The Byodo-In Buddhist Temple on Oahu.
Dedicated in August of 1968 to commemorate the 100 year arrival of the first Japanese Immigrants to Hawaii.
It is a half-sized replica of a 900 year old Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
Although it is not a proper temple (does not host a Buddhist Monk order or active congregation) inside sits a 18 foot state of the Lotus Buddha...and outside to be rung before entering the temple is a three ton brass peace bell.
Which you can hear rung here...
https://youtu.be/YV95e7uBRG4
Around the temple are lush Japanese gardens and koi ponds.
All in all it covers 11,000 square feet.
It is now used as a quiet place for worshippers of all religions...and as a site for weddings and meetings.
Several tours of the temple and grounds
https://youtu.be/w4Dtg2aWQQk
https://youtu.be/IwOGZpJKweo
https://youtu.be/Y3xvhElYz_Y
And the koi pond
https://youtu.be/p5eqm-3uC0k
More as we continue to explore Oahu...
