Mindful parenting is open to the public. The session will be broken into three (3) sessions which will be held on Fridays – May 17, May 24, and May 31 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Total cost for all three (3) sessions is $10. Instructor will be Rev. Satoshi Tomioka. This session is open
Read MoreGotan-E celebrates the birth of our founder Shinran Shonin. Please join us on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Richard Tennes, minister of Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. At 1:00 p.m – 2:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Tennes will be at Pahala Hongwanji Buddhist Temple for a
Read MoreAfter all the Merrie Monarch festivities, please come join us on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Dharma message by Rev. Satoshi Tomioka will be “My sister who waited for me at the airport.” Please come to welcome Rev. Tomioka’s family that will be visiting.
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers, the honorary ones, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and the single parent that plays both roles. Your child(ren) are blessed to have you in their lives. The Men of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will be in the kitchen cooking a delicious brunch. Temple service starts at 9:00 a.m. on
Read MorePlease come and join us to honor Lady Eshinni, wife of Shinran Shonin and their daughter Kakushinni. Family service begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Our guest speaker for the event is Ms. Debra Ching-Maiava. After the service there will be an activity for the children to participate in.
Read MorePlease join us to remember those killed in action who were from the Puna District. On the temple grounds in front of the church there is a monument dedicated to these brave soldiers that sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Let’s give thanks to them by taking the time to honor them. Event will be
Read MorePlease join us to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday (Hanamatsuri) on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Guest speaker will be Ms. Zoi Nakamura, Rev. Bruce Nakamura’s granddaughter. Shakyamuni Buddha was born approximately 2,500 years ago in the garden of Lumbini (India) to the Sakya King Suddhodhana and his queen,
Read MoreReminder there will be no temple service at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Sunday, April 7, 2019. We will be joining the other temple ohana at Hilo Meishoin. The Big Island Buddhist Federation (BIBF) will be celebrating Buddha’s Birthday (Hanamatsuri). We are requesting if you have flowers to help decorate our flower covered shrine (Hanamido)
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