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Puna Hongwanji Mission

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Donation Relief for Hurricane Lala 2026

Hurricane Lala has left our communities in great need of help. As everyone has been trying to clean up and pick up the pieces Tropical Storm Moke was right behind with anticipation of 15” of rain. Today it’s Tropical Depression Moke which is moving away, but may bring 2-4 inches  Read More

Altar Refurbishment Project – We Need Your Help!

Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Altar Project Donation Request   Let your legacy live on — Passing the Torch That Brightens Our Past, Present, and Future The altar stands as the central religious presence within Puna Hongwanji. It reflects Amida Buddha’s virtue and is carefully  Read More

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

Preorder for Cookbook from Puna Hongwanji – “125 Years of Wonderful Meals”

We are taking pre-orders for our Puna Hongwanji Cookbook, “125 Years of Wonderful Meals”.  The Puna Hongwanji Sr. YBA has taken on the task of putting together a cookbook for our 125th Anniversary of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Kea’au, Hawai’i.  In  Read More

Sunday Family Dharma Service – Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Please join us on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:00 am for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “If I Knew It…” The Zoom link has been emailed out  Read More

Sunday Family Dharma Service – Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

After two weeks of no in person temple service at Puna Hongwanji we look forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 9:00 am. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “ . . . – –  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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