Byodo-In Temple
Valley of the Temples and Byodo-In Temple
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park lies in ‘Āhuimanu (bird cluster) Valley. Within the Memorial Park is the Byodo-In Temple, a two-thirds size reproduction of Japan’s famous Byodo-In Temple of Equality in Kyoto. The temple includes a seven-ton bronze bell and a 9 foot golden Buddha of Western Paradise. In the temple grounds are meditation areas, a tea house, reflecting pools with carp, peacocks, swans, and waterfalls.
THE BELL. . . cast in Japan, this 5-foot, 3-ton brass bell echoes the original one in Uji Temple. The original is recognized as having a distinctive shape. The tone of the Byodo-In Temple bell sounds a message of deep calm and peace, cleansing the mind of evil and temptation.
THE MEDITATION HOUSE . . . place for private thoughts and inner peace the meditation house is a part of the natural beauty which surrounds it. With its aura of quiet and rustic beauty, its ultimate appeal is to the spirit while delighting the eye.
THE TEMPLE. . . the genius of an artisan 900 years ago flowers in the replica of the Byodo-In Temple at Uji, Japan. Planned with the help of Hawaii’s religious leaders. Byodo-In Temple reflects the promise of the mystical bird, thePhoenix, recreating spiritual hope.
THE GREAT BUDDHA . . . Japanese sculptor Masazo Inui created the 9-foot 2-inch representation of Amida, the Buddha of the Western Paradise, a Buddha unique in all the world. It is the largest Buddha carved from wood in 900 years and is covered with gold and lacquer.
THE CARP . . . to the Japanese the carp symbolizes order and perseverance. Several hundred carp live in the two-acre reflecting pool that embraces the Byodo-In Temple.
THE GARDENS . . . while retaining the serenity and grace of a Japanese garden, landscape architects have added a touch of gaiety, resulting in a typically Hawaiian concern for both beauty and peace. The gardens are the largest of their kind outside of Japan.
A Final Word On Byodo-In Temple
If you have a rental car, you will certainly be driving around the island. You will be driving right past the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Why not stop by and visit Byodo-In Temple? And you may recognize it from several movies as it has been the back-drop for several movies like Pearl Harbor. The film companies use it to “simulate” scenes in Japan where the original Byodo-In Temple is located.
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