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 MoreEITAIKYO ~ SANGHA MEMORIAL SERVICE On Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9 am we will have our Eitaikyo ~ Sangha Memorial Service and recognize our Puna Hongwanji Distinguished Service Sangha Award (DSSA) honorees. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. This is a special service so you will notice the special cloths
Read MoreBRIEF HISTORY OF OLAA HONGWANJI NOW KNOWN AS PUNA HONGWANJI MISSION Puna Hongwanji Mission was found in 1902 when the Kyoto Honzan, at the request of Japanese immigrant workers, sent a minister to Olaa to serve the spiritual needs of the community through Jodo Shinshu teachings. Reverend Shoju Hayashi arrived in January 1902 and delivered
Read MoreWe are taking pre-orders for our Puna Hongwanji Cookbook, “125 Years of Wonderful Meals”. The Puna Hongwanji Sr. YBA has taken on the task of putting together a cookbook for our 125th Anniversary of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Kea’au, Hawai’i. In 2027, we celebrate 125 years of being in the Puna community. We are
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:00 am 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 “If I Knew It…” The Zoom link has been emailed out to those on our weekly email listing.
Read MoreAfter two weeks of no in person temple service at Puna Hongwanji we look forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 9:00 am. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “ . . . – – – . . .
Read MorePuna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will be hosting a Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon. There will be something for everyone. Our volunteers have been working hard to sort through all the boxes and will need to price all of the items. We are grateful to the many people
Read MoreWe will not have a temple service at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Instead we will meet at Hilo Betsuin for the district service at 9:30 a.m. Please join us as Rev. Dr. Carmella Javellana Hirano of Salt Lake Buddhist Temple and practicing Psychiatrist will be the guest speaker. The Dharma Message will
Read MoreWe have decided your safety is of utmost importance to us. For your safety, our service is available ONLINE ONLY on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. As long as Rev. Tomioka can get onto Zoom and YouTube, he will proceed with the online service. His Dharma Message is “The Cockroach is Shining”. The
Read MoreWe will observe two days of peace gatherings. Please join us. SUNDAY, September 20, 2026 9:00 am – Peace Day Gathering in the Puna Hongwanji Social Hall. Our guest speaker will be Tim Hansen. His message will be “Inner and Outer Journey of Peace”. The program will be available in person and on Zoom. Please
Read MoreRegistration extended until September 30, 2026. The 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 –
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