Video of Temple Byodo-In
Caption: Byodo-In Temple It was established on June 7, 1968, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii.
Video of Temple Byodo-In
Caption: The Bell House, called kanetsuki-do, contains a five foot high, three ton brass bell, called bon-sho (sacred bell), cast in Osaka, Japan, from a mixture of bronze and tin, by permission of the government of Japan. It closely resembles the bell hanging in an identical Bell House at the Uji Byodo-In. The original is said to be more than 900 years old and to have come from India. It is revered for its distinctive shape, and the tone of the bell sounds a message of deep calm and peace, cleansing the mind of evil and temptation.
Video of Temple Byodo-In
Caption: One of the many koi ponds surround the iconic temple
Video of Temple Byodo-In
Video of Temple Byodo-In
Caption: Towering more than 9 feet, the immense figure is an original work of art carved by the famous Japanese sculptor, Masuzo Inui.
Video of Temple Byodo-In
Caption: The Buddha is thought to be the largest figure carved outside of Japan.