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

Suicide Prevention Training Webinars broadcast at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (10/18/19 and 10/19/19)

Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will be one of five locations that will have a Live Webinar on Suicide Prevention. This training focuses on helping communities and faith leaders develop skills and strategies for the prevention of suicide. Friday, October 18, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Soul Shop for Youth Leaders and Educators.

Hongwanji 130 Years in Hawaii 1889-2019 (October 12 and October 13, 2019)

Reverend Soryu Kagahi arrived in Hawaii in March 1889 and conducted the first service. Therefore, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii celebrates its 130th year in Hawaii this year (2019). The 130th Anniversary Event is the time to celebrate our organization in Hawaii and to bring new awareness to people about the existence of Hongwanji and

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii 130th Anniversary – Sunday, October 13, 2019

In commemoration of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii 130th Anniversary we will hold a Hawaii Island District Joint Community Memorial Service. Service will be held at the Sangha Hall (398 Kilauea Ave, Hilo) starting at 10:00 a.m on Sunday, September 13, 2019. Service will be officiated by Bishop Eric Matsumoto, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii.

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii 130th Anniversary – Saturday, October 12, 2019

Open to the public. All are welcomed. Free entry. Prize giveaways. Join us on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Event will be at the Sangha Hall located at 398 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii. Presentation includes: 10:00 a.m. – Japanese immigrants and their descendants in Hawaii.

Buddhism Book Club – Tannisho – October 8, 2019

Buddhism Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. We are currently reviewing the Tannisho. 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

Sunday Family Service “Enlightenment”

All are welcome to our Sunday Family Service. Please join us on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Guest speaker will be Mr. Stan Mason and his message will be “Enlightenment”. This is the first Sunday of the month so the Dharma School students will meet after service.