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Hoonko Service (Shinran's Memorial)

  • Windward Buddhist Temple 268A Kuulei Road Kailua, HI, 96734 United States (map)

Guest Speaker: Rev. Shinkai Murakami

M.C.: Linda Jaffe


Reverend Shinkai Murakami

Rev. Shinkai Murakami studied Jodo Shinshu at the Central Buddhist Institute in Kyoto before joining the Hopa Hongwanji Missions of Hawaii and relocated to Hawaii in December of 1985.

He holds several Hongwanji special licenses. Jun-san (for chanting of sutra at Hongwanji in Kyoto), Hoon-ko Shiki Tandoku Mon (to read Abbot Kakunyo's letter at Hoonko Service at Honzan), Fujiyoshi (Professional Propagator's License in Japan.

Since arriving in Hawaii, he has served at Hilo Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Kapaa Hongwanji and Pearl City Hongwanji. He is currently the resident minister of Wailuku Hongwanji on Maui.

Rev. Murakami serves on the following Hongwanji Committees: as Samu of Bishop's Advisory Committee, on the Buddhist Education Committee, Hongwanji School Committee and the Personnel Committee.

He is an avid sports lover, especially baseball. His favorite team is the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Rev. & Mrs. Murakami have three children and three grandchildren.

  • 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.

  • The service will be recorded and viewable on YouTube and Facebook the next day (Monday).Item description

This service will be recorded and posted on: YouTube | Facebook

Earlier Event: January 12
Family Dharma Service
Later Event: January 26
Remembrance Day Service