The Spirit of Obon
The Bon Dance at Kaua‘i Soto Zen Temple in Hanapepe. Photo by Brian Howell The summer Obon season have been a fixed part of the island calendar, it seems, forever. During the months of June, July and...
View ArticleObon Celebration at Kaua‘i Soto Zen
Bon dance is when the spirits return to dance with their living relatives. Photo by Brian Howell Aloha Kakou! The Kaua‘i Buddhist Council (all eight temples) has cancelled the summer 2022 Bon Dance...
View ArticleCelebrating the Spirit of Obon — Schedule for Kaua‘i Soto Zen in Hanapepe
Taiko Drummers — Kaua‘i Soto Zen Bon Dance 2015 Because of concerns about COVID-19 still lingering around, the Kaua’i Soto Zen Temple in Hanapepe will have a modified Obon celebration this year. The...
View ArticleAloha Is All Around Us
By Virginia Beck Shannon Hiramoto, fine artist and also fashion designer created a wonderful online archive at themumuuarchive.omeka.net, launched in 2022 with the assistance of a Hawai‘i State...
View ArticleThe Forbidden Isle’s Shell Lei
By Scott Yunker Left to right, Ni‘ihau shell lei artists Hi‘ipoi Vakameilau and Kahu Hi‘ipoi Kanahele; and Kaua‘i Museum Executive Director Chucky Boy Chock at the museum. Photo by Ryland Balbin The...
View ArticleHawaiian Word — January
Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! — Happy New Year! Sunset at Kalalau Beach in October. Photo by Léo Azambuja The post Hawaiian Word — January appeared first on For Kauai Online.
View ArticleHawaiian Word — February
Lawai‘a — Fisherman Nohokai Yamashita tries to catch his dinner at Kaunakakai Wharf on Molokai. Photo by Léo Azambuja The post Hawaiian Word — February appeared first on For Kauai Online.
View ArticleAloha Is a Blend of Colors
By Virginia Beck Carlotta Stewart Lai at 19 years old in Hawai‘i, circa 1900. Contributed photo Enough rain this year to last a long time, if only we had the means to capture it. Time runs swiftly...
View ArticleHAWAIIAN WORD — MARCH
Puka — Hole, door, entrance, gate, slit, vent, opening or issue A puka, or opening, in the clouds is seen here in Waimea, Kaua‘i’s Westside, letting out a healthy amount of sunshine. Photo by Léo...
View ArticleSupport Buddhist History: Volunteer at Caring Days Lawai International Center
Lawai Shrine Nestled in a healing valley revered for centuries, Lawai International Center offers a unique glimpse into cultural harmony. This non-profit gem boasts 88 miniature shrines, built in 1904...
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