Today we observed Hoonko, the memorial service for Jodo Shinshu founder Shinran Shonin. Our guest speaker for our Hoonko Service was Rev. Ryoso Toshima.
Rev. Toshima served as a resident minister at various temples around the state including Hanapepe Hongwanji (Kauai), Honokaa Hongwanji (Big Island), and Waipahu Hongwanji. Following that, he came to the Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin and served as the Rimban (head minister) for many years.
Watch Rev. Toshima’s Hoonko Dharma Talk below.
Hoonko Service Dharma Talk by Rev. Ryoso Toshima at Windward Buddhist Temple on January 12, 2020. The Hoonko Service is the annual memorial service for Jodo Shinshu founder Shinran Shonin. Kailua Hongwanji Mission is now Windward Buddhist Temple, a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church and a branch of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii serving Windward Oahu, including Kailua, Kaneohe, and Waimanalo.
