Please join us for a free taiko performance by Takumi Kato & Peaceful Forest. Takumi Kato and his boys will be at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, June 25, 2023. They will be sharing their taiko performance after temple service. They will start at 10:30 a.m. They will perform for free, but if you would like
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Family Dharma Service. Service is available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “What is Obon?” To receive the Zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com. We request that if you email us on Sunday
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Family Service. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Unlearning”. The Zoom link has been sent out last night. If you would like to receive the Zoom link, please
Read MorePlease join us in person or online via Zoom for our weekly Family Sunday Service. Join us on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Reverend Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Class of 5670000000”. To request the link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for our Puna Hongwanji Baccalaureate Service hosted by the Dharma School. We will honor one of our graduates from Puna Taiko, Shylynn Kawamoto, who graduated from UH-Hilo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Service will be available in person or online via Zoom. Our
Read MoreThe Pahala Hongwanji Taiko will be having a maki sushi fundraiser. Proceeds will be donated to support Naalehu and Pahala Hongwanji. Accepting pre-orders only by Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Contact Lois Yokota (808-987-6005) or Kayo Munnerlyn (808-954-1187) to place our orders. They will be making a total of 300 maki sushi. Pick up date is
Read MoreMrs. Junko Hagio who has over 40 years of experience with Ikenobo Ikebana will be coming to Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Friday, June 9, 2023 to offer two sessions. Ikenobo Ikebana continues a tradition of flower arrangement that began over 550 years ago in Japan. This is open to anyone from beginners to advanced
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 9 am for our weekly Sunday Service. Join us in person or online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Shhh…it’s not a surprise”. To receive the Zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com. We try our best to check our email before
Read MoreOn Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. join us for our 76th year of honoring and remembering those from the Puna District that have gate the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom today. Our guest speaker will be Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Cronin the Pōhakuloa Training Area Commander. https://home.army.mil/pohakuloa/index.php/about/leadership/garrison-commander. We honor and remember these Puna District
Read MoreThe Men of Puna Hongwanji will be busy in the kitchen preparing the Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Service will be at 9:00 a.m. and the brunch will be available after service. The cost of the ticket is $15 per person. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go towards our Puna Hongwanji
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