Check out the Obon Festival at Lahaina Jodo Mission on Saturday, July 6th. The Japanese tradition of obon honors the spirits of one’s ancestors. The event features paper lanterns hung to guide spirits, a bon odori folk dance, Japanese taiko drumming, food, and keiki activities. All are invited to partake in the festivities! Don’t forget your summer kimono. Free. Service begins … [Read more...] about Obon Festival at Lahaina Jodo Mission
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Zen Archery Workshop at Lahaina Jodo Mission
A Zen Archery Workshop will be take place at the Lahaina Jodo Mission from Saturday, Sept. 10 to Sunday, Sept. 11. This is a great opportunity for those interested in learning more about Japanese culture on Maui. The workshop will be taught by 88-year old archery instructor Bodhi Hanna Kistner, who will be joined by Rick Jyozen Beal from the Nanka Kyudo Kai Zendo in … [Read more...] about Zen Archery Workshop at Lahaina Jodo Mission
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance at Lahaina Jodo Mission
Maui’s annual Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance Day will take place this Sunday, Aug. 7 at the Lahaina Jodo Mission. There, attendees will hear from Joam Evans Pim, the director of the Center for Global Non-Killing. He'll discuss “Preventing Nuclear War from a Non-Killing Perspective.” There will also be a crafts area where guests can learn how to make origami cranes, a … [Read more...] about Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance at Lahaina Jodo Mission
Lahaina Jodo Mission Obon Festival
Maui’s obon festival season is off to a start with the annual Lahaina Jodo Mission’s Obon Festival taking place this Saturday, July 2. The obon festival is a time to honor ancestors and loved ones who have passed away. The service at the Lahaina Jodo Mission will include a lantern procession and float ceremony, bon-odori dancing, taiko drumming, music and food like chow fun, … [Read more...] about Lahaina Jodo Mission Obon Festival
MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Buddha on Maui: Lahaina Jodo Mission
(Edit Pick) BEST BUDDHA Lahaina Jodo Mission The truth is, when it comes to Buddhas, size shouldn’t really matter. I think it’s cool, though, that Maui’s got the biggest Buddha outside Japan. It makes bustling, crowded Lahaina just a little bit Zen. The 12-foot tall copper and bronze statue weights in at over three tons and was built in 1968 to honor 100 years of Japanese … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Buddha on Maui: Lahaina Jodo Mission