Join us on our Puna Hongwanji Facebook or Puna Hongwanji YouTube page every Wednesday starting June 12, 2024 at 6:00 pm (Hawaii time). We will learn and chant the new melody of the Shoshinge. The Shoshinge is a hymn composed by Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji Pure Land Tradition. This year Honpa
Read MoreJoin us for our Sunday Family Dharma Service on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Warren Tanigawa will share the message “What does Namo Amida Butsu mean to me?”
Read MoreIt’s graduation season! Join us on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our Baccalaureate Service as we recognize our graduates from our affiliate groups. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. We will have two guest speakers that will address the graduates. Mrs. Janice Ikeda, Executive Director of Vibrant Hawaii
Read MoreIt’s Bon Dance season! Get ready to gather with family, friends, and make new friends! Join us on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple for one night of Bon Dance. Listing of Events (subject to change so please stay tuned to our social media pages like Facebohttps://youtu.be/YqKDUoTiGuc?si=Uv5ZHkFUkNDs37V7ok and Instagram) 3:00 p.m. –
Read MoreJoin us on Friday, June 7, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI 96749 Have you ever wondered how the divine statues in Buddhism are created? Well, this would be a great occasion to be exposed to the art of carving Buddhist statues by professionals. Carving
Read MoreAs the bon dance season has arrived, take this opportunity to learn Japanese through the bon dance songs you are dancing to or hearing. This will provide insights into Japanese language, culture, and tradition. Classes will be held on Saturdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 1 pm – 2 pm. No registration
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our Shipman Memorial Sunday. Puna Hongwanji is truly grateful to the Shipman family as the grounds were donated to us on October 17, 1976. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipno Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Brick by Brick” For those on our email listing the Zoom
Read MoreAloha, Please join us on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our Founder’s Birthday (Gotan-e) Service. Shinran Shonin is our founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka, will share the Dharma Message, “Put yourself in other’s shoes”. If you don’t have the Zoom link, please email us by 7:00 a.m.
Read MoreJoin us for our Mother’s Day Service. Honor your mother and/or mother figure. Service will be on Sunday, May 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Satoshi Kai’mipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Cats, Monkeys & Kangaroo. Service will be available in person or online via Zoom. After the service we will enjoy the meal
Read MoreThe Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Keaau will be hosting the Annual Puna District Interfaith Memorial Day Observance on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in person on the front lawn of our temple. The Puna Ohana holds dear to their hearts those who were willing to lay down their lives for this great
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