Jodo Mission of Hawaii

One year later, Lahaina Jodo Mission and Lahaina community continue to pick up the pieces with the hopes of getting back.

A Year After a Devastating Fire, Lahaina Is Ready to Rebuild. But How? Much of the fire-ravaged community on the island of Maui has been cleared of debris. But for a town steeped in history, there are thorny questions about what the future should look like.

For those on or visiting Maui this weekend!

For those on or visiting Maui: https://mauinow.com/2024/06/01/2024-maui-bon-dance-schedule-upcoming-obon-season-dedicated-to-memory-of-ancestors-those-lost-in-lahaina-wildfires/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR16yV48_LFfqKta2kx6jVpsrcaXWEAZTsUQY-bWo1XfdA1VYTdel0-ZTZ8_aem_AcaP3d_slYJFVA0gBLufbpFSEX_B98ysykToDByd-pBhvtYQ3x-kvXlz3DzOMz77_0SLDyRA7a65XfX0FckbXwzh

2024 Maui Bon Dance Schedule: upcoming Obon season dedicated to memory of ancestors, those lost in Lahaina wildfires | Maui Now The Bon dance season is set to make its return to Maui this summer. The Japanese Buddhist tradition of Obon, which is held at various temples throughout Maui County, is a community celebration to honor and offer prayers to the spirits of ancestors through music and dance. The full 2024 Maui Bon Danc...

The special exhibition, Honen and Pure Land Buddhism, is ending this Sunday at the Tokyo National Museum but another iteration of the exhibition will start on October 8 at the Kyoto National Museum, and next October at the Kyushu National Museum.
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特別展「法然と極楽浄土」 平安時代末期、繰り返される内乱や災害・疫病の頻発によって世は乱れ、人々は疲弊していました。比叡山で学び、中国唐代の阿弥陀仏信仰者である善導（ぜんどう、613～681）の教えに接した法然（法然房源空、ほうねんぼ...

In helping to support Lahaina Jodo Mission,
Award Winning Film Director Yujiro Seki and Jodo Mission of Hawaii are proud to present a free showing of "Carving the Divine".

When: Saturday, March 9, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Jodo Mission of Hawaii (in the Temple), 1429 Makiki Street

"Carving the Divine" is a documentary film that offers a rare look into a 1400-year-old Buddhist woodcarving tradition and the practitioners struggling to preserve its legacy in a rapidly changing Japan.

The film has become the official selection for 30 film festivals, showing in a total of 22 countries, and won awards at 13 festivals worldwide, such as winning the Best Director Award of a Foreign Language Documentary at World Cinema Milan and premiering at the famous Raindance Film Festival in London.

This event is open to the public.

Additional information about the film can be found at: https://www.carvingthedivine.com/

Donations are accepted.

You can buy mochi today, from 3-4pm.

Dear Members and Friends,

Yale professor Benjamin Verdery is hosting an online classical guitar concert this Sunday, December 17 from 11 a.m. Hawaii time (1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST).

Please see the letter from Ben Verdery and Jon Olson for more information at this link: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=132be815a7f0c979a080af299&id=d857806f69

YouTube link for the concert: https://youtu.be/KTFTblSX-zM?si=giZxpjCBBo-n35Lm

We hope you are able to participate in this rare opportunity to enjoy these master guitarists.

Gasshō,

Bishop Kosen Ishikawa
Rev. Gensho Hara

Guitarists Play for Maui December 17, 2023 • 4:00 PM EST A free online video concert marathon to support the people of Maui after the devastating fires of August, 2023 Watch December 17 Featuring performances by:Ben Verdery • Andrew York • Frederic Hand • David Leisner • Jeff Peterson • Laura Snowden • Martha ...

Are you interested in making mochi? Would you like to learn?

We are looking for volunteers to help us out on Mochitsuki Day, this Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 7:00 a.m.

No experience is necessary.

Please call our office at (808) 949-3995 to sign up or if you have any questions.

Renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban responded to a request by Lahaina Jodo Mission to show them a prototype of his sustainable paper log structure by arriving to Maui with his staff and students to build the unit! Special thanks to the Paia Rinzai Zen Mission for hosting the Japanese students and the buildout of the prototype on their grounds. 🙏

Help support Jodo Mission of Hawaii through Kahala Mall’s Very Merry Event. Purchase a Very Merry Event ticket for $5 from Jodo Mission of Hawaii and each ticket holder will have access to special offers, discounts, or exclusive in-store promotions from 47 participating stores and restaurants from December 8-10, 2023. List of participating stores and restaurants:https://www.kahalamallcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/KM-VME-2023-Pamphlet-V3.pdf

Ticket holders can also enter-to-win a one (1) night Staycation at the Kahala Hotel & Resort with a breakfast for two (2) at The Plumeria Beach House.

Jodo Mission of Hawaii will keep 100% of the proceeds. Visit Jodo Mission of Hawaii during office hours to purchase your ticket. Call (808) 949-3995 if you have any questions.

Thank you for your support!

Jodo Mission of Hawaii will observe its annual Ojuya Service this Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 10:00 am. The guest speaker will be Lama Wangchuk who had been a Tibetan Buddhist ordained monk for 15 years within the Kagyu order of meditation lineage. He will talk about meditation and will lead us to experience Tibetan way of meditation.

Ojuya which literally means "ten nights" is one of the Jodo Shu practices of the ten-day and ten-night chanting session of calling Buddha name. It is based on the teachings of the Immeasurable Life Sutra which promise the benefits of birth in the Pure Land for those who chant "Namu Amida Butsu" for ten days and ten nights. The origin of this practice is traced back to the 15th century, when "Taira no Sadakuni" vowed to renounce his worldly life and stay at the Shinnyo-do temple for three days and three nights. However, he changed his mind after a monk's dream. Sadakuni inherited his family's fortune. This story impressed the Sh**un Ashikaga Yoshinori, who ordered him to continue the chanting for seven more days and nights. Since then, this ojuya practice became a popular ritual in the Jodo Shu and some temples became famous for their different styles of chanting. This Ojuya also incorporates some folk customs as offering new crops and sweets to the Buddha. We customarily bring sweet treats to share with everyone. Also refreshments will be served after the service.

Please come for this in-person Ojuya service!

Starts from 8-1pm

This Gofundme is setup by Reverend Haraʻs daughters for Lahaina Jodo Mission. Mahalo!

Rebuild Lahaina Jodo Mission, organized by Sujata Hara Great Buddha survived the fire Looking onto the temple (left), minister's resid… Sujata Hara needs your support for Rebuild Lahaina Jodo Mission

Professor Benjamin Verdure of Yale University will be performing with his Master Class classical guitar students at Lahaina Jodo Mission this evening (July 11) from 7 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity to hear these phenomenal musicians perform for free!

Benjamin Verdery guitarist & composer

HELP wanted. Haleiwa Jodo Mission is asking for help at their Bon Dance and Toro Nagashi (floating lanterns) on Saturday, July 22 from the afternoon into the evening. If you would like to help, we have a shuttle that will leave and return from Honolulu to Haleiwa. Call Jodo Mission of Hawaii (808) 949-3995 for more information. Mahalo!

This Saturday!! Service from 6:30 p.m., followed by floating lanterns ceremony (toro nagashi) around 7:30 p.m., performance by Maui Taiko before Bon Dance from around 8 p.m.

All are welcome!

Special thanks to Edwin Ushiro for the awesome artwork for the poster!

This Saturday on Maui!

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Handyman Needed— From time to time we are in need of some help with small jobs that may required some small painting jobs, little fixing of louver handles that are not working or doors that may need adjustment, etc.. Know of anyone? Please contact Jodo Mission of Hawaii at (808) 949-3995.

Curitiba Nippakuji Temple in Brazil will be hosting the 7th International Nenbutsu chanting session via Zoom on March 5 from 11 a.m. (Hawaii time). Please join in on this meaningful hour of chanting with friends from around the world.

February Newsletter. https://www.jodo.us/copy-of-january-newsletter

February Newsletter | Jodo.US Message from Bishop Ishikawa; Rev. Takano thanks members for their cooperation; Jon Riki Karamatsu President's 2021 New Year Message; General Membership Meeting on Jan 31 at 10:45 am; Gyoki Chutoba Form 2021

2021 Calendar of Major Events. Happy Holidays!

Bishop Ishikawa made a video of himself praying and reading more than 500 names for obon service but the upload is taking too long so he is doing it again live. He will be here for another few hours. Thank you sensei!

Aloha Jodo Mission of Hawaii members and friends,

It saddens me to say I will no longer be posting to the Jodo Mission of Hawaii FB page. I’m closing my FB account and plan to explore other online platforms. If you plan to attend the upcoming Jodo Mission of Hawaii service and events, please contact the main office for more information. If you like easy listening instrumental music, please follow my music on YouTube.

Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this site. It’s been a lot of fun performing, guest lecturing, and assisting guest artists to share talents and skills in the creative music making processes. Please take care and a hui hou. - Stuart

Watch Jodo Mission of Hawaii's live service by streaming on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.

Live Jodo Buddhist Sunday Service