Please join us on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. as we hear the message by Rev. Satoshoi “Ka’imipono” Tomioka. His message will be “What is the meaning of Obon?” It will be a good time to come learn about Obon as you will probably hear that the “Obon Season” has started. Sunday is
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. We will have a Baccalaureate Service that will honor the graduates from our temple. Please come help us congratulate the graduates of 2019 as they enter a new chapter in their lives. Guest speaker for the Baccalaureate Service will be Janice Ikeda, Owner
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. for our family service. Speaker will be Craig Shimoda, Lay Minister’s Assistant. All are welcome.
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 MoreGotan-E celebrates the birth of our founder Shinran Shonin. Please join us on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Richard Tennes, minister of Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. At 1:00 p.m – 2:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Tennes will be at Pahala Hongwanji Buddhist Temple for a
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
Read MorePlease come and join us to honor Lady Eshinni, wife of Shinran Shonin and their daughter Kakushinni. Family service begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Our guest speaker for the event is Ms. Debra Ching-Maiava. After the service there will be an activity for the children to participate in.
Read MorePlease join us to remember those killed in action who were from the Puna District. On the temple grounds in front of the church there is a monument dedicated to these brave soldiers that sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Let’s give thanks to them by taking the time to honor them. Event will be
Read MorePlease join us to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday (Hanamatsuri) on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Guest speaker will be Ms. Zoi Nakamura, Rev. Bruce Nakamura’s granddaughter. Shakyamuni Buddha was born approximately 2,500 years ago in the garden of Lumbini (India) to the Sakya King Suddhodhana and his queen,
Read MoreReminder there will be no temple service at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Sunday, April 7, 2019. We will be joining the other temple ohana at Hilo Meishoin. The Big Island Buddhist Federation (BIBF) will be celebrating Buddha’s Birthday (Hanamatsuri). We are requesting if you have flowers to help decorate our flower covered shrine (Hanamido)
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