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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
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Puna Hongwanji Mission

  • Puna Hongwanji and adjacent building from above
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  • hondo with altar and choir
  • 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

Buddhism 101 - Saturdays June 8, 15, 22

Buddhism 101 – Three sessions on Saturdays, June 8, 15, and 22, 2019

Open to the public.  Please register.  Three part session will be held on Saturdays – June 8, 15, and 22 from 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.  All three sessions total cost is $10.  Session will be taught by Rev. Satoshi Tomioka.  Please note even if you can’t make all sessions you are still welcomed to attend

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What is the meaning of Obon?

What is the meaning of Obon? (June 16, 2019 9:00 a.m)

Please join us on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. as we hear the message by Rev. Satoshoi “Ka’imipono” Tomioka.  His message will be “What is the meaning of Obon?”  It will be a good time to come learn about Obon as you will probably hear that the “Obon Season” has started. Sunday is

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Buddhism in Contemporary and Oldies Music

Music Workshop – June 29, 2019

Open to the public.  Please register.  Class will be taught by Rev. Satoshi Tomioka.  Buddhism in contemporary and oldies music. Please register by calling 808-966-9981 or emailing mpunahonwanji@twc.com.

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Tannisho Reading June 28, 2019

Buddhism Class – Tannisho Reading – June 28

Open to the public.  Please register for class. The Tannisho is considered to be one of the most influential books about Shin Buddhism.  Written by Yui-en, a disciple of Master Shinran, it chronicles their conversations during the emergence of Buddhism in Japan. Cost is $5.  Session is one evening on Friday, June 28, 2019 from

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