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This beautiful Buddhist temple is a replica of the 900-year-old Byodo-In located in Uji, Japan. It is located in one of the most peaceful locations in O'ahu - 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. Inside the Byodo-In Temple is a nine-foot Lotus Buddha. Outside is a three-ton, brass Peace Bell.

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.

Behind and to the left of the Temple is the Meditation House, a place for private thought and inner peace. Situated against a backdrop of mountains, the Temple is landscaped with traditional Japanese gardens and a 2-acre koi pond.
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*Muskeg Mar 28, 2010   Photographer
What a gorgeous image! I love the other temple photo you posted, as well. Really beautiful work. It's been many years since I was last in Hawaii, but I will definitely seek this place out next time I go...
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~xAzriphalex Mar 28, 2010
Its such a serene place. I didnt want to leave but it was closing time. We hung out for about 3 hours in this one little place and I took about 120 photos of the gardens, Buddha, koi and the many mini water falls in the area. Just wonderful.
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~IvanHajduk Mar 27, 2010
You went to Japan! Awesome!!!
Congrats for such beautiful shot!
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~xAzriphalex Mar 28, 2010
No, not in Japan, just here on Oahu, the island in Hawaii. They have an AMAZING replica of it here in the Vally of Temples. Just perfect.
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