Announcements

Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple warmly welcomes Rev. Tatsuo Muneto as guest speaker for the Eitaikyo Memorial Service on Sunday, November 9, at 9:00 a.m. Eitaikyo, meaning ...

Here are a few surprising and meaningful ways your donations to Wailuku Hongwanji Mission are managed with care, purpose, and aloha:  Undesignated Checks: If you ...

During the month of November, Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple joins temples across the state in supporting the Annual Social Concerns Fund Drive, coordinated by the ...

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (HHMH) has announced a new program intended to honor up-and-coming young community leaders for their service and achievements. Emi Hashi, ...

Wailuku Hongwanji is now receiving nomination applications for the Tadaichi Fukunaga Dana Award. A symbol of selflessness that reaches beyond words, the Dana Award is ...

The Maui United Buddhist Women’s Association’s Fall General Assembly will be held at the Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Saturday, November 8, beginning at 9 ...

Status Update: The HHMH Lahaina Hongwanji Recovery and Rebuilding Committee continues to make steady, consensus-based progress toward restoring the Lahaina Hongwanji campus. Recent milestones include: ...

Wailuku Hongwanji will host a Special Maui Wildfire Event on Sunday, August 10, beginning at 9:00 a.m., welcoming all temple members and commu-nity friends. Sponsored ...

Temple members, along with the students from the Preschool, will be participat-ing in the “Ring the Bell for Peace” on Monday, September 22, beginning at ...

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 • ...