November 29, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| In the Community, Services
There will be no service at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Please join us at Hilo Meishoin, 97 Olona Street, Hilo. We will be having a Big Island Buddhist Federation (BIBF) joint service commemorating Buddha’s Enlightenment (Bodhi Day). Service starts at 9:00 a.m. We will be back at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist
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November 18, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, In the Community
The Buddhism Book Club will meet on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. During the session Chapter 9 of the Tannisho will be reviewed and discussed with Rev. Satoshi Tomioka. Chapter 9, “I said no need but everything was prepared.” Open to the public. Free. Donation is appreciated.
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November 15, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| Community Events, In the Community, Other Activities, Youth
On Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. please join us as we host a Winter Festival on our temple grounds at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. We will have craft vendors, food booths, door prizes, entertainment, children activities, and temple tours. This event is being held in conjunction with the annual Keaau
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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 23, 2019
| Puna Hongwanji
| In the Community, Services
Join us this Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. for our Sunday Family Service. Sunday’s message will be delivered by Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka. Rev. Tomioka’s dharma mesage will be “You Are Someone Special in Amida’s Embrace.” After the temple service around 10:00 a.m. a request is being made to line up to participate
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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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