Yagura Setup and Temple Cleanup Schedule
July 2, 2025
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 ...
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Volunteers Needed for Obon Preparation
July 2, 2025
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 ...
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BOGO Krispy Kreme
July 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 and receive one dozen Original ...
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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 and families from all backgrounds ...
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2025 Temple Coin Now Available -Theme: Interdependence
July 1, 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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Obon Mairi (Home Visitation) Offered to Members
May 30, 2025
Members of Wailuku Hongwanji are invited to arrange their Obon Mairi (Obon home visitation) with Reverend Shinkai Murakami by calling 808-244-0406 to select a convenient ...
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Revised Multi-Purpose Building Design Concept
May 30, 2025
Wailuku Hongwanji’s proposed Multi-Purpose Building is intended to replace the existing Old Language School and Judo Dojo Buildings. The initial building design concept provided for ...
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Sharing Your Nembutsu Moments
May 30, 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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Troop 40 Does Mother’s Day
May 30, 2025
Scouts cooked and served Mother’s Day breakfast for our church members. They also handed out roses to all the mothers and grandmother’s.
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First Two 2025 Temple Coins Awarded on Sunday, May 4th
May 30, 2025
The 2025 Interdependence Coins have arrived! On May 4th, Danny Topp presented the first two coins to Sandy Hirata and Gwen Hiraga during morning service. ...
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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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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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