The Big Island branch of the Commission on Buddhist Education hosts the
2026 Hawaiʻi Island Nembutsu Seminar Oct. 2-4, 2026.
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The featured speaker will be Reverend Dr. Carmela Javellana-Hirano, Minister at Salt Lake Buddhist Temple.
The focus will be on supporting our wellbeing and dealing with the challenges of our daily lives through Nembutsu teachings.
“Talk Story: Monku! Monku! Monku!”
Oct. 2, 5 p.m., Kamuela Hongwanji
All ages
“Shin Buddhist Psychology: The Wisdom of Foolishness to Compassion = Shinjin”
Oct. 3, 10 a.m. — 12 Noon, Hilo Betsuin YBA Hall
Adults
“Dharma Talk: Oya Sama—The Runaway Bunny”
Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m. District Service, Hilo Betsuin
All ages
There will be three days of activities, ranging from a talk story session, a Nembutsu Seminar, a Hawaiʻi District service and dharma talk, and a family movie activity. Locations will be in Waimea and Hilo.
Please save October 2-4 for this engaging and interactive weekend!
In person and Zoom options.