SAVE THE DATE NOTICE (1-28-25) The Puna Hongwanji Bon Dance that is normally scheduled for the first Saturday in July has been changed in 2025. This year we will be hosting the Bon Dance on the last Saturday in June. Please save Saturday, June 28, 2025. Stay tuned as we provide additional information.
Read MoreThe food drive for the Food Basket has been extended to Sunday, February 2, 2025. Please drop off your non-perishable items or monetary donation to Puna Hongwanji. If making a monetary donation, please make check payable to “The Food Basket, Inc.” and in the memo section indicate Puna Hongwanji Food Drive. Donations will be dropped off
Read MoreCome support the Puna Hongwanji Judo Club at their Rummage Sale. Rummage sale will be held at Puna Hongwanji at 16-492 Old Volcano Road in Keaau on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. All proceeds support the clubs operation as well as travel expenses for tournaments.
Read MoreBe sure to clear your calendar and come to our Puna Hongwanji Winter Craft Fair being held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will be held on the temple grounds at Puna Hongwanji at 16-492 Old Volcano Road in Keaau. There will be 80 craft vendors and small businesses;
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Puna Hongwanji Social Hall. We will have a Peace Day Program dedicated to Peace. In 1981, the United Nations passed a resolution of establishing Peace Day. Peace Day is observed on September 21. The Hawaii Federation of Junior Young Buddhist Association (Jr.
Read MorePuna Hongwanji is participating in the Give Aloha Program sponsored by Foodland. This program runs through the whole month of September. Simply make a donation at any Foodland or Sack N Save Stores to Puna Hongwanji Mission – 79088. Foodland will match a portion of the donation. 1. Go to Foodland or Sack N Save.
Read MorePuna Hongwanji will host a sake tasting and food pairing event on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in our social hall. Cost per ticket is $75. Tickets can be purchased by email Jenn Kurohara at jklkurohara@gmail.com. Ryan Kadota of Kadota Liquor will select a variety of sake to be paired with
Read MoreDiscover Buddhism and Jodo Shinshu with us. Are you curious about Buddhism and wish to learn more? Or are you interested in beginning your journey with Jodo Shinshu? This class is perfect for you! We will delve into the essential teachings of Buddhism and the distinct aspects of Jodo Shinshu within the context of general
Read MoreOn Sunday, July 7, 2024 we will not have any temple service. Instead everyone will gather at 9:00 a.m. to help put away and clean-up things from the previous night (our Bon Dance). If you are able to come join us in cleaning up. We will also need to clean up the parking area by
Read MoreJoin 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
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