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July 3, 2026

Namo Amida Butsu On July 18, I had the privilege of officiating a civil union ceremony at our temple for the second time in my ...

News And Announcements

Schedule Your Obon Mairi Home Visit

Rev. Shinkai Murakami will begin Obon Mairi (Obon home visitation) for Wailuku Hongwanji members starting Monday, June 1. Members wishing

Requesting Sponsors and Donations for 2026 Graduate’s Banquet

The Wailuku Hongwanji Mission 2026 Graduate’s Banquet will be held at Maui Lemongrass Asian Cuisine, in Kahului on April 29,

Impermanence Once More

Having served as Chair of the Wailuku Hongwanji Board of Directors from 1992-1993, from 1999-2000, and most recently, from 2013

Temple Osoji (Big Cleaning), December 21 at 7:30am

Your Support Makes a Difference! Join us on Sunday, December 21 at 7:30 a.m. for our semiannual Osoji (General Campus

2025 Gojikai Membership Dues Reminder

As we approach the year-end, our Finance Committee extends a friendly reminder to settle your 2025 membership dues (gojikai). Your

2026 Sokai & Shinnenkai, January 17, 2026 at 5:30pm

President Michael Munekiyo invites members of Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple to the Annual Sokai (General Membership Meeting) and Shinnenkai (New

Basic Information About Artificial Intelligence (AI)

August 31, 2026

Precious Opportunity and Connection

July 3, 2026

Temple Wish List

April 27, 2026

We kindly request your support in contributing to our temple’s wish list, which includes essential items to enhance our space and activities. Your generosity is greatly appreciated

Help Wanted: Student Volunteer

January 26, 2026

Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple needs a volunteer to provide an hour of dana each week.

Join Our Temple Community Today!

July 1, 2025

Join us at Wailuku Hongwanji and become a cherished member of our temple community! We embrace diversity and welcome individuals

Help Wanted: PT Custodian and a Student Volunteer

July 29, 2024

Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple needs a volunteer to provide an hour of dana each week.

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June 2026 // Volume 63

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Education

Preschool Closed for Summer Session

July 3, 2026

We regret to report that the preschool sustained critical damage during the Kona Low storm. A leaking roof and moisture have affected the classroom, office, ...

Dharma School Game Room a Popular Obon Attraction

Much gratitude goes to the Dharma School parents, grandparents, students, friends, and teachers who hosted seven funfilled games during WHM’s Obon festivities this year. Their time and enthusiasm helped create a welcoming and joyful experience for the many children and families who played in the two game rooms. The sounds ...

August 31, 2026

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 ...

July 3, 2026

2026 Graduate’s Banquet

The 2026 Graduates Banquet was held at Lemongrass on April 29, with 41 people in attendance, 2026 Graduate’s Banquet Shelley Quipotla Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani, ministers, educators, and staff gathered for the Dharma Educators’ Retreat at the Buddhist Study Center on May 2. Dr. Miki Tomita-Okamoto facilitated strategic planning sessions focused ...

June 5, 2026

NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child

April 13–17 marked NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child, a celebration of young children, their families, and the early learning that builds a foundation for a lifetime. As a faith community that values nurturing each child, we honor the skilled, compassionate teachers in our preschool program who bring love, learning, ...

May 7, 2026

Dharma School Participates in Hanamatsuri

WHM Dharma School students sang “Golden Chain of Love” as part of the Central Maui Hanamatsuri Day program on April 5. Kamauoha provided accompaniment on the drum. Although small in number that day, all five students sang with enthusiasm, and Kamau helped round out the group’s presentation. On April 12, ...

May 7, 2026

Top Story

Precious Opportunity and Connection

News And Announcements

Schedule Your Obon Mairi Home Visit

Requesting Sponsors and Donations for 2026 Graduate’s Banquet

Impermanence Once More

Temple Osoji (Big Cleaning), December 21 at 7:30am

2025 Gojikai Membership Dues Reminder

2026 Sokai & Shinnenkai, January 17, 2026 at 5:30pm

BWA Moments SEPTEMBER 2026

Basic Information About Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Taking Care of What We Share

BWA Moments July 2026

Precious Opportunity and Connection

Temple Wish List

Help Wanted: Student Volunteer

Join Our Temple Community Today!

Help Wanted: PT Custodian and a Student Volunteer

Friend of the Dharma

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Education

Preschool Closed for Summer Session

Dharma School Game Room a Popular Obon Attraction

Good Job to Dharma School Students andTeachers!

2026 Graduate’s Banquet

NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child

Dharma School Participates in Hanamatsuri

Youth Organizations

4-H Celebrates Community at Obon

Troop 40 Activities: July 2026

4-H Year-End Celebrations

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