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Puna Hongwanji Mission

  • Puna Hongwanji and adjacent building from above
  • Bodhi Tree
  • Front sign
  • hondo with altar and choir
  • Columbarium altar with flowers and sunlight

Location & Services

  • Puna Hongwanji 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. in-person and via Zoom
  • Join us in-person and 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

Ikenobo Ikebana - June 9

Ikenobo Ikebana Flower Arrangement Class – Friday, June 9, 2023

Mrs. Junko Hagio who has over 40 years of experience with Ikenobo Ikebana will be coming to Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Friday, June 9, 2023 to offer two sessions.  Ikenobo Ikebana continues a tradition of flower arrangement that began over 550 years ago in Japan.  This is open to anyone from beginners to advanced

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2023 Baccalaureate Service – Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 9 am – Guest Speaker Toby Taniguchi

Please join us on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for our Puna Hongwanji Baccalaureate Service hosted by the Dharma School.  We will honor one of our graduates from Puna Taiko, Shylynn Kawamoto, who graduated from UH-Hilo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.  Service will be available in person or online via Zoom.  Our

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Pahala Hongwanji Taiko Maki Sushi Fundraiser

Pahala Hongwanji Taiko – Maki Sushi Sale – Preorders Only Due by May 30, 2023. Sushi pick up June 24, 2023

The Pahala Hongwanji Taiko will be having a maki sushi fundraiser.  Proceeds will be donated to support Naalehu and Pahala Hongwanji. Accepting pre-orders only by Tuesday, May 30, 2023.  Contact Lois Yokota (808-987-6005) or Kayo Munnerlyn (808-954-1187) to place our orders.  They will be making a total of 300 maki sushi. Pick up date is

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Sunday Service – May 21, 2023 9 am – “Shhh…it’s not a surprise”

Join us on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 9 am for our weekly Sunday Service.  Join us in person or online via Zoom.  Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Shhh…it’s not a surprise”. To receive the Zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com.  We try our best to check our email before

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Memorial Day 2023

Annual Puna District Interfaith Memorial Day Observance – Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

On Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. join us for our 76th year of honoring and remembering those from the Puna District that have gate the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom today.  Our guest speaker will be Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Cronin the Pōhakuloa Training Area Commander.  https://home.army.mil/pohakuloa/index.php/about/leadership/garrison-commander. We honor and remember these Puna District

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