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Mililani Hongwanji Has Been Involved In Community Activities For Many Years
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dances posted on YouTube. “Everyone has been wait- ing for the bon dance to re- turn. I can’t wait to see every- one again,” Fujimoto shares. “Seeing people having fun, meeting new people and the whole experience is my fa- vorite part, not to mention the
“During this period of Obon, let’s take the opportunity
to appreciate the countless things that have come
into our lives both seen and unseen.”
andagi.”
“The bon dance goes far
beyond the religious aspect of why we have it. It gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on our lives with appreciation and gratitude toward the people who have gone before us. That’s why we are able to dance for joy,” he adds.
attend the upcoming bon dance, Fujimoto recom- mends arriving early as there is only a limited amount of parking spaces available. Handicapped spaces are available at Rec Center 3 and there is more street parking around the temple and in the neighborhood. He adds that people should bring water and their own chairs, as seat- ing is limited. Craft vendors and food trucks take cash and credit cards, while the silent auction will accept cash or checks only, he notes.
For 45 years, Mililani Hongwanji Temple has been involved in the community in many ways that go beyond the bon dance — it holds an Adopt-a Highway Project, a Parkinson’s support group, an adult day care center, a Kumon after-school program, and judo and ki-aikido pro- grams. It also participates in the Mililani High School car- nival, and makes donations to various youth groups, and the minister frequently makes rounds to various hospitals and care facilities to offer spir- itual and pastoral help.
(Above and below left) Dancers and guests participate in previous Mililani Hongwanji Buddhist Temple bon dances. The next event will be held Aug. 19-20. PHOTOS COURTESY MILILANI HONGWANJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE
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“During this period of Obon, let’s take the opportu- nity to appreciate the count- less things that have come
into our lives both seen and unseen. I hope this year’s bon dance will bring that all to life for all of our guests. Thank you everyone for all of your support over the years, and especially during this pandemic, we couldn’t do it without you,” Fujimoto shares.