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Flower Festival: The Joy of Happiness

PHOTO CAPTION: Future Higashi Hongwanji successor Yui Otani and Ayako Otani visited from Honolulu, with Yui Otani spending three months in Hawaii to study overseas missions. Namo ...

News And Announcements

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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Temple Wish List

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

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Join us at Wailuku Hongwanji and become a cherished member of our temple community! We embrace diversity and welcome individuals and families from all backgrounds with open arms

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March 2025 // Volume 62

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Education

Education

Preschool

Preschool is a wonderful and essential time in a child’s life, providing a special environment where they can begin their journey of exploration, learning, and ...
Education

As Summer Draws to a Close

The summer season is gently winding down, bringing with it a sense of fulfillment and joy. Over the past eight weeks, our preschool has been ...

Youth Organizations

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Announcements

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 service begins at 9:00 a.m. ...
Boy Scouts Prepare for Camporee & Head to Japan
Boys Scouts

Troop 40 Sells Out at Obon Both Nights!

Scouts are busy doing community service. They helped prepare camp for the upcoming Camporee and Summer camps by doing lots of yard work.  Order of ...
4H

Sakura 4-H Clubs – The Clover Report April 2025

In February the Aloha Girls learned about and hiked through ʻĪao Valley. Uncle Jeremy served as hike guide and led the girls up to the ...