When our lives are shaking, let us be grounded in the unshakeable embrace of Enlightenment. It is natural to feel emotional and shaken by events that shock us—leaving us with questions, uncertainty, and heaviness. Whether these events happen in our personal lives, our community, our state, our country, or anywhere in the world, the truth
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 9:00 am for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service. Service is available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “What is Hongwanji”. All are welcome! The Zoom link has been emailed out to those on our email listing.
Read MoreSorry there will be no temple service at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, February 22, 2026. We will be joining other temples from Hawaii Island in Kona for the 52nd Annual Gathafest. We will return back to Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our Hongwanji Day Service.
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Pets are beloved family members who bring joy and occasional chaos. We cherish those memories, so please bring a photo or email us to remember together. Let’s appreciate our pets/animals today, as their importance is deeply realized only when they become memories. There are
Read MoreWe are in the planning stages for a Children’s Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the temple grounds at Puna Hongwanji Mission.
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our Dana Day Service. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. The Executive Director of Project Dana, Maria Morales, will be our guest speaker. The Zoom link will be emailed out today to those on our weekly email listing. If
Read MoreThe last words of Sakyamuni Buddha were to make the teachings your guiding light and yourself the driving force. In the ups and downs of personal life, community, country, and the world, we need guidance that lights our path toward harmony, peace, compassion, mutual understanding, and truth. The Buddha’s teachings guide us through both joy
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our Scout Sunday Service. If you didn’t know we have a scouts group at Puna Hongwanji. If you have a child interested in scouts come by on Sunday. The service will be available in person and online via Zoom. The guest speaker will be
Read MorePuna Hongwanji will hold its Shinnen Enkai (New Year’s Party) on Sunday, February 1, 2026 after Sunday Service. February 1, 2026 will also be Scout Sunday. After the service is over we will all gather in the social hall for our Shinnen Enkai and Keirosha (those turning 80 in the year 2026) recognition. Tickets are
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, January 25, 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 “Brace for the Life’s Ups and Downs in This Embrace”. The Zoom link has been emailed out to those on
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