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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The Important Thing
Namo Amida Butsu Our lives are changing rapidly every day. As science advances, new things are created one after another and quickly become part of ...
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Hanamatsuri
Central Maui Hanamatsuri Festival on Sunday, April 05 @ 9am The Central Maui Hanamatsuri Festival will be held on Sunday, April 5, at Wailuku Hongwanji ...
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Moments Shared as aSangha
BWA members gathered to attend the Eitaikyo Service on February 14. Then on February 15, the BWA held its Annual Meeting and Sōkai, bringing members ...
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Dharma School Fun and Fellowship
Julie Petro, Ryan, and Paul Petro flash “smiles” while busily decorating tables! Dharma school teacher, Shelley Quipotla, and dharma school parent, Emi Orikasa, took time ...
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History of Wailuku Hongwanji Mission
Recently, Frank Hamasaki shared a document he came across while cleaning his desk. The document contains a detailed record of Wailuku Hongwanji Mission’s early development ...
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Through Listening, We Discover Our True Selves
Namo Amida Butsu It is said that March is an important month for each of us to devote ourselves to the teachings of the Buddha.We ...
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Celebrating Our Members!
Warm birthday wishes to our members celebrating in February: Stella KuwaeAkie SakumotoYuki Lei Sug
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Continuing a Legacy of Dana
The second printing of the BWA 120th Anniversary Cookbook (2025–2026) is now available for $15, with a limited number of copies remaining. Proceeds support temple ...
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BWA Reminders
BWA Annual Meeting & Sokai February 15 — Lunch will be provided. Please notify Elaine Akashi if planning to attend. 2026 BWA Membership Dues Membership ...
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Moments Shared as a Sangha
BWA members remained actively engaged throughout the season, joining together for the December general temple clean-up and the semiannual care and polishing of the altar ...
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Dharma School Students Taking Charge
Throughout the school year, Dharma School students serve in meaningful roles during Sunday services. Assigned by grade level on a rotating basis, students assist as ...
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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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