Speaker: Irene Nakamoto
Irene Nakamoto
Buddha Day Service Guest Speaker
Irene Nakamoto grew up in Kalihi and graduated from Farrington High School, University of Hawaii College of Education, and Ohio University. She was an elementary teacher and principal in Hawaii. After retirement, Irene received her Tokudo Ordination in 2003 in Kyoto, Japan and became the Acting Director of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Office of Buddhist Education. She left the position in 2006 to become a caregiver but continued to be active in Hongwanji activities. She is a past president of the Hawaii Federation of Buddhist Women's Association and serves as the Education Committee co-chair.
During the pandemic, Irene holds "virtual" (via the internet) ikebana (flower arrangement) classes for Windward Buddhist Temple members and, currently, instructs in-person ikebana classes for 15 Craigside residents (her current residence). Irene also keeps active with exercise classes, mahjong games, and her newly acquired interest in Korean dramas.
Irene is married to Reverend David Nakamoto, who served as minister at Kailua Hongwanji (now WBT) from 2010 to 2017.
Sunday Services attendees:
Offer incense before or after the service
Maintain physical distance while enjoying refreshment and fellowship after the service (if you choose to do so)
As of March 27, 2022, in accordance with the revised State of Hawaii guidelines, the use of masks is optional inside the temple. Please be kind to those who choose to continue to wear a mask.
This service will be recorded and posted on: YouTube | Facebook