FREE Wallpaper Byodo-In Temple
July 30th, 2008
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“The Byodo-In Temple is a non-denominational Buddhist temple located on the island of O’ahu in Hawai’i at the Valley of the Temples. At 47-200 Kahekili Highway, the Byodo-In Temple is a replica of a 900-year-old Buddhist place of worship at Uji in Kyoto prefecture of Japan. Inside the Byodo-In Temple is a nine-foot (3 m) Lotus Buddha, the largest wooden Buddha carved in over 900 years. It is covered in gold and lacquer. Outside is a three-ton, brass peace bell. Surrounding the temple are large koi ponds that cover a total of two acres (8,000 m²). Around those ponds are lush Japanese gardens set against a backdrop of towering cliffs of the Ko’olau mountains. Sparrows are often seen fluttering about and playing in the garden trees while peacocks strut about displaying their beautiful feathers.“
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The temple is surrounded by the green Ko’olau mountains and traditional Japanese gardens and koi ponds. It was built in 1968 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant to Hawaii. A nine-foot Lotus Buddha is inside the temple. Outside is a five-foot, three-ton Peace Bell that will bring good luck and happiness to anyone who can ring it. Behind the temple is the Meditation House. The Byodo-In Temple is a religious area, so visitors need to be respectful and quiet and take their shoes off before entering the temple.
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