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Puna Hongwanji Mission

  • Puna Hongwanji and adjacent building from above
  • Bodhi Tree
  • Front sign
  • 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

Virtual Bon Dance - July 3 and 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Bon Dance – July 3 and July 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Premiere on Facebook and YouTube

Puna Hongwanji Virtual Bon Dance – July 3, 2020 and July 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Due to Covid-19 lots of our temple activities have been suspended or canceled.  This year in-person Bon Dance is an activity that we are canceling at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.  We realize it’s a time for everyone to gather

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Temple Doors Open and Columbarium Opens with Restrictions on June 7, 2020

Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. will be our first in person service. As we open the temple doors on Sunday there will be changes to the way we “used to do” things, so please bring patience and compassion along. Our number one priority is the safety and health of everyone, therefore, we will

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Water and Ice July

Wednesday Evening Online Facebook and YouTube Live Service – “Water and Ice”

Join us on Facebook Live and YouTube on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly service with Rev. Satoshi “Ka’imipono” Tomioka. His Dharma Message will be “Water and Ice”. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQ19ePwF_lwTH0A_hwkIwg https://www.facebook.com/PunaHongwanji/

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Children's Message - Water

Children’s Message – “Water”

Please join Rev. Tomi on Monday, June 29, 2020 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. His message is “Water”  

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Sunday Online and In-Person - When I feel relieved?

Sunday, June 28, 2020 – In-Person and Online LIVE Facebook and YouTube Service

On Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. there will an in-person service. For those that are not feeling well or don’t feel comfortable attending service in-person, please tune into Puna Hongwanji’s Facebook or YouTube pages. The service will be shared Live in these two formats. Please remember if you choose to come to temple

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Sunday, June 28 - Rev. Shindo Nishiyama

Sunday Online Service – Rev. Shindo Nishiyama – June 28, 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

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