Backpack Drive at Puna Hongwanji until Sunday, July 7, 2024

Puna 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

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Let’s Chant and Learn Shoshinge – Every Wednesday Starting on June 12, 2024 at 6 pm (Hawaii time)

Join 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

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Puna Hongwanji Bon Dance – Saturday, July 6, 2024

It’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. –

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Japanese Class is Back – Saturdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 1 pm – 2 pm

As 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

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Puna Hongwanji Education Series – Saturdays – March 30 and April 6, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Join 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

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Sunday, March 24, 2024 – Ohigan Service – Recognition of Keirokai Members of 2024 – Shinnen Enkai Luncheon

Join 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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Children’s Day at Puna Hongwanji – Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple at 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI 96749.  We will have activities, games, food, crafts, and prizes at the event. Hawaii County Police Department will offer free keiki ID’s Hawaii County Fire Department

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