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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February 1, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Services
Join us on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our Scout Sunday Service. If you didn’t know we have a scouts group at Puna Hongwanji. If you have a child interested in scouts come by on Sunday. The service will be available in person and online via Zoom. The guest speaker will be
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January 22, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Community Events, In the Community, Services
Puna Hongwanji will hold its Shinnen Enkai (New Year’s Party) on Sunday, February 1, 2026 after Sunday Service. February 1, 2026 will also be Scout Sunday. After the service is over we will all gather in the social hall for our Shinnen Enkai and Keirosha (those turning 80 in the year 2026) recognition. Tickets are
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January 22, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Services
Please join us on Sunday, January 25, 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 “Brace for the Life’s Ups and Downs in This Embrace”. The Zoom link has been emailed out to those on
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January 8, 2026
| Puna Hongwanji
| Classes and Lectures, Community Events, In the Community, Services
Hōonkō Founder’s Memorial Weekend Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2026 9:00 a.m. For the Hōonkō Founder’s Memorial Weekend on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. there will be a Buddhist Education Class led by Rev. Kazunori Takahashi, Hilo Betsuin. The class will be followed by a potluck welcome dinner from
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