June 2nd, Obon Mairi Begins
April 4, 2025
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 ...
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Sunday, May 11: Rev. Shingo Furusawa Guest Speaker at Gotan-e Service
April 4, 2025
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.
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May 24, Wailuku Hongwanji Chow Fun Sale at Maui Matsuri
April 4, 2025
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 ...
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Sharing Your Nembutsu Moments
April 4, 2025
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 ...
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Invitation to Central Maui Hanamatsuri Festival
April 4, 2025
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 ...
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Help Needed for BCA Temple Members Affected by the SoCal Wildfires
April 4, 2025
The Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) has established the Southern California Wildfire Relief fund in response to the catastrophic and deadly wildfires across Southern California. ...
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Troop 40 Boy Scouts to Host Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11
April 4, 2025
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. ...
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Collect Your Gratitude Coin Before They’re Gone!
April 4, 2025
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 • ...
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April 13, Infant Presentation Ceremony
March 1, 2025
Reverend Shinkai Murakami invites temple members, parents, and grandparents to join Wailuku Hongwanji’s annual Hanamatsuri (Buddha Day) Service and Infant Presentation Ceremony (Hanamairi or Shosan-shiki) ...
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Krispy Kreme BOGO
March 1, 2025
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 ...
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2025 Membership Dues Being Collected
March 1, 2025
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 ...
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Help Needed for BCA Temple MembersAffected by the SoCal Wildfires
March 1, 2025
The Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) has established the Southern California Wildfire Relief fund in response to the catastrophic and deadly wildfires across Southern California. ...
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2024-2025 Social Concerns Fund Drive
February 7, 2025
The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii is again reaching out to its members asking for support of the Hawaii Kyodan’s annual Social Concerns Fund Drive. ...
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2025 WHM Calendar Available
February 7, 2025
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 ...
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Special Spring Eitaikyo Service on Saturday February 15, 2025
February 7, 2025
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 ...
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Scout Sunday on February 02, 2025
February 7, 2025
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 ...
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Samantha TakamuraHonored by HEI Charitable Foundation
February 7, 2025
Hawaiian Electric, through its HEI Charitable Foundation, recently made a $1,000 donation to Wailuku Hongwanji on behalf of Samantha Takamura. Ms. Takamura was named recipient ...
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Congratulations 2025 Fukunaga Dana Award Recipients
February 7, 2025
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 ...
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Cyber Crime Alert
February 5, 2025
Our temple community has recently been targeted by another wave of cybercrime attempts, and we want to ensure everyone stays informed and vigilant. Fraudulent emails ...
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2025 WHM Calendar Available
December 31, 2024
Make your way to the temple office during business hours and claim your copy of the 2025 Wailuku Hongwanji calendar. It is a must-have for ...
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