Reminder: 2024 Membership Dues
As we approach the year-end, our Finance Committee extends a friendly reminder to settle (finalize) your 2024 gojikai (membership dues). […]
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As we approach the year-end, our Finance Committee extends a friendly reminder to settle (finalize) your 2024 gojikai (membership dues). […]
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Make your way to the temple office during business hours and claim your copy of the 2025 Wailuku Hongwanji calendar.
2025 WHM Calendar Available December 15 Read More »
President Michael Munekiyo invites member of Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple to the Annual Sokai (General Membership Meeting) and Shinnenkai (New
General Membership Mtng. Saturday, January 18, 2025 Read More »
Join us on Sunday, December 15, at 7:30 a.m. for our semiannual General Campus Cleanup, a meaningful effort spearheaded by
General Clean Up: Sunday, December 15 Read More »
Important Security Notice: Beware of Recent Phishing Emails! We want to alert our community to another recent phishing attempt targeting
Cyber Crime Activity Alert Read More »
The HHMH Ministerial Training Committee will host the Annual Minister’s Lay Assistant Retreat at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin on October
Minister’s Lay Assistant Retreat Read More »
On Saturday, August 10, a heartfelt Tri-Temple Obon service was held at the Lahaina Cannery Mall to honor the Lahaina
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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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.
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
61st Annual Honpa Hongwanji Judo Federation State Championship Read More »