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Dharma Hub

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, one of his legacies
Curriculum & awards program for scouts and others

Summer Session

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

Upcoming Events

Mar
8
Sat
“The Power of Compassion” with D. Trinidad Hunt @ Hawaii Betsuin Social Hall
Mar 8 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Power of Compassion:
Rediscovering Your True Value

Saturday, March 8 — 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
registration details below

In person at the Hawaii Betsuin Social Hall
OR Via Zoom across the state (one Zoom site per district)

 

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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.”

Every human being is a leader in their own little circle

  • Clarify your purpose — what do you want to achieve by the end of your lifetime?
  • Review & refresh your most important values
  • Develop more meaningful interactions with others
  • Deepen your experience of the Golden Chain
  • Discover the Four Pillars that support the Golden Chain
  • Realize the power of influence and inspiration in your life
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PLEASE REGISTER BY SATURDAY, MARCH 1.

REGISTRATION LINK

Questions? Please contact Debbie Kubota at dekub88@gmail.com.

Sponsored by the Commission on Buddhist Education,
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii

Maui Nembutsu Seminar with Rev. Grant Ikuta of Canada
Mar 8 @ 9:30 am – Mar 9 @ 1:00 pm

2025 Maui District Nembutsu Seminar
Featuring Guest Lecturer Reverend Grant Ikuta
Former Bishop of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada
Currently Resident Minister, Steveston Buddhist Temple, Canada

Two Days of Lectures

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Saturday, March 8

1st Lecture: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Q&A 10 min.)
2nd Lecture: 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (Q&A 10 min.)
Lunch: 11:50 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
3rd Lecture: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Q&A 10 min.)

Sunday, March 9

Ohigan Service Speaker: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
4th Lecture: 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (Q&A 10 min.)
Lunch: 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Registration

To register, send your name and phone number with a check to Wailuku Hongwanji at the address below. This covers cover refreshments, lunch, and handout materials.

Fees
$10 for one day or $20 for two days
Check payable to “Maui Hongwanji Council”

Seminar Site
Wailuku Hongwanji Mission
1828 E. Vineyard St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-0406

All Are Welcome

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