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 21, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Community Events, In the Community, Services, Youth
Join the fun after our Halloween Sunday Service on Sunday, October 27, 2019. This event is being hosted by the Dharma School Committee*. The goal of this event is to bring temple and affiliate members together in the spirit of fellowship and fun. Show your talent and creativity by participating in the fruit and vegetable
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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 24, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities, Services
Reverend Soryu Kagahi arrived in Hawaii in March 1889 and conducted the first service. Therefore, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii celebrates its 130th year in Hawaii this year (2019). The 130th Anniversary Event is the time to celebrate our organization in Hawaii and to bring new awareness to people about the existence of Hongwanji and
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September 24, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities
The Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Buddhist Women Association (BWA) will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Please note this is NOT a bazaar. We will have limited items available, but please come out and support our temple activities. We will have the following items available: Rummage
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September 24, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities
We will be bagging black cinder and selling it on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in the parking lot. The cinder cost is $4 per bag. There will be no delivery. We will have a drive thru system. Drive your car to the designated area,
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September 12, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities, Youth
Please visit our Puna Hongwanji Mission Facebook page and vote for your favorite photo or photos. Select our photo album “Moment of Peace Photo Contest 2019” to review all 56 photos submitted by various people on what they considered a “moment of peace”. Voting runs from Thursday, September 12, 2019 and ends on Wednesday,
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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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