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History of Wailuku Hongwanji Mission

Recently, Frank Hamasaki shared a document he came across while cleaning his desk. The document contains a detailed record of Wailuku Hongwanji Mission’s early development ...

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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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NOVEMBER 2025 // Volume 62

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Education

PRESCHOOL
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A Busy & Bright Start to the New Year (mARCH)

Wailuku Hongwanji was buzzing with activity this past February! We celebrated Groundhog Day on Feb. 2nd, followed by our Book Pack program and World ReadAloud ...
Dharma School Fun and Fellowship

Dharma School Fun and Fellowship

Julie Petro, Ryan, and Paul Petro flash “smiles” while busily decorating tables! Dharma school teacher, Shelley Quipotla, and dharma school parent, Emi Orikasa, took time and ingenuity to dress up the podium with ti-leaves, ferns, and red ginger for the New Year’s party. Krystle Beauchamp, Dharma School students Tate and ...

Gakuen Kakizome

Our Japanese Language School welcomed the New Year ...

Dharma School Students Taking Charge

Throughout the school year, Dharma School students serve in meaningful roles during Sunday services. Assigned by grade level on a rotating basis, students assist as greeters, kansho ringers, emcees, chanting helpers, offertory collectors, and metta readers, learning responsibility through service. Students report early to receive their montoshikisho, and at the ...
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Calling All graduates

Calling all Class of 2026 graduating high school seniors! Each year, Wailuku Hongwanji takes special pride in celebrating and recognizing the graduating class of students who have been actively involved with the church in some way. The following is a list of Class of 2026 students who we currently have ...

Virtual State Dharma School Gathering Highlights!

The 7th Virtual State Dharma School Gathering held in October focused on the theme of “Nurturing Nembutsu: Cultivating Awareness”. Students, educators, ministers, and friends gathered online for the event featuring Rev. Tomo Hojo of West Kauai Hongwanji Mission as guest speaker for the service; student breakout rooms concentrating on listening ...

Youth Organizations

Cub Scouts: Pinewood Derby
Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts: Pinewood Derby

In January Pack 40 held our annual pinewood derby. The Cubscouts built their cars with creativity and excellence. It was an exciting race filled with ...
Troop 40 Celebrates Scout Sunday
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Troop 40 Celebrates Scout Sunday

Troop 40 celebrated Scout Sunday on February 1. Scout Sunday honors the founding of Scouting by William D. Boyce in 1910 and recognizes the values ...
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Cub Scouts

Wailuku Hongwanji Scouting Leaders & Eagles Honored

Wailuku Hongwanji Mission is proud to share recent recognition from the Maui Nui District Scouting Awards program. Our own Paul Petro (Pack 40) was honored ...