" 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 ]
Established in 1906, 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
by The Young Shinto Group of Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii
Shinto
is an ancient Japanese religion
that developed around 500
BCE evolving out of indigenous nature worship,
fertility practices,
divination,
local folklore
notable heroes, and
shamanism.
Shinto 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.
Historic figures,
including all but the most recent emperors,
are considered Kami,
as are Abstract creative forces.
Kami sustain 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
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.
"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.
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.
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