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 Hurricane LALA Update (Temple Closed and Bon Dance CANCELED)

Due to the hurricane, temple will be closed today and tomorrow.

In the same light, tonight’s (Saturday, Aug 15) Bon dance is canceled out of an abundance of caution.

We thank you for your understanding and wishing you and your family to be safe during the storm.

Soto Mission of Hawaii

Soto Zen Buddhism

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Our Mission is to promote the happiness and general welfare of its members and the community by promoting the spiritual beliefs of Soto Zen Buddhism and raising awareness of charitable and beneficial works.

We welcome anyone who is interested in learning the practice of Soto Zen Buddhism.

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View fullsize Former Bishop, Reverend Jiho Machida’s funeral was held at Soto Mission. Bishop Machida served many years at Soto Mission of Hawaii supporting its community. He was especially well educated and helped translate many teachings, books, and trad
View fullsize Zazen Meditation Class🌿 ~Sit in silence, watching your breath, emptying your mind, and appreciate being here~ Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 6:30-7:45 AM Please wear comfortable clothes. Open to the public at no cost. Donations are greatly apprec
View fullsize 【Thursday class】 Nico Nico (Mother & Toddler Social Club for Japanese speakers) 10:00-12:00am We will introduce the cultural classes held at the temple. If you are interested please contact us 📩 #hawaii #sotomission #sotozen #zen #buddhism #
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View fullsize 【Monday class】 5:30-7:30pm We will introduce the cultural classes held at the temple. If you are interested please contact us 📩 #hawaii #sotomission #sotozen #zen #buddhism #buddha #zazen #meditation #ハワイ #曹洞宗 #曹洞宗ハワイ別院 #正法寺 #ハワイのお寺 #仏教 #仏教好きな人と
View fullsize We have a service on every Sunday! It starts at 9:30am. Let’s start brand new week with us. 【Buddha Embraces All】 B. R. Yoshimoto Jiko Nakade Aloha aloha Buddha embraces all We are linked together In his chain of love #hawaii #sotomission
View fullsize 【Saturday class】 Shodo & Sumie (Calligraphy Writing and Drawing)) 2:30-4:30pm We will introduce the cultural classes held at the temple. If you are interested please contact us 📩 #hawaii #sotomission #sotozen #zen #buddhism #buddha #zazen #m
View fullsize You can find a pink plumeria in our temple garden 🪴 #hawaii #sotomission #sotozen #zen #buddhism #buddha #zazen #meditation #ハワイ #曹洞宗 #曹洞宗ハワイ別院 #正法寺 #ハワイのお寺 #仏教 #仏教好きな人と繋がりたい #坐禅 #プルメリア #plumeria
View fullsize 【Thursday class】 Kyudo (Japanese Archery) 7:00-9:00pm We will introduce the cultural classes held at the temple. If you are interested please contact us 📩 #hawaii #sotomission #sotozen #zen #buddhism #buddha #zazen #meditation #ハワイ #曹洞宗 #曹洞宗ハワイ別