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.
Read MorePlease 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
Read MorePlease 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
Read MoreOpen 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
Read MoreShin Buddhism 101 session taught by Rev. Satoshi Tomioka on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Participants will learn the fundamental teachings of Shin Buddhism – What/who is Namo Amida Butsu, meaning and history of Hongwanji, history, rituals, and etiquettes. Open to the public. No registration required. No class fee, donations
Read MoreOpen to the public. Please register. Class will be taught by Rev. Satoshi Tomioka. Buddhism in contemporary and oldies music. Please register by calling 808-966-9981 or emailing mpunahonwanji@twc.com.
Read MoreOpen to the public. Please register for class. 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 Japan. Cost is $5. Session is one evening on Friday, June 28, 2019 from
Read MoreOpen to the public. Please register for class. 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 Japan. Cost is $5. Session is one evening on Friday, June 28, 2019 from
Read MoreOpen to the public. Please register. Three part session will be held on Saturdays – June 8, 15, and 22 from 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. All three sessions total cost is $10. Session will be taught by Rev. Satoshi Tomioka. Please note even if you can’t make all sessions you are still welcomed to attend
Read MoreMindful parenting is open to the public. The session will be broken into three (3) sessions which will be held on Fridays – May 17, May 24, and May 31 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Total cost for all three (3) sessions is $10. Instructor will be Rev. Satoshi Tomioka. This session is open
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