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.

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 happiness among our members and the community.

Services

Reverend Junshin Miyazaki
There will be NO gatherings of members for services in April or May due to COVID-19. Instead, Rev. Miyazaki will conduct service alone as follows:
  • April 11, 1 p.m., Hanamatsuri (Shakamuni Buddha’s Birthday service)
  • May 29, 10 a.m., Memorial Day Service at Hakalau Veteran's Park 
  • NOTE: There are no services scheduled in June and July
TENTATIVE 2021 SCHEDULE AUGUST-DECEMBER:​
  • August 21, 5:30 p.m., O-Bon Service followed by Bon Dance
  • September 12, 10 a.m., Joint Higan service at Hilo Meishoin
  • October 10, 1 p.m., Eitaikyo (perpetual prayer, no attendances)
  • November 14, 1 p.m., O-Juya (Special Nembutsu service)
  • December 12, 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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Our Commitments to the Community

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Photo courtesy of Rev. Miyazaki
  • ​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 have been indefinitely suspended due to COVID-19.  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. Miyo Harumi of Miyo's Restaurant prepares the food for the Senior Luncheons at Hakalau Jodo Mission. (*Dana means selfless giving.)
  • Hosting Obon, our annual ritual to honor our ancestors and to celebrate the community. Usually, ​each August, the Jodo Mission comes alive with the celebration of Obon, a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestor. 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. 

You can reach us at...

email: hakalaujodomission@gmail.com
mail: PO Box 296, Hakalau, HI 96710
​visit us: for a service or a class (see Upcoming Events for details) at 29-2271 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Hakalau, 96710:
For the Hakalau Kuleana, our responsibility is to care for the land, the people, and the culture. We are guided by the YESTERDAY'S cultural values: Engage in collective effort. Look out for each other. Honor hard work. Show respect for those who came before us. Aloha and Mālama `Aina.