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Summer Session 2016

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Buddhist Study Center from University Ave. with sunshine and wispy clouds

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Upcoming seminars, video recordings, and other Dharma resources. Visit the Dharma Hub »

Student Center

A place where students can relax, study, and socialize. More about our Fellowship Club »

Resources

Rev. Dr. Alfred Bloom's extensive website

Curriculum & awards program for scouts and others

Summer Session

Annual week-long seminar with a Buddhist scholar. More »

Upcoming Events

Jul
20
Sat
“Kyogyoshinsho: Enlightenment” (Triple Celebration Buddhist Ed.)
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
An HHMH Triple Celebration Online Buddhist Education Series Program…

“Kyogyoshinsho: Enlightenment” with Rev. Henry Adams

 

FULL SERIES (all on Saturday):

Registration
  • Jan. 13, 10 a.m. “What is Mahayana Buddhism? What is Pure Land Buddhism?” with Dr. David Matsumoto
  • Feb. 3, 2 p.m. “Development of Jodo Shinshu in Japan and Hawaii Part 1” with Prof. Mitsuya Dake
  • Feb. 17, 2 p.m. “Development of Jodo Shinshu in Japan and Hawaii Part 2” with Prof. Mitsuya Dake
  • Mar. 16, 2 p.m. “Significance of establishment of Jodo Shinshu Tradition” with Prof. Eisho Nasu
  • Apr. 13, 10 a.m. “Kyogyoshinsho: Teaching” with Rev. Mutsumi Wondra
  • May 18, 10 a.m. “Kyogyoshinsho: Practice” with Rev. Yuki Sugahara
  • Jun. 22, 10 a.m. “Kyogyoshinsho: Entrusting Heart” with Rev. Kiyonobu Kuwahara
  • Jul. 20, 10 a.m. “Kyogyoshinsho: Enlightenment” with Rev. Henry Adams
  • Aug. 24, 2 p.m. “The world is waiting for Buddhism and Shinran Shonin: Joy of the nembutsu” with Rev. Gene Sekiya
Triple Celebration Education Series - Apr-Jul 2024 flyer image

Jan-Mar 2024 flyer: JPG | PDF

 

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Aug
3
Sat
Dharma-Centered Living 101: Session 2, Kindness and Caring (Hawaii Betsuin and selected sites) @ Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, Honolu (enter parking at 1742 Lusitana St.)
Aug 3 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Dharma-Centered Living 101:
Kindness and Caring

2nd Session on August 3, 2024
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

registration details below

In person at Hawaii Betsuin
and via Zoom at one site per Hongwanji district

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Learn how to:

  • Nurture spiritual development through character building
  • Cultivate compassionate and resilient human beings
  • Communicate your values through the mindful use of technology
    (Bring your cell phones!)

Please join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop with D. Trinidad Hunt, international trainer, author, public speaker & contributor to 3 “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books, granddaughter of Rev. Dorothy Hunt, author of “The Golden Chain of Love.

The workshop series is designed to empower parents, grandparents, and educators with tools and strategies to share life lessons and skills based on Shin Buddhist values.

Registration

Please register by July 13. Visit the registration form at
https://forms.gle/cnFBVHart3FCBS6z8
or using the QR code:
Dharma-Centered Living 101 session 2 registration QR code

Please contact Debbie Kubota, Chair, Commission on Buddhist Education if any questions arise (dekub88@gmail.com)

Sponsored by the Commission on Buddhist Education

Aug
5
Mon
Summer Session with Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi @ Buddhist Study Center and on Zoom
Aug 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The BSC Summer Session is an annual, week-long seminar with a well-known Buddhist scholar. The 2024 Summer Session will be the 50th annual event!
Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi

The Buddhist Study Center presents Summer Session 2024

“Shifting From ‘Please’ to ‘Thank You’ —
A Path to Awakening”

with Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi

August 5-9, 2024
In person at the Buddhist Study Center or Online via Zoom

Goes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening.

Topics:
1) The Why & How of Gratitude, 2) Truth: Now and Then, 3) Who Am I in the World?, 4) Benefits of Shin Buddhism, 5) Being Sacred in the Profane

For complete information and registration:
Visit the Summer Session web page

Or, if you’re ready to register:

Register Now
Aug
6
Tue
Summer Session with Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi @ Buddhist Study Center and on Zoom
Aug 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The BSC Summer Session is an annual, week-long seminar with a well-known Buddhist scholar. The 2024 Summer Session will be the 50th annual event!
Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi

The Buddhist Study Center presents Summer Session 2024

“Shifting From ‘Please’ to ‘Thank You’ —
A Path to Awakening”

with Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi

August 5-9, 2024
In person at the Buddhist Study Center or Online via Zoom

Goes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening.

Topics:
1) The Why & How of Gratitude, 2) Truth: Now and Then, 3) Who Am I in the World?, 4) Benefits of Shin Buddhism, 5) Being Sacred in the Profane

For complete information and registration:
Visit the Summer Session web page

Or, if you’re ready to register:

Register Now
Aug
7
Wed
Summer Session with Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi @ Buddhist Study Center and on Zoom
Aug 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The BSC Summer Session is an annual, week-long seminar with a well-known Buddhist scholar. The 2024 Summer Session will be the 50th annual event!
Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi

The Buddhist Study Center presents Summer Session 2024

“Shifting From ‘Please’ to ‘Thank You’ —
A Path to Awakening”

with Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi

August 5-9, 2024
In person at the Buddhist Study Center or Online via Zoom

Goes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening.

Topics:
1) The Why & How of Gratitude, 2) Truth: Now and Then, 3) Who Am I in the World?, 4) Benefits of Shin Buddhism, 5) Being Sacred in the Profane

For complete information and registration:
Visit the Summer Session web page

Or, if you’re ready to register:

Register Now

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Buddhist Study Center hosts its 50th Summer Session lecture series the evenings of August 5-9, 2024 at the Buddhist Study Center near UH Mānoa. This year’s distinguished teacher is Rev. 

Share your Nembutsu Moment — submissions sought by August 31!

  This article originally appeared in the March 2024 issue of Ka Leo Kāhea. Updated 5/4/24 to include link to printable form and invitation to email audio recordings to Debbie 

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After a 5-year hiatus for in-person YESS Camps, Young Enthusiastic Shinshu Seekers (YESS) Camp 40 will be held in person the weekend of May 25-27, 2024 at the Buddhist Study Center!