All are welcome to attend our Children’s Day scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the temple grounds at Puna Hongwanji Mission. The day will be filled with fun activities for the children and children at heart. We have received commitment from the following: Malama Haloa Hui Ku’i Kalo
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 MorePlease join us on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service at Puna Hongwanji. Service will be available in person or online via Zoom. The Zoom link has been emailed to those on our email listing. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Don’t put all
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our Lady Eshinni and Lady Kakushinni Day Service. These two ladies laid the foundation of Hongwanji. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. The Zoom link was emailed out to those on our weekly email list. If you would like
Read MoreAt Puna Hongwanji we decided to help the Zonta Club of Hilo with their drive in April since this is an event that will help our keiki in the Puna District. The Zonta Club of Hilo is collecting slippers and backpacks for the students of Mt. View Elementary School. We are helping with the slippers
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for our Buddha’s Birthday Service: Hanamatsuri. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “My Heart Will Go On”. The Zoom link has been emailed to those on our email listing. If you are
Read MorePlease join us for our Spring Equinox Reflection Service (Spring Ohigan) on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. This is one of six major services that we observe each year. During the special services the temple altars tables are covered with the beautiful cloths, uchishiki. Service will be available in person or online via
Read MoreThe Puna Hongwanji Judo Club has collaborated with Buddah Mochi to create a Puna Hongwanji Judo Club inspired bag. Presales are currently underway until mid-May, and the bags will be available for distribution in May 2026. Please consider purchasing a bag for $20 to help our judo club. The funds raised will go towards the
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, March 22, 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 “Please take care of yourself, and each other”. The Zoom link has been emailed out to those on
Read MoreThis infant rite ceremony is not only for newborn infants, but also siblings and any children are welcome to join and receive a warm connection with Amida Buddha’s compassion and wisdom. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of membership status. Please register by emailing us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com or register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl6_jJu6aN7HkZyf-kaWmjWjKtD_wSDhZmDzRUNBgwCkjdHA/viewform
Read MoreUpdated 4/24/26: The Rummage Sale for Pahala Hongwanji Mission has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. They say third time is a charm. Let’s hope they will be able to have their rummage sale on that date. Please help support them. 4-10-26 Update: The Rummage Sale scheduled for
Read MoreAs a fundraising event for our 125th Anniversary of Puna Hongwanji in October 2027, we have another fun fundraising event we are sponsoring. Wine is being brought in from Trujillo of Napa Valley. Winemaker and founder of the company, Michael Trujillo will also be available at the event. We will have some snacks to go
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