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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

Hawai’i Island Nembutsu Seminar – October 2, 3, 4, 2026

The Hawai’i Island Nembutsu Seminar will be held on October 2, 3, 4, 2026.  Please register by September 18, 2026 at the following link.    https://forms.gle/AroGHhm9A2vdfQz1A Featured speaker will be Rev. Dr. Carmela Javellana Hirano, Practicing Psychiatrist and Salt Lake  Read More

Sunday Family Dharma Service – Sept 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. “You Stole My Heart”

Please join us on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. 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 “You Stole My Heart”.  For those on  Read More

Nāʻālehu/Pāhala Hongwanji Bon Dance on Saturday, September 19, 2026

The Nāʻālehu/Pāhala Hongwanji Bon Dance will be held at Nāʻālehu Hongwanji on Saturday, September 19, 2026. 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Community Memorial 3:00 pm – 4:20 pm Dance* 4:20 pm – 5:00 pm Taiko Performance* 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Dance* 6:00 pm – 7:00  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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