Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawaii: An Illustrated Guide 9780824837280

Upon entering a Japanese Buddhist temple in Hawai‘i, most people—whether first-time visitors or lifelong members—are ove

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Table of contents :
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. From India to Japan To Hawai‘i
2. Architecture and Interiors
3. Temples on O‘ahu
4. Temples on the Big Island
5. Temples On Kaua‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, and Lana‘i
Temples of Special Interest
Temple Statistics
Index
About the Authors

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