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The Wailuku Hongwanji Bukkyo Fujinkai was founded in March 1905 during the term of the second resident minister, Reverend Tessan Funakura. The fourth resident minister, Reverend Kagetsu Shibata, expanded and strengthened the organization. With an increase in English-speaking members, Reverend Ryugen Matsuda organized a “sister” organization, the Bodhi Club in 1939. In 2003, the Fujinkai changed its name to Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Women’s Association (BWA) to correspond to the name of the State organization, the Hawaii Federation of Buddhist Women’s Associations.

Six adult leaders and nine enthusiastic young men banded together in February 1937 and with the blessing of Reverend Hironori Nishii, organized Boy Scout Troop 40. The troop is one of the oldest and largest scouting units in Maui County, and has produced many Eagle Scouts.

In 1909, Reverend Seiya Kai strongly felt the importance of “Nichiyo Gakko” and established a Sunday School for the Wailuku Hongwanji youth. The Sunday School depends largely on volunteer help teach the Dharma to the students. Throughout the years, there have been countless number of volunteers who have instilled the infinite compassion of the Amida to younger generations. The Sunday School students also participated in various programs such as the annual Fujimatsuri picnic and Hanamatsuri program. Current teachers include Joan Tamori, Sandy Hirata and Wayne Nishida.

The early morning Sunday service (Oasaji) was started during the term of the Reverend Hino in 1946. The late Mr. Shigemi Okamoto recognized the importance of the morning service and began recruiting members to form the “Asanotomo”. The group continues to meet for worship and fellowship today. Asanotomo meets on the first Sunday of every month at 6:30 a.m.