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  • About Us
    • Overview
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    • Other Temples Served
  • Buddhism
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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.
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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

Puna Winter Festival - Dec 14 2019 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Winter Festival (Dec 14, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

On Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. please join us as we host a Winter Festival on our temple grounds at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.  We will have craft vendors, food booths, door prizes, entertainment, children activities, and temple tours.  This event is being held in conjunction with the annual Keaau

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Tannisho Chapter 9 Nov 19, 2019

Buddhism Book Club – Tannisho – November 19, 2019

The Buddhism Book Club will meet on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  During the session Chapter 9 of the Tannisho will be reviewed and discussed with Rev. Satoshi Tomioka.  Chapter 9, “I said no need but everything was prepared.” Open to the public.  Free.  Donation is appreciated.

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Distinguished Sangha Service Award 2019

Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Distinguished Sangha Service Award 2019

During the Eitaikyo Sangha Memorial Special Service we will honor four of our distinguished sangha members on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.  Family and friends please join us as we honor these members who have made great contributions to our temple and serves as role models to our members. In 2019 we will

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Eitaikyo Service - Sangha Memorial Special Service

Eitaikyo Sangha Memorial Special Service – November 17, 2019 9:00 a.m.

Please join us on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. for our Eitaikyo Sangha Memorial Special Service.  Dharma message will be delivered by Rev. Satoshi “Ka’imipono” Tomioka.  Rev. Tomioka’s message will be “Remembrance”.  This service is dedicated to the memory of those beloved family members who have passed away.  We show our gratitude also

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Tannisho Chapter 8

Buddhism Book Club – Tannisho Reading Chapter 7 – October 29, 2019

Open to the public.  Buddhism Book Club is reviewing the Tannisho.  The Tannisho is considered to be one of the most influential books about Shin Buddhism.  During the session we will review Chapter 8.  What is a practice in Shin Buddhism? No registration required.  Free.  Donation is appreciated. Any questions, please contact 808-966-9981 or email

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