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I had the joy of going on a trip to Oahu Hawa'ii this past January with and her family. While on our vacation, we took a trip to the beautiful Byodo-In Temple, located in the Valley of the Temples. The valley is situated against a back-drop of tall cliffs and is landscaped with traditional lush Japanese gardens and koi ponds. The Buddhist temple is a replica of the 900-year-old Byodo-In located in Uji, Japan, and is utterly stunning to behold.

Inside the Byodo-In Temple is a nine-foot Lotus Buddha. It is the largest wooden Buddha carved in over 900 years and is covered in gold and lacquer. Beside the temple is a 5-foot, three-ton brass Peace Bell. The deep tone of the bell sounds a message of calm and peace.

It was one of the most serene and peaceful visitations of my lifetime, and I am gratified to have gotten the chance to light incense and say a prayer before the Buddha.

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That shot came out wonderfully lady. Hope to see yu post more of your photos from the trip!

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Jennifer,
The Blue Narian
and any other names I may be known by. ^_^;

"There is no one without scars on thier heart. If there was such a person, they would be a shallow soul."
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Whoa, it's so pretty! Really neat to find such beautiful structures like that outside of Asia (though of course, Hawaii has lots of Japanese influences). You're so lucky to go on a trip like that. :)

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Beautiful.

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I have to go there! Where is it in Hawaii?

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