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Preserving a Historic Buddhist Temple in Hana Maui The Heart of Old Hawaii. Hana Buddhist Temple Preservation Association The Hana Hongwanji Gakuen Temple known as Hana Buddhist Temple located on Maui in Hawaii is a culturally significant building nominated to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Replacing the original and more austere temple erected in 1926 this temple was an extravagant new upgraded temple meant to be more ornate and befitting to the Buddha. It is the crown jewel that stands today as a symbol of achievement for the Japanese immigrants who began arriving in Hana by the late 1800s.