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 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 –
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.
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