Teachings

Obon Service or Obon Dance?

Namo Amida Butsu The 2025 Obon season began on Maui in June, and many residents—as well as visitors from across […]

Namo Amida Butsu Cherished members and Dharma friends of Wailuku Hongwanji – how are you? I hope this message finds

PHOTO CAPTION: Future Higashi Hongwanji successor Yui Otani and Ayako Otani visited from Honolulu, with Yui Otani spending three months in Hawaii

Namo Amida Butsu The first Sunday of March is designated as Hongwanji Day in Hawaii. Honpa Hongwanji Mission was founded

Namo Amida Butsu Namo Amida Butsu The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii will hold its annual Legislative Assembly (Giseikai) this

Namo Amida Butsu As we welcome the year 2025, let us begin anew by reciting the Amida Buddha’s calling voice:

JODO SHINSHU HONGWANJI-HA GOMONSHU’S NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE Happy New Year! At the beginning of the New Year, I would like

Namo Amida Butsu Reflections on Imperfection and Change Since my recent surgery, I’ve experienced significant weight loss, which has been

Namo Amida Butsu Dear Wailuku Hongwanji Mission Ohana, As we approach the remarkable milestone of our temple’s 125th anniversary, I

Namo Amida Butsu As you may know, great athletes captivate us with their remarkable skills and performances. Whether it’s the