Ewa Hongwanji Mission

Rev. David’s Monthly Reflection                  

As we come to another Bon Season, I have been reflecting on the Nembutsu, Namo Amida Butsu and what it means for us. When I think about it, the Nembutsu is not a mere religious practice. It is not a suggestion for self-powered recitation, but the manifestation of Amida Buddha’s Primal Vow in each of us. Namo Amida Butsu is the Name that calls and saves. It does not arise from personal merit or effort, but from the working of Other Power alone.

Shinran teaches that True Entrusting (Shinjin) is essential, and that one is grasped, never to be abandoned. Thus the Nembutsu is not a means we create, but the compassionate solution already given. It is the grateful response to boundless compassion.

Rev. David K. Fujimoto, BBC

We will be setting up the tents and the lights on Friday, June 19, 9:00am until about lunch time, and final decorations and set up on Saturday morning, 9:00am until done (lunch will be served both days). We will need lots of help! Please come out to lend a hand! Volunteers will also be needed for the food booths, etc - let us know if you can help!  

If you would like to donate to our bake sale, you may drop off Friday or Saturday - let us know if you will be contributing.

Windcatchers will again be available for $10 each. Send in your names before June 8 to Ewa Hongwanji Mission, P.O. Box 60549, Ewa Beach HI 96706 along with your payment, or send an email to ewahm1901@gmail.com and mail in your payment separately.

Ewa Hongwanji T-shirts (purple with white print) are available for purchase.

Cost is as follows:

50/50 Blend: $20 per shirt (XXL $22; XXXL $23) 

Dri-Fit available for additional $5 per shirt: $25 per shirt (XXL $27, XXXL $28)

Youth sizes available at $20 per shirt.

Please indicate: 50/50 or Dri-Fit (IMPORTANT), Size (specify Adult or Youth),

Number of shirts requested per size, and Total cost.

You may purchase on Wednesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm.

Mainland and outer island orders accepted, shipping extra - leave a message at 808-681-5222.

Pledges for 2026 will remain at $150.  If you have not already done so, please send in your pledge to Ewa Hongwanji Mission, P. O. Box 60549, Ewa Beach HI 96706. Thank you.

We recently fixed the temple roof to mitigate leaking and also replaced the rain gutters along the social hall windows. Dedicated members maintain the greenery in front of the temple and around the grounds and a yardman takes care of the lawn. We can always use more help, so please drop by on Wednesday mornings at 9:00am when you're free to give us a hand.