Please join us to remember those killed in action who were from the Puna District. On the temple grounds in front of the church there is a monument dedicated to these brave soldiers that sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Let’s give thanks to them by taking the time to honor them. Event will be
Read MorePlease join us to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday (Hanamatsuri) on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Guest speaker will be Ms. Zoi Nakamura, Rev. Bruce Nakamura’s granddaughter. Shakyamuni Buddha was born approximately 2,500 years ago in the garden of Lumbini (India) to the Sakya King Suddhodhana and his queen,
Read MoreReminder there will be no temple service at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Sunday, April 7, 2019. We will be joining the other temple ohana at Hilo Meishoin. The Big Island Buddhist Federation (BIBF) will be celebrating Buddha’s Birthday (Hanamatsuri). We are requesting if you have flowers to help decorate our flower covered shrine (Hanamido)
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. for the Big Island Buddhist Federation (BIBF) Joint Hanamatsuri Service at Hilo Meishoin. We will be joining other temple members at Hilo Meishoin. There will be no temple service at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
Read MoreThe Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will be sponsoring a “Puna Spring Festival” on our temple grounds on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and we invite everyone to attend this fun filled event. The temple address is 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI 96749. The
Read MoreRichard Solie will deliver a message entitled “Transformation” at the Sunday, March 24 service. The service begins at 9 a.m. Please join us!
Read MoreReverend Satoshi “Kaʻimipono” Tomioka will deliver a message entitled “You say goodbye, and I say hello” at the Sunday, March 17 service. The service begins at 9 a.m. Please join us!
Read MoreReverend Satoshi “Kaʻimipono” Tomioka will deliver a message entitled “You say goodbye, and I say hello” at the Sunday, March 17 service. The service begins at 9 a.m. Please join us!
Read MoreThe Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will be sponsoring a “Puna Spring Festival” at our temple on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We want to share our temple with the community and bring everyone together for a fun-filled event. The temple address is 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI 96749. The
Read MorePuna Hongwanji Mission has now officially completed its pledge to become Blue Zones Project Approved™. The Blue Zones Project fosters communities in which healthful food and other choices extend lives and improve quality of life. A certificate presented to the temple by the Blue Zones Project Big Island reads, “By implementing healthy, evidence-based options, this
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