September 28, 2023 The Maui Wildfire engulfed the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission on August 8, 2023. As of today, the Resident Minister, Reverend Ai Hironaka, President Aileen Cockett, and the temple members were not permitted to enter the temple property. Therefore, the Office of the Bishop is unable to provide you...
September 15, 2023 In the few short weeks since we launched the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund, we have raised over $400,000 as of 9/12/2023! Mahalo for your generous contributions as we support our Dharma friends and Maui residents affected by the devastating wildfires. The outpouring of aloha has been...
STATUS REPORT OF THE HONPA HONGWANJI MISSION OF HAWAII’S MAUI WILDFIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AD HOC COMMITTEE September 7, 2023 The Maui wildfires have resulted in significant loss of life and property with far-reaching and unimaginable impacts. The overwhelming response of individuals and organizations (such as FEMA and Hawaii Community Foundation)...
Reverend Ai Hironaka, the resident minister of Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, shared a message for the statewide vigil, “Kipuni Aloha no Maui- Embrace Beloved Maui,” on September 1st in Ka‘anapali, Maui.
Content in the September 2023 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2 MB) includes: Bishop’s Statement on Lahaina Fire Mahalo, Former Bishop Eric Matsumoto! Joint Celebration and 17th World Buddhist Women’s Convention Bishop’s Corner: Within the Voice of Compassion How Do I Say Goodbye to You, My Dearest? A Special Connection...
The August 2023 HQ Update begins with four items relating to the Maui wildfire disaster: a statement from Bishop Umitani, a message from President Warren Tamamoto, reminders about how to give to the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund, and information about a Maui Wildfire Memorial Service on September 24. Several...
Due to the high volume of inquiries, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Headquarters would like to ask you to please first go to our website at www.hongwanjihawaii.com (click “Fire Updates”) for the latest information regarding the disaster on Maui and our relief efforts for those on Maui.
August 15, 2023 The Committee on Social Concerns has made the following initial donations to immediately support relief efforts and individuals impacted by the devastating wildfires on Maui. Omimai is an expression of caring for those affected by this disaster. $10,000 Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund $10,000 Maui Food...
Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani released the following statement on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Statement Regarding the Disaster on Maui I would like to express my deepest condolences to those who lost their lives as a result of the disaster in Maui, and my heartfelt sympathy to those who have lost their...
08/10/23: HHMH launches Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund In the spirit of compassionate action, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii has established the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund. All donations to this fund will go to support Lahaina Hongwanji and relief efforts on Maui, including addressing the immediate and short-term needs...