Bodhi Day Service
presented by Hawaii Buddhist Council
at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin

Location & Parking

While Hawaii Betsuin’s listed address is 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, please note that the entrance to parking is from Lusitana St. For navigation devices, you may use 1742 Lusitana St.

What is Bodhi Day?

Bodhi Day 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 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, comprised of seven Buddhist denominations in Hawaii. We are very pleased to celebrate with you one of the happiest occasions for all human beings.