Children’s Day 2026 – April 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
We are in the planning stages for a Children’s Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the temple grounds at Puna Hongwanji Mission.
Read MorePuna Hongwanji Monthly Buddhism Classes in 2026
The last words of Sakyamuni Buddha were to make the teachings your guiding light and yourself the driving force. In the ups and downs of personal life, community, country, and the world, we need guidance that lights our path toward harmony, peace, compassion, mutual understanding, and truth. The Buddha’s teachings guide us through both joy
Read MoreFundraiser for the 125th Anniversary of Puna Hongwanji Mission – Cookbook – Collecting Recipes
The Puna Hongwanji Sr. YBA is taking the lead to gather and put together a 125th Anniversary Cookbook for Puna Hongwanji. The goal is to collect 500 recipes from our members, families, and friends. Please help us reach this goal. We are targeting to collect all these recipes by February 28, 2026. We have not
Read MoreNo Service at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, February 22, 2026
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.
Read MorePet/Animal Memorial & Appreciation Service – Nirvana Day Service – February 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
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
Read MoreDana Day Service – February 8, 2026 9:00 a.m.
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
Read MoreScout Sunday – February 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
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
Read MoreNew Year’s Party (Shinnen Enkai) on February 1, 2026
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
Read MoreSunday Family Dharma Service – “Brace for the Life’s Ups and Downs in This Embrace” – January 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
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
Read MoreFood Drive and HI-5 Recycle – Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Food Drive and HI-5 Recycle Sunday, January 18, 2026 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. we will be having a food drive after service on Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon. We will be collecting non-perishable goods and HI-5 recycles. You can drop off non-perishable items
Read MoreHoonko Founder’s Memorial Weekend – Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:30 p.m. followed by potluck. Sunday, January 11, 2026 9:00 a.m. service
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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