The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii recently observed its Shinran Shonin 750th Memorial in conjuction to the 120th anniversary of the establishment of Jodo Shinshu in Hawaii.  The events were attended by Jodo Shinshu followers throughout Hawaii and out of town.  The event has been written up by various local papers.  (Click on the following links for related articles)

 

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawai`i Hosts Double Commemorative Banquet
http://hawaii.gov/gov/news/files/2009/september/honpa-hongwanji
Peace Celebration
http://www.starbulletin.com/features/20090829_peace_celebration.html

Buddhist flavor Boosts buffet
http://www.starbulletin.com/features/20090909_Buddhist_flavor_boosts_buffet.html
Enlightened Eating
http://www.starbulletin.com/features/20090902_Enlightened_eating.html
Jake links Hawaii, Japan
http://www.starbulletin.com/features/20090911_island_mele.html?mobile=true
Jake Shimabukuro EP 'Annon' pays tribute to Shin Buddhist founder
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990908074
Honor and Ambition
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009908300321
A Buddhist's Perspective
http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/523454.html
Preparing for his arrival
http://www.kauaiworld.com/articles/2009/09/08/news/kauai_news/doc4aa5f8b6bf7b7957115287.txt