:00 noon.    Please use the link below for your participation.  It's absolutely for free!  

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86780265174?pwd=bStzZUs2TEp2azM2V2o0Q0RQdEg3UT09

Meeting ID ：867 8026 5174
Passcode：sscode：690378

Please join us in reciting ”Namu Amida Butsu” from anywhere in the world.

 * Times around the world are as follows

Brazil time: March 5h 18:00 pm 

 Japan time: March 6, 6:00 am
 Australia Time: March 6, 7:00 am
 Taiwan Time: March 6, 5:00 am
 France Time: March 5, 22:00 pm
 Nepal Time: March 6, 2:45 am
 India Time: March 6, 2:30 am
 Hawaii Time: March 5 11:00 am