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Children’s Day 2026 – April 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Everyone is welcome to attend

All are welcome to attend our Children’s Day scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the temple grounds at Puna Hongwanji Mission.  The day will be filled with fun activities for the children and children at heart. We have received commitment  Read More

Slippers Drive – Due by April 26, 2026

At Puna Hongwanji we decided to help the Zonta Club of Hilo with their drive in April since this is an event that will help our keiki in the Puna District.  The Zonta Club of Hilo is collecting slippers and backpacks for the students of Mt. View Elementary School.  We are helping  Read More

Buddha’s Birthday Service: Hanamatsuri – Sunday, April 12, 2026 9:00 a.m.

Join us on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our Buddha’s Birthday Service:  Hanamatsuri.  Service will be available in person and online via Zoom.  Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “My Heart Will Go On”. The Zoom link  Read More

Spring Equinox Reflection Service (Ohigan) – Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Please join us for our Spring Equinox Reflection Service (Spring Ohigan) on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.  This is one of six major services that we observe each year.  During the special services the temple altars tables are covered with the beautiful cloths, uchishiki.   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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