We will not have a temple service at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Instead we will meet at Hilo Betsuin for the district service at 9:30 a.m. Please join us as Rev. Dr. Carmella Javellana Hirano of Salt Lake Buddhist Temple and practicing Psychiatrist will be the guest speaker. The Dharma Message will
Read MoreWe have decided your safety is of utmost importance to us. For your safety, our service is available ONLINE ONLY on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. As long as Rev. Tomioka can get onto Zoom and YouTube, he will proceed with the online service. His Dharma Message is “The Cockroach is Shining”. The
Read MoreWe will observe two days of peace gatherings. Please join us. SUNDAY, September 20, 2026 9:00 am – Peace Day Gathering in the Puna Hongwanji Social Hall. Our guest speaker will be Tim Hansen. His message will be “Inner and Outer Journey of Peace”. The program will be available in person and on Zoom. Please
Read MoreRegistration extended until September 30, 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 Buddhist Temple. October 2, 2026 – 5 pm –
Read MorePlease 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 our weekly email you will be sent out the link later
Read MoreThe 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 pm Music only The community is very resilient after
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