Hurricane Lala has left our communities in great need of help. As everyone has been trying to clean up and pick up the pieces Tropical Storm Moke was right behind with anticipation of 15” of rain. Today it’s Tropical Depression Moke which is moving away, but may bring 2-4 inches of rain to the Kaʻū
Read MorePuna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Altar Project Donation Request Let your legacy live on — Passing the Torch That Brightens Our Past, Present, and Future The altar stands as the central religious presence within Puna Hongwanji. It reflects Amida Buddha’s virtue and is carefully designed to create a serene and respectful atmosphere through its ornaments
Read MoreThe 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 MoreThe Hawai’i Island Nembutsu Seminar will be held on October 2, 3, 4, 2026. Please register by September 18, 2026 at the following link. https://forms.gle/AroGHhm9A2vdfQz1A Featured speaker will be Rev. Dr. Carmela Javellana Hirano, Practicing Psychiatrist and Salt Lake Buddhist Temple. October 2, 2026 – 5 pm – 7 pm – ALL AGES: “Talk
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, September 13, 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 “You Stole My Heart”. For those on our weekly email you will be sent out the link later
Read MoreThe Nāʻālehu/Pāhala Hongwanji Bon Dance will be held at Nāʻālehu Hongwanji on Saturday, September 19, 2026. 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Community Memorial 3:00 pm – 4:20 pm Dance* 4:20 pm – 5:00 pm Taiko Performance* 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Dance* 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Music only The community is very resilient after
Read MoreWe have a few seats left for those interested in our Third Annual Sake Pairing Event on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. This will be a good fun evening featuring temple cuisine and premium sake. The funds raised will go towards our 125th Anniversary Temple Repairs and Building Projects. Cost
Read MorePlease join us at the Pahoa YBA Hall (15-3003 Kauhale Street, Pahoa) on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 3 pm – 6 pm. The Pahoa Nikkei Jin Kai will be hosting the Bon Dance in Pahoa. Drumming will be provided by Puna Taiko. The dance will be led by Shinka Odorikai. Please support the concession.
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Puna Hongwanji. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “life or LIFE”. To receive the Zoom link, please email us by Sunday at 7:00 a.m. at mpunahongwanji@twc.com to get the Zoom link.
Read MoreCalling all youths! Whether you are a member of Puna Hongwanji or not we invite you to join us for the “Youth Dharma Sunday” on Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 11 am – 1 pm. There will be Dharma learning, fun games and challenges, and lunch will be provided. Bring a friend and make new
Read MoreWith the hurricane warning as Lala approaches the island we have decided to cancel our in-person service at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, August 16, 2026. We want to ensure people stay off the roads and stay safe.As long as we have power and internet up and running we will have the service online only via
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service. The service will be available in person or online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Like a Magnet”. To receive the zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com by Sunday at 7:00 a.m.
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