KONA HONGWANJI BON DANCE PRACTICE
7:30pm-9:30pm
Kona Hongwanji Social Hall
June 1, 4, 8, 11
July 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23
DAIFUKUJI SOTO MISSION BON DANCE PRACTICE
7:00pm-8:30pm
Daifukuji Social Hall
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 2, 7, 9
2026 Sustaining Membership
Please consider renewing or becoming a Sustaining Member of Kona Hongwanji. Membership forms were already sent by mail. Your continued support ensures we can provide a vibrant and welcoming spiritual home for everyone. Invite family and friends to join! Please see the attached invitation letter and pledge form. Mahalo!
Sangha Connection
Puzzle Exchange: Many Sangha members enjoy making puzzles. We have started a puzzle exchange in our temple library. A shelf in the library holds several boxes of puzzles. Please feel free to borrow or exchange a puzzle you have already made. Please check with the temple office.
Temple Services and Events
Military Remembrance Service on May 31 at 10:00am. Sponsored by Kona Hongwanji Boy Scout Troop 59. Rev. Blayne will share a Dharma message.
Dharma Family Service on June 7 at 10:00am. Minister's Assistant Linda Nagai will share a Dharma Message.
2026 Obon Fest at Makaeo at Old Airport on Saturday, June 13, 4:00pm-9:00pm.
***NO SERVICE on June 14***
Father's Day Service on June 21 at 10:00am. Guest Speaker: David Oshiro, Past President of Kamuela Hongwanji.
Dharma Family Service on June 28 at 10:00am. Rev. Blayne will share a Dharma Message.
Kona Hongwanji YouTube Channel
Check out our YouTube Channel with Dharma messages from recent services. You will be able to watch these messages anytime, even if you happen to miss a service. Please enjoy listening to the Dharma!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixxHp7mQH3BqbvQazSvQMw
Sutra Chanting-Shoshinge (Hymn of True Entrusting)
Fridays @ 8:30 am (Except Holidays) (No Chanting on June 5, 12, 19)
Composed by Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu, Shoshinge is a poem that expresses his gratitude to the Buddha and the Seven Pure Land Masters. It summarizes the teaching of Amida Buddha’s Compassionate Vow to liberate all beings. Shoshinge is the central liturgical text in the Shin Buddhist tradition. Sutra Chanting has a meditative quality that settles our hearts and minds, helping us hear the calling voice of wisdom and compassion in our lives. Let’s chant together!
Monthly Meditation
Next Session on Wednesday, June 24, 6:30pm-7:30pm.
Enjoy a moment of contemplation and self-reflection as we engage in quiet sitting, guided meditation, and sutra chanting. As we quiet our mind and body, we can focus on the present moment to better hear the calling voice of wisdom and compassion in our lives.
Online Buddhist Education
Buddhist Churches of America Center for Buddhist Education Online Events: https://www.buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/buddhist-education
Everyday Buddhist by Orange County Buddhist Church: https://www.everydaybuddhist.org/
Buddhist Study Center of Hawaii Dharma Hub: Dharma Hub – Buddhist Study Center (bschawaii.org)
Digital Dharma Learning
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii - YouTube
BCA: Center for Buddhist Education - YouTube
Hawaii District Ministers Association - YouTube
The Teaching of Buddha Audiobook is available. If you ever wanted to read the BDK "The Teaching of Buddha" book but never got around to it, you can listen to it as an audiobook through the BDK website. The Teaching of Buddha – Audio Files – BDK America. Free copies of the book are also available at the temple.
Spiritual Care
The Dharma can offer guidance and support for our whole lives, especially during times of difficulty. I am here to be a compassionate presence and companion to you wherever you are on life's journey. I am available for spiritual care and counseling whenever the need arises. I am here for you.
Mental Health Support
Mental Health America of Hawaii
Mental Health America of Hawaii (mentalhealthhawaii.org)
Samaritan Counseling Center of Hawaii Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii offers professional and accessible behavioral health counseling sensitive to the spiritual traditions of individuals, families, and communities in Hawaii, regardless of their ability to pay. Telehealth counseling is available.
Hawaii CARES 988 DOH Hawaii Cares – Hawaii Cares provides a team of trained and experienced professionals to help individuals in times of a mental health crisis. Hawaii CARES is there to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call or text 988.
If you do not have a phone number with an 808 area code, call the hotline directly at (808-832-3100) or toll-free (800-753-6879)
Chat, 24/7 at https://988lifeline.org/chat
If you are experiencing an emergency or believe you are a danger to yourself and/or others, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for immediate assistance.
Please keep healthy and safe, and let's continue to take care of one another.