Taishoji Soto Mission is the host temple for the Big Island Buddhist Federation (BIBF) events this year. In 2022, Puna Hongwanji was the host temple. Please join us on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Taishoji will be hosting the BIBF Hanamatsuri (Buddha Day) Service at Lili’uokalani Gardens in Hilo in the pavilion. The
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Service. Service will be available in-person (with a mask) and online via Zoom. We will have a guest speaker this week. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Earl Ikeda who was a previous resident minister at Puna Hongwanji and has retired
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Service. Join us in-person (with a mask) or online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “I’m Watching You”. To receive the Zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com.
Read MoreOn Sunday, February 26, 2023 Puna Hongwanji’s temple doors will be closed. We will be joining other temples at the Gathafest. We will return back to Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Topic: Gathafest 2023 Time: Feb 26, 2023 09:00 Hawaii Please use this link to join this Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85967652750?pwd=eEtUZVprMmxxYW1tZytnZStMazBPQT09
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for our Dana Day Sunday Service. Service will be available in-person (with a mask) and online via Zoom. Our guest speaker will be K.T. Cannon-Eger. Her message will be “Caring for a Community Treasure”. Donations collected at the service will be donated to Friends
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for our Super Bowl Sunday Service. Service is available in-person (with a mask) or online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipno Tomioka will share the Dharma message: “Nothing breaks like a heart”. If you would like to receive the Zoom link, please be sure to email
Read MoreAt Puna Hongwanji we have a newly formed Cub Scout Pack 67 that meets at the temple on Friday from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. For the month of February their Friday meeting is February 3 and February 24. Join us on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in-person (with a mask) or online
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Service and the last Sunday Service for the month of January 2023. Service is available in-person (with a mask) and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Music in my heart”. Service will begin at
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Service. You may join us in-person (with a mask) or online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Building a healthy sangha: Sharing joy together”. If you have a child or grandchildren during the service, Rev. Tomioka
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for our Hōonkō Service (Founder’s Memorial Service). Master Shinran Shonin is the founder of our Shin Buddhism tradition. Service will be available in-person (with a mask) and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Overflow”. To receive the Zoom
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