You are cordially invited to join us for the Infant Rite Ceremony on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. during our Sunday Service. This is the first encounter with Amida Buddha in Joy & Compassion, a moment filled with wishes and love from family, friends and sangha members. Everyone is welcomed, regardless of membership
Read MoreWhat is the Triple Celebration? 850th Anniversary of Shinran Shonin’s Birth 800th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Jodo Shinshu Teaching 135th Anniversary of the Honpa Hongwanji On Saturday, September 7, 2024 and Sunday, September 8, 2024 will be the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Triple Celebration at the Ala Moana Hotel. For more information
Read MorePlease stop by Puna Hongwanji with your donation for the Food Basket of Hawaii Island. We will be collecting non-perishable items and monetary donations on Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 10:30 am – 12 noon. Your donations will be donated to help stock the Food Basket in Hilo. If you would like to make a
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for our New Year’s Eve (Joya-e) Service. The service will be available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “How do I measure my life in 2023?” To receive the Zoom link, please email mpunahongwanji@twc.com. After the
Read MoreWe will not have temple services at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Instead please join us at the Sangha Hall at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin at 10:00 a.m. We will be joining the Big Island Buddhist Federation (BIBF) for the Bodhi Day Service. Taishoji Soto Mission is the host temple. Performance will be
Read MoreFor the month of September at Foodland/Sack n Save it is Give Aloha month. Support Puna Hongwanji by donating up to $249 at checkout. A portion of your gift will be matched by Foodland/Sack n Save. Please be sure to use the Puna Hongwanji Code: 79088.
Read MoreOn Sunday, September 24, 2023 we will NOT have our 9:00 a.m. weekly Sunday Service. Instead please join us at the temple for the Maui Wildfires Memorial Service at 10:00 a.m. We will open the temple so that anyone can join us to be a part of the service. The service is being hosted by
Read MorePeace Day Events at Puna Hongwanji Peace Day Service Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Puna Hongwanji Social Hall Open to the Public, All Are Welcome Join us on Sunday, September 17, 2023 for our Peace Day Service at 9:00 a.m. On the program we will have: Messages by various speakers Hula by Lori
Read MoreUPDATED INFORMATION: Join us on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the ground of Puna Hongwanji at 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI. We will have 80 craft vendors, small businesses, food vendors, and food trucks throughout our grounds. We will have vendors in the social hall, in the parking
Read MoreThe devastation of the Maui wildfires are very heartbreaking. The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii has also established a disaster relief fund. Our Lahaina Hongwanji was one of those that was affected by the fires. The funds will go to assist our members of Lahaina Hongwanji and relief efforts on Maui. There are many different
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