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15th BWA State Membership Conference (March 28-29, 2026) Registration Flyer # 3

On October 4th, Conference Co-Chair, Claire Tamamoto shared the attached 15th BWA State Membership Conference Flyer #3. The conference schedule is printed as well as info on Sunday’s Panel Presentation.  The link and QR code for the registration form are on the flyer.  On the second page is a short description of the six workshops Read More

Update on Student Exchange Program for 2025

The Student Exchange Program webpage has been updated to include the report from the 2025 Student Exchange Committee and reports from Lauren Kana Suzuki and Chad Tsuyoshi Okawa upon their return from their trip to Japan. To view these reports go to the Student Exchange webpage.  Go to the bottom of the page for Additional Read More

World BWA Reps Meeting - all reps with shaka - 2025-08-22

“Shaka” Come as You Are!

Participants of the World Federation of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Buddhist Women’s Associations Representative Meeting on August 22, 2025 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The lay representatives who attended in person are wearing their 2027 BWA Convention’s Montoshikisho. We are all still smiling and flashing the “Shaka,” Hawaii’s friendly hand gesture symbolizing the Aloha spirit. It Read More

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