The annual obon season is a special time for families. Together we honor our parents and ancestors through the service and have fun together at the bon dance. 

Windward Buddhist Temple's Bon Dance is on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

The Country Market and rummage sale will open at 5 pm, food booths at 6 pm, and dancing will begin at 7 pm until approximately 10 pm.

Join us for a night of good food, shave ice, andagi, and, of course, dancing!

Dear Members & Friends

Aloha!

Although my current term as Windward Buddhist Temple (WBT) president is about to end, in January 2025, I will begin another two-year term as WBT president. With the Buddha and Dharma as guides and along with fellow officers, I'll continue to serve the temple Sangha.

With the retirement of Rev. Sol Kalu in July, Windward Buddhist Temple is now in a new era without a resident minister. Bishop Umitani has committed to supporting our temple and its members. He has appointed Rev. Shingo Furusawa of Hawaii Betsuin as the liaison minister for WBT.

Rev. Shingo Furusawa

Rev. Shingo Furusawa became the Liaison Minister of Windward Buddhist Temple in August 2025. Watch Rev. Furusawa’s Dharma Talk and read his newsletter message.

Watch Online services

We will be posting recordings of our Sunday Dharma services and special services on our YouTube channel. New services will be posted later on Sunday or Monday.

Kailua Hongwanji Mission was established in 1968 at its present location in Kailua, Hawaii. In 2012, through the support and vision of its membership, the original temple was demolished and rebuilt. The new temple was completed and dedicated on February 22, 2014, which coincided with major donor Dorthy Ono's 10th Memorial Anniversary.

Reflecting its broader role on the Windward side of Oahu, Kailua Hongwanji Mission became the Windward Buddhist Temple on January 1, 2019.