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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 Hawaii 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. via Zoom
  • Join us 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

Annual Puna District Interfaith Memorial Day Observance – Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. on the front lawn of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

The public is invited to please join us on the front lawn of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau) for our 75th Anniversary of our war memorial monument.  After two year of virtual observance we will meet in-person on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the front of the monument

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Ukraine Donation to World Central Kitchen

Share Aloha and Compassion for Ukraine by Making a Donation

As a way to share our aloha and compassion for the recent events happening in Ukraine we are requesting your support, if you are able to.  We want to share our loving-kindness for all humanity with a warm embrace for the painful hearts cause by the Russian and Ukraine Conflict. In 2018 when the lava

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Doors Open March 6, 2022

Temple Doors Open on Sunday, March 6, 2022 for In-Person Service

Effective March 6, 2022 we will open up the temple doors to offer in-person Sunday Services.  If you decided to attend the in-person service we will ask that you wear your mask and prior to entering the temple that you sanitize your hands.  If are feeling sick, please join us online via Zoom.  We will

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Effective December 26, 2021 service format via Zoom

Effective December 26, 2021 we will be changing the way that we share the Dharma with you.  We will continue to have our in-person service and live-stream the service as well.  The live-stream portion we will be changing to Zoom.  Please email mpunahongwanji@twc.com to receive the Zoom link.

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Traffic Jam

In-Person and Online via Zoom Sunday Service – Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. – “Traffic Jam”

Join us on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. for our in-person (please wear a mask) or online via Zoom Sunday service.  Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Traffic Jam”.  If you need the Zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com.

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One liter of tears you shed

Sunday, May 8, 2022 In-Person and Zoom Mother’s Day Service – “One liter of tears you shed”

Happy Mother’s Day! Please join us on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. for our Mother’s Day Sunday Service.  You may join us in-person (with a mask) or join us online via Zoom.   Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “One liter of tears you shed”.  To receive the Zoom link, please

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Rummage Sale - May 7, 2022 800 am - 12 noon

Puna Hongwanji Rummage Sale – Saturday, May 7, 2022 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Come join us on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon for our Puna Hongwanji rummage sale.  Please stop by the temple at 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI 96749.  Our members and friends of Puna Hongwanji for the past two weeks have been working really hard sorting, cleaning, arranging, and pricing

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In-person or Online Service Sunday, May 1, 2022 – “What goes Namo Amida Butsu

Join us May 1, 2022, for our weekly Sunday service. Service begins at 9:00 a.m. You may join us in-person (with a mask) or online via Zoom. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Richard Solie. He will share the message “What does Namo Amida Butsu mean to me?” To receive the Zoom link, please email

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