Byodo-In Temple - The temple of life amidst the wilderness - Circle Adventure

Byodo-In Temple - The temple of life amidst the wilderness

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. 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, Japan.

Here you can visit many attractions such as:

• Valley of the Temples: With sweeping views from the Ko'olau Mountain Range to the Pacific Ocean, the lush landscape renews your spirit and inspires your heart. Whether you’re visiting the Byodo-In-Temple, the Trousdale Memorial Chapel, the new Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary, or one of the many memorial gardens, peace and serenity will embrace you.
• Amida Buddha: Byodo-In glass-front niches are located behind and adjacent to the Amida Buddha statue within the Temple. Some niches hold one and up to six full size urns. The columbrium contains cremated ashes of all faiths. In Japanese, Byodo-In means "Temple of Equality".
• Bon-sho (Sacred Bell): The bell is customarily rung before one enters the temple to spread the eternal teachings of Buddha. Ringing the bell will purify the mind of evil spirits and temptation. It is said that ringing this bell will bring you happiness, blessings, and a long life. It is customarily rung before entering the temple.
• “Wildlife”: Surrounding the temple is a Shinji-ike reflection pond containing hundreds of koi. The koi in these ponds can live to be over 100 years old and are very large. Fish food may be purchased in our Gift Shop. The temple grounds are also home to peacocks, black swans, turtles, frogs, and other animals. The peacocks are wild and come and go as they please so they will not always be at the temple.