December 1, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures
PLEASE NOTE FLYER HAS AN INCORRECT DATE. It should read, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019. Please join us for the Buddhism Book Club – Tannisho Reading: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in the dining room. During this session we will review Chapter 10. “In our life, there are
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November 29, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community
Mr. Masaya Kuratate will be leading a incense workshop on Monday, December 9, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple dining room. Come learn about the history, types, and uses of incense. You will be able to make an incense-scented bag and take it home with you. If you
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November 18, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, In the Community
The Buddhism Book Club will meet on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. During the session Chapter 9 of the Tannisho will be reviewed and discussed with Rev. Satoshi Tomioka. Chapter 9, “I said no need but everything was prepared.” Open to the public. Free. Donation is appreciated.
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October 23, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities
Open to the public. Buddhism Book Club is reviewing the Tannisho. The Tannisho is considered to be one of the most influential books about Shin Buddhism. During the session we will review Chapter 8. What is a practice in Shin Buddhism? No registration required. Free. Donation is appreciated. Any questions, please contact 808-966-9981 or email
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October 10, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities, Services, Youth
Open to the public. All are welcomed. Free entry. Prize giveaways. Join us on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Event will be at the Sangha Hall located at 398 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii. Presentation includes: 10:00 a.m. – Japanese immigrants and their descendants in Hawaii.
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October 1, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community
Buddhism Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. We are currently reviewing the Tannisho. The Tannisho is considered to be one of the most influential books about Shin Buddhism. Written by Yui-en, a disciple of Master Shinran, it chronicles their conversations during the emergence of Buddhism in
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September 24, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, Health, In the Community, Other Activities, Youth
Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will be one of five locations that will have a Live Webinar on Suicide Prevention. This training focuses on helping communities and faith leaders develop skills and strategies for the prevention of suicide. Friday, October 18, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Soul Shop for Youth Leaders and Educators.
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September 7, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, Other Activities
Please join us on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for the Buddhism Book Club: Tannisho Reading. Session will be held at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in the dining room. At this session we will review Chapters 1-5 and a new chapter will be Chapter 6 “I am too much proud
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July 24, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community
Please join us on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Rev. Alan Urasaki will lead the Buddhism class: “Buddhism in my daily life”. Rev. Urasaki was born and raised in Hilo. After earning his degree at the University of Hawaii Manoa he pursued ministry and went
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July 24, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community
Open to the public and all are welcome to join the Buddhism Book Club: Tannisho Reading. Session will be on Friday, August 9, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. We will review Chapters 4 and 5. Chapter 4 we will learn about Buddha’s Compassion. Chapter 5 we will learn why we don’t chant for
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