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The present temple stands
on the exact spot of the former temple building.
The new structure was built in 1970 by traditional
Japanese carpenters with the help of our members
and friends. Lahaina Jodo Mission is a unique
Buddhist temple with its architectural structure
that blends Japanese and Western styles.
One of the most interesting features is the solid
copper shingles that cover the rooftops of both
the Temple and the Pagoda. All the shingles were
individually hand-made and are interlocked on
all four sides, forming a solid copper sheeting.
Also, the traditional construction of the wooden
beams allows the pieces to interlock without the
use of nails.
Inside the temple, five outstanding Buddhist paintings
adorn the walls. These were painted in 1974 by
the renowned Japanese artist Iwasaki Hajin. In
later years, Mr. Iwasaki painted beautiful floral
ceiling paintings and produced two paintings depicting
the dream of Saint Honen (1133-1212) meeting the
Chinese Pure Land Master Shantao (613-681).
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