HALL RENTAL

The hall can hold up to 296 persons (fire code). Set up to be done by renter. Tables and chairs are available (no outside tables/chairs permitted). Class rental fee is $35 per hour. Rental for a party requires a deposit of $300 to hold the hall. Call the office to get the current rental fee. The hall is not air conditioned, but there are three roll-up doors on the wall to the right of the stage. No cooking on the premises. All renters must clean up after themselves, and bag and take away their own trash after the event. Call the hall office for further information.

Contact Person: Susan Morishige

Contact Phone: (808)487-2626

Contact Email: HallRental@aieahongwanji.org

Date and Time: Call to find out the availability of the hall for the date and time you want.

LOTUS ADULT DAY CARE CENTER

Services are provided in a supervised environment to a group of seniors who are 55+. Services include physical and stimulating activities in a socially friendly environment. Qualifications of individuals must be 55 years and older, ambulate with minimal assistance, and not be of harm to self or others. For more information and fees please call 486-5050.

Contact Person: Shareen Zakahi

Contact Phone: (808) 486-5050

Date and Time: Monday - Friday: 6:45am - 5:30pm

Holidays Observed: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Also, special hours of operation for Christmas Eve and New years Eve

AIEA HONGWANJI PRESCHOOL

Aiea Hongwanji Preschool accepts children from 3-5 years in age. Our philosophy and goals focus upon the total development of your child. We provide a supportive and caring learning environment in which each child's self-esteem is affirmed and sustained. Children are given the opportunity to learn independence and socializing skills; developing body control and awareness through indoor and outdoor play; cognitive development through activities of understanding, thinking, and problem solving and an awareness of being a loving and caring individual.

Contact Person: Claire Tamamoto

Contact Phone: (808) 488-0404

Date and Time:
Full Day Program	6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
3/4 Day Program	6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SUNDAY SERVICE

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MOCHI POUNDING

All are welcome to Mochi Pounding. Check the calendar for this year's date. Usually it's around the last Sunday of the year!

See you there!!!

 

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BON and Hatsubon

An Ancient legend tells us that during the time of the Buddha, one of the disciples, Moggallana, saw with his superhuman sight the agony of his mother as she suffered in the lowest hell. When this fact was brought to the attention of the Blessed One, his heart was moved to great compassion. Through the grace of his all-embracing compassion the woman was saved. Moggallana and the other disciples clapped their hands in joy. The legend says this was the origin of the Bon Odori.

For Jodo Shinshu Buddhists, Hatsubon and other family memorial services are a time to reflect upon lives and how we are continually being influenced by our loved ones. "Hatsu bon" literally means first obon. It is the first anniversary since the last Obon. Hatsubon then is an opportunity for family and friends to comes together and reflect on how their love's existence continues to embrace us through their thoughts, words, and deeds. For the Hatsubon family and friends, or for that matter all of us, because death has touched each and every one of us, the realization of impermanence of the physical body leads us to a better understanding that your loved ones' life is continuing to work and influence you. As you reflect on the pain of the loss of your loved one, you come to the realization that we should live each day and savor every moment for we don't know what tomorrow or the next moment will hold. The pain of your loss will always remain in your hearts but too, all the good times and fond memories of your loved one will continue to be part of you.

As we take part in the Obon festivities, we should also reflect upon the Truth of our existence, the Truth that our loved ones are continuing to influence and take effect upon our present lives. Obon is a time to express our gratitude for being given those conditions to live this life. Hatsubon is an expression of the pureness of heart that arises when we embrace that Truth of those causes and conditions of your life. And this is why, in our tradition of Jodo Shinshu, we call Obon, Kangi-e, or Gathering of Joy.

Written by Reverend Kosho Yagi

A Thousand Winds

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am swift uplifting rush.
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grace and cry.
I am not there. I did not die.

RECYCLING PROGRAM

All recyclables--copper wires, pipe, aluminum items, brass, electric motors, appliances, Hi-5 items.

Contact Person: Kazuto Tomoyasu

Contact Email: kazutotomoyasu@gmail.com