Tag Archives: Honokaa Hongwanji Temple

Peace Now (Peace Week 2018, Honoka’a)

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Diane Scheurell

  We are living in difficult times, with much social upheaval. I despair at the rancor we show each other, and wonder when we will become civil again. It was with this backdrop that I welcomed our little town’s celebration … Continue reading →

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Remembering the recently dead with dancing at the Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

I am friends with several of the congregation at the Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, mostly through the Mindfulness Meditation that they offer every Sunday afternoon. Last week I received my yearly invitation to join them in their Community Memorial Service … Continue reading →

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Fireworks vs meditation: setting intentions for the New Year

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

Did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? I don’t normally, but this year I did something that may become my norm. I went with Dianne and Mitch to the Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple’s New Year’s celebration that included meditation, a service … Continue reading →

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