Peace 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.
Read MoreYou are cordially invited to join us for the Infant Rite Ceremony on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. during our Sunday Service. This is the first encounter with Amida Buddha in Joy & Compassion, a moment filled with wishes and love from family, friends and sangha members. Everyone is welcomed, regardless of membership
Read MoreHATSUBON MEMORIAL SERVICE – 4:00 P.M. A Hatsubon (first memorial service for the departed loved ones who have passed away since the last obon season) Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Puna Hongwanji. Family and friends are invited to attend this service to remember our loved ones that have passed. LANTERN MAKING
Read MorePlease join us for a free taiko performance by Takumi Kato & Peaceful Forest. Takumi Kato and his boys will be at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, June 25, 2023. They will be sharing their taiko performance after temple service. They will start at 10:30 a.m. They will perform for free, but if you would like
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Family Dharma Service. Service is available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “What is Obon?” To receive the Zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com. We request that if you email us on Sunday
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