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Rejoicing in the Spiritual Joy of the Obon Service
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Rejoicing in the Spiritual Joy of the Obon Service

Namo Amida Butsu Since the beginning of June 2026, the Obon season has already begun here on our beautiful island of Maui. People of all ...

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Temple Wish List

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June 2026 // Volume 63

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Education

Preschool Closed for Summer Session

We regret to report that the preschool sustained critical damage during the Kona Low storm. A leaking roof and moisture have affected the classroom, office, ...
Wailuku Hongwanji Dharma School Teachers

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 school year. Your efforts in learning, sharing, and living the Dharma help make our Dharma School a meaningful and vibrant place for everyone. To our ...
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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, educators, and staff gathered for the Dharma Educators’ Retreat at the Buddhist Study Center on May 2. Dr. Miki Tomita-Okamoto facilitated strategic planning sessions focused ...
NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child

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 a lifetime. As a faith community that values nurturing each child, we honor the skilled, compassionate teachers in our preschool program who bring love, learning, ...
Dharma School Participates in Hanamatsuri

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 the drum. Although small in number that day, all five students sang with enthusiasm, and Kamau helped round out the group’s presentation. On April 12, ...
Dharma School Fun and Fellowship

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 and ingenuity to dress up the podium with ti-leaves, ferns, and red ginger for the New Year’s party. Krystle Beauchamp, Dharma School students Tate and ...

Youth Organizations

Troop 40 Activities
Boys Scouts

Troop 40 Activities: July 2026

Troop 40 boy scouts held the annual crossover ceremony for Webelo II scouts at Camp Maluhia. Per Troop 40 tradition, they constructed a bridge out ...
4-H Year-End Celebrations
4H

4-H Year-End Celebrations

In April the Lokahi Girls hosted the County 4-H Spring Fling with participants from the Shining Stars and Aloha Girls. They planned a great event, ...
Troop 40 Activities
Boys Scouts

Troop 40 Activities

<p>Troop 40 has been working on their cooking and personal fitness merit badges, as well as first-aid skills. The boys then put their cooking skills ...