Education

A Busy & Bright Start to the New Year (mARCH)

Wailuku Hongwanji was buzzing with activity this past February! We celebrated Groundhog Day on Feb. 2nd, followed by our Book […]

Julie Petro, Ryan, and Paul Petro flash “smiles” while busily decorating tables! Dharma school teacher, Shelley Quipotla, and dharma school

Wailuku Hongwanji Preschool welcomed 2026 with a strong start, beginning with Registration Day on January 5, when 17 families arrived

Our Japanese Language School welcomed the New Year with 書初め (Kakizome), the traditional first calligraphy practice of the year. Rooted

Throughout the school year, Dharma School students serve in meaningful roles during Sunday services. Assigned by grade level on a

Calling all Class of 2026 graduating high school seniors! Each year, Wailuku Hongwanji takes special pride in celebrating and recognizing

The 7th Virtual State Dharma School Gathering held in October focused on the theme of “Nurturing Nembutsu: Cultivating Awareness”. Students,

Musubi, or onigiri, is a traditional Japanese rice ball often filled with pickled or salted ingredients and wrapped in nori.

We will be finishing our shapes and colors units this month and involve the children in many sensory experiences. We

WHM Dharma School and Gakuen families joined with members from Kahului, Lahaina, and Makawao Hongwanji for the annual VIDSTA Dharma