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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Buddhist Women’s Association News AUGUST 2025
The BWA had its General Membership meeting on July 13th. Attendees received updates on projects, upcoming BWA activities and other upcoming events. BWA members participated ...
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Dharma School: Got Omelettes?
At this year’s Dharma School annual Father’s Day breakfast, church members were treated to personalized omelettes made to order. Five cooking stations were set up, ...
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Sho-Gon (Adorned Inner Sanctuary)
Namo Amida Butsu It is already August! Our Obon services and Bon Dance will be held on the first weekend of this month (August 1 ...
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Buddha Reads “James: Percival Everett’s Reimagining…”
Our latest Buddha Reads Book Club gathered Bob, Joan, Gary, Laura, Farron, and Danny for a lively discussion of James by Percival Everett, a reimagining ...
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Buddhist Women’s Association News July 2025
The BWA held its General Membership Meeting on June 8th, sharing updates on ongoing projects and upcoming activities. The 120th Anniversary Celebration Committee also met ...
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DS Students Achieve Big in 2024-2025!
Wailuku Hongwanji Mission’s 21 Dharma School students had a wonderful year filled with exciting and innovative activities, as well as meaningful class and group lessons ...
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Maui Hongwanji Choir Debuts at Fujimatsuri Celebration
The newly formed Maui Hongwanji Choir made its heartfelt debut at the recent Fujimatsuri (Wisteria Festival), commemorating the birth of founder Shinran Shonin. Marking a ...
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Obon Service or Obon Dance?
Namo Amida Butsu The 2025 Obon season began on Maui in June, and many residents—as well as visitors from across the U.S. and abroad—came together ...
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Buddhist Women’s Association News June 2025
BWA members, along with members from other BWA units, participated in the Maui Matsuri Children’s Festival event at Queen Kaahumanu Center on May 10th and ...
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D.S. Makes PB&J Sandwiches with Maui Police Officers
On May 4, the dharma school students enjoyed making over 100 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as part of their community service project for “A ...
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