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Young Buddhist Association

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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Preschool

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.

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61st Annual Honpa Hongwanji Judo Federation State Championship

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

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