Honokaa Hongwanji Mission

With over 30 temples throughout the Hawaiian Islands, chances are there is a Jodo Shinshu temple near you. Use the Temple Locator to see where they are. Services are typically offered on Sunday mornings. Some temples offer separate services geared toward families with young children. Use the contact information in the Temple Locator to learn about a temple’s service times and offerings. All are welcome!

First-time visitors to Jodo Shinshu temples are often surprised at how similar in form the services are to what they may be familiar with from other traditions. Attendees wear shoes into the temple, sits in pews or chairs, sing hymns (gathas), listen to a sermon (or dharma talk), and the congregation (sangha) shares fellowship over coffee and refreshments after the service. Here’s a handy service guide with more information about the standard, Jodo Shinshu service.