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Puna Hongwanji Mission

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Children’s Day 2026 – April 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

We are in the planning stages for a Children’s Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the temple grounds at Puna Hongwanji Mission.  

Puna Hongwanji Monthly Buddhism Classes in 2026

The last words of Sakyamuni Buddha were to make the teachings your guiding light and yourself the driving force.  In the ups and downs of personal life, community, country, and the world, we need guidance that lights our path toward harmony, peace, compassion, mutual understanding,  Read More

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

Pet/Animal Memorial & Appreciation Service – Nirvana Day Service – February 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Please join us on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Pets are beloved family members who bring joy and occasional chaos. We cherish those memories, so please bring a photo or email us to remember together. Let’s appreciate our pets/animals today, as their importance is  Read More

Dana Day Service – February 8, 2026 9:00 a.m.

Please join us on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our Dana Day Service. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. The Executive Director of Project Dana, Maria Morales, will be our guest speaker. The Zoom link will be emailed out today to those on our  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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