The Byodo-in temple on the island of Oahu is a beautiful replica of the original Byodo-in built in 998 AD, in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. A reflection of paradise on earth, the temple rests peacefully beneath the strength of the Hawaiian Ko’olau mountain range.
In this sacred space
solid objects melt
into ripples of pond water,
revealing the face
of materiality
laughing at itself.
Within the temple
sitting quietly above
the chaos of the world,
a statue of Buddha
shows impermanence
destroying
the glory of his image,
proving
that we are more than
this or that thing.
Things come and go,
forms change
but love lives on forever. ~ms
Before I Forget 
This place looks quiet and peaceful.
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It is. If you are ever on the island of Oahu, make sure to stop there.
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I have put it down in my little book, Mary. Great photography!
Love, Dina
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Pretty…
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Yes. Like a beautiful dream….come true.
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Loving your captures:) I have been here and it is a GREAT experience! Happy Hump Day
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I agree. It is a very spiritual place and a great experience.
I missed hump day for the most part….Now it is Thursday, which is over the hump day. 😉
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Beautiful
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Thanks Barb
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Reblogged this on aksharaalu – Best Collections.
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Nice captures. Great detail on the bird. Thank you for the visit and the like of my post “Morning Moon”.
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Visiting your site was a pleasure!
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Lovely images and poetry. I have never been to Hawaii even though it is fairly accessible… my prejudice was that it was tourist-jammed… but it seems quite magical…
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In a place like Waikiki, it is tourist jammed.
Many local people avoid that area because of that.
Waikiki is interesting though….if you want to do some people watching!
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a most enchanting post
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Thanks so much Eddie.
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Great post and pictures.
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Well…hmmm….sometimes my eyes fail me, I think…I didn’t see this.
Perhaps I need to clean my reading glasses.
Thank you so much for the compliment!
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I often go to the Valley of The Temples for peace and reflection. It is one of the true gems of this island. Enjoyed your homage.
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It is very peaceful there.
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You had recently introduced me to local artist Leohone whose work I really love. Have you heard of Edwin Ushiro? His work touches on everyday life in Hawaii and how it mingles with the mythical. My fascination with the old pali road led me to “The Diligent night” http://www.mrushiro.com/edwin_ushiro_personal_art_collection.html
Another great local artist is Solomon Enos
http://www.solomonenos.com/1/previous/2.html
enjoy!
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I had not heard of Solomon Enos. Very nice paintings of island life!
I am hoping that I am able to purchase more of the paintings by Leohone.
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Splendid and shared to readers
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Thanks Stephen!
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