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Taishoji is Hilo's Zen Buddhist temple
Taishoji is Hilo's Zen Buddhist temple
Founded in 1916, Taishoji remains a family-oriented Soto Zen temple with a rich tradition and history. Our community welcomes you to join our regular services and explore the richness of Soto Zen tradition.
Founded in 1916, Taishoji remains a family-oriented Soto Zen temple with a rich tradition and history. Our community welcomes you to join our regular services and explore the richness of Soto Zen tradition.
We offer a variety of services to support you and your family, including:
Weekly Zen meditation
Monthly and annual Buddhist services
Private services: Memorials, Funerals, Blessings, Weddings
Pet blessings and memorials
Taishoji's Annual Services and Events
Taishoji's Annual Services and Events
- January
New Year’s Service/ Jizo Festival/ Dogen Zenji’s Birthday
- February
Nehan-E (Commemorating Buddha’s Death )/ 33 Kannon Pilgrimage
- March
Higan-E(Spring)/ Kannon (Kwan Yin) Service
- April
Hanamatsuri(Flower Festival-Commemorating Buddha’s birth)
- June
Memorial service for deceased past ministers
- July – August
Bon Dance/ Hatsubon Service/ Toro Nagashi (Lantern service)
- September
Higan-E (Fall)/ Memorial Service for Dogen Zenji and Keizan Zenji
- October
Daruma-ki (Memorial Service for Bodhidharma)
- November
Keizan Zenji’s Birthday
- December
Jodo-E (Lord Buddha’s Enlightenment)/ Joya no Kane (New Year’s Eve Service)
TAISHOJI SOTO MISSION
275 Kinoole Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Tell 808-935-8407
Fax 808-961-6124
PLEASE USE KILAUEA ENTRANCE
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