Honpa Honwgwanji Mission of Hawaii logo (stacked)

We extend our sincerest aloha to you!

2026 Hongwanji Slogan
“Nurturing Nembutsu: Sharing Gratitude”

Headquarters / BSC staff photo for 2026 New Year's card

As we embrace 2026, we sincerely thank the members and friends of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii for your steadfast support, commitment, and involvement in our services and programs. We look forward to continuing our shared spiritual journey and celebrating the joy of life together at the Hongwanji temples throughout Hawaii.

May your days be filled with gratitude in the awareness that Amida Buddha’s boundless Wisdom and Compassion surround us always.

Namo Amida Butsu

subtropical garland

Headquarters
Office of the Bishop and Buddhist Study Center

Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani, Bishop
Yoshiko Umitani, Bookstore
Dr. Warren Tamamoto, President
Rev. Blayne Higa, Buddhist Study Center Director
Derrick Inouye, Business Manager
Dianne Sumida, Administrative Assistant (not pictured)
Emi Hashi, Children and Youth Activities Specialist
David Atcheson, Communications Coordinator