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Buddha at Lahaina Jodo Mission Maui


The Lahaina Jodo Mission is a landmark in Lahainatown. Visitors come from all over to see the Buddha Mission, is located on Ala Moana Street. It is situated a few blocks away from the main visitors of Lahaina. This mission is one of the most beautiful and quiet sites in Hawaii, and it is a must see destination for anyone visiting the island. Many years ago, the members of the Lahaina Jodo Mission came up with the idea of erecting a true Buddhist temple on the island of Maui, complete with the symbolic settings that are characteristic of the great Buddhist temples of Japan.

The construction of the huge Buddha and the Temple Bell, which were dedicated in June 1968 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in Hawaii, was completed. The Temple and Pagoda had its construction completed in 1971, thanks to the tremendous and unwavering support of the mission’s members and the general public. The Lahaina Jodo Mission owns the land on which the mission is located. The responsibility of maintaining and developing the facilities is reliant on voluntary contributions from the public.

The temple is located on Puunoa Point in Lahaina, Hawaii, with a view of the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe in the distance. The Lahaina Jodo Mission is a gorgeous Buddhist temple with unique Buddhist architectural structures that can be seen nowhere else in the world. The ancient wooden temple, which existed on the same site as the current one until it was destroyed by fire in 1968, was completely destroyed by fire. The new construction, which was completed in 1970, is authentic and loyal to the traditions of ancient Japan in every way.

The solid copper shingles that cover the roofs of both the temple and the pagoda are one of the more fascinating aspects of the structure. Almost every one of these shingles was created by hand and linked on all four sides to form a complete copper sheathing for the roof. Five magnificent Buddhist murals adorn the walls of the temple, which may be found within. They were painted in 1974 by Hajin Iwasaki, a well known Japanese artist who is now deceased.

The lovely floral ceiling paintings, which were added later by the same artist, were completed in subsequent years. The Amida Buddha statue is the largest of its kind outside of Japan, and it is the most visited site in the country. It was created in Kyoto, Japan, during 1967 and 1968. Copper and bronze are used to construct the structure, which stands 12 feet tall and weighs around three and a half tons. The construction of the Great Buddha was completed in June 1968, just in time for the Centennial Celebration, which commemorated the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in Hawaii 100 years ago.