Wailuku Hongwanji Dharma School Teachers

Good Job to Dharma School Students andTeachers!

A heartfelt congratulations and thank you to our Dharma School students and teachers for their dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work throughout the 2025 – 2026 school year. Your efforts in learning, sharing, and living the Dharma help make our Dharma School a meaningful and vibrant place for everyone.

To our students, thank you for your participation, curiosity, and willingness to learn. Whether through lessons, crafts, service projects, singing, or special events, you have brought joy and energy to our program. Your commitment to carrying out various temple service duties is admirable and appreciated. We challenge you to accept new experiences each year.

To our teachers, thank you for generously sharing your time, knowledge, patience, and guidance. Your commitment helps nurture the Dharma in the hearts and minds of our young people and inspires them to grow in kindness, gratitude, and compassion.

Together, students and teachers have helped create many wonderful memories and learning experiences. We are grateful for all that you do and look forward to another year of learning and growing together in the Dharma.

Dharma School students stand with their teachers and Rev. Shinkai Murakami.
Dharma School students stand with their teachers and Rev. Shinkai Murakami. Students each received a certificate of achievement and a gift. L to R: Teacher Shelley Quipotla, Teacher Laurie Fukushima-Tsai, Teacher Sammy Takamura, Kellen, Sophia, Erik, Aaron, Risa, Jaxon, Heleonahe, Emma, Daryl, Rev. Murakami, Tate, Kamauoha, Cooper, Sam Marie, Teacher Sandy Hirata, and Teacher Joan Tamori. Students also recognized but unable to attend service: Caden, Logan, Cara, Kaden, Ryan, Ziva, Kora, Eva, June.