The 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 MoreHōonkō Founder’s Memorial Weekend Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2026 9:00 a.m. For the Hōonkō Founder’s Memorial Weekend on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. there will be a Buddhist Education Class led by Rev. Kazunori Takahashi, Hilo Betsuin. The class will be followed by a potluck welcome dinner from
Read More再始動：こたつの会 誰かが「息抜く力は、生き抜く力」と言っていました。 ちょっと深呼吸、そして“心呼吸”をしませんか？ 日々、いろいろなことがある中で、仏様のお話を聞きながら、体と心の呼吸を整えるひとときを。 そのあとは、クーラーの効いた部屋で、お茶を飲みながらゆったりと過ごしましょう。 コロナ前に行って以来、大変久しぶりの開催です。 申し込み不要・無料で、どなた様も大歓迎です。 仏様のお話をしますが、仏教徒である必要も、メンバーであることも条件ではありません。 だって、やさしさは誰にとっても大切なものですからね。 仏様のお話を、短く、やさしく、心にすっと入ってくるように。 そんな安らいだ、穏やかな時間を目指しています。 ちょうど、日本の寒い冬にこたつに入って、テレビを見たり、みかんを食べたりした、あのほっこりとした時間。 それが「こたつの会」です。 どうぞ、お気軽にお越しください。何か質問がありましたら、日本語でこちらまでお問合せください。メール：mpunahongwanji@twc.com電話：808-966-9981 Translation in English Someone once said, “The power to exhale is the power to endure.” So—how about taking a deep breath, and a gentle breath of the heart? In the midst of our busy lives, let’s take a moment to center
Read MoreJoin Rev. Tomioka for this monthly Buddhism Class. There is no registration required. The sessions will be available in-person and online via Zoom. All are welcome to attend. Classes are free and donations are welcome. Classes will be held on the first Saturday of the month from September to December. The session will be from
Read More51st Annual Buddhist Study Center Summer Session Big Island Satellite Seminars August 2-3, 2025 REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2025. Click link below to register today! 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
Read MoreOn 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)
Read MorePuna 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
Read MoreDiscover 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
Read MoreJoin 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
Read MoreJoin 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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