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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Learning, Culture, & Community: A Year at Gakuen
As the school year comes to a close, Wailuku Hongwanji Gakuen will celebrate with an Award Presentation Ceremony on May 29. We are so proud ...
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What Goes Around, Comes Around
Namo Amida Butsu Cherished members and Dharma friends of Wailuku Hongwanji – how are you? I hope this message finds you in good health and ...
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Buddha Reads: The Women by Kristin Hannah
The Buddha Reads Book Club recently gathered to discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah. Attendees included Danny, Joan, Farron, Gary, and Laurie. The novel follows ...
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Buddhist Women’s Association April 2025 News
The BWA extends its congratulations to member Celeste Rabang on her selection as the Maui Nui District – Scouting America, Aloha Council – Scoutmaster of ...
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Dharma School: Chanting & Appreciation
Chanting: Have you noticed Dharma School students sitting in seats usually reserved for ministers during Sunday service? Rev. Murakami has introduced a new program where ...
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A Joyous Celebration at Wailuku Hongwanji Gakuen
On February 21, 2025, Wailuku Hongwanji Gakuen hosted its annual Gakugeikai ( Student Performance Festival, filling the Social Hall with vibrant energy. This much-anticipated event ...
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Graduate’s Banquet to be held at 808 Old Town in Wailuku on April 8th
The Wailuku Hongwanji Mission 2025 Graduate’s Banquet will be held at 808 Old Town on April 8, 2025, beginning at 5:30 pm. The address of ...
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WHM Hosts Nembutsu Seminar with Rev. Grant Ikuta
On March 3rd and 4th, WHM welcomed Rev. Grant Ikuta as the guest speaker for the Nembutsu Seminar. The weekend provided an opportunity for deep ...
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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 ...
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Revitalizing the Social Hall
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 ...
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