Latest Jiho & Headquarters Announcement
Also enjoy the online version of Hawaii Kyodan's Statewide Newsletter Ka Leo Kahea. We hope you enjoyed reading the print edition that was mailed to you.
125th Anniversary Cookbook (On Sale Now!)
Call the temple or use the attached form to order your cookbooks. They make wonderful gifts for family and friends.
2023 Joint Celebration in Japan
A joint celebration commemorating the 850th anniversary of Shinran Shonin's birth and the 800th anniversary of the establishment of the Jodo Shinshu Teaching along with the 17th World Buddhist Women's Association Convention will be held in Kyoto, Japan in May 2023. The service will be held in the Founder's Hall of Nishi Hongwanji on May 10, 2023. The BWA World Convention will be held on May 11-12, 2023. Post tours around Japan are being planned. Please see the attached for more information.
If you are interested in attending please submit the attached Preliminary Application Form to Linda Nagai by December 31.
Managing the Holidays with COVID-19
Samaritan Counseling Center of Hawaii Webinar: Coping with Holiday Stress 2021 with Dr. Darcy Ing SCCH Webinar: Coping with Holiday Stress 2021
Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping - Mayo Clinic
Dharma Offerings
Go to the Hawaii District Ministers Association - YouTube Channel to watch recently held Buddhist Education Seminars.
Newest seminar: Living with Wisdom and Resilience: Following the Footsteps of Nembutsu Practicers on the Big Island Nembutsu Practicers on the Big Island, Hawaii: Buddhist Education Class Nembutsu Seminar part 2
The Teaching of Buddha Audiobook is now 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 Support
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.
Mental Health
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 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. On Oahu, call at 832-3100. On the neighbor islands, call toll-free at 1-800-753-6879. 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.
COVID-19 Information
COVID cases are rising exponentially in our community due to the Omicron surge. COVID testing is available at the Kona Aquatic Center and other locations. Visit the Hawaii County website for a full list of testing sites and times of operation on Hawaii Island. Coronavirus Response - County of Hawaii - COVID-19 Testing (arcgis.com)
Please get vaccinated and encourage family and friends to do so as well. There is a disproportionate number of COVID cases among those who are unvaccinated. Plan to get your booster when you can. Let's all do our part to keep our community healthy and safe.
Our Kuleana Hawaii Our Kuleana Hawai'i (ourkuleanahawaii.com)
Aloha Safe Alert App. Add this App to your phone to help fight against COVID-19. https://www.alohasafealert.org/
State of Hawaii Safe Travels https://travel.hawaii.gov/#/
COVID-19 Vaccine Information from the Hawaii State Department of Health. https://hawaiicovid19.com/vaccine/
Kona Community Hospital https://kch.hhsc.org/covid-19-hospital-preparedness-message/
Queen's North Hawaii Community Hospital https://www.queens.org/north-hawaii/north-hawaii-community-hospital
Hilo Medical Center https://www.hilomedicalcenter.org/
Kaiser Permanente: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/hawaii/health-wellness/coronavirus-information/covid-vaccine
KTA Pharmacy (Keauhou, Puainako, Waimea, and Waikoloa Locations) https://www.ktasuperstores.com/pharmacy
Longs CVS Pharmacy CVS - Online Drugstore, Pharmacy, Prescriptions & Health Information