Puna Hongwanji Mission | A Pure Land Shin Buddhist temple on Hawaii Island

Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple remains closed due to Covid-19

We hope that all of you are doing fine and adjusting to the stay-at-home orders. Previously we have indicated that the temple will be closed until May 15. Due to the extended stay-at-home orders we are remaining closed until further notice. We do miss seeing everyone at temple, but for now we have to be

Wednesday Online Service – Live like a lotus – June 3, 2020

Join us on Facebook Live on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly service with Rev. Satoshi “Ka’imipono” Tomioka. His Dharma message will be “Live like a lotus”.

Children’s Message with Rev. Tomi – June 1, 2020

Please join Rev. Tomi on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. as he shares a message with our keiki (children) and young at heart. The video will be available on Facebook and YouTube. Rev. Tomi’s message will be “Pikachu!” https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQ19ePwF_lwTH0A_hwkIwg

Sunday Online Service – Rev. Daido Baba – May 31, 2020

The Hawaii District Ministers Association (which consists of 13 Hongwanji Temples on Hawaii Island) have teamed up to share a Dharma Message each Sunday for all of us. A recorded message will be available on Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Facebook and YouTube pages at 9:00 a.m. Other Hawaii Island Temples

Wednesday Online Service – Memorial Service – May 27, 2020

Join us on Facebook Live on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly service with Rev. Satoshi “Ka’imipono” Tomioka. His Dharma message will be “Memorial Service”.

Children’s Message with Rev. Tomi – May 25 2020

Please join Rev. Tomi on Monday evenings as he shares a message with our keiki (children) young and young at heart. Video will be available on Facebook and YouTube. His message on May 25, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. will be “Upside Down”.