The devastation of the Maui wildfires are very heartbreaking. The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii has also established a disaster relief fund. Our Lahaina Hongwanji was one of those that was affected by the fires. The funds will go to assist our members of Lahaina Hongwanji and relief efforts on Maui. There are many different
Read MoreJoin us for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service at 9:00 a.m. Service is available in person or online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Sukiyaki Song”.
Read MorePlease join us for the last service for the month of September 2024. We will soon be in the last quarter of 2024. 😱. Join us in person or online via Zoom on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Shohei Ohtani – Just give me
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Puna Hongwanji Social Hall. We will have a Peace Day Program dedicated to Peace. In 1981, the United Nations passed a resolution of establishing Peace Day. Peace Day is observed on September 21. The Hawaii Federation of Junior Young Buddhist Association (Jr.
Read MoreOn Sunday, September 15, 2024 we will celebrate our Autumn Ohigan Service at 9:00 a.m. Service will be available in person or online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Time to reflect on oneself – Everything was prepared for me”. To receive the Zoom link, please send an email to Mpunahongwanji@twc.com
Read MorePuna Hongwanji is participating in the Give Aloha Program sponsored by Foodland. This program runs through the whole month of September. Simply make a donation at any Foodland or Sack N Save Stores to Puna Hongwanji Mission – 79088. Foodland will match a portion of the donation. 1. Go to Foodland or Sack N Save.
Read MoreAlthough we will have no in person temple service on Sunday, September 8, 2024 you will still have the opportunity to listen to the Dharma Message. Visit our Puna Hongwanji YouTube page at 9:00 a.m. for the premier of the service. Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka has recorded the service. Children’s Message: Shout Out Dharma Message:
Read MorePlease join us for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Services at Puna Hongwanji are available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “It’s ok not to be ok”. If you are not on our weekly email, please email
Read MorePeace 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 MorePuna Hongwanji will host a sake tasting and food pairing event on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in our social hall. Cost per ticket is $75. Tickets can be purchased by email Jenn Kurohara at jklkurohara@gmail.com. Ryan Kadota of Kadota Liquor will select a variety of sake to be paired with
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service. Service is available in person or online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Snow White”. If you are no on our email listing and would like to receive the Zoom link, please
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