Dharma: “Hell is my home!”
Please join us on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. for our Sunday family service. Dharma message will be delivered by Rev. Satoshi “Ka’imipono” Tomioka. Rev. Tomioka’s message will be “Hell is my home!”
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr. Celebration – January 19, 2020
Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple presents Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Please join us in celebration of the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program will include Martin Luther King Jr words of wisdom with Michael Donenfeld and the Mindfulness Meditation group.
Read MoreHoonko Service (Founder’s Memorial Service) – Sunday, January 12, 2020
Please join us on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. for our Hoonko Service (Founder’s Memorial Service. Guest speaker will be Rev. Kerry Kiyohara of Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. An informative background of Hoonko from Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple…. Shinran Shonin (1173-1262), the founder of our Jodo Shinshu tradition, passed away on January 16,
Read MoreEveryday Buddhism Class: “It’s about ME! What Shinran Taught”
Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple presents Everyday Buddhism Class with Rev. Kerry Kiyohara of Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Session will be on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Topic for the Buddhism Class is “It’s about ME! What Shinran Taught”. Session will be held at the Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Open
Read MoreBuddhism Book Club-Everyday Suchness: Buddhist Essays on Everyday Living
Come join us for the first Buddhism Book Club in 2020 on January 7, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. We will start a new book “Everyday Suchness: Buddhist Essays on Everyday Living” by Gyomay M. Kubose. A classic collection of short articles first published in 1967, hailed as one of the most significant
Read More“Morning Drive” – January 5, 2020 9:00 a.m.
Happy New Year! Please join us on Sunday, January 5, 2020 for our weekly Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. The Dharma Message is “Morning Drive” by Rev. Satoshi “Ka‘imipono” Tomioka.
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve (12/31/19) and New Year’s Day (01/01/20) Services
Please join us for the last service of the year on December 31, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. for our New Year’s Eve service. Then join us for the first service of the year on January 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. for our New Year’s Day service. Please be safe and hope to see you at
Read MoreThe Ultimate Acceptance: Just Come as You Are – Sunday, December 29, 2019
Please join us for the last Sunday Service of the year. Rev. Satoshi “Ka’imipono” Tomioka’s message will be “The Ultimate Acceptance: Just Come as You Are”. Service will be on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Hope to see you there.
Read MoreBuddhism Class 101 “Buddhism in Daily Life – December 21, 2019
Open to the public. No registration required. No class fee. Donations appreciated. Come join Rev. Satoshi “Ka’imipono” Tomioka as he leads the Buddhism Class 101 – “Buddhism in Daily Life”. The session will be held at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Saturday, December 21, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. It’s a busy time
Read MoreSunday, December 15, 2019 Service
Please join us on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Guest speaker will be Richard Solie. After temple servicce the Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Dharma School will be hosting a gingerbread house making activity. Please bring your children or grandchildren to temple to join in on the fun.
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