We visited the Valley of the Temples located on the east side of the island of Oahu. This is a cemetery. There are various small temples there scatted around the area. In the back is the largest temple of them all. The Byodo-In is a replica of a 950 year old Buddhist temple in Uji, Japan. It was built here in the 1960s to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Japanese immigrant workers to Hawaii. Backed by the gorgeous Ko'olau mountain range and by a pond in front filled with Koi fish and swans. It's impossible not to feel peaceful here. This temple is still in used today by worshipers.
It is customary to ring this richly toned bell before entering the temple.
Inside the Temple.
It is customary to ring this richly toned bell before entering the temple.
Inside the Temple.
Beautiful place! Awesome mountains!
There is a atmosphere of complete serenity here. I wanted to stay here forever.
When talking and singing in the middle of this gazebo, my voice sounded loud. It was like magic!
I wished the sound of my voice was normally like this all the time. It was a little taste of how my voice could be like in heaven some day.
I wished the sound of my voice was normally like this all the time. It was a little taste of how my voice could be like in heaven some day.
Kio fish and swans
Gordon relaxing in this place. It is impossible not to feel relax here.
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