Throughout the year, The Conversation has talked to several religious organizations to get an idea of how they were impacted by the pandemic. Next, we hear from the Buddhist faith.
With over 30 temples and several schools across the state, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaiʻi is home to the Jodo Shinshu Buddhism tradition here in the islands. The Conversation sat down with the head of the mission, Bishop Eric Matsumoto, to learn how they’ve adapted to the pandemic.
The mission has also posted several videos thanking those who made sacrifices during the pandemic on its YouTube channel. This interview aired on The Conversation on Dec. 1, 2021.
