79th Annual Puna District Interfaith Memorial Day Observance – Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

This year we will be celebrating 79 years of the war memorial on the front lawn of the Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.  The memorial bears the names of all Puna residents that were killed in action during the different conflicts. Please join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to honor and remember

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Save the Date: Hatsubon (Memorial Service) and Bon Dance – Saturday, June 27, 2026

Save the Date:  Puna Hongwanji Hatsubon (Memorial Service) and Bon Dance 2026 Please save the date and check back for updated information as we prepare for our Puna Hongwanji Hatsubon (Memorial Service) and Bon Dance for 2026.  Our date has been set for Saturday, June 27, 2026. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lantern Making by

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Infant and Children’s Rite Ceremony – Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

This infant rite ceremony is not only for newborn infants, but also siblings and any children are welcome to join and receive a warm connection with Amida Buddha’s compassion and wisdom. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of membership status. Please register by emailing us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com or register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl6_jJu6aN7HkZyf-kaWmjWjKtD_wSDhZmDzRUNBgwCkjdHA/viewform

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Children’s Day 2026 – April 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Everyone is welcome to attend

All are welcome to attend our Children’s Day scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the temple grounds at Puna Hongwanji Mission.  The day will be filled with fun activities for the children and children at heart. We have received commitment from the following: Malama Haloa Hui Ku’i Kalo

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Puna Hongwanji Monthly Buddhism Classes in 2026

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

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