July 11, 2025
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community
51st Annual Buddhist Study Center Summer Session Big Island Satellite Seminars August 2-3, 2025 Registration is now open for the 2025 BSC Summer Session – Hawaii Island Satellite Seminars with Rev. Dr. Enrique Galvan-Alvarez. We cordially invite you to participate. Please also encourage your family and friends to join—and, if possible, to register today! Dates & Locations: Saturday, August
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March 8, 2025
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Other Activities
On Friday’s join Rev. Satoshi Tomioka at 10:00 a.m. Whether you are a beginner or experienced ukulele player all that matters is that if you want to participate you are all welcome to attend. Learn to play the song “Softly Blew the Breezes” on the ukulele to be played at our Hanamatsuri Service (Buddha’s Birthday)
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August 28, 2024
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities
Puna Hongwanji will host a sake tasting and food pairing event on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in our social hall. Cost per ticket is $75. Tickets can be purchased by email Jenn Kurohara at jklkurohara@gmail.com. Ryan Kadota of Kadota Liquor will select a variety of sake to be paired with
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August 17, 2024
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community
Discover Buddhism and Jodo Shinshu with us. Are you curious about Buddhism and wish to learn more? Or are you interested in beginning your journey with Jodo Shinshu? This class is perfect for you! We will delve into the essential teachings of Buddhism and the distinct aspects of Jodo Shinshu within the context of general
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June 23, 2024
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community
Join us for a Panel Discussion taking place on Sunday, June 30, 2024 starting at 9:00 a.m. Our featured panelists includes Rev. Earl Ikeda, former resident minister of Puna Hongwanji Mission and retired minister of the Buddhist Churches of America, Daichi Marquis, a Certified Minister’s Lay Assistant, and Craig Shimoda, a Certified Minister’s Lay Assistant
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June 12, 2024
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community
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
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May 31, 2024
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities, Services, Youth
It’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. –
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May 24, 2024
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities
As 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
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March 29, 2024
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community
Join us for two Saturdays on March 30 and April 6 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for our Puna Hongwanji Education Series. Sessions will be available in person or online via Zoom. The topic will be “You Always Wanted to Know About Buddhism.” Exploring a fundamental teaching of Buddhism navigating life’s challenges with compassion
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January 18, 2024
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community
What is the Triple Celebration? 850th Anniversary of Shinran Shonin’s Birth 800th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Jodo Shinshu Teaching 135th Anniversary of the Honpa Hongwanji On Saturday, September 7, 2024 and Sunday, September 8, 2024 will be the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Triple Celebration at the Ala Moana Hotel. For more information
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