" Located in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii,
the Izumo Taishakyo Mission
is one of the few Shinto shrines in
the United States.
The wooden A-frame structure was inspired
by Shimane Prefecture's classical
Japanese shrine Taisha Machi.
It was designed by architect Hego Fuchino
and built by master carpenter Ichisaburo Takata.
Seized by the city at the outset of World War II,
the shrine did not reopen until 1968. "
[ Wikipedia ]
Bishop Daiya Amano, Chief Minister
Rev. Jun Miyasaka
We have a monthly service on the 10th of every month
the Izumo Taishakyo Mission
is one of the few Shinto shrines in
the United States.
The wooden A-frame structure was inspired
by Shimane Prefecture's classical
Japanese shrine Taisha Machi.
It was designed by architect Hego Fuchino
and built by master carpenter Ichisaburo Takata.
Seized by the city at the outset of World War II,
the shrine did not reopen until 1968. "
[ Wikipedia ]
Established in 1906,
this Sectarian Shinto Shrine
venerates its primary Kami (Diety)
this Sectarian Shinto Shrine
venerates its primary Kami (Diety)
as Okuninushi-no-Mikoto.
Bishop Daiya Amano, Chief Minister
Rev. Jun Miyasaka
We have a monthly service on the 10th of every month
except October at
7:00 P.M.
In October, we have an annual Autumn (Thanksgiving)
Omatsuri
Festival.
Volunteers are welcome and appreciated.
Facebook Page [ Link ] updated periodically
Volunteers are welcome and appreciated.
Facebook Page [ Link ] updated periodically
by The Young Shinto Group of Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii
Shinto
is an ancient Japanese religion
fertility practices,
divination,
local folklore
notable heroes, and
shamanism.
Shinto
venerates natural places like
mountains, springs,
and groves.
venerates natural places like
mountains, springs,
and groves.
The Kami are the Shinto deities.
They are not
the omnipotent gods
of monotheistic religions.
Guardian Kami over-see
particular areas and clans.
particular areas and clans.
Historic figures,
including all but the most
recent emperors,
recent emperors,
are considered Kami,
as are Abstract creative forces.
Kami sustain
and protect the Japanese people
to this day.
and protect the Japanese people
to this day.
Mikoshi,
or portable Shinto shrine
surmounted by
a phoenix.
Usually rectangle in shape,
they often resemble
miniature
buildings,
as above
"A single sincere prayer
moves Heaven.
You will surely realize
the divine presence
through sincere prayer. "
Shinto Saying
Each human life,
human nature itself,
is sacred to Shinto
human nature itself,
is sacred to Shinto
Animals are viewed
as creatures
and messengers
of the Kami.
A pair of statues
"Koma-inu"
(guard dogs)
face each other
within the temple grounds.
as creatures
and messengers
of the Kami.
A pair of statues
"Koma-inu"
(guard dogs)
face each other
within the temple grounds.
"Even in one single leaf
on a tree,
or in one blade of grass,
the awesome Deity
presents itself. "
Shinto Saying
Origami, "Paper of the spirits'
are often seen around Shinto shrines.
Note the white knots
hanging between the ropes.
Out of
respect for the tree spirit
that gave its life
to make the paper,
origami paper
is never cut.
that gave its life
to make the paper,
origami paper
is never cut.
I have recieved Shinto blessing
in which the priest waves a pole
from which Origami paper
hangs
over one's head!
" Respect your ancestors.
Do not forget
the profound goodness
of the kami,
through which calamity
and misfortunes are averted
and sickness is
healed. "
Shinto Teachings
" Even the wishes
of an ant reach to heaven. "
Shinto Saying
Many Shinto followers
are involved in the "offer a meal movement,"
in which each individual bypasses a breakfast
(or another meal) once per month
and donates the money saved
to international relief.
YOU can see another
Honolulu Shinto Shrine
[ Here ]
are involved in the "offer a meal movement,"
in which each individual bypasses a breakfast
(or another meal) once per month
and donates the money saved
to international relief.
YOU can see another
Honolulu Shinto Shrine
[ Here ]
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24 comments:
Beautiful shots..
Aloha
Morris
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Muito bonito mesmo!!!! Espetacular!
Bom fim de semana!
Beijinhos.
Brasil
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lovely ... aloha!!!!
Neat pics. Don't see many such shrines around here.
Każda religia, która pomaga ludziom żyć, jest wspaniała. Zdjęcia pokazane są bardzo ładne. Pozdrawiam.
Any religion that helps people live, is great. Photos shown are very nice. Yours.
it sounds like a wonderful religion, well-grounded and connected to nature and all things.
This is such a fun and informative post, Cloudia. I don't know a whole lot about the Shinto religion even though we visit many Shinto temples when we are in Japan. These photos are gorgeous!
Great temple and shrine.
Greetings,
Filip
Great post, Cloudia. I learned a lot. Love the quote about the ant.
Thank you Cloudia for this culture lesson. I especially like the Shinto sayings, so full of wisdom.
(Thanks so much for the article. I should have known you'd be willing to help. I have tickets for Maui (about 6 days), then the Big Island (about 3 days). Think our paths could cross?)
How amazing Cloudia, thanks for opening the door with such depth into Shinto! Your photos are stunning too! Peace-Karen
Beautiful photographs and words as usual Cloudia
SHRINE on You Crazy Diamond......
GREAT PICS!
J
Thank you for these images and the journey very much ! The 'ant saying' - wonderful.
Please have you all a good weekend.
Good morning!
what a lovely set of photos.
I love YOUr sweet comments- thanks!
Interesting post with beautiful images!
Namaste /\ from Mumbai
Aloha!
Greetings from Assam, India,
Beautiful photos, Thank you.
~Have a nice weekend to you & all of you~
Very interesting, Cloudia. Thanks for your comment. Yes it was very good to hear your voice. A voice is an essential part of a person. I feel that we are friends even if we are miles apart. I have met several bloggers now and each time I had the feeling I had known them for a long time.
Warm greetings from a chilly Netherlands, for winter is on its way.
It is hard to argue with a religion which venerates natural places like
mountains, springs,and groves.
Beautiful.
lovely photos and thoughts as usual, sweet friend!
alohaaaa!!!
I loved the optimistic colors of the photographs ! Plus, of course the sayings. And I had a very pleasant and light feeling seeing this whole article that probably came from the combination of joyous playfulness from the photos and the wisdom from the shinto sayings, just as if I was there and seeing the origami swaying in the breeze ! Thank you, Comfort Spiral !
I love these photos; thanks for sharing them!
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