
Hawaii

Aloha and dana are manifest in the words, thoughts, and actions of the community.

CultureMagazine | Openings, The Buddhist Traveler In
The Buddhist Traveler on the Big Island
Serenity comes easily on Hawaii’s lush and relaxed namesake island.

Magazine | Meet a Teacher, Teachings
Meet a Teacher: Rev. Blayne Higa
Resident minister at the Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, established in 1897

CultureMagazine | Books, Reviews
A Senator’s Dharma
Sen. Mazie Hirono’s new memoir tells a story of fierce determination and enduring kindness.

Magazine | By the Numbers, Openings
Buddhism by the Numbers: Hawaii
Dharma data from the most Buddhist American state

Being Present With August at Akiko’s
The director of August at Akiko’s and its co-star (and real-life inspiration) discuss their contemplative approach to filmmaking they used to capture an authentic vision of Hawaii.

August at Akiko’s
An unlikely friendship develops between a drifting young jazz musician and the quirky proprietor of a Buddhist B&B in this lyrical homage to Zen and the Japanese American communities of Hawaii.

Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
Already Free
A swim with Ram Dass is a dip into egolessness.

Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
America’s Guru
Ram Dass at 82

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