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  • About Us
    • Overview
    • Our Minister
    • Board of Directors
    • Affiliated Organizations
    • Temple History
    • Other Temples Served
  • Buddhism
    • Jodo Shinshu Essentials
    • The Three Treasures
    • Buddhism Classes
    • Social Issues
  • News & Events
    • Recent News
    • Hi-Lites Newsletter
    • Calendar
  • Join Us
    • Contact Us
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    • Temple Brochure (PDF)
    • Facility Rental
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Puna Hongwanji Mission

  • Puna Hongwanji and adjacent building from above
  • hondo with altar and choir
  • wooden rice cookers
  • Columbarium altar with flowers and sunlight

Location & Services

  • Puna Hawaii Mission
  • 16-492 Old Volcano Rd.
  • Keaau,HI96749
  • (808) 966-9981
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  • Sundays at 9 a.m.
  • Join us for family service!
  • M,T,W,F 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Minister's office hours

Who We Are

Puna Hongwanji is a dynamic temple community where people joined by faith and joy in Amida Buddha share the Dharma in our daily living. We invite you to join us for fellowship and learning. More »

Recent News

Lady Eshinni & Lady Kakushinni Day

Please come and join us to honor Lady Eshinni, wife of Shinran Shonin and their daughter Kakushinni. Family service begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2019.  Our guest speaker for the event is Ms. Debra Ching-Maiava. After the service there will be an activity for the children to participate in.

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Puna District Interfaith Memorial Day Service

Puna District Interfaith Memorial Day Service (May 25, 2019 from 10:00 a.m.)

Please join us to remember those killed in action who were from the Puna District. On the temple grounds in front of the church there is a monument dedicated to these brave soldiers that sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Let’s give thanks to them by taking the time to honor them. Event will be

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Buddha's Birthday (Hanamatsuri) Service with guest speaker Zoi Nakamura

Buddha’s Birthday Service (Hanamatsuri) April 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.

Please join us to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday (Hanamatsuri) on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.  Guest speaker will be Ms. Zoi Nakamura, Rev. Bruce Nakamura’s granddaughter. Shakyamuni Buddha was born approximately 2,500 years ago in the garden of Lumbini (India) to the Sakya King Suddhodhana and his queen,

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