NICHIREN MISSION OF HAWAII

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Contents
 
  1. Nichiren Buddhism
            * Nichiren Shu
            * the Lotus Sutra
            * Our Practice
            * Major Temples
  
2. The Buddha &  Nichiren
        Shonin

            * Life of the Buddha
            * Life of Nichiren Shonin
            * History of Nichiren Buddhism
  
3. History of Nichiren Mission
        of Hawaii

            * Part I (When the Nichiren
              Buddhism came to Hawaii)
            * Part II (Before the World War
              II)
            * Part III (After the World War
              II)
  4. Sunday Service
            * Morning Service
            * First Sunday - Kito Service
            * Second Sunday - Combined
              Service
            * Third Sunday - Special
              Service
            * Forth Sunday - Shodaigyo
              Service
            * Fifth Sunday - Activity Day
            * This Year's Calendar of
              Services and Events
 
  5. Memorial Service
            * About Memorial Service
            * How to hold Memorial
              Service
  
6. Funeral Service
            * About Funeral Service
            * About other Services related
              to Funeral Service
            * How to hold Funeral Service
  
7. Kito (Blessing) Service
            * About Kito Service
            * How to hold Kito Service
  
8. Wedding Ceremony
            * About Wedding Ceremony
            * How to hold Wedding
              Ceremony
   
9. Other Activities
            * Columbarium (Niches)
            * Eitaikyo (Perpetual Memorial
              Service) Program
            * Eitaikuyoto (Eternal Peace
              Tower)
            * Visitation
            * Class
            * Counseling
            * Sunday School
            * Fujinkai (Women's Auxiliary)
            * Rainbow Conference
            * Fundraise
 
  10. Newsletter
            * This Month's Newsletter 
            * Archive
 
  11. This Month's Sermon
            * This Month's Sermon
            * Archive
 
  12. Facilities and Map
            * Facilities and Pictures
            * Map
  
13. Links
    14. Contact us
    15. Copyright
NICHIREN SHONIN'S WORD
It does not matter how long or short your life is.  it is more important to
live a meaningful life.
                  
"Sushuntenno-Gosho"


HELLO!
Here is our May Newsletter.  We will be observing Childrenıs Day and
Motherıs Day this month.  Letıs remember the importance of strong family
relationship. Here are this monthıs announcements.

KISHIMOJIN MATSURI & CHILDRENıS DAY KITO SERVICE ON MAY 7
Kishimojin Matsuri (festival) will be held on May 7 from 10:00 am.
Kishimojin was an Indian deity who swore to the Buddha to protect the
children and those who believe in the Lotus Sutra.  Kito blessing will be
offered during the service.
After the service, Children's Day activities will be held and lunch will be
served for the children and their families.

FUJINKAI MEETING ON MAY 7
Fujinkai meeting will be held on Sunday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m.

MOTHERıS DAY SERVICE ON MAY 14
Motherıs Day Service will be held on May 14 from 10:00 am. and memorial
service will also be held for deceased Fujinkai members.  We will celebrate
the annual Motherıs Day with beautiful flowers.  Please attend this service
in appreciation of all mothers.

DIRECTORSı MEETING ON MAY 21
Directorsı meeting will be held on Sunday, May 21 following the 10:00 a.m.
service.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE ON MAY 28
Memorial Day is on Monday, May 29 this year.  We traditionally hold the
Memorial Day Service on the last Sunday of May, therefore, the service will
be held on May 28 from 10:00 am.  Please attend the service with your family
and friends!

JAPAN TOUR
We have organized a Japan tour.  We will go to Japan from October 26 through
November 3, 2006.  The cost is about $ 2,500.00 per person.  We will go to
Kyoto, Minobu, Tokyo and Chiba.
Kyoto - We can enjoy the beautiful autumn colors in Kyoto.  We will visit
some places noted in connection with Yamauchi Kazutoyo of 'Komyo ga tsuji'
broadcasting by KIKU TV now.
Minobusan - Minobusan Kuonji Temple, the mother temple of Nichiren Shu.  We
will enjoy Onsen ( hot spring ) there too.
Tokyo - the capital of Japan.  We will visit famous places.
Chiba - This is the highlight of the tour.  We will go to Nakayama Hokekyoji
Temple.  The Temple has been keeping a lot of Nichiren Shonin's handwriting
documents over 700 years.  Those are exhibited once a year on November 3rd,
every year.  We can meet Nichiren Shonin through his own writings.
This tour has a lot of not only sightseeing but also shopping time.  If you
want to go to Korea, we can arrange it as an optional tour.  For more
information, please feel free to ask the ministers.

E-MAIL ADDRESS HAS BEEN CHANGED
Betsuin's e-mail address has been changed.  Please take a look at our new
e-mail address on the English front page.  Old address is no longer in use.

VISITATION INFORMATION
The ministers are planning to continue their visits to the Liliha Health
Care Center and the Island Nursing Home on the third Tuesday of every month.
We are looking for members who wish to accompany the ministers to visit
nursing homes.  The residents of the nursing homes are so happy to see many
visitors so, please see the ministers if you wish to do so.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
The annual membership dues are $10.00 per month or $120.00 per year.   Our
Temple is maintained by your membership fee so we would appreciate your
kokua in this matter.   Thank you.

REMINDER
Since the registers and calendars for appointments and scheduling of
services are maintained in the office, FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCY CASES,  you are
encouraged to call 595-3517 during our office hours from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Calls to the office will help us to serve you more efficiently.  Thank you.