January 2024 Archives

Carving the Divine Showing – January 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

January 18, 2024 | Puna Hongwanji | Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities

Carving the Divine by Yujiro Seki Join us for a special screening of the documentary film “Carving the Divine”, directed by Yujiro Seki. This film offers a rare glimpse into a 1400-year-old Buddhist woodcarving tradition and the practitioners who are working hard to preserve its legacy in a rapidly changing Japan. This is a movie

Infant Rite Ceremony – Register TODAY! Ceremony – Sunday, January 28, 2024

January 18, 2024 | Puna Hongwanji | Community Events, In the Community, Services, Youth

You are cordially invited to join us for the Infant Rite Ceremony on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. during our Sunday Service. This is the first encounter with Amida Buddha in Joy & Compassion, a moment filled with wishes and love from family, friends and sangha members. Everyone is welcomed, regardless of membership

Sunday, January 21, 2024 9:00 a.m. Sunday Family Dharma Service – What is my motto?

January 18, 2024 | Puna Hongwanji | Services

Please join us on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service. Services are available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “What is my motto?” Those on our email list will be receiving the Zoom link soon. Those that want

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii – Triple Celebration – Buddhist Education Series

January 18, 2024 | Puna Hongwanji | Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community

What is the Triple Celebration? 850th Anniversary of Shinran Shonin’s Birth 800th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Jodo Shinshu Teaching 135th Anniversary of the Honpa Hongwanji On Saturday, September 7, 2024 and Sunday, September 8, 2024 will be the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Triple Celebration at the Ala Moana Hotel. For more information

Food Drive and HI-5 Recycles – Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 10:30 am – 12 noon

January 14, 2024 | Puna Hongwanji | Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities

Please stop by Puna Hongwanji with your donation for the Food Basket of Hawaii Island. We will be collecting non-perishable items and monetary donations on Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 10:30 am – 12 noon. Your donations will be donated to help stock the Food Basket in Hilo. If you would like to make a

Hoonko – Founder’s Memorial Service – Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 9:00 am

January 14, 2024 | Puna Hongwanji | Services

Please join us on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our Founder’s Memorial Service (Hoonko). Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “I wonder what I have left for my loved ones who will remain”.

Sunday Family Dharma Service – January 7, 2024 – What does Namo Amida Butsu mean to me?

January 7, 2024 | Puna Hongwanji | Services

Please join us on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Service. Service is available in person and online via Zoom. Daichi Marquis, Minister’s Lay Assistant will deliver the message “What does Namo Amida Butsu mean to me?”