We hope that all of you are doing fine and adjusting to the stay-at-home orders. Previously we have indicated that the temple will be closed until May 15. Due to the extended stay-at-home orders we are remaining closed until further notice. We do miss seeing everyone at temple, but for now we have to be
Read MoreThe Hawaii District Ministers Association, which consist of 13 Hongwanji temples on the Big Island, have teamed up to bring you a Dharma Message weekly. A recorded video will be shared on Puna Hongwanji’s Facebook and YouTube at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday. The speaker on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. will be Rev.
Read MorePlease join us for our mid-week service on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Satoshi Tomioka will be sharing the Dharma Message through our Facebook Live. If you are unable to join us live you will still be able to hear his message that is stored in our Facebook video section. Also we
Read MoreThe Hawaii District Ministers Association, which consist of 13 Hongwanji temples on the Big Island, have teamed up to bring us Dharma Messages weekly. A pre-recorded video will be shared on Puna Hongwanji’s Facebook and YouTube at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday. The speaker for April 19, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. will be Rev. Shinji Kawagoe,
Read MorePlease join us for a mid-week service on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Satoshi Tomioka will be sharing the Dharma Message through our Facebook Live. After the service is over we will be sharing it to our YouTube page also. Rev. Tomioka’s Dharma Message will be “Touch”.
Read MoreThe Hawaii District Ministers Association, which consist of 13 Hongwanji temples on the Big Island, have teamed up to bring you Dharma Messages weekly. A pre-recorded video will be shared on Facebook and YouTube at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday. The speaker for March 29, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. will be Rev. Bruce Nakamura, Honokaa/Kamuela/Kohala/Paauilo Hongwanji
Read MoreAs you are aware our temple activities are being temporarily suspended until May 15, 2020. We are watching and keeping informed as the health and safety of our community is our number one priority. You may join us virtually at are online Sunday Service via Facebook Live on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Read MoreSorry there will be no temple service at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Temples from around the island will be gathering at Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple for the annual Gatha Fest. We will be back at temple on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Please join us then.
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. for our Sunday Family Service. Rev. Satoshi “Ka?imipono” Tomioka will deliver the message “Kupuna – Wind Beneath My Wings”. During the service we will be honoring four of our Keirosha who will be reaching the auspicious age of 80 in 2020. The honorees include Earl
Read MoreTickets are available for our upcoming Shinnen Enkai (New Year Party) and Keirokai (recognizing members reaching the auspicious age of 80 years old in 2020. Event will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The service will begin at 9:00 a.m. After service everyone will go downstairs into the social hall. There will be mochi
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