In-Person and Zoom Online Service – March 27, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. – “What does Namo Amida Butsu mean to me?”

Join us on Sunday, March 27, 2022 in-person or online via Zoom.  Service will begin at 9:00 a.m.  Warren Tanigawa, Minister’s Lay Assistant, will share the Dharma Message “What does Namo Amida Butsu mean to me?”   To receive the Zoom link, please email mpunahongwanji@twc.com. Although the mask mandate is being lifted if you decide to

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Big Island Buddhist Federation (BIBF) Hanamatsuri Buddha Day – Sunday, April 3, 2022 – Online YouTube Service and Offering of Incense and Pouring of Sweet Tea at Liliuokalani Gardens in Hilo

BIG ISLAND BUDDHIST FEDERATION (BIBF) HANAMATSURI BUDDHA DAY SERVICE – SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2022 In 2022 the Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will be the host temple for the Big Island Buddhist Federation (BIBF) events.  The first event we are planning is the Hanamatsuri Buddha Day.  This is the occasion to commemorate the birth of Sakyamuni

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In-Person and Online Zoom Spring Ohigan Service – Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Join us on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. for our in-person and online Zoom Spring Ohigan Service.  This is one of the six major services that we observe each year.  Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Tranquility”.  If you would like to receive the Zoom link, please email us at

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3-11 Remembrance Day Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in 2011 – Friday, March 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. (HST)

This year is the 11th anniversary of the March 11, 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami that devastated so many lives and affected so many things.  Please join us in remembering the day and offer our respect for those who died. Please join us on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. (HST).  You are welcome

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Amida Buddha’s Wish – Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. (HST)

Please join us live on our Puna Hongwanji Facebook and YouTube pages on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. (HST). Amida Buddha’s Wish “Once Embraced, Never Forsaken”. Under uncertainty, let us rededicate ourselves to listen to the Buddha’s teaching so we may find certainty in uncertainty. Puna Hongwanji YouTube page:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQ19ePwF_lwTH0A_hwkIwg

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