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Bishop, speaker, ministers, and attendees in a group photo before the alter in the Buddhist Study Center classroom

Summer Session 2016

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

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

Curriculum & awards program for scouts and others

Summer Session

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

Upcoming Events

May
7
Tue
Spring 2024 Tetsuya: Finals Study Week @BSC @ Buddhist Study Center
May 7 @ 5:00 pm – May 8 @ 8:00 am

Spring 2024 TETSUYA
FINALS STUDY WEEK @BSC
May 5-10, 5 PM-8 AM

WHAT IS TETSUYA?

Tetsuya is an event open to University of Hawaii students, who are welcomed to the Buddhist Study Center to study together during finals week.

The BSC will be open overnight; with study, sleep, shower, and recreational space for those late-night cram sessions.
Dinner is provided!

DINNER @ 6:00 PM

Sunday Lasasgna
Monday Kalua Pig & Cabbage
Tuesday Beef Curry
Wednesday Meatballs
Thursday Mac ‘n Cheese & Tomato Soup

THINGS TO BRING

  • Laptop/chargers
  • Headphones (if listening to music)
  • Textbooks and notes
  • Sleeping bag/pillow/blanket
  • Toothbrush & tooth paste
  • Shower supplies (shampoo, soap, wash
    cloth, towel)
  • Snacks & drinks

INTERESTED?

Please contact Emi ([email protected]) and provide the following:

  • Your name
  • Phone number
  • Which days/times are your finals?
  • Which days are you thinking of stopping by?
  • Do you plan to stay overnight? Yes / No
  • Any dietary restrictions/things to be aware of/snack requests?
2024 Spring Tetsuya: Finals Study Week at BSC (5/5-5/10) (flyer)

Click the flyer image to enlarge.

May
8
Wed
Spring 2024 Tetsuya: Finals Study Week @BSC @ Buddhist Study Center
May 8 @ 5:00 pm – May 9 @ 8:00 am

Spring 2024 TETSUYA
FINALS STUDY WEEK @BSC
May 5-10, 5 PM-8 AM

WHAT IS TETSUYA?

Tetsuya is an event open to University of Hawaii students, who are welcomed to the Buddhist Study Center to study together during finals week.

The BSC will be open overnight; with study, sleep, shower, and recreational space for those late-night cram sessions.
Dinner is provided!

DINNER @ 6:00 PM

Sunday Lasasgna
Monday Kalua Pig & Cabbage
Tuesday Beef Curry
Wednesday Meatballs
Thursday Mac ‘n Cheese & Tomato Soup

THINGS TO BRING

  • Laptop/chargers
  • Headphones (if listening to music)
  • Textbooks and notes
  • Sleeping bag/pillow/blanket
  • Toothbrush & tooth paste
  • Shower supplies (shampoo, soap, wash
    cloth, towel)
  • Snacks & drinks

INTERESTED?

Please contact Emi ([email protected]) and provide the following:

  • Your name
  • Phone number
  • Which days/times are your finals?
  • Which days are you thinking of stopping by?
  • Do you plan to stay overnight? Yes / No
  • Any dietary restrictions/things to be aware of/snack requests?
2024 Spring Tetsuya: Finals Study Week at BSC (5/5-5/10) (flyer)

Click the flyer image to enlarge.

May
9
Thu
Spring 2024 Tetsuya: Finals Study Week @BSC @ Buddhist Study Center
May 9 @ 5:00 pm – May 10 @ 8:00 am

Spring 2024 TETSUYA
FINALS STUDY WEEK @BSC
May 5-10, 5 PM-8 AM

WHAT IS TETSUYA?

Tetsuya is an event open to University of Hawaii students, who are welcomed to the Buddhist Study Center to study together during finals week.

The BSC will be open overnight; with study, sleep, shower, and recreational space for those late-night cram sessions.
Dinner is provided!

DINNER @ 6:00 PM

Sunday Lasasgna
Monday Kalua Pig & Cabbage
Tuesday Beef Curry
Wednesday Meatballs
Thursday Mac ‘n Cheese & Tomato Soup

THINGS TO BRING

  • Laptop/chargers
  • Headphones (if listening to music)
  • Textbooks and notes
  • Sleeping bag/pillow/blanket
  • Toothbrush & tooth paste
  • Shower supplies (shampoo, soap, wash
    cloth, towel)
  • Snacks & drinks

INTERESTED?

Please contact Emi ([email protected]) and provide the following:

  • Your name
  • Phone number
  • Which days/times are your finals?
  • Which days are you thinking of stopping by?
  • Do you plan to stay overnight? Yes / No
  • Any dietary restrictions/things to be aware of/snack requests?
2024 Spring Tetsuya: Finals Study Week at BSC (5/5-5/10) (flyer)

Click the flyer image to enlarge.

May
18
Sat
“Kyogyoshinsho: Practice” (Triple Celebration Buddhist Ed.)
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
An HHMH Triple Celebration Online Buddhist Education Series Program…

“Kyogyoshinsho: Practice” with Rev. Yuki Sugahara

 

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

 

HHMH Triple Celebration education series - overall flyer image

Overall flyer: JPG | PDF

 

May
25
Sat
YESS Camp 40 @ Buddhist Study Center
May 25 – May 27 all-day

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Young Enthusiastic Shinshu Seekers (YESS) Camp 40

Weekend of May 25-27, 2024
In person at the Buddhist Study Center
near UH Manoa in Honolulu

YESS Camp builds bonds among youth from around the state as they interact and learn about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Registration for youth aged 13-23 is open through May 1 and there is a discount for registering by April 15!

The theme for this year’s camp is “Daruma & Me: YESS we’re back!” Resilience will be a common thread throughout the weekend, with mixers, games, Dharma discussion emphasizing practical applications of Buddhism to life and social issues, and activities related to perseverance and getting back up.

More Info
https://hongwanjihawaii.com/blog/2024/04/12/yess-camp-40/

Registration Link
https://forms.gle/FfMe4jVBWKEC8P9x6

LATEST POSTS

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 

“YESS We’re Back!” Youth Campers Invited to Register for May 2024 YESS Camp

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!

Saturday, April 6: Nurturing Mind and Body at BSC’s Spring Festival!

On Saturday, April 6, 2024, the Buddhist Study Center will host our first ever Spring Festival grand re-opening of the BSC to the larger Manoa/Moiliili/McCully/Makiki community from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome!