First Two 2025 Temple Coins Awarded on Sunday, May 4th
The 2025 Interdependence Coins have arrived! On May 4th, Danny Topp presented the first two coins to Sandy Hirata and […]
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Announcements
June 2nd, Obon Mairi Begins
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 Murakami at 808-244-0406 to arrange a convenient date and time for his visit.
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Sunday, May 11: Rev. Shingo Furusawa Guest Speaker at Gotan-e Service
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
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 Hawaii – Maui
College courtyard from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m.
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Invitation to Central Maui Hanamatsuri Festival
The Maui Hanamatsuri Association warmly invites all temple members to the Central Maui Hanamatsuri Festival, taking place on Sunday, April
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Help Needed for BCA Temple Members Affected by the SoCal Wildfires
The Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) has established the Southern California Wildfire Relief fund in response to the catastrophic and
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Troop 40 Boy Scouts to Host Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11
Troop 40 Boy Scouts will be hosting the Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11, immediately after Gotan-e Service. The
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Collect Your Gratitude Coin Before They’re Gone!
Own a piece of our temple’s history! While the 2025 coin design remains a surprise, past limited-edition coins are still available:
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April 13, Infant Presentation Ceremony
Reverend Shinkai Murakami invites temple members, parents, and grandparents to join Wailuku Hongwanji’s annual Hanamatsuri (Buddha Day) Service and Infant
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2025 Membership Dues Being Collected
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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