Big Island HAIB 11th Annual Buddha Day Celebration

“Buddhism and Mental Health”

The Hawaii Association of International Buddhists invites the public to the 11th Annual Buddha Day Celebration

“Buddhism and Mental Health”

Date: March 12, 2023
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. HST
Place: Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy in Kealakekua, Kona (Ample parking in back of Bank of Hawaii)

Free Admission

In-person and via Zoom: Register for the Zoom link at Here.

The wearing of face masks is required inside the temple.

“Resilience in Our Lives” featuring keynote speaker Bart Aoki, PhD

A graduate of Konawaena High School, Dr. Bart Aoki holds masters and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology. During his career of over forty years, he practiced psychology, conducted research, and led grant programs in the state of California. Dr. Aoki also developed community- based programs to strengthen social competence and resilience among Asian American adolescents.

For questions, please contact Rev. Blayne Higa at bhiga@honpahi.org , 808-323-2993 or Rev. Jiko Nakade at rev.jiko@daifukuji.org, 808-322-3524.