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Glimpse Of A Beautiful Buddha


Behind this fence, bushes and trees is a Amida Buddha, the largest of its kind outside Japan.
It is located in Lahaina, Maui HI (Mala Warf) and known as the
Lahaina Jodo Mission, Buddhist Temple
Not many see this place as beautiful. Very few visitors of the island would put this place as must-see attraction. Well, we find Buddha as Beautiful and delighted to show you the grounds of Lahaina Jodo Mission, Buddhist Temple

There were no signs that dogs are not allowed.
However, in respect to a very symbolic surroundings mom asked me to stay at the front entrance while she takes photos of the grounds. Mom also said there no photos of me will be taken inside the grounds. From where I was standing, I did see the side profile of the Amida Buddha, the Buddha of Infinite Light and the embodiment of compassion and wisdom.

It my pleasure to share you some of the photos my mom took while I waited for her.

The Amida Buddha and the Temple Bell were completed in June 1968, in commemoration of the Centennial Celebration of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. The temple bell weighs 3000 lbs that is rung 11 times each evening at 8PM, with each ring having a significant meaning.
Amida Buddha was cast in Kyoto, Japan( 1967-1968). It is made of copper and bronze, stands 12 feet high and weighs approximately three and one-half tons.

In 1970, the main Temple and Pagoda were built with the help of the public and generosity of the members of the mission.
The temple is beautiful and consist of unique Buddhist architectural structures.
One of the interesting features is the solid copper shingles which cover the roof of both temple and pagoda. All of these shingles were individually formed by hand and are interlocked on all four sides to make a solid copper sheathing.
Second feature is inside the temple, where you’ll see beautiful floral ceiling paintings by a Japanese artist Hajin Iwasaki.


It’s a functioning temple as we see many temple goers on the weekend.
It’s a serene place to visit during the week.

If you plan to be in Maui find some time to visit Jodo Mission and see a glimpse of the beautiful Amida Buddha.

Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours, Lahaina, Maui, HI

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Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR

Toot Toot All Aboard Sugar’s Train


On the way to my favorite beach I often hear, Toot Toot.
I always wonder where it is coming from. My mom finally took me to visit the main station,
Lahaina, Kaanapali and Pacific Railroad (LKPRR)
There’s a history behind this train. It is located in the town of Lahaina, which used to have a sugar plantation. Rails where used by workers which connect the sugar plantations to the mills but soon it was replaced by trucks. When the sugar cane plantation shut down,  the LKPRR was created in 1969 by A.W. “Mac” McKelvy.
LKPRR was developed in order to illustrate Lahaina’s Sugar Cane Plantation history.

The photo below is the actually train currently used.
The train ride is about 6 miles, which follows the historical way when workers haul sugar cane from the plantation fields in Kāʻanapali to the Pioneer Mill in Lahaina.
The train ride is about 40 minutes.

All aboard … but we did not ride the train. Why?
It’s a bit pricey, a common complain we hear at the station.
But no worries, we figured out the path of the train and there’s nothing scenic about it.
Even though we heard many complaints among the visitors, many rode the train. Wh0? mostly fathers and their sons (who love trains). The steam engine and toot toot sounds surely are enticing to ride the LKPRR train.

If you visit Maui and traveling with your kids
who enjoy trains LKPRR is an activity to do with them.

Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours, Lahaina, Maui, HI

Visit my Golden Tours Page to check out previous posts.

Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR

Strolling Lahaina’s Front Street


I Golden Enjoy strolling different towns.
Lahaina is a town in Maui I often visit as its on the way to my favorite beach.
There are days when we watch the sunrise from the Lahaina Harbor and
stroll on Lahaina’s famous Front Street.

Lahaina is located on the West side of Maui, HI.
Lele which means “relentless sun” in Hawaiian language was the ancient name of Lahiana.
The La in Lahaina means “cruel sun” in Hawaiian language which describes the
dry sunny weather in Lahaina.
Now, Lahaina is transformed as the hot spot to visit.
The street is lined with numerous art galleries, shops and restaurants.
One of the newer shop we visited lately was “Life is Good“,
a Maui Island version (click here if you missed my photo in front of the store).

In 2011, Lahaina’s Front Street was awarded as a Great Street.
It is the most visited street as it is often packed with tourists of Maui.

Lahaina town is registered on the National Register of Historic Places.
Truly lots of history behind the old and new structures, like the Pioneer Inn and The Wharf.

In the early 19th century, Lahiana was once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Lahaina was also a historic whaling village during the whaling boom of the mid-1800’s.
Now, during the winter months, many sail from the  Lahaina Harbor for a whale watching tour.
Many have informed us that the channel off the coast of Lahaina is one of the best places in the world to spot humpback whales.

Another famous site that is located in Lahaina, is the Banyan Tree Square.
It is the largest Banyan Tree in the United States.
If you missed our post about the Banyan Tree, click here.

If you plan to visit Maui, HI, don’t miss the opportunity to spend some time at Lahaina’s famous Front Street.

Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours, Lahaina, Maui, HI

Visit my Golden Tours Page to check out previous posts.

Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR

Wooden Warrior Statue


If you missed yesterday’s WW photo, click here.
Whose big toe is it?

It belongs to Kamehameha I

I visited his wooden statue located at Lahaina Center, Hawaiian Village Exhibit.
Lahaina is a town in Maui located on the west side of the island.

Who is Kamehameha I?
He was a warrior who fought victorious battle and become “Lord over the Hawaiian islands.”
Kamehameha I established the Kingdom’s Capital in Lahaina.
He died on May 8, 1819 and his remains were secreted in an area unknown to this day to protect the “life force” (mana) that watches over Hawaii.


This wooden statue of Kamekameha I was carved on site in August – October 1993
by Lou Benatto, Jr, a Master Sculptor.

Kamehameha I wooden statue was done in great detail.
It’s enormous and surprisingly done in only two months.
I’m amazed to see it.

If you plan to visit Maui, make sure to visit the
the Hawaiian Village Exhibit at Lahaina center.
You will also see the huge Hula Girl I featured on my previous WW, click here to check it out.
Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours: Maui HI

Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR

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