Showing posts with label Hawaii. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hawaii. Show all posts

Friday, December 9, 2022

The Byodo-In Temple, Oahu

The Byodo-In Template is a non-denominational Buddisht temple located in O'ahu Island. It was dedicated in August 1968 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii.

The temple is a replica of a 900-year old Buddhist temple at Uji in Kyoto Prefecture of Japan.


Monday, November 14, 2022

Coconut Island

Coconut Island or Moku Ola is a small island in Hilo Bay, just offshore from Lili'uokalani Park and Gardens in Hilo. It is a small park connected to the main island via a footbridge. The name Mokuola translates as "healing island" or "island of life". It was the site of an ancient temple dedicated to healing. (Source: Wikipedia)

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Flowers in Hawaii

Medinilla Magnifica, Shell Ginger, Musa Ornata, False Bird of Paradise, etc.