Puna Hongwanji Mission

Puna Hongwanji Mission Puna Hongwanji is a Shin (Pure Land) Buddhist temple. It was founded in 1902.

On the second Tuesday of the month at Nāʻālehu and Pāhala Hongwanji there is a monthly service. Today (October 13, 2026...
10/13/2026

On the second Tuesday of the month at Nāʻālehu and Pāhala Hongwanji there is a monthly service. Today (October 13, 2026) if you are in the Nāʻālehu or Pāhala area you are invited to come hear the Dharma Message by Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka.

Nāʻālehu Hongwanji service begins at 4 pm

Pāhala Hongwanji service begins at 6 pm

Sept 6, 2026 Puna Hongwanji Columbarium during the Fall Ohigan Service. If you are wondering this is our temporary alta...
10/13/2026

Sept 6, 2026 Puna Hongwanji Columbarium during the Fall Ohigan Service. If you are wondering this is our temporary altar until the altar returns from Japan. The altar was sent to Japan for restoration and repairs. During the inspection of the altar in Japan some pieces were damaged by the termites. We expect the altar to be returned way before our 125th Anniversary in 2027.

Before the day ends, Happy Minister Appreciation Day to our Puna/Pāhala/Nāʻālehu Hongwanji minister Reverend Satoshi Kaʻ...
10/12/2026

Before the day ends, Happy Minister Appreciation Day to our Puna/Pāhala/Nāʻālehu Hongwanji minister Reverend Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka. Thank you for sharing the Dharma with us and sharing it so us lay people can understand the teachings. It’s amazing how you can find a video or song that matches your Dharma message. We appreciate all that you do.

Thank you to all the ministers as well. The Hawai’i Island ministers work extra hard as they don’t only have to take care of their main temple, but they cover other temples as well. We have 12 temples and five ministers to cover all the temples. Plus the distance between the temples adds up.

We appreciate the ministers for their dedication and commitment to share the Dharma. Namo Amida Butsu! 🙏🙏🙏

In conjunction with the Puna Hongwanji Kyodan, Puna Hongwanji BWA and Hilo Betsuin BWA we volunteered at the 10th Annual...
10/11/2026

In conjunction with the Puna Hongwanji Kyodan, Puna Hongwanji BWA and Hilo Betsuin BWA we volunteered at the 10th Annual Rock the Red Ribbon Wellness Walk & Festival at the Grand Naniloa Hotel. This event was rescheduled due to Hurricane Lala. Duties included checking in the volunteers and folding and passing out the t-shirts.

Sunday, September 6, 2026 - before each start of a special service the choir members come to temple earlier to do a prac...
10/10/2026

Sunday, September 6, 2026 - before each start of a special service the choir members come to temple earlier to do a practice run of the gatha they will sing. Here is the view of the choir from the altar area as we were learning to prepare the altar for service.

HELP IS NEEDED for the rummage sale! Puna Hongwanji members, affiliate groups, families and friends if you are able to help sort and price items work is done 10/10 and 10/12-10/16 from 8 am - 2 pm. If you are able to help during the rummage sale on Saturday, October 17, 2026 that would be appreciated as well.

🤙🌺🏝️ Happy Aloha Friday! 🏝️🌺🤙After two weeks of no in person temple service at Puna Hongwanji we look forward to seeing ...
10/09/2026

🤙🌺🏝️ Happy Aloha Friday! 🏝️🌺🤙

After two weeks of no in person temple service at Puna Hongwanji we look forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 9:00 am. Service will be available in person and online via Zoom. Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka will share the Dharma Message “ . . . - - - . . . “. Doesn’t this make you curious as to what this means? Well to satisfy your curiosity be sure to join us!

The Zoom link has been emailed out to those on our email listing. For those that need the Zoom link, please email us by 7 am on Sunday. Any request after that time we may miss as we are preparing for the service.

Don’t forget tonight (Friday, October 9) from 6 pm - 7 pm the start of the Book Club will begin. Those meeting in person join Rev. Tomioka in the temple as the dining room is being used for our upcoming rummage sale. Come share your thoughts and learn from others as well in this book club.

Our members and friends have been working really hard to unpack all the boxes and trying to sort through the items. The...
10/09/2026

Our members and friends have been working really hard to unpack all the boxes and trying to sort through the items. There are many that have been working behind the scenes for months. On October 3 they unloaded all the items and now the task of opening up each box. People have been going to temple from 8 am - 2 pm daily to unpack and sort items. They get a break on Sunday. Next week will be the race to make it to the finish line. Please be very patient as these volunteers are tireless giving of their time to get the work done and be ready to welcome all of you on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 8 am - 12 noon.

Also a shout out needs to go to the cooking crew that are feeding the workers and preparing for the concession. A rummage sale is a huge task that takes many to help.

September 6, 2026 - Autumn Ohigan ServiceMC: Marilyn SatoKansho Bell/Officiant/Children’s Message/ Dharma Message: Rev...
10/07/2026

September 6, 2026 - Autumn Ohigan Service

MC: Marilyn Sato
Kansho Bell/Officiant/Children’s Message/ Dharma Message: Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka. Dharma Message: “Do You Have a Ticket?”

Puna Hongwanji Rummage will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 8 am - 12 noon. Additional parking will be avail...
10/06/2026

Puna Hongwanji Rummage will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 8 am - 12 noon. Additional parking will be available at HMSA and the Keaau Middle School Gym parking lot. Please be mindful and don’t leave any opala (rubbish/trash) in the parking lots.

We will have items in the social hall, clothing in the dining room, the Puna Hongwanji Boutique, Puna Hongwanji concession, furniture items and a holding area to allow you to shop more.

Our volunteers are working hard to sort through all the items and to get them organized for you. Please bring your patience and be sure to have your cash or check ready to complete your transactions.

This morning our temples joined in the Hawaiʻi Island District Service at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin in person and via...
10/04/2026

This morning our temples joined in the Hawaiʻi Island District Service at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin in person and via Zoom. Our guest speaker was Rev. Dr. Carmela Javellana Hirano of Salt Lake Buddhist Temple.

Photo: Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka (Puna/Pāhala/Nāʻālehu), Rev. Daido Baba (Kamuela/Honokaʻa/Kohala/Paʻauilo), Rev. Blayne Higa (Kona/Director of the Buddhist Study Center in Honolulu), Rev. Jerry Hirano (Salt Lake), Rev. Dr. Carmela Javellana Hirano (Salt Lake and Psychiatrist), Rimban Kazunori Takahashi (Hilo Betsuin/Honohina-Papaʻaloa/Honomū/Pāpaʻikou), and Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata (Hilo Betsuin/Honohina-Papaʻaloa/Honomū/Pāpaʻikou).

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16-492 Old Volcano Road
Keaau, HI
96749

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+18089669981

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