When the Buddhist Study Summer Session concludes on August 9, Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi dives right into the satellite seminars hosted by Hongwanji districts. Those begin Saturday, August 10 and conclude Monday, August 19. Several seminars provide an option for attending online as noted below.
Information on the satellite seminars originally appeared in the July 2024 Headquarters Update.
August 10 (Saturday morning)
Kauai District
Online lecture: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Topic: The Efforts of Others
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Zoom Info: Zoom link, Meeting ID: 815 4655 6072, Passcode: 015037
August 10 (Saturday evening)
Hawaii Island District
Lecture at Kona Hongwanji and via Zoom: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Topic: Shifting from “Please” to “Thank You” — A Path of Awakening
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August 11 (Sunday)
Hawaii Island District
Holualoa Hongwanji Obon service and Dharma talk: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Lecture at Hilo Betsuin and via Zoom: 2:00 p.m.
Topic: What is Shin Buddhism?
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August 12 (Monday morning)
Hawaii Island District
Lecture at Kamuela Hongwanji and via Zoom: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Topic: What is the Relationship Between Amida Buddha and Shakyamuni Buddha?
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August 12 (Monday evening)
Maui District
Lecture at Makawao Hongwanji: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Topic: Gratitude: A Path of Awakening
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Online option planned as a livestream to Makawao’s YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website.
August 13 (Tuesday)
Maui District
Workshop at Makawao Hongwanji for Maui Council leadership: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Topic: Growing Our Sangha
August 14 (Wednesday)
Oahu District
Lecture at Aiea Hongwanji: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Topic: Thank You
August 15 (Thursday)
Statewide Zoom session: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Topic: Our Nembutsu Journey — A Path of Awakening for 21st Century Americans
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August 16 (Friday)
Statehood Day (Holiday)
August 18 (Sunday)
Sunday service and dharma talk at Hawaii Betsuin and via Zoom: 9:30 a.m.
Talk Story session to follow.
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August 19 (Monday)
Oahu District
Workshop for Oahu Hongwanji Council leadership at Pearl City Hongwanji
6:00 p.m. dinner
Session from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Topic: Growing Our Sangha
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