Zazen Meditation Class

~Sit in silence, watching your breath, emptying your mind, and appreciate being here~

只管打坐 "SHI KAN TA ZA"

"SHI KAN TA ZA" means "Just sit with no intention" according to Dogen, the founder of the Soto Zen sect. Why do we sit? We do not sit to seek enlightenment. Each of us holds 'Buddha' within ourselves. Sitting itself is the act of Buddha.

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 6:30 to 7:45 AM *Please wear comfortable clothes. Open to the public at no cost. Donations are greatly appreciated.*First time or experienced welcome. No commitments or reservation needed. Please be at the temple at least 5 minutes before the session begins.

Cultural Classes and Programs

We offer a variety of cultural classes and programs here at Soto Mission of Hawaii. This is in the effort to perpetuate the Japanese and local culture. We hope that by providing opportunities to learn, we can bring more to the local community in Hawaii.

[Monday]
2:30 - 6:00 PM Kumon Homepage
5:30 - 7:30 PM Hanayagi Dance

[Tuesday]
4:00 - 6:30 PM Aikido Homepage

[Wednesday]
2:30 - 6:00 PM Kumon Homepage
4:00 - 7:00 PM Tea Ceremony

[Thursday]
10:00 - 12:00 AM Nico Nico Class (Mother-Toddler Social Club)
7:00 - 9:00 PM Kyudo (Japanese Archery) Facebook
or email hkk.hawaii.kyudo@gmail.com

[Friday]
4:00 - 6:30 PM Aikido Homepage

[Saturday]
2:30 - 5:00 PM Shodo/Sumie (Calligraphy Writing and Drawing)

*Dates and time are subject to change by individual groups.
Please contact respective individual groups for more information if provided. If not, please feel free to contact the temple for any questions.

Religious Activities and Services

Here at Soto Mission of Hawaii, we offer many different types of religious activities and services like wedding, blessing (ex. New Born Baby, Car, New Home), funerals, memorial services for deceased, bedside visitation, home visits, spiritual counseling, Sunday services (Every Sunday), Kannon-ko Services (3rd Sunday)