Moiliili Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

07/03/2026

Our BIGGEST DROP of the year! Mō’ili’ili Hongwanji x Mō’ili’ili Sewing School collaboration.

Turning traditional Bon Dance towels into one of a kind limited items.

Special release at this Saturday’s 13th Annual Mō’ili’ili Summer Fest! Visit the Mō’ili’ili Hongwanji Retail Booth at 4:00PM. Limited items and quantities available.

Proceeds will go directly back to the temple. Mahalo for your support!

05/27/2026

🏮 Bon Dance season is right around the corner! Save the dates and join us on June 4, June 11, June 18 (All Thursdays) for Bon Dance Practice at Mō‘ili‘ili Hongwanji Mission (902 University Ave.), in the social hall from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Our retail pop-up opens at 6:00pm. Limited parking on premises so come early!

Brush up on those dance moves. First timers are welcomed too. Free & open to the public. Purchase Bon Dance merchandise and get ready for the season!

Mō‘ili‘ili Hongwanji is a proud supporter and community partner of the annual Moiliili Summer Fest, Honolulu's largest Bon Dance taking place on Saturday, July 4, 2025, from 5pm to 10pm at Waiānuenue ma Kapa’akea Parking Lot (the Old Varsity Building Parking Lot & Coyne St.) 🏮🤙

05/20/2026

♥️ Help support our upcoming fundraiser - “Hearts for Arlyne” (Donate for a Spaghetti Plate) hosted by Mō’ili’ili Hongwanji. Proceeds from this event will go towards medical and travel expenses to support Arlyne and the Takiue ohana. The Takiue family has been influential and dedicated sangha members here at our temple. ♥️

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
📍 902 University Ave. (in the social hall)
🍝 4:30PM to 5:30PM (take out only)
🍝 5:30PM (dine in, limited to 120 guests)

🍴Suggested donation: $20.00/plate
💃 Red attire is encouraged

♥️ Can’t make it? Please consider making a donation: cash or PayPal (Attn: Hearts for Arlyne) https://www.moiliilihongwanji.org/donate

♥️ Let’s support the Takiue ohana and sign up today by scanning the QR code. RSVP by Saturday, May 23.

04/22/2026

Join us for “The Power of Stories in Japanese Religion” with Dr. George Tanabe presented by BDK-Yoshiaki Interfaith Program x
Mōʻiliʻili Hongwanji.

📆 This Saturday, April 25, 2026
🕙 9:00AM to 11:30AM
📍Mōʻiliʻili Hongwanji Mission (902 University Ave.)

FREE SEMINAR & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Reserve your spot today by clicking the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-stories-in-japanese-religions-tickets-1985611556617

We look forward to seeing you there! 🤙🏻

04/17/2026

✨Looking for something to do tomorrow? Come check out the Buddhist Study Center Hawaii's Spring Festival - Sat. April 18 from 9:30am to 2:00pm, near UH Mānoa.

The theme is “Appreciating Our Ohana,” with intergenerational workshops, local favorite snacks, appreciation activities, “old school” games, and much more.

🅿️Parking available at the UH Mānoa Lower Campus parking structure
(Music Building parking availability will depend on the concert schedule)

🍰 We will be there selling spam musubi and baked goods.

See you there tomorrow! 🤙🏻

Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in the Islands

04/16/2026

Happy Belated Hanamatsuri (Buddha Day)! This past Sunday, we had our Hanamatsuri Service. Did you know, when pouring sweet tea over the Buddha statue, most temples use Lipton tea nowdays. However, here at Mō’ili’ili Hongwanji, we use Starbucks tea since our resident minister is a Starbucks fanatic!

04/11/2026

Rain or shine, join us tomorrow, Sunday, April 12 at 9:00AM for our Hanamatsuri (Buddha Day) Service. Our speaker will be our resident minister, Rev. David Fujimoto.

Tomorrow’s offertory collection will be donated to Kahului Hongwanji Mission Preschool as they were recently affected by the Kona Low Storm.

If you plan to Zoom for our service and would like to make a donation, please visit our website www.moiliilihongwanji.org and donate via PayPal.

Mahalo for your donation and see you tomorrow!

04/03/2026

Join us for Buddha Day Service sponsored by the Hawaii Buddhist Council this Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 9:30AM. The service will be held in person at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin (1727 Pali Highway) or via Youtube if you prefer to tune in from the comfort of your home. (https://www.youtube.com/live/41S0O25BFUc)

The guest speaker will be Dr. George Tanabe, retired professor of Japanese Religions at the University of Hawaii and currently the President of BDK Hawaii and BDK America. See flyer for more details.

Note: There will be No Sunday Service at Mō‘ili‘ili Hongwanji this Sunday. Services will resume on April 12.

We look forward to seeing you there!

03/31/2026

Save the date! We're proud to be a community partner in the annual Mōʻiliʻili Summer Fest! Get ready for Honolulu’s LARGEST Japanese BON DANCE OF THE SEASON here in our Mōʻiliʻili community!🏮

The 13th Annual Mōʻiliʻili Summer Fest returns home to 1110 University Ave. at the Waiānuenue ma Kapaʻakea Parking Lot (the Old Varsity Building Parking Lot & Coyne St).
📆 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕙 5:00PM to 10:00PM
📍Waiānuenue ma Kapaʻakea Parking Lot (Old Varsity Building Parking Lot & Coyne Street)

Get ready for Honolulu’s LARGEST Japanese BON DANCE OF THE SEASON here in our Mōʻiliʻili community!🏮

The 13th Annual Mōʻiliʻili Summer Fest returns home to 1110 University Ave. at the Waiānuenue ma Kapaʻakea Parking Lot (the Old Varsity Building Parking Lot & Coyne St).

✨One of the best summer nights and 4th of July you will ever have! ✨

📆 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕙 5:00PM to 10:00PM
📍Waiānuenue ma Kapaʻakea Parking Lot (Old Varsity Building Parking Lot & Coyne Street)
🅿️ To be announced
ℹ️ Stay tuned for more information or visit us at www.moiliilisummerfest.org

For one extraordinary evening, more than 10,000 kamaʻāina and visitors gather to celebrate culture, cuisine, and community in one of Honolulu’s most historic neighborhoods. Each year, thousands of guests dance in Honolulu's largest Japanese Bon Dance of the season, enjoy delicious foods and visit a rich array of area retailers and artisans. There’s something for everyone from keiki to kūpuna!

Mōʻiliʻili Summer Fest is presented by Mōʻiliʻili Festivals, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, with support from Kamehameha Schools, Waiānuenue and community partners including the Moiliili Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, the Moiliili Community Center, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]. DMs are not monitored.

💫 Are you a business wanting to be part of this vibrant tradition, connecting your brand to a deeply cherished event that bridges generations and brings Hawai‘i together? Contact us today for sponsorship opportunities!

We look forward to seeing you this July! ✨