Calling All graduates
Calling all Class of 2026 graduating high school seniors! Each year, Wailuku Hongwanji takes special pride in celebrating and recognizing the graduating class of students ...
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Calls To Care
Invitations to Practice Compassion in Action Dana * Compassion * Service 2026 Gojikai Membership: As the new year begins, members are invited to renew their ...
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With Gratitude, We Continue
Whenever I travel to Honolulu for Hawaii Betsuin business, I am often reminded by other temple leaders how fortunate we are at Wailuku Hongwanji to ...
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What are the Teachings of Jodo Shinshu?Thankful, Thanks to You (Okagesama-de)
Namo Amida Butsu As many of you know, Jodo Shinshu is the name of our Buddhist tradition. Recently, both members and non-members have asked me ...
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Buddha Reads: Abundance by Klein & Thompson
The Buddha Reads Book Club met via Zoom on October 15 to discuss Abundance: How We Build a Better Future by Ezra Klein and Derek ...
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Buddhist Women’s Association News December 2025
November was a meaningful and productive month for the Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Women’s Association as members gathered for fellowship, planning, and celebration. On November 8, ...
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Virtual State Dharma School Gathering Highlights!
The 7th Virtual State Dharma School Gathering held in October focused on the theme of “Nurturing Nembutsu: Cultivating Awareness”. Students, educators, ministers, and friends gathered ...
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Food & Culture at Gakuen
Musubi, or onigiri, is a traditional Japanese rice ball often filled with pickled or salted ingredients and wrapped in nori. Portable and convenient, musubi has ...
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Thankful, Thanks to You (Okagesama-de)
Namo Amida Butsu It is already December 2025; time truly flies! As I look back over the past 11 months, I remember many moments: happy ...
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Maui Hongwanji Choir: My Choralfest Experience
This year, seven members of the newly formed choir embraced the opportunity to attend Choralfest 2025 at Hawaii Betsuin on September 20–21, 2025 — a ...
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Buddhist Women’s Association News November 2025
The BWA extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Miki Tomita Okamoto, who served as the commemorative speaker for our 120th Anniversary Service. Dr. Tomita Okamoto is ...
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Spiritual Home
Namo Amida Butsu I would like to sincerely thank everyone for making the Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Women’s Association’s (BWA) 120th Anniversary Memorial Service on September ...
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Buddhist Women’s Association News October 2025
The BWA had its General Membership meeting on September 7th. Attendees received financial reports and updates on projects, upcoming BWA activities and other upcoming events. ...
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Dharma School’s Ohana Fun with Picnic & Bowling
WHM Dharma School and Gakuen families joined with members from Kahului, Lahaina, and Makawao Hongwanji for the annual VIDSTA Dharma School Kickoff Picnic on August ...
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Somen Nagashi Launches Gakuen’s School Year
We’re starting the new school year on an exciting note! Gakuen is happy to welcome two new language teachers, Keiko Swanson-sensei and Minae Murakami-sensei. To ...
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Amida’s Infinite Love
Namo Amida Butsu Greetings to our Wailuku Hongwanji members and ‘ohana. I hope you are well and reciting Amida Buddha’s calling voice of Namo Amida ...
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Buddhist Women’s Association News September 2025
The BWA held Obon food pre-sales on July 13 and 27, offering salads, rice dishes, desserts, and pickled vegetables. On August 1–2, members sold food, ...
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Dharma School’s Obon Game Room Fundraiser Success
The Dharma School once again hosted a fun and successful game room fundraiser during Wailuku Hongwanji’s Obon Festival on August 1 and 2. Seven carnival-style ...
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Joy and Dedication
Namo Amida Butsu Dear Wailuku Hongwanji members and families, I heard the good news that the Maui Fair will return this year on the first ...
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Why Do You Come to Sunday Service?
Sunday services are a cherished time for me, helping me connect with the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. These gatherings are even more meaningful because my ...
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