Recognizing our Keirokai for the125th Temple Anniversary
As part of our Temple’s 125th Anniversary we are going to honor our senior members who have contributed to our temple over many years. To ...
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Honpa Hongwanji Launches its “Living Gratitude”Program
In August 2024, through a joint statement from Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani and Hawaii Kyodan President Dr. Warren Tamamoto, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii launched ...
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Triple Celebration: Registration Closed
Registration is closed due to high demand. New registrants from July 15 will be waitlisted. If you didn’t receive your registration confirmation email sent on ...
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Tri-Temple Obon
On Saturday, August 10, a heartfelt Tri-Temple Obon service was held at the Lahaina Cannery Mall to honor the Lahaina Buddhist Temples that were tragically ...
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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 proved to be a POSITIVE ...
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Gakuen Japanese School
Join the Wailuku Hongwanji Japanese Language School Gakuen for the upcoming 2024-25 school year! Open to students from Kindergarten to Middle School, our after-school program ...
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Dharma School Registration Day Sunday – August 11
Dharma School Registration Day Sundae Sunday is on August 11, 2024! Church service starts at 8:00 am with refreshments (and sundaes) to follow. Come join ...
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Marriage of Jon and Miki Okamoto
On June 22, Rev. Shinkai Murakami officiated the wedding of Jon and Miki Okamoto. Jon is the son of the late George and June Okamoto. ...
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Obon Volunteers for Prep & Cleanup
Hanging Decorations: August 1 We are seeking volunteers to assist with hanging chochins and other decorations on Thursday, August 1, starting at 4:30 p.m. The ...
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A Celebration of Community Spirit:New TV Boost Temple Hall
We’re thrilled to announce the installation of a new 96-inch TV in our social hall, a gift from our generous temple members in celebration of ...
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Obon Handicap Parking
Handicapped parking will be available in the back lot (Mill Street entrance) during Wailuku Hongwanji’s Obon service and dance. Please ensure your handicap placard is ...
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Obon Mairi Through August
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 ...
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Hatsubon (First Obon) Service On August 2 & 3, 6:30pm
The Wailuku Hongwanji Mission’s "Hatsubon” service will only be held on Saturday, August 3, starting at 6:30 p.m. The following members will be memorialized at ...
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Temple Wish List
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 ...
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Join our temple community today
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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Help Wanted
Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple needs a volunteer to provide an hour of dana each week.
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