Please join us on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for the Buddhism Book Club: Tannisho Reading. Session will be held at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in the dining room. At this session we will review Chapters 1-5 and a new chapter will be Chapter 6 “I am too much proud
Read MoreWatch for additional information, but in the meantime please save the dates. The International Day of Peace and Peace Day in Hawaii are recognized on September 21 of year year. The Hongwanji Hawaii Jr. Young Buddhist Association (Jr. YBA) which consist of five districts – Maui, Kauai, Honolulu, Oahu, and Big Island in 2007
Read MoreJoin us at the Pahoa YBA Hall for Bon Dance on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Officiating the service will be Rev. Satoshi “Ka’imipono” Tomioka of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. The Dharma Message will be delivered by Rev. Daido Baba of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Rev. Baba’s message will be
Read MoreOn Saturday, August 24, 2019 the Pahoa Sr. YBA will be sponsoring the Bon Dance at the Pahoa YBA Hall in Pahoa town. The service will start at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker for the service will be Rev. Daido Baba of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. After the Dharma Message from Rev. Baba the dance will
Read MoreOn Sunday, July 7, 2019 there will be no family service. Instead come to temple to help with the clean up and break down of items. Clean up starts at 9:00 a.m.
Read MoreThe Obon (Gathering of Joy) Season at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will be observed for two nights on Friday, July 5, 2019 a nd Saturday, July 6, 2019. Our Hatsubon Services on both nights will begin at 5:30 p.m. Hatsubon is first bon. This is the first memorial service observed in the season of bon
Read MoreThere will be no temple service at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Temple clean up will start at 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. We will be cleaning the temple grounds in preparation for our Obon (Gathering of Joy). Our Obon (Gathering of Joy) will be helpd on Friday, July 5
Read MorePlease join us at our Mother’s Day Service. We will honor all mother’s and all who play the role as a mother. Service will be on Sunday, May 12, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. Rev. Satoshi Tomioka will deliver the Dharma Message and we will have the children share a message also. After service we will
Read MoreAfter all the Merrie Monarch festivities, please come join us on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Dharma message by Rev. Satoshi Tomioka will be “My sister who waited for me at the airport.” Please come to welcome Rev. Tomioka’s family that will be visiting.
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers, the honorary ones, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and the single parent that plays both roles. Your child(ren) are blessed to have you in their lives. The Men of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will be in the kitchen cooking a delicious brunch. Temple service starts at 9:00 a.m. on
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