Eitaikyo Sangha Memorial Service and Distinguished Sangha Service Award – Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Please join us in person or online via Zoom for our sixth special service of the year, Eitaikyo Sangha Memorial Service on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “I’m coming home”. The Zoom link has been emailed out to those on our weekly email listing.  If you would like to receive the Zoom link by Sunday at 7:00 a.m., please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com

Eitaikyo is a contraction of the more formal term, Ei-tai-dokkyo. Ei means eternal. Tai means generations. Dokkyo means chanting of Sutra. The meaning of Eitaikyo is to eternally chant the sutras for generations and generations to come so that we can listen to the teachings of Amida Buddha. Eitaikyo is also called Sangha Memorial Service.

Eitaikyo is a time to remember our past members who made contributions to our Puna Hongwanji. Puna Hongwanji is a gift from our ancestors who found refuge, hope, and spiritual guidance since 1902. Eitaikyo is the opportunity and occasion for all to come together and reflect and reaffirm our dedication to the Sangha in mutual support of this precious gift through remembering our loved ones. This service is dedicated to the memory of those beloved family members who have passed away. We also show our gratitude for past members who made great contributions to Puna Hongwanji.

During the Eitaikyo Sangha Memorial Special Service we will honor three of our sangha members for the Distinguished Sangha Service Award. Family and friends please join us online as we honor these members who have made great contributions to our temple and serves as role models to our members. 

In 2024 we will honor and recognize:

  • Mrs. Stella Miyashiro
  • Mrs. Marilyn Sato
  • Mr. Gary Sunada

Our past recipients includes:

2017: Mr. Kazumasa Okamoto, Ms. Hatsume Tanaka, Mrs. Kiyoko Imada, Mr. Stanley Oishi
2018: Mr. Earl Mukai, Mrs. Dora Hashimoto, Ms. Helen Yamada, Mrs. Lei Kakugawa & the late Sadaichi Kakugawa
2019: Mrs. Masako Sanehira, Mrs. Mieko Nagao, Mrs. Yukiko Uchida, Mr. Mitsuo Miyatake
2020: Mrs. Kiyo Sumi, Mr. Roy Toma, Mr. Glenn Watarida
2021: Mrs. Satsuyo Taira, Mrs. Jean Tanaka, Ms. Nancy Yamada, Mr. Donald Shintaku
2022: Mrs. Mitsuye Toma, Mrs. Kay Kawazoe, Mrs. Florence Nishimura
2023: Mrs. Ann Toma, Mr. Craig Shimoda, Mrs. Carol Tsunezumi