April 17, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Services
Please join us on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our Lady Eshinni and Lady Kakushinni Day Service. These two ladies laid the foundation of Hongwanji. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. The Zoom link was emailed out to those on our weekly email list. If you would like
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April 10, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Services
Join us on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our Buddha’s Birthday Service: Hanamatsuri. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “My Heart Will Go On”. The Zoom link has been emailed to those on our email listing. If you are
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March 27, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Services
Please join us for our Spring Equinox Reflection Service (Spring Ohigan) on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. This is one of six major services that we observe each year. During the special services the temple altars tables are covered with the beautiful cloths, uchishiki. Service will be available in person or online via
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March 20, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Services
Please join us on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Please take care of yourself, and each other”. The Zoom link has been emailed out to those on
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March 14, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Community Events, In the Community, Services, Youth
This infant rite ceremony is not only for newborn infants, but also siblings and any children are welcome to join and receive a warm connection with Amida Buddha’s compassion and wisdom. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of membership status. Please register by emailing us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com or register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl6_jJu6aN7HkZyf-kaWmjWjKtD_wSDhZmDzRUNBgwCkjdHA/viewform
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March 14, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Services
On Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. we will have ONLINE service only. We will not have in-person service. We want to ensure that everyone is fine and not traveling on the roadways due to the expected rain, wind, and flooding. This weekend was supposed to be our Spring Ohigan Service, but we have
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February 27, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Services
Please join us on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 9:00 am for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service. Service is available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “What is Hongwanji”. All are welcome! The Zoom link has been emailed out to those on our email listing.
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February 16, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Services
Sorry there will be no temple service at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, February 22, 2026. We will be joining other temples from Hawaii Island in Kona for the 52nd Annual Gathafest. We will return back to Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our Hongwanji Day Service.
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February 6, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Services
Please join us on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Pets are beloved family members who bring joy and occasional chaos. We cherish those memories, so please bring a photo or email us to remember together. Let’s appreciate our pets/animals today, as their importance is deeply realized only when they become memories. There are
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February 6, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Services
Please join us on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our Dana Day Service. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. The Executive Director of Project Dana, Maria Morales, will be our guest speaker. The Zoom link will be emailed out today to those on our weekly email listing. If
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