Contact & Location for Wailuku Hongwanji Mission
Programs & Ministries at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission
About Wailuku Hongwanji Mission
Wailuku Hongwanji Mission is a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple in Wailuku, founded in 1899 and part of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. Its practice centers on Jodo Shinshu teachings and the Nembutsu recitation, “Namo Amida Butsu.” The temple has a long history of religious education and community life, including an early morning Sunday service, Oasaji, begun in 1946, and a preschool established in 1962. Programs include children’s ministry and youth group activities rooted in the temple’s Buddhist tradition.
First-Time Visitor Info for Wailuku Hongwanji Mission
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Services follow a traditional Jodo Shinshu Buddhist format, with chanting, teachings, and Nembutsu recitation, “Namo Amida Butsu.” The early morning Sunday service, Oasaji, has been part of the temple’s practice since 1946. Visitor Tips: Arrive a few minutes early, enter quietly, and follow the lead of regular attendees during chanting and recitation.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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