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Puna Hongwanji Mission

  • Puna Hongwanji and adjacent building from above
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  • hondo with altar and choir
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Location & Services

  • Puna Hawaii Mission
  • 16-492 Old Volcano Rd.
  • Keaau,HI96749
  • (808) 966-9981
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  • Sundays at 9 a.m.
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  • 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

Peace Day Photo Contest due Sept 11., 2021 11:59 p.m. Hawaii time

Peace Day 2021 Various Events (Photo contest, fold a crane, Ring Your Bell for Peace)

PEACE DAY 2021 The International Day of Peace was established by the United Nations in 1981, and since 2001, has been celebrated on September 21.  That date is also recognized as Peace Day in Hawaii, thanks in large part to members of the Hawaii Federation of Junior Young Buddhist Association who successfully advocated for the

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Tannisho starting September 7, 2021

Tannisho Study Class via Zoom – Chapter 12 – Beginning September 7, 2021

Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple presents an Online Buddhist Education Series Tannishō.  Study class with Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will start from September 7, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.  The study class will be held every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  (HST).  This study class will review Chapter 12 of

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Online service only

Online Service ONLY. No In-Person Service Effective August 8, 2021

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases on Hawaii Island we have decided to cease all Sunday in-person services effective Sunday, August 8, 2021.  For the safety of our temple members and friends we will share the Sunday service online ONLY.  Please visit our Puna Hongwanji Facebook and YouTube pages each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. 

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Updated: HDMA Seminar Flyer - All ministers Sept - Dec 2021

Hawaii District Ministers Association – Monthly Online Seminars for 2021

The Hawaii District Ministers Association (HDMA) will present monthly online seminars via Zoom on Saturdays for 2021.  Register once and you will receive an email invitation for each of the seminars each month.  Although your attendance for all of the seminars is encouraged, you can attend any class that interest you.  The HDMA and Nembutsu

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Higan Service - White Path

Higan Online Service – “White Path” – Sept 19, 2021

Please join us on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. for our online Sunday service.  This will be our Higan service, which is one of the six major services that we observe each year.  Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “White Path”.  The service will be available on our Puna Hongwanji

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life

Sunday Online Service – “Life” – September 12, 2021

Please join us on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly online service.  The service will be available Live via our Puna Hongwanji Facebook and YouTube pages.  Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will deliver the Dharma Message “Life”.

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Muscle Pain - Sept 5 2021

Online Sunday Service – “Muscle Pain” – September 5, 2021 9:00 a.m.

Please join us for our weekly online Sunday Service.  We continue to have no in-person service.  Our service will be available on our Puna Hongwanji Facebook and YouTube pages.  Like our Facebook page and subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you will get alerts. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Muscle Pain”

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Gathering of Joy

Online Obon Service – “Gathering of Joy” – August 29, 2021 9:00 a.m.

Please join us on Sunday, August 29, 2021 for our online Obon Service.  This service will remember those who have passed away in the past year.  The service will start at 9:00 a.m.  It will be available live on our Puna Hongwanji Facebook and YouTube pages.  Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message

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