
Established by members in Honolulu, Hawaii 1915
The Shingon Shu Hawaii Temple in Honolulu, Hawaii is located less than ten minutes by foot from the world famous Ala Moana Shopping Center, at 915 Sheridan Street. The temple is a congregational Buddhist body, interested in studying and sharing the faith of Shingon esoteric Buddhism, the temple follows the original tenets established by Kobo Daishi who brought the teachings of Shingon Buddhism to Japan from China in 806 AD. The current Chief Minister and President of Shingon Shu Hawaii is the Rev. Reyn Yorio Homyo Tsuru (1995-present), the Resident Minister is Rev. Sumitoshi Sakamoto (2004-present), the Assistant Resident Minister is Rev. Quinn Hoken Hashimoto (2010-present). Vice President and Kyodan Chairman Dr. Garyn Ken Tsuru Kyodan Vice President Alan H. Murata Treasurer Keith Masao Suyat-Terauchi Corporation Secretary Mary Ann Akao Translator and Butsugu Manager: Takuya Saigusa Representing Shingon Shu Hawaii in Japan: Mr. Junji Sakaguchi, Kanagawa Associate Minister of Extended Temple Shingon Western Fellowship Northern California Reverend Jeff Hoji Keller, Sacramento, California |
Contact Information Tel. 808.941.5663 Fax. 808.946.7900 email: odaishi@shingonshuhawaii.com