The Hawaii Police Department is doing a backpack drive for our island keiki (children) in need. We have decided to answer the call for help and will be collecting backpacks at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple until Sunday, July 24, 2022. They are looking for new and unused backpacks to distribute. We will collect the backpacks
Read MorePlease join us for the last Sunday Service of June 2022. In-person (with a mask) and online service via Zoom will be available on Sunday, June 26, 2022 starting at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Credit Score”. To receive the Zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com. After temple
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Join us in-person (with a mask) or online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “My path is dad’s path”. To receive the Zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com.
Read MoreCome join us as we congratulate the graduates of the Class of 2022 at our Baccalaureate Service. We will recognize and honor our recognize our graduates of Puna Hongwanji and our affiliate groups. Our Baccalaureate Service will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Service will be available in-person (with a mask)
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, June 9, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. for our in-person (please wear a mask) or online via Zoom Sunday Service. This week Craig Shimoda will share the message “What does Namo Amida Butsu mean to me”. To receive the Zoom link please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com
Read MorePlease join us for our weekly in-person (with a mask please) or online Zoom Sunday Service. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Because of You”. If you would like to join us via Zoom, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com and we will email you the Zoom link.
Read MoreAfter two years of canceled Bon Dance, in 2022 we are bringing back Bon Dance to Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. We are easing our way back in so having ONLY ONE NIGHT of Bon Dance this year. We plan to have our Bon Dance on Saturday, July 2, 2022. The Hatsubon Service will be at
Read MoreThe Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Buddhist Study Center Summer Session Satellite Lecture presents Jodo Shinshu the Making of American Buddhism. Lecture will be available in-person or online with Dr. Scott Mitchell, Dean of the Institute of Buddhist Studies. BSC Summer session June 2022 Guest Speaker: Dr. Scott Mitchell, Dean of the Institute of Buddhist
Read MoreThe public is invited to please join us on the front lawn of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau) for our 75th Anniversary of our war memorial monument. After two year of virtual observance we will meet in-person on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the front of the monument
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. for our in-person (please wear a mask) or online via Zoom Sunday service. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Traffic Jam”. If you need the Zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com.
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