Our Activities & Organizations
Mililani Hongwanji Buddhist temple and the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist community offer many religious, service, social, and athletic activities.
Anyone and everyone welcome! No temple membership is required, but each activity may have their own fees and membership.
If you are interested in joining our actitivites/programs or would like to learn more, please contact us at dharma.connection@gmail.com
Buddhist Services
Learn how gratitude and self reflection can help you live your life to the fullest.
Take a step back from busy and stressful modern life by experiencing the calming effects of chanting, singing, and the smell of incense.
Feel free to participate in any aspect of the service as you feel comfortable. Everyone welcome! Casual clothes and rubbah slippahs ok!
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Japanese Calligraphy Classes
Learn to write fascinating Japanese names with traditional calligraphy ink and brush!
Join Minako sensei, our very own calligraphy teacher, trained in Japan.
*Enrollment Limited*
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Adopt a Highway
Join our dedicated cleanup crew that meets quarterly to take care of our local highway by picking up trash.
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Dharma School (Sunday School)
Dharma School is the Buddhist version of Sunday school, where students (Pre-K to 12th grade) meet after service to learn about Shin Buddhism and do fun and educational activities.
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Mililani Hongwanji Judo
Every Tuesday and Friday, 6-8pm
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Aikido Club
Every Monday and Thursday, 7-8:30pm
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Mahjong
Play and/or learn how to play Hong Kong style mahjong!
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Ikebana (flower arrangement)
1st and 3rd Tuesday 8:30am-12:00pm
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Meditation
Join us as we practice mindfulness and meditation!
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Ukulele
Jam with other ukulele players to Hawaii classics and more!
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Jr. Young Buddhists Association (Jr. YBA)
A Buddhist youth social and service club. Members develop important skills, socialize, travel, and give back to the community!
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Buddhist Women's Association (BWA)
A Buddhist social and service organization. Members host and participate in various social and community service events.
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Thursday Gang
Temple maintenance with the uncles! Coffee, garden, repair, etc. Volunteers welcome!
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Mililani Support Group
The Mililani Support Group is available to anyone seeking resources and support to live with Parkinson’s.
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Choir
Practice and perform various songs including Buddhist gathas.
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Daisy Scouts
Troop 150
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Cub Scouts
Pack 564
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Mililani Crafters
The Mililani Crafters Group meets at the temple to make baby beanies, lap blankets and caps for cancer patients. Kitting and crochet lessons also available.
Every Monday (except holidays) 9-11am
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Kumon
https://www.kumon.com/mililani-uka
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Bon Dance Practice
Practice bon dances related to the traditional Japanese-Buddhist festival of Bon Odori.
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Plant Share
Bring a plant, take a plant! All for FREE!
Held Quarterly
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Adult Day Care
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Buddhist Schools
Interested in an education with Buddhist values and teachings? There are various schools from pre school to college run by Shin Buddhist temples.
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Adult Japanese Language Classes
Beginners and continuing learners of Japanese welcome!
Our widely popular course taught by a native Japanese speaker provides a flexible and stress free way to learn Japanese.
(This course is not available at this time until further notice)
Contact: dharma.connection@gmail.com