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Puna Hongwanji Mission

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Fundraiser for the 125th Anniversary of Puna Hongwanji Mission – Cookbook – Collecting Recipes

The Puna Hongwanji Sr. YBA is taking the lead to gather and put together a 125th Anniversary Cookbook for Puna Hongwanji.  The goal is to collect 500 recipes from our members, families, and friends.  Please help us reach this goal.  We are targeting to collect all these recipes  Read More

Fundraising Event – Honolulu Marathon support for Rev. Tomioka

Please support Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka in the upcoming Honolulu Marathon and support our 125th annivesary fundraiser for Puna Hongwanji. Rev. Tomioka will be participating in the Honolulu Marathon on Sunday, December 14, 2025.  His goal is to complete the 26.2 miles.   Read More

Monthly Buddhism Class – Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, and Dec 6, 2025

Join Rev. Tomioka for this monthly Buddhism Class. There is no registration required. The sessions will be available in-person and online via Zoom. All are welcome to attend. Classes are free and donations are welcome. Classes will be held on the first Saturday of the month from  Read More

Bodhi Day Service – Dec 7, 2025 at Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission

There will be NO Sunday Service at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Instead please join us at Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. as we join the other temples at the Big Island Buddhist Federation (BIBF) Bodhi Day Service. We will gather  Read More

Temple Clean-Up and General Membership Meeting – Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

There will be no temple service on Sunday, December 21, 2025.  Instead we request that you come to temple clean-up at 8:00 a.m.  Come help tidy up, clean windows, clean screens, sweep, mop, pick-up rubbish, etc.  A lunch will be provided to those that come out to help. We will  Read More

“Are You a Robot” – Sunday Family Dharma Service – November 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Please join us for the last Sunday Service in November 2025.  Join us for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.  Service will be available in person and online via Zoom.  Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message  Read More

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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 »

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  • Puna Hongwanji Mission
  • 16-492 Old Volcano Rd.
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