Thank you for your interest in donating to the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii and/or its temples. It is through the generous donations from our members and supporters that we are able to continue to spread the teachings of our founder, Shinran Shonin.
All donations collected using this button will go to support Lahaina Hongwanji and relief efforts on Maui, including addressing the immediate and short-term needs of temple families displaced by the fires and supporting the greater community as it rebuilds. Updates »
Donations to the Statewide Organization & Programs
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By U.S. Mail
You may make a check out to HHMH and mail it to:
Online Donations
We do not store your information on our website, nor do we use your information for any marketing purposes.
HHMH Donation via PayPal Giving Fund
Do you have a PayPal account? Consider making a donation for general support through the PayPal Giving Fund, which allows 100% of your donation to go to the Mission (no processing fees are subtracted).
General DonationStandard PayPal Donations
The options below use PayPal for credit card processing, but you do not need a PayPal account to donate.
General DonationUnrestricted donations to support the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii and its programs.
Archives CommitteeFunds help the Archives Committee preserve and share Hongwanji history and defray costs of archival supplies, professional services, workshops, and equipment.
Buddhist EducationSupports Buddhist educational programs for children, youth, and adults.
Buddhist Study CenterFunds go to support programs at the Buddhist Study Center.
Buddhist Women’s AssociationSupports the Hawaii Federation of Buddhist Women’s Associations.
Legacy of Gratitude FundEstablished by request of Pieper Toyama, HHMH Immediate Past President, on the occasion of a virtual appreciation event in his honor. Funds will be used at the discretion of the HHMH Bishop and President to share Shin Buddhist teachings.
Living Treasures FundThis fund supports the Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ program which honors individuals who have made significant contributions toward enriching our society.
Ministerial Training FundThis fund provides assistance to ministerial aspirants as they strive to become Hawaii Kyodan ministers.
Pacific Buddhist AcademyYour support enables the school to build its programs and nurture its students’ courage to practice peace. (Goes to an online donation form on the PBA website, which in turn connects to PayPal.)
Social Concerns FundFunds to support disaster relief aid, project grants, and other work of the HHMH Committee on Social Concerns.
YESS CampProvides support for an annual Buddhist youth retreat. (YESS stands for Young Enthusiastic Shinshu Seekers.)
Donations to Individual Temples
We can accept your PayPal or credit card donation and forward it to the temple of your choice.
Choose the Donate button for the appropriate district. (The Hongwanji temples are listed by district for your reference.) When the donate form appears, select the temple from the drop-down list.
Honolulu DistrictHawaii Betsuin, Jikoen, Windward, Moiliili
Oahu DistrictAiea, Ewa, Kapolei Buddhist Sangha, Mililani, Pearl City, Wahiawa, Waialua, Waianae, Waipahu
Hawaii District (East)Hilo Betsuin, Honohina, Honokaa, Honomu, Naalehu, Paauilo, Pahala, Papaaloa, Papaikou, Puna
Hawaii District (West)Kamuela, Kohala, Kona
Kauai DistrictKapaa, Lihue, West Kauai (Hanapepe, Waimea)
Maui DistrictKahului, Lahaina, Lanai, Makawao, Wailuku
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donations are tax deductible to the maximum extent allowable by law.