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
Read MorePuna Hongwanji will be participating in the Hawaii Police Department backpack again this year. Bags will be collected until Sunday, July 7, 2024. This will be our third year in participating to collect backpacks. They have requested new and unused backpacks. Backpacks are the most requested non-food item requested by charities in Hawaii. The backpacks
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
Read MoreIt’s graduation season! Join us on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our Baccalaureate Service as we recognize our graduates from our affiliate groups. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. We will have two guest speakers that will address the graduates. Mrs. Janice Ikeda, Executive Director of Vibrant Hawaii
Read MoreIt’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. –
Read MoreJoin us on Friday, June 7, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI 96749 Have you ever wondered how the divine statues in Buddhism are created? Well, this would be a great occasion to be exposed to the art of carving Buddhist statues by professionals. Carving
Read MoreAs 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
Read MoreThe Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Keaau will be hosting the Annual Puna District Interfaith Memorial Day Observance on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in person on the front lawn of our temple. The Puna Ohana holds dear to their hearts those who were willing to lay down their lives for this great
Read MoreJoin 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
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. We will have our Ohigan Service and recognize our keirokai members who will turn 80 in 2024. We have 16 members to recognize. After the service join us in the social hall for our Shinnen Enkai (New Year) luncheon. Tickets are available. Donation: Adults: $10
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