Buddha Reads: InCold Blood
The Buddha Reads book club recently explored Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood,” a pioneering work in the true crime genre. […]
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September 2024
Obon Games a Success in New Home!
The new location (two classrooms on the second floor of the social hall) for the Dharma School Obon Game activity
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Grateful Opportunity
Namo Amida Butsu As you may know, great athletes captivate us with their remarkable skills and performances. Whether it’s the
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Preschool
Preschool is a wonderful and essential time in a child’s life, providing a special environment where they can begin their
Young Buddhist Association
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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Preschool
Wailuku Hongwanji Mission established its preschool in 1962 to provide care and guidance for the children of the Wailuku Hongwanji members, and to introduce and promote an understanding of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. The first class included about ten children. The preschool is now open to the general public and operates year-round, with an enrollment of about 45 children and a qualified staff including a director, certified early childhood teachers, and teachers’ aides. The preschool continues to serve the families of temple members and the general public by providing a quality program in early childhood education, and allowing working parents to meet the economic needs of their families.
61st Annual Honpa Hongwanji Judo Federation State Championship
On October 7, 2023, the Wailuku Hongwanji Judo club participated in the 61st Annual Honpa Hongwanji Judo Championships held at the Hilo Hongwanji Mission in Hilo, Hawaii. The tournament had been postponed for three years due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Twenty-four judokas from the Wailuku Hongwanji Judo Club participated in the tournament and represented the club well. All in all it was a fun weekend with fellowship and seeing acquaintances again
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Judo
In 1930, Wailuku Hongwanji Japanese Language School required all male students to participate in some physical education activity. Sumo and judo were offered as electives. The male teachers all participated as instructors. Mr. Tadaichi Fukunaga, Reverend Shoten Matsubayashi, and Reverend Suijo Kabashima were primary instructors. Classes were held on Saturday mornings and in the evening during the week.
Gakuen
According the Hawaii Kyodan’s Centennial Booklet, Wailuku Hongwanji Gakuen (Japanese Language School) was established in 1906 and served 126 pupils from the first through ninth grades. Reverend Funakura started the Gakuen, using the temple as the classroom.
Cub Scouts
Pack 40 is one of the largest and best run Cub Scout packs in Maui County. Since 1948, the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission has consistently supported Pack 40 in its long tradition of excellence in scouting, building the character of our youth, and training the future leaders of tomorrow. Cub Scouts range in age from 6 to10 years old.