About this episode

This episode explores the history and cultural significance of Hawaiian Buddhism and its relationship with Hawaii's statehood.

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 135 - What is Hawaiian Buddhism? What is its history? How does it interact with the tensions surrounding Hawaii's statehood? Resources: https://tricycle.org/magazine/buddhism-hawaii-big-island/ https://savingplaces.org/stories/japanese-buddhist-temples-in-hawaii-preserve-their-history-by-embracing-change https://byodo-in.com/ https://hongwanjihawaii.com/jodo-shinshu-buddhism/ https://www.multiculturalcooperation.net/content/the-role-of-identity-in-the-rise-and-decline-of-buddhism-in-hawaii-the-50th-state-of-the-united-states-of-america Kimura, Yukiko (1992). Issei : Japanese immigrants in Hawaii (Pbk. ed.). Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 0824814819. OCLC 37566798. _________________________________ If you like our show and would like to support us, we encourage you to give your money or resources to a worthy cause. We can get through this. Our strongest weapon is solidarity. Stay strong and help where you can. Thank you. Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com. Credits: Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-Host Proven Paradox…

People in this episode

Host: Nicholas Bright Haight

Topics covered

• Hawaiian Buddhism
• history of Buddhism in Hawaii
• Hawaii statehood
• Japanese Buddhist temples
• cultural identity
• Buddhism and immigration

Keywords

• Hawaiian Buddhism
• Buddhism history
• Hawaii statehood
• Japanese immigrants
• Buddhist temples
• cultural identity
• Buddhism in Hawaii

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Hawaii Press, Tricycle, Saving Places, Byodo-In, Hongwanji Hawaii, Multicultural Cooperation

Books & works: Issei : Japanese immigrants in Hawaii

Places: Hawaii

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