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TEACHINGS FROM THE MINISTER
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What Goes Around, Comes Around

Namo Amida Butsu Cherished members and Dharma friends of Wailuku Hongwanji – how are you? I hope this message finds you in good health and ...

News And Announcements

2025 Membership Dues Being Collected

The Wailuku Hongwanji Young Buddhist Association (YBA) was organized by Reverend Tetsuzan Funakura in January 1903. The purpose of organizing the group was to further the interest in the Buddha’s teachings among the younger members. Throughout the years, Reverend Kagetsu Shibata and Reverend Seiya Kai directed the YBA members. Reverend Kai expanded the YBA program to include non-religious activities such as sports, the formation of a concert band and other activities.

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Temple Wish List

We kindly request your support in contributing to our temple’s wish list, which includes essential items to enhance our space and activities. Your generosity is greatly appreciated

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Join us at Wailuku Hongwanji and become a cherished member of our temple community! We embrace diversity and welcome individuals and families from all backgrounds with open arms

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June 2025 // Volume 62

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Education

PRESCHOOL june 2025
Education

Preschool April 2025

We are excited to announce two wonderful achievements within our preschool family: CONGRATULATIONS to Shante DelCastillo on her graduation from Baldwin High School! Shante has ...
preschool
Education

Preschool April 2025

Thanks to parent contributions, we were able to provide a fun and engaging experience for everyone involved. The enthusiasm and participation from our preschoolers were ...
Chinese New Year Lion Dance
Education

Preschool March 2025

As we step into February, we have an exciting month ahead filled with activities and important reminders. Teachers will be focusing on projects related to ...

Youth Organizations

Troop 40 Does Mother’s Day
Announcements

Troop 40 Does Mother’s Day

Scouts cooked and served Mother’s Day breakfast for our church members. They also handed out roses to all the mothers and grandmother’s.
Pack 40: From Rain Gutter Regattas to Rocket Science
Cub Scouts

Pack 40: From Rain Gutter Regattas to Rocket Science

Pack 40 held our annual rain gutter regatta in April. Congratulations to the 2025 champion, Oakley Ogata Dr. Kimble Poon lead the First Responder adventure ...
The Clover Report June 2025
4H

Sakura 4-H Clubs – The Clover Report : June 2025

In April the 4-H Maui County program held their annual Teach-in event on UH Maui campus. 4H members of all ages presented poems or demonstrations ...