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Puna Hongwanji Mission

  • Puna Hongwanji and adjacent building from above
  • Bodhi Tree
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  • 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.
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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

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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Warren - what does Namo Amida Butsu mean to me

Sunday, December 10, 2023 – 9:00 a.m. Sunday Family Dharma Service – What Does Namo Amida Butsu Mean to Me?

Join us at Puna Hongwanji Mission on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.  We will have temple service in person and online via Zoom.  Warren Tanigawa, Minister’s Lay Assistant, will share the message “What Does Namo Amida Butsu Mean to Me?” To receive the Zoom link, please email us at mpunaghonwanji@twc.com.  Email us by 7:00

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Temple Clean up and general membership meeting 12-17-23

General Clean-Up and General Membership Meeting – Sunday, December 17, 2023

We will not have temple service on Sunday, December 17, 2023 as we will be having a general clean-up and general membership meeting. Please join us at 8:00 a.m. for our general clean-up.  We have a lot to clean as we have not had a clean up since before covid. After the general clean-up, we

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BIBF Bodhi Day

Big Island Buddhist Federation (BIBF) Bodhi Day Service – Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sangha Hall

We will not have temple services at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, December 3, 2023.  Instead please join us at the Sangha Hall at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin at 10:00 a.m.  We will be joining the Big Island Buddhist Federation (BIBF) for the Bodhi Day Service.  Taishoji Soto Mission is the host temple.  Performance will be

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No Service 11-26-2023

No Temple Service at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, November 26, 2023

We will not have temple service at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, November 26, 2023.  We will return to Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

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What does Namo Amida Butsu Mean to Me? By Richard Solie

Sunday, November 19, 2023 9:00 a.m. – Sunday Service – “What Does Namo Amida Butsu Mean to Me?”

Please join us in person or online via Zoom for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service.  Service is on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.  This week Richard Solie will be sharing the message “What Does Namo Amida Butsu Mean to Me?” To receive the Zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com.

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