At the 17th World Buddhist Women’s Convention in Kyoto Japan (May 2023), Hawaii Federation BWA President Linda Nagai invited the attendees gathered, to come to Hawaii in 2027 for the 18th World BWC. The site will be at the Hawaii Convention Center on September 11-12, 2027. Urakata Lady Ruzumi Ohtani was most gracious in accepting the invitation while Outgoing HHMH Bishop Eric Matsumoto and Incoming HHMH Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani received the WBWC flag from the previous Japan hosts. See flyer attachment. SAVE THE DATE
Note: In the near future a dedicated site will be posted for news and updates about the 18th WBWC.