Buddha at Lahaina Jodo Mission — Attraction in Maui

The best time to visit is during their annual Obon festival, where you'll see bon odori (dancing), taiko (drumming), a floating lantern ceremony, and chochin lanterns strung to a yagura (musicians tower). Because of their massive Buddha statue and beautiful pagoda, the temple gets quite a few visitors on a regular basis. Please keep in mind that this is a functioning Buddhist temple, not a tourist attraction or public park, so act accordingly! There's no requirement for them to keep their gates open to the public, but they do so anyways because they know how much people enjoy their space. If you'd like to help them keep the space open for future visitors, or if you'd like to show your gratitude, you can leave a donation in their offering box 🙏. Its usually sitting at the base of the stairs leading up to the...

You don't have to be religious or a Buddhist to appreciate this amazing landmark.

Quite, peaceful, and serene. Wish I had more time to spend here and just sit quietly and absorb the positive vibes via meditation. The grounds are immaculately maintained. A monetary donation can be given upon entry or in front of the Buddha statue. Take your time and just enjoy energy...

The temple was beautiful and the venerable was really nice. He opened the temple to allow us to sight-see, meditate, and perform our prostrations to give thanks to the Buddha. Very wonderful experience and friendly...