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A Beacon of Light The handful of elderly members continue to keep the temple in perfect working order, preserving their history and honoring their ancestors. Along with a contingent of elderly members
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one of the twins. Reverend Ekuan’s mother-in-law, Tome Oda, came from O‘ahu to take care of her newborn granddaugther and the Ekuanʻs other two young sons. During the time Reverend Ekuan was away, Tome kept the mission open as a community center and gathering place. Upon his return in 1948, services and temple activities resumed. Daughter Yoshiko remembered, “When my father came back, he started a Sunday school; we went down makai for services. At the temple we had the Hana-matsuri service to celebrate the birth of Buddha. And what was really cute was my father made a play, a shibai, where the Sunday school children would be the actors and actresses.”
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Interior of the Hämäkua Jodo Mission temple. photo courtesty of Sarah Anderson who do an annual work day to prepare for Obon, church president Masa Nishimori is a constant presence. “Trimming trees, hauling filled wheelbarrows clear across the property and back, mowing the yard, raking leaves, and doing various handyman work are just some of the things he does, so that the property is kept in good condition,” commented Sandy. The future of HJM is uncertain, but it continues to be a regular destination for both Japanese and mainland visitors. The remaining members hope to see it preserved for future generations as a center for learning and remembrance. Every Buddhist temple contains a munafuda (dedication board), which is placed somewhere high in the rafters. Like a time capsule, along with a recording of the construction details including names of the people and funders, the Hāmākua Jodo Missionʻs munafuda also contains a prayer for the future: M ay there be harmony below the heavens with the sun and moon shining brightly. M ay the wind and rain be timely and disasters and calamities not arise. M ay nations be bountiful, people be safe, and armies and weapons not used. L et us revere virtue and humanity and cultivate respect and humility. ■
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For more information: Historypin.org: Hamakua Jodo Mission Visit: North Hawai‘i Education and Research Center’s Heritage Center