A visit to Buddhist Temple in Hawaii

Review: Byodo-In Temple in Kaneohe, Hawaii on the island of Oahu.

The Byodo-In Temple in O'ahu is a smaller-scale replica of the over 950-year-old Byodo-in Temple, a United Nations World Heritage Site in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The Byodo-In Temple is located at the foot of the Ko'olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. It was established on June 7, 1968, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii.
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The Temple in Japan, which it is a replica of :👇👇

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The Byōdō-in Temple in Japan

The Byōdō-in Temple, established in AD 988, boasts many unique buildings, shrines, and artworks worthy of a visit. Highlights include the Phoenix Hall (Hoo-do), with its bronze phoenixes on its two gables and rich interior décor; 11th-century paintings, including an imposing gilded figure of Amida; and an altar and ceiling inlaid with bronze and mother-of-pearl. Adjoining is the Kannon-do, a hall directly above the river and known as the Tsuridono, or Fishing Hall. Be sure to spend time visiting the temple gardens with their many fine ponds, as well as the Byōdō-in Museum with its treasures relating to the temple site, including its 52 wooden Buddha statues, carved phoenixes, and the original temple bell.
Address: Renge-116 Uji, Kyoto Prefecture 611-0021. Official site: www.byodoin.or.jp/ja/en.html
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The replica temple in Hawaii
It is found north of the town of Kaneohe, in Kahaluu , on the windward coast of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. It was a beautiful temple framed by the mountains with modest gardens for contemplation and a koi pond.👇

The walkway leading to the temple with the beautiful Kooalau mountains in the background.

This is a full view of the front of the temple and cloud shrouded mountains in the back.

This is a bell house and closeup of the bell.

This is a quiet spot for meditation on the meaning of life.

The outer area is a lovely garden with trees, streams, fountains and pools with Koi fish. The area was so calm and peaceful. It was hard to believe we we were so close to hustle and bustle of a big city.

You take your shoes off before entering the temple and there are flowers and incense being burned in here.

And here is one more picture of the temple. Two actually.

The pictures are mine, taken with my iPhone camera.

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A visit to Buddhist Temple in Hawaii