“Nurturing Nembutsu: Cultivating Awareness” with Noah Rasheta
A Nembutsu Seminar on Saturday, 10/11/25, with Buddhist teacher, best-selling author, and Secular Buddhism podcast producer Noah Rasheta, was offered in person at Hawaii Betsuin and via Zoom. The seminar is available on video.
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Letters to Home Book Tour:
Hawaii LGBTQ Plus Panel Discussion
On 10/04/25, Hawaii Betsuin was the last stop on a book tour for “Letters to Home,” an anthology of essays, poetry, and art by LGBTQ+ Japanese Americans and allies. A panel of contributors to the book shared lived experiences both positive and negative, exploring themes of identity, community, acceptance, and “home.” See the panel discussion on video.
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“Shin Buddhism in the West and Beyond”
An intermediate-level introductory course organized by Rev. Ken Tanaka. Fireside chat sessions with 20 laypersons and teachers, first Saturdays starting 10/04/25.
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7th Virtual Dharma School Gathering
A Zoom session on Sunday, 10/19/25, with Rev. Tomo Hojo as the service speaker and Ms. Edythe Vassall delivering the adult breakout room message. All welcome! Dharma Educators session at 8:45 a.m., service begins 10 a.m.
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Triple Celebration Buddhist Education Videos
A series of seminars offered via Zoom leading up to the Triple Celebration in September 2024 are offered on-demand in a YouTube playlist.
YouTube playlist
Summer Session 2024
Five interactive evenings with Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi on “Shifting From ‘Please’ to ‘Thank You’ — A Path to Awakening.”
YouTube playlist
See also: 2023 Summer Session
“Shinran’s Challenge: A Shin Buddhist in the 21st Century,” with Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji.
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Kagirinaki Ai to Jihi
“…Toward LGBTQ+ Equity & Inclusion in Hawai‘i’s Japanese Communities,” an October 2024 Nembutsu Seminar at JCCH
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Diversity & Acceptance in Amida’s Vow with Rev. Ko’e A. Umezu
A hybrid Nembutsu Seminar on 8/12/2023
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LGBTQIA+ 101, 04/22/23, with Camaron Miyamoto and Hongwanji panelists
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6th Virtual Dharma School Gathering
With D. Trinidad Hunt, November 2024. A dharma educators session, an intergenerational service, and adult breakout room.
YouTube playlist
Dharma-Centered Living 101
Handouts and videos from three hybrid workshops with D. Trinidad Hunt in 2024.
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5th Virtual Dharma School Gathering
A presentation by Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki, February 2023.
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More Seminars / Talk Stories
on the HHMH YouTube channel
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Reverend Kerry Kiyohara’s Children’s Dharma Story Time slideshows
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