Noah Rasheta Seminar in Hawaii: "Nurturing Nembutsu, Cultivating Awareness"

Buddhist teacher and best-selling author Noah Rasheta came to Honolulu, Hawaii in October 2025 for three speaking events. On Saturday, October 11, he spoke at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin (a Shin Buddhist temple) on the topic of "Nurturing Nembutsu, Cultivating Awareness," the 2025 Hongwanji Hawaii theme and slogan.

Using metaphors, parables, and personal experiences, Noah connected with those in person and on Zoom over the course of two hours. We are pleased to present this lightly edited Zoom recording so more may benefit from the insights Noah shared and the exchanges with attendees.

The event served as a Nembutsu Seminar for the Honolulu and Oahu Hongwanji Districts. It was sponsored by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Office of Buddhist Education and University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

More About Noah Rasheta
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Buddhist teacher and best-selling author of “No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners,” Noah Rasheta hosts the Secular Buddhism podcast (see https://secularbuddhism.com ), which has reached millions with its accessible, practical take on Buddhist philosophy.

Known for saying, “Don’t use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-youalready-are,” Noah helps people embrace mindfulness as a way to befriend who they already are.

He’s shared his teachings with global audiences—including Apple®, PwC, and YPO—bringing humor, humility, and practical wisdom to every talk. He lives in Kamas, Utah, with his wife and three children.

Presentation Highlights
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Re-imagining the Nembutsu: Transform the Nembutsu practice from a chant to a way of seeing the world with new eyes and a grateful heart.

Everyday Nembutsu: Simple techniques for moments of peace and insight into a modern everyday life.

The Mind as a Garden: Cultivating the seed of gratitude within

Finding Gratitude in Unexpected Places: Discovering profound lessons in everyday objects and events