The Hakalau Jodo Mission, of Japanese Buddhism's Jōdo-shū sect, follows the Pure Land Teachings of Honen. For more than one hundred nineteen 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.
Encourages, promotes and conducts the religious, educational, charitable and other work to better the condition of mankind;
Promotes educational and social activities for its members and all interested persons and to improve the general welfare of the community.
Promotes happiness among our members and the community.
Preserves and maintains this designated historic site and honors those who came before us and built the Hakalau Jodo Mission and created Hakalau’s cultural environment.
September 14, Sunday, 10 a.m. -Joint Higan Service at Hilo Meishoin (Autumn Equinox)
October 12, Sunday, 1 p.m., Eitaikyo-Rev. Miyazaki performs this service along. Members need not attend.
November 9, Sunday, 1 p.m., O-Juya (A time of Special Nembutsu) in homage of Amida Buddha)
December 14, Sunday, 10 a.m. Bodhi Day Service to Celebrate the Buddha's Enlightenment
13th Minister, Rev. Junshin Miyazaki
Our Legacy
We are working to preserve the legacy of our early members and community:
Continuing commitment to the community.
Openness to all.
Honoring those who came before us.
Working hard and collaboratively.
Sharing traditions and honoring the traditions of others.
Nurturing the children.
Honoring the kupuna.
Following the Eightfold Path.
Our Commitments to the Community
Our facilities, including the Temple, Social Hall and Dining Room, are tools to be used in sharing our legacy. Commitments to the Community include hosting O-Bon each summer, sponsoring the Memorial Day Observance at Hakalau Veteran's Park, offering a Variety of Classes, providing Monthly Senior Luncheons, Presentations, and Hosting Special Celebrations.
The Hakalau Jodo Mission welcomes donations to support our purposes, our legacy, and our community commitments. You can now support us through online donations, including monthly and yearly recurring donations as well as one time donations. Just click on the button below.
Of course, you can still send donations by check to Hakalau Jodo Mission, PO Box 296, Hakalau, HI 96710. We are grateful for your support. Mahalo!
The Hakalau Jodo Mission is a 501c(3) tax exempt organization, IRS section 170(b)(1)(A)(i) for both federal and state tax purposes. Our federal tax identification number is 99-0083836.
