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Puna Hongwanji Mission

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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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Backpack Drive 2025 – Deadline Extended to Sunday, July 20, 2025

The Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will once again participate in the backpack drive to collect backpacks for our island keiki’s.  Last year the backpacks that were donated were kept in the Puna area so the keiki in the Puna area were able to benefit from our donations.  We have participated in this backpack drive for

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Sake Tasting & Food Pairing Evening – Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sake Tasting & Food Pairing Evening Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. There will be limited seatings available at our Sake Tasting & Food Pairing event so if you are interested, please reserve your seating early.  Proceeds from this event will go towards our Puna Hongwanji 125th Anniversary. The food will be prepared

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  • Puna Hongwanji Mission
  • 16-492 Old Volcano Rd.
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 100
  • Keaau,HI96749
  • (808) 966-9981
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