BWA Moments SEPTEMBER 2026
The BWA thanks everyone who assisted with Obon on July 31st and August 1st. Many hours of preparation and the dedication and support received from ...
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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 ...
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Basic Information About Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The author used AI tools to organize and write this article. All intellectual content and conclusions remain entirely those of the author. And yes, he ...
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Taking Care of What We Share
What does it take to care for Wailuku Hongwanji? More than most of us ever see. Our temple and grounds require constant care – from ...
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BWA Moments July 2026
The Buddhist Women’s Association warmly welcomes its newest members who joined in May and June: Laura Echiverri, Claire Fujii-Krall, Gary Murai, Jan Owens, and Jeanne ...
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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 ...
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Precious Opportunity and Connection
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 ...
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BWA Moments June 2026
Members of the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission Buddhist Women’s Association (BWA) attended the Gotan-e and Mother’s Day Service on May 10 and enjoyed refreshments prepared by ...
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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, ...
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Fantastic FujimatsuriFestivities
Fantastic FujimatsuriFestivities Shinran Shonin’s birthday was peacefully commemorated at Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on May 17 with a meaningful observance honoring our revered founder. The ...
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Zenshinza’s Performance in Hawaii
ZENSHINZA, a professional in Hawaii theater group from Japan, will present Hana Kobushi— Shinran Shonin and Lady Eshinni on September 3-4, 2026, at the Palikü ...
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Expressing Our Sincere Gratitude
Namo Amida Butsu Each year, we celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. On this special occasion, I would like to express my ...
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Maui Hongwanji Choir Sings for Central Maui Hanamatsuri
Wailuku Hongwanji Dharma Strummers led a lively audience singalong of “We Are Ohana” as the final number in the entertainment lineup at the Central Maui ...
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BWA Moments May 2026
Spring has been a busy and meaningful season for our BWA members, marked by gatherings, service, and shared celebration across our temple community. Together with ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Mayor Bissen Proclaims Hanamatsuri Week
Ministers and members of Maui Buddhist temples gather at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission for Mayor Richard T. Bissen’s Proclamation of April 5th to 11th, 2026 as ...
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Sangha Survey Highlights
WHM Succession Planning Committee A sincere thank you to everyone who completed Wailuku Hongwanji’s recent Sangha Survey. Your input is very important to us, and ...
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Community Input Requested: Pu’unene Japanese Memorial
Cultural Surveys Hawaiʻi is seeking input on the preservation of a former Japanese cemetery site at Pu‘unēnē Quarry in Wailuku. Those with knowledge or cultural ...
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Happy Birthday to Shinran Shonin!
Namo Amida Butsu May 21st marks the birth of our great Nembutsu Master, Shinran Shonin. In celebration of his birth, we will observe a special ...
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