Join us for two Saturdays on March 30 and April 6 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for our Puna Hongwanji Education Series. Sessions will be available in person or online via Zoom. The topic will be “You Always Wanted to Know About Buddhism.” Exploring a fundamental teaching of Buddhism navigating life’s challenges with compassion
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Service. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. This will be our Spring Ohigan Service, one of the six major services that we observe every year. Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “What
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service. Serice Craig Shimoda, Minister’s Lay Assistant, will be the speaker. His message will be “What does Namo Amida mean to me?”
Read MorePlease join us on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 9 am for our weekly Sunday Family Dharma Service. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message, “Something more important than life”.
Read MoreThere will be no Sunday Service at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Instead join us at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin in the Sangha Hall on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. We will join other temples from around the island for the 50th Annual Gatha Fest.
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. We will have our Ohigan Service and recognize our keirokai members who will turn 80 in 2024. We have 16 members to recognize. After the service join us in the social hall for our Shinnen Enkai (New Year) luncheon. Tickets are available. Donation: Adults: $10
Read MoreJoin us on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple at 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI 96749. We will have activities, games, food, crafts, and prizes at the event. Hawaii County Police Department will offer free keiki ID’s Hawaii County Fire Department
Read MoreWe will be having a rummage sale, the boutique, and some food items for sale at Puna Hongwanji on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. We will have a variety of items available for sale. Please bring your patience and compassion as you sort through the items you wish to buy.
Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Puna Hongwanji Mission at 9:00 a.m. Service will only be available in person. Sorry we will not be able to provide the Zoom portion for this Sunday’s Service. Stan Mason will share the message “What does Namo Amida Butsu mean to me?” We will not have service
Read MoreJoin us at Puna Hongwanji on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for our Dana Day Service. The service will be available in person or online via Zoom. The Dana Day Service is hosted by the Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Women’s Association (BWA). Dana is selfless giving of time and energy. Asking for nothing in
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