KARAOKE & COSPLAY CELEBRATION AT PUNA HONGWANJI! Get ready to sing your heart out and celebrate creativity at the upcoming Anime Karaoke & Cosplay Hour—a free, keiki-friendly event hosted at Puna Hongwanji for Halloween, from 2:30–3:30 PM on Saturday, November 1. What to Expect: A lively hour of anime theme songs and karaoke performances
Read MoreThe Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will once again participate in the backpack drive to collect backpacks for our island keiki’s. Last year the backpacks that were donated were kept in the Puna area so the keiki in the Puna area were able to benefit from our donations. We have participated in this backpack drive for
Read MorePuna Hongwanji Children’s Day COME JOIN IN ON THE FUN. We will be hosting another Children’s Day event at Puna Hongwanji on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please bring your children as there will be games and activities for the children and the children young at heart. All are welcome.
Read MoreOn Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. the Puna Hongwanji will be hosting the 51st Annual Gatha Fest Service and Program. This event is a time for all Hongwanji temples on the island to gather under one roof as one sangha. The service will be held downstairs in the social hall. After the service
Read MorePeace Day is officially on September 21. The Ring Your Bells for Peace Day will be held on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024. atThis is being held on this day to give the school groups an opportunity to participate as well. Come join us at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple to ring the kansho bell and whatever
Read MoreIt’s graduation season! Join us on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our Baccalaureate Service as we recognize our graduates from our affiliate groups. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. We will have two guest speakers that will address the graduates. Mrs. Janice Ikeda, Executive Director of Vibrant Hawaii
Read MoreIt’s Bon Dance season! Get ready to gather with family, friends, and make new friends! Join us on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple for one night of Bon Dance. Listing of Events (subject to change so please stay tuned to our social media pages like Facebohttps://youtu.be/YqKDUoTiGuc?si=Uv5ZHkFUkNDs37V7ok and Instagram) 3:00 p.m. –
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. We will have our Ohigan Service and recognize our keirokai members who will turn 80 in 2024. We have 16 members to recognize. After the service join us in the social hall for our Shinnen Enkai (New Year) luncheon. Tickets are available. Donation: Adults: $10
Read MoreJoin us on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple at 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI 96749. We will have activities, games, food, crafts, and prizes at the event. Hawaii County Police Department will offer free keiki ID’s Hawaii County Fire Department
Read MoreCome join us on Sunday, February 4, 2024 for our Scout Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. Service is available in person or online via Zoom. The message will be delivered by Clifford Furukado. To receive the Zoom link please email mpunahongwanji@tcw.com.
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