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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 Hongwanji Mission
  • 16-492 Old Volcano Rd.
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 100
  • Keaau,HI96749
  • (808) 966-9981
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  • Sunday Service at 9 a.m. in-person and via Zoom
  • Join us in-person and online for our 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

Winter Craft Fair 2024 on the grounds of Puna Hongwanji – Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Be sure to clear your calendar and come to our Puna Hongwanji Winter Craft Fair being held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  It will be held on the temple grounds at Puna Hongwanji at 16-492 Old Volcano Road in Keaau. There will be 80 craft vendors and small businesses;

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Lahaina Hongwanji Mission

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii – Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund

The devastation of the Maui wildfires are very heartbreaking.  The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii has also established a disaster relief fund.  Our Lahaina Hongwanji was one of those that was affected by the fires.  The funds will go to assist our members of Lahaina Hongwanji and relief efforts on Maui. There are many different

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Eitaikyo Sangha Memorial Service and Distinguished Sangha Service Award – Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Please join us in person or online via Zoom for our sixth special service of the year, Eitaikyo Sangha Memorial Service on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “I’m coming home”. The Zoom link has been emailed out to those on our weekly email listing. 

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Halloween Sunday Service – Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Join us on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our Halloween Sunday Service.  Service will be available in person or online via Zoom.  Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Trick or Treat”.  Come to temple dressed in your costume.  Please make sure that it is a keiki-friendly costume.  Light refreshments

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Sunday, October 20, 2024 – Sunday Family Dharma Service

Please join us in person or online via a Zoom on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. We will have our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service. Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “How do I stop a cold shower from pouring in my heart?” Those on our weekly email list have

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Sunday Family Dharma Service – Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Please join us on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service.  The service is available in person or online via Zoom.  Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “All you need is…” To receive the Zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com with the message “Weekly Zoom

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