A year before a World Buddhist Women’s Convention (WBWC) occurs, the HFBWA holds a State-wide Membership Conference.  This will be on March 28-29, 2026 at the Ala Moana Hotel.  The theme is “Nurturing Nembutsu:  Sharing Gratitude” and will feature a Keynote Speaker, Hands-on Workshops and a General Meeting to cover any needs for the upcoming Read More

The Hawaii Federation of BWAs will be hosting the 18th World Buddhist Women’s Convention on September 11-12, 2027 at the Hawaii Convention Center.  The selected theme is “Live Peace, Live Aloha, Live as One in the Nembutsu .”  About 2,500 delegates, ministers, spouses, volunteers, etc. from Japan, South America, Canada, mainland US and Hawaii plan Read More

After a 5 year hiatus, the Hawaii Federation of BWAs sponsored Student Exchange Program to Japan is back on track.  Young students, ages 17-23 as of June 30, 2025 are encouraged to apply for this approximate 10 day summer trip in July 2025. Included is a 2-3 day homestay and a visit to Honzan to Read More