Byodo in Temple #2

Byodo-In-Temple, O'ahu, Hawaii
The Byodo-In Temple is a non-denominational shrine located on the island of O'ahu in Hawai'i at the Valley of the... more

by Marcia Colelli

Title

Byodo in Temple #2

Artist

Marcia Colelli

Medium

Photograph - Photographs

Description

Byodo-In-Temple, O'ahu, Hawaii
The Byodo-In Temple is a non-denominational shrine located on the island of O'ahu in Hawai'i at the Valley of the Temples. It was dedicated in August 1968 to commemorate 100-year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. The temple is a replica of a 900-year-old Buddhist temple at Uji in Kyoto prefecture of Japan. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a functioning Buddhist temple in the proper sense as it does not host a resident monastic community nor an active congregation. Inside the Byodo-In Temple is a 18 ft statue of the Lotus Buddha, a wooden image depicting Amitabha. It is covered in gold and lacquer. Outside is a three-ton, brass peace bell. Surrounding the temple are large koi ponds that cover a total of two acres. Around those ponds are lush Japanese gardens set against a backdrop of towering cliffs of the Ko'olau mountains. Sparrows are often seen fluttering about and playing in the garden trees while peacocks strut about displaying their beautiful feathers. The temple covers 11,000 sq ft


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February 4th, 2024