Announcements

Status Update The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s (HHMH) Lahaina Hongwanji Recovery and Rebuilding Committee continues work to facilitate the rebuilding of the Lahaina Hongwanji ...

Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple “Hatsubon” (first Obon) Service will be held on Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The following members will be ...

Parking will be availble in the back parking lot (Mill St. Entrance) Troop 40 will assist with parking. Do not leave valuables in the car Other Obon Announcements

Reverend Shinkai Murakami continues to perform “Obon Mairi” for Wailuku Hongwanji members until the end of August. Please call the office to schedule your Obon Mairi service (808-244-0406). Members are reminded ...

The Graveside memorial service at Makawao Veteran’s Cemetery in observance of the Obon season will be held on Wednesday, July 2, beginning at 3:00 p.m. On the same day, the memorial ...

The Obon Committee is asking for donations to defray the cost to purchase refreshments for the dancers and guests. Your continued support and kokua are again solicited ...

Temple members and friends are encouraged to participate in our annual general cleanup and setup of the yagura on Sunday, July 20, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Participants ...

Wailuku Hongwanji’s annual Obon is a significant Temple and community event. We are grateful for the support our Sangha and affiliate organizations have provided in past years and look forward to ...

Krispy Kreme BOGO cards are available in the temple office for $25 each. With the card, members may purchase any dozen donuts at regular price and receive one dozen Original ...

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 ...

Own a piece of our temple’s history! While the 2025 coin design remains a surprise, past limited-edition coins are still available: • 2022 Gratitude Coin • ...

Members of Wailuku Hongwanji are invited to arrange their Obon Mairi (Obon home visitation) with Reverend Shinkai Murakami by calling 808-244-0406 to select a convenient ...

Wailuku Hongwanji’s proposed Multi-Purpose Building is intended to replace the existing Old Language School and Judo Dojo Buildings. The initial building design concept provided for ...

The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii has published the book, Sharing Your Nembutsu Moments, a project coordinated by the Commission on Buddhist Education and the ...

The 2025 Interdependence Coins have arrived! On May 4th, Danny Topp presented the first two coins to Sandy Hirata and Gwen Hiraga during morning service. ...

Reverend Shinkai Murakami will commence Obon Mairi (Obon home visitation) for Wailuku Hongwanji members starting on Monday, June 2. Members are encouraged to contact Reverend ...

The Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will host its annual Gotan-e (Shinran Shonin’s birthday) Service on Sunday, May 11, starting at 9 a.m.

Wailuku Hongwanji will be selling chow fun at the annual Maui Matsuri Festival, which will be held on Saturday, May 24, at the University of ...

The Maui Hanamatsuri Association warmly invites all temple members to the Central Maui Hanamatsuri Festival, taking place on Sunday, April 6, at the Wailuku Hongwanji ...