The Byodo-In Temple was built in the 1960's to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant workers in Hawaii who came to work in the sugar plantation fields. It is a replica of the Byodoin Temple located in Uji, Japan on the southern outskirts of Kyoto.
Ringing the peace bell is said to bring happiness, peace, and longevity.
Resting in the garden pavilion outside the temple.
Lotus Buddha located in the temple building (called the Hoodo or Hall of the Chinese Phoenix)
In front of the temple is the Koi Pond holding hundreds of bright orange Koi fish.
When we lived in Kailua, I loved bringing vistors to the Temple. Located just around the corner in Kaneohe, it really is like traveling to another land.
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