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Flower Festival
Teachings

Flower Festival: The Joy of Happiness

PHOTO CAPTION: Future Higashi Hongwanji successor Yui Otani and Ayako Otani visited from Honolulu, with Yui Otani spending three months in Hawaii to study overseas missions. Namo ...

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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March 2025 // Volume 62

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Education

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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 ...
Renovated tower & sandbox
Education

Preschool February 2025

Welcome 2025! We’re excited to share the highlights and upcoming events for this month.  Registration Success! On January 6th, we had our registration morning for ...

Youth Organizations

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Announcements

Troop 40 Boy Scouts to Host Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11

Troop 40 Boy Scouts will be hosting the Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11, immediately after Gotan-e Service. The service begins at 9:00 a.m. ...
Boy Scouts Prepare for Camporee & Head to Japan
Boys Scouts

Troop 40 Sells Out at Obon Both Nights!

Scouts are busy doing community service. They helped prepare camp for the upcoming Camporee and Summer camps by doing lots of yard work.  Order of ...
4H

Sakura 4-H Clubs – The Clover Report April 2025

In February the Aloha Girls learned about and hiked through ʻĪao Valley. Uncle Jeremy served as hike guide and led the girls up to the ...