Hawaii Todaiji Temple
ハワイ東大寺
About Us
Welcome to Todaiji Hawaii Bekkaku Honzan, a serene temple nestled in the heart of Nu'uanu. Founded in 1953 by Bishop Tatsusho Hirai, we proudly stand as the main branch of the Todaiji Temple in the United States, originally an affiliate of the esteemed Nara, Japan temple. Our community is dedicated to serving long-time members while warmly inviting new members to join us in our spiritual journey. Discover a place of, reflection, and connection.
About Bishop Hirai
Bishop Cosmo Hirai is the third-generation Bishop of Todaiji Hawaii Bekkaku Honzan. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with a minor in Japanese, from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He currently serves as the State President of JCI Hawaii, sits on the board of directors for JASH and UJSH.
