Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji 曹洞宗 松嶽山 大陽寺

Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji 曹洞宗 松嶽山 大陽寺 Waipahu Soto Zen Temple-Taiyoji is a Soto Zen Buddhist Temple affiliated with the Soto Mission of Hawaii.

The Waipahu Soto Zen Temple, Taiyoji, was founded by the Reverend Senei Kawahara, of Hiroshima, Japan, in 1903 in Waipahu, Hawaii under orders from the Soto Zen Administrative Headquarters (Shumu-cho) in Japan. Together with the Kauai Zenshuji Soto Zen Temple, Waipahu Taiyoji is recognized as one of the first two Soto Zen temples established in the State of Hawaii which marked the beginning of Sot

o Zen propagation in Hawaii. During its one-hundred year history, Waipahu Taiyoji has rebuilt its temple three times, relocating from the plantation camp to its present site in 1972. The present resident minister, the Reverend Ryokei Ishii is its 16th resident minister. (2018~ present)

The affiliated organizations of the Waipahu Taiyoji are as follows: Board of Directors, Fujinkai (Women's Association), Baika-ko Goeika Group, and Zazen Group. Annual observances are: New Year's Service (Shusho-E), Dogen Zenji's Birthday, Nehan-E (Pari-Nirvana Day – Anniversary of Buddha's Passing), Spring O-Higan, Hanamatsuri (Buddha's Birthday), Memorial Day Service, O-Bon Service and Bon Dance, Autumn O-Higan and Ryoso-ki, Daruma-ki, Eitaikyo, Keizan Zenji's Birthday, Rohatsu Sesshin, Jodo-E (Buddha's Enlightenment Day), and Joya-no-Kane. Fujinkai Craft
Sewing Club (2x/month)
Baika-ko (Singing with bell)
Nihon-Go Circle
Okinawa Sanshin
Yoga (3x/month)
Eisa (Seasonal: Apr & May)
Okinawa Buyo
Taiyoji Taiko (3x/month)
Bon Dance Practice (1x/month)
Zazen Session

06/13/2026

Sorry “NO ZAZEN” Tomorrow night.

6.6.2026
06/12/2026

6.6.2026

6.6.2026 Ryugen Taiko and Taiyoji TaikoTwo taiko groups, one big sound.Mahalo for sharing the stage and the spirit of ta...
06/09/2026

6.6.2026 Ryugen Taiko and Taiyoji Taiko

Two taiko groups, one big sound.
Mahalo for sharing the stage and the spirit of taiko together!

Father’s Day and Kannon-ko Service
06/08/2026

Father’s Day and Kannon-ko Service

06/07/2026

06/07/2026
5.23.2026
05/30/2026

5.23.2026

Address

94-413 Waipahu Street
Waipahu, HI
96797

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+18086713103

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