Dear Dharma Friends,
This is a special update on Hawaii Kyodan's response to the devastating wildfires on Maui. We have established the MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER RELIEF FUND to aid members of Lahaina Hongwanji and relief efforts on Maui. Please see the attached letter for more information on ways to give. Plese spread the word and help if you can. Let's come together as Sangha to care for one another.
May we be comforted and guided by Amida Buddha's light of all-inclusive wisdom and all-embracing compassion in the days ahead. Namo Amida Butsu.
In Gassho,
Rev. Blayne Higa
Maui Relief Fund Info
Dear Ministers, Temple Presidents, and Affiliated Organization Leaders,
Over the past several days we have watched in disbelief the devastation caused by the wildfires on Maui. Our hearts go out to the Sangha of Lahaina Hongwanji and to everyone who has been affected by this disaster.
In Our Pledge, Gomonshu Kojun Ohtani encourages us as fellow travelers along the Nembutsu Path to “…share a life of joy and sorrow with others. Just like the Buddha, whose caring heart always embraces us.” This is a time for us to embody Amida Buddha’s compassion by caring for our Sangha and all who are in distress. This is the living Nembutsu that is grounded in our everyday lives.
The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Committee on Social Concerns has created the MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER RELIEF FUND to aid the members of Lahaina Hongwanji and relief efforts on Maui. Please see the attached letter for information on the program and how to contribute.
May we take comfort in Amida’s compassionate embrace and be guided by the Dharma in this difficult time.
In Gassho,
Daido Baba
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 522-9200
www.hongwanjihawaii.com