The Hakalau Jodo Mission, of Japanese Buddhism's Jōdo-shū sect, follows the Pure Land Teachings of Honen.  
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​For more than one hundred seventeen years this special place has served our families, friends and neighbors as a year-round gathering place for inspiration, celebration and community events where everyone is welcome.
Rev. Junshin Miyazaki
​13th Minister

The Hakalau Jodo Mission exists to:

  • Promote and teach the doctrines, principles and disiciplines of the Jōdo-shū sect of Buddhism, following the Pure Land Teachings of Honen.
  • Encourage, promote and conduct the religious, educational, charitable and other work to better the condition of mankind; 
  • Promote educational and social activities for its members and all interested persons and to improve the general welfare of the community.
  • Promote happiness among our members and the community.​
  • Preserve and maintain this designated historic site and honor those who came before us and built the Hakalau Jodo Mission and created Hakalau’s cultural environment.

Services

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BODHI DAY 2021
  • May 28, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - Memorial Day Service at Hakalau Veteran's Park in front of the Memorial
  • NO SERVICE IN JUNE OR JULY
  • August 20, Saturday - O-Bon Service at 5:30 p.m., followed by Bon Dance at 6:30 p.m.
  • September 11, Sunday, 10 a.m. - Joint Higan-e at Hilo Meishoin (Fall Equinox Service)
  • October 9, Sunday, 1 p.m. - Eitaikyo (Perpetual Memorial Service)
  • November 13, Sunday, 1 p.m. - Ojuya Nembutsu Service
  • December 11, Sunday, 1 p.m. - Bodhi Day Service

Newsletter

Our Legacy

The early members were committed to the Mission and the broader community and created the legacy that we are now working to preserve:
  1. Continuing commitment to the community.
  2. Openness to all.
  3. Honoring those who came before us.
  4. Working hard and collaboratively.
  5. Sharing traditions and honoring the traditions of others.
  6. Nurturing the children.
  7. Honoring the kupuna.
  8. Following the Eightfold Path.
 
Our facilities, including the Temple, Social Hall and Dining Room, are tools to be used in sharing our legacy.
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​Visit us: for a service or a class (see Upcoming Events for details) at 29-2271 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Hakalau, 96710 (it's actually located on Hanamalo Loop):

Our Commitments to the Community

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Photo courtesy of Rev. Miyazaki
  • Hosting O-bon each August:  The Jodo Mission comes alive with the celebration of Obon, a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors. This festival is complete with music, dancing, laughter and lots of food! Usually, dancing takes place on the lawn in front of the Temple. ​
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2014 Bon Dance. Photo courtesy of Susan Forbes
  • Sponsoring the annual MEMORIAL DAY observance at the Hakalau Veteran's Park to show respect to both those who were killed in military conflict and to those who served, and to celebrate our community. 
  • Opening our Social Hall for classes and community events. Currently there are yoga, tai chi, and bon dance classes for adults, and karate classes for children. Details are available at Upcoming Events.
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Tai Chi. Classes uses both the Social Hall and the Grounds of the Mission
  • ​Providing Senior Luncheons at the Mission to support the well-being, independence, and dignity of our seniors in an environment of their choice. NOTE: Senior luncheons, suspended due to COVID-19, are expected to resume later this year.  Usually, these luncheons are held twice a month and feature great food, music, exercise, companionship, and lots of laughter. This is a Project Dana* Program supported by the Wailea Village Historic Preservation Community.  (*Dana means selfless giving.)
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Centennial celebration in 2004
For the Hakalau Kuleana, our responsibility is to care for the land, the people, and the culture. We are guided by cultural values of YESTERDAY: Engage in collective effort. Look out for each other. Honor hard work. Show respect for those who came before us. Aloha and Mālama `Aina. In 2021, Akiko Masuda added two more values to the list: Consistently show up. Whatever has to be done, jump in and do it!