May 20, 2023
| Puna Hongwanji
| Community Events, In the Community
The Pahala Hongwanji Taiko will be having a maki sushi fundraiser. Proceeds will be donated to support Naalehu and Pahala Hongwanji. Accepting pre-orders only by Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Contact Lois Yokota (808-987-6005) or Kayo Munnerlyn (808-954-1187) to place our orders. They will be making a total of 300 maki sushi. Pick up date is
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May 20, 2023
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities
Mrs. Junko Hagio who has over 40 years of experience with Ikenobo Ikebana will be coming to Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Friday, June 9, 2023 to offer two sessions. Ikenobo Ikebana continues a tradition of flower arrangement that began over 550 years ago in Japan. This is open to anyone from beginners to advanced
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May 20, 2023
| Puna Hongwanji
| In the Community, Services
Join us on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 9 am for our weekly Sunday Service. Join us in person or online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Shhh…it’s not a surprise”. To receive the Zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com. We try our best to check our email before
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May 16, 2023
| Puna Hongwanji
| Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities, Services
On Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. join us for our 76th year of honoring and remembering those from the Puna District that have gate the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom today. Our guest speaker will be Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Cronin the Pōhakuloa Training Area Commander. https://home.army.mil/pohakuloa/index.php/about/leadership/garrison-commander. We honor and remember these Puna District
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May 6, 2023
| Puna Hongwanji
| Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities
What you all have been waiting for. We will have black cinder on sale on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The cost of the bag is $5 each. There is no need for you to get out of your car. We will have a drive thru system. Enter from the
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May 6, 2023
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community
Join us on Saturday, May 6, 2023 for our Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Education class. Please note the session will start at 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Our guest lecturer will be Rev. Masanari Yamagishi of Kamuela Hongwanji Mission. Rev. Yamagishi will share “What is the relationship between Amida Buddha and Shakyamuni Buddha?” No registration required
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March 31, 2023
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community, Services, Uncategorized
The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, it’s Commission on Buddhist Education, and its Committee on Social Concerns invites you to LGBTQIA+ 101. Learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community so we can ensure all beings may enjoy lives of harmony, peace and gratitude. Event will be on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00
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March 18, 2023
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community
Have you looked at flower arrangements and thought to yourself, I wish I could learn to do that? Well come to Puna Hongwanji to learn or brush up your skills. Open to all from beginners to advanced learners. Come to the Ikenobo Ikebana flower arrangement class on Friday, March 31, 2023. Come learn from Mrs.
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March 16, 2023
| Puna Hongwanji
| Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities, Youth
Puna Hongwanji Children’s Day Sharing Joy We invite all of you to come join us at our Puna Hongwanji Children’s Day Sharing Joy event on our temple grounds. The event will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and all are
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March 9, 2023
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community
Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Education “How basic can you get?” – Learn about all the things you’ve always wanted to know about Jodo Shinshu Tradition Class Dates: Saturdays – March 25, 2023 and April 8, 2023 Class Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka No registration / free / Open to anyone
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