Bodhi Day Service presented by the Hawaii Buddhist Council at Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii

Free and Open to the Public

What is Bodhi Day?

We will celebrate Bodhi Day that is the date of the attainment of perfect awakening by Shakyamuni Buddha. In Mahayana Buddhist tradition, it is said that he attained the awakening at the age of 35 under a Bodhi tree after 7 days of profound meditation on December 8th. The attainment of his awakening took place about 2500 years ago, and his teachings continue to lead us to the life of true peace and happiness.

This Bodhi Day Service is sponsored by the Hawaii Buddhist Council which represents different Buddhist denominations in Hawaii, and we are very pleased to celebrate with you one of the happiest occasions for all human beings.