The public is invited to please join us on the front lawn of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau) for our 75th Anniversary of our war memorial monument. After two year of virtual observance we will meet in-person on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the front of the monument
Read MoreAs a way to share our aloha and compassion for the recent events happening in Ukraine we are requesting your support, if you are able to. We want to share our loving-kindness for all humanity with a warm embrace for the painful hearts cause by the Russian and Ukraine Conflict. In 2018 when the lava
Read MoreEffective March 6, 2022 we will open up the temple doors to offer in-person Sunday Services. If you decided to attend the in-person service we will ask that you wear your mask and prior to entering the temple that you sanitize your hands. If are feeling sick, please join us online via Zoom. We will
Read MoreEffective December 26, 2021 we will be changing the way that we share the Dharma with you. We will continue to have our in-person service and live-stream the service as well. The live-stream portion we will be changing to Zoom. Please email mpunahongwanji@twc.com to receive the Zoom link.
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. for our in-person (please wear a mask) or online via Zoom Sunday service. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Traffic Jam”. If you need the Zoom link, please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com.
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day! Please join us on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. for our Mother’s Day Sunday Service. You may join us in-person (with a mask) or join us online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “One liter of tears you shed”. To receive the Zoom link, please
Read MoreCome join us on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon for our Puna Hongwanji rummage sale. Please stop by the temple at 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI 96749. Our members and friends of Puna Hongwanji for the past two weeks have been working really hard sorting, cleaning, arranging, and pricing
Read MoreJoin us May 1, 2022, for our weekly Sunday service. Service begins at 9:00 a.m. You may join us in-person (with a mask) or online via Zoom. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Richard Solie. He will share the message “What does Namo Amida Butsu mean to me?” To receive the Zoom link, please email
Read MoreCOLLECTING RECYCLABLE ITEMS – SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2022 FROM 10:15 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. April 22 is recognized as Earth Day. We should be aware and think about how we can help sustain the earth for future generations. Every little action that each of us takes will mount to greater results when we all work
Read MorePlease join on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday service. You may join us in-person (with a mask) or online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”. If you would like to receive the Zoom link, please email us
Read MoreHoppy Easter! Join us on Sunday, April 17, 2022 in-person at Puna Hongwanji or join us online via Zoom. Service begins at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “Countdown”. To receive the Zoom link please email us at mpunahongwanji@twc.com. If you decide to join us in-person, please bring your mask
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. We will have an in-person and online Buddha Day Service. When coming in-person we will ask that you wear a mask to keep our everyone safe and healthy. If you would like to join us on Zoom you should have gotten the Zoom link.
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, March 27, 2022 in-person or online via Zoom. Service will begin at 9:00 a.m. Warren Tanigawa, Minister’s Lay Assistant, will share the Dharma Message “What does Namo Amida Butsu mean to me?” To receive the Zoom link, please email mpunahongwanji@twc.com. Although the mask mandate is being lifted if you decide to
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