Temple Malama

Daifukuji Soto Mission in Kona Hawaii is holding its 4th Online Auction. This is an annual fundraiser for the temple.
"Malama" is a beautiful Hawaiian word that has a deep and rich meaning. At its core, malama means "to care for," "to preserve," or "to protect." It's a word that embodies the spirit of stewardship, responsibility, and respect for the environment, the community, and oneself.

The Daifukuji Sōtō Mission is a Zen Buddhist temple on the island of Hawaiʻi established in 1914 .

"Daifukuji" means The Temple of Great Happiness. Our temple was founded in 1914 in Honalo, Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii.

"Malama" is a beautiful Hawaiian word that has a deep and rich meaning. At its core, malama means "to care for," "to preserve," or "to protect." It's a word that embodies the spirit of stewardship, responsibility, and respect for the environment, the community, and oneself.

We are trying our 4th online auction! The buildings need regular maintenance to keep them all looking and running smoothly. Our parking lot has been resurfaced this year & special statues that are very old inside the temple are being restored.

We thank you for helping support our beautiful temple & grounds!

Daifukuji Soto Mission, which holds tremendous significance as one of the oldest existing structures in Kona, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has received recognition as a Kona Heritage Building by the non-profit organization Pulama Ia Kona.

It is our vision:

To offer the teachings of the Buddha and Soto Zen practice to the community.
To provide a safe and peaceful temple environment for Buddhist study, practice, and other Dharma-related activities.
To work in harmony as a Sangha, with compassion, respect, and kindness to benefit all people, caring for their spiritual and social needs.
To cultivate an appreciation for the Buddhist way of life.
Inside our temple:

Enshrined in the main hall is the historical buddha Shakyamuni, who attained enlightenment and became a great teacher in India 2,600 years ago. To the right of Shakyamuni Buddha is the seated figure of Zen Master Dogen and to the left is Zen Master Keizan, both founders of our spiritual tradition. In the alcove to the right of the main altar are two more figures: Bodai Daruma Daishi (Bodhidharma), who carried the Teachings from India to China, and Daigen Shuri Bosatsu, the ever-vigilant protector of the temple and guardian of the Dharma.

Along with the temple, is the resident minister's house, the cultural hall, the social hall & kitchen.

We are very grateful for your support & loving kindness! Mahalo!