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Expressing Our Sincere Gratitude

June 5, 2026

Namo Amida Butsu Each year, we celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. On this special occasion, I would like to express my ...

News And Announcements

Help Needed: KHM Preschool Recovery

Kahului Hongwanji Mission Preschool experienced flooding and sustained damage to their facility and are in need of replacement items, including

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

Support Wailuku Hongwanji while enjoying a sweet treat! Krispy Kreme fundraising cards are available at the temple office for $25.

Fifth & Final Coin in OurTemple Series

Over the past several years, our temple has shared a meaningful journey through the creation of our commemorative coin series.

Maui Matsuri Volunteers& Paper Bags Needed

Volunteers are needed to help prepare ingredients and cook chow fun for Maui Matsuri on May 23. We are also

Join the Fun and Support WHM Chow Fun at Maui Matsuri

Wailuku Hongwanji will be selling its popular chow fun at the Maui Matsuri Festival on Saturday, May 23, from 3:00

Schedule Your Obon Mairi Home Visit

Rev. Shinkai Murakami will begin Obon Mairi (Obon home visitation) for Wailuku Hongwanji members starting Monday, June 1. Members wishing

Fantastic FujimatsuriFestivities

June 5, 2026

Zenshinza’s Performance in Hawaii

June 5, 2026

Expressing Our Sincere Gratitude

June 5, 2026

Maui Hongwanji Choir Sings for Central Maui Hanamatsuri

May 7, 2026

Temple Wish List

April 27, 2026

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

Help Wanted: Student Volunteer

January 26, 2026

Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple needs a volunteer to provide an hour of dana each week.

Join Our Temple Community Today!

July 1, 2025

Join us at Wailuku Hongwanji and become a cherished member of our temple community! We embrace diversity and welcome individuals

Help Wanted: PT Custodian and a Student Volunteer

July 29, 2024

Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple needs a volunteer to provide an hour of dana each week.

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June 2026 // Volume 63

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Education

Happy Summer!

June 5, 2026

The preschool recently celebrated the close of another wonderful school year as students prepared for graduation and the next step in their educational journey. Families, ...

The 2026 Graduates Banquet was held at Lemongrass on April 29, with 41 people in attendance, 2026 Graduate’s Banquet Shelley Quipotla Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani, ministers, educators, and staff gathered for the Dharma Educators’ Retreat at the Buddhist Study Center on May 2. Dr. Miki Tomita-Okamoto facilitated strategic planning sessions focused ...

June 5, 2026

NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child

April 13–17 marked NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child, a celebration of young children, their families, and the early learning that builds a foundation for a lifetime. As a faith community that values nurturing each child, we honor the skilled, compassionate teachers in our preschool program who bring love, learning, ...

May 7, 2026

Dharma School Participates in Hanamatsuri

WHM Dharma School students sang “Golden Chain of Love” as part of the Central Maui Hanamatsuri Day program on April 5. Kamauoha provided accompaniment on the drum. Although small in number that day, all five students sang with enthusiasm, and Kamau helped round out the group’s presentation. On April 12, ...

May 7, 2026

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 ...

February 27, 2026