Bishop Eric Matsumoto gives his congratulatory message
After our 50th Anniversary Service at the temple, we celebrated with a luncheon at Mid-Pacific Country Club. Old photos and albums from the archives were on display for members to reminisce upon. Congratulatory messages were read by Bishop Eric Matsumoto and Pieper Toyama, President of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii.
This was followed by a special video produced by Joy & John Nishida, Joshua Chang, and Neil Yamamoto. The video can be viewed by clicking below.
Kailua Hongwanji Mission has been a place of gratitude, harmony, and peace for its community for 50 years. Its members come from all over the Windward side of Oahu to share in the teachings of Jodo Shishu Buddhism.
Before departing, we joined hands and sang Hawai'i Aloha