Aloha!
Please find attached the current edition of our temple newsletter. The print edition should arrive in mailboxes soon.
Also attached are the current Hawaii Kyodan HQ Update, 2026 Theme and Slogan Poster Contest, 2026 Calendar Submission Request, and 2026 Living Treasures of Hawaii Nomination Form.
Check out the current edition of the Ka Leo Kahea, our Hawaii Kyodan Statewide Newsletter.
July 2025 Newsletter Highlights:
Kona Hongwanji Bon Dance July 26, 5:00pm-10:00pm
We look forward to sharing our culture and traditions with the community at our annual Bon Dance which will feature energetic dances, taiko drumming, food, and craft booths. An event of this size and magnitude requires the work of many compassionate hands working together in harmony. The Bon Dance Committee is seeking volunteers who would like to help with the Bon Dance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Thursday, July 24
Clearing Social Hall (6:00pm-6:30pm) (4 Volunteers)
Saturday, July 26
Setup—Yagura, tents, chairs, lanterns (8:00am-11:00am) (12-15 volunteers (heavy lifting))
Retail/Donation Booth (4:00pm-7:00pm & 7:00pm-10:00pm) (4 per shift)
Concession Booth (4:00pm-7:00pm & 7:00pm-10:00pm) (12 per shift)
Assistance with Kimono/Yukata Dressing (5:00pm-6:00pm) (2 volunteers)
Comfort Crew (Trash and Recycling) (5:00pm-7:30pm & 7:30pm-10:00pm) (4 per shift)
Clean Up (10:00pm-11:30pm) (12-15 volunteers)
Sunday, July 27
Take down Yagura (9:00am-11:00am) (8-12 volunteers (heavy lifting))
Please contact the temple office to sign up by Wednesday, July 16.
Mahalo for your help!Bon Dance Practice7:30pm-9:00pmKona Hongwanji Social Hall
July 7, 10, 14, 17, 24BSC Satellite Seminar at Kona Hongwanji
"Walking the White Path: Living the Jodo Shinshu Path in Difficult Times" with Rev. Dr. Enrique Galvan-Alvarez
Sunday, August 3
4:00pm-5:30pm
We will explore the practical application of the Jodo Shinshu teaching by using the metaphor of the two rivers of water and fire and the white path, as explained by Master Shandao. This image allows us to interpret the human conditions and its challenges and derive meaning from them in terms of the Buddhist message. On this particular occasion we will be talking about the White Path in relation to grief.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/BSCSatelliteBigIsland2025