Mantokuji is a Buddhist temple of Japanese Soto Zen lineage. Soto Zen Buddhism was introduced to Japan by Dogen Zenji during the Kamakura Era and later propagated by Keizan Zenji. The word Zen is the Japanese form of the Chinese – Ch’an and the Sanskrit word – Dhana.
The two Head Monasteries of the Soto Zen School in Japan are Eiheiji in Fukui Prefecture and Sojiji in Kanagawa Prefecture. Eiheiji was founded by Dogen Zenji and Sojiji was founded by Keizan Zenji. Therefore, two mons or crests serve as symbols for Soto Zen Buddhism. These mons are featured on the façade of the temple.
Zazen or sitting meditation is the primary practice in Soto Zen Buddhism. Through meditation, we hope to realize our true nature, nurture our physical, emotional and spiritual well being, and realize our full potential as Buddhas, benefiting all those around us.
Soto Zen Buddhism Hawaii Office (Bishop’s Office)
Ph. & Fax : 538-6429
E-mail: sotohawaii@hawaiiantel.net
http://global.sotozen-net.or.jp/Other Soto Zen Temples in Hawaii:
Soto Mission of Hawaii
Nuuanu Shoboji Betsuin
1708 Nuuanu Ave,
Hon, HI 96817
Ph.: 537-9409
Fax: 537-6320
Bishop’s Res. Ph.: 533-2518
Soto Academy Ph.: 533-0452
YBA Ph.: 537-6954
Email: sotohawaii@gmail.comSoto Mission of Aiea Taiheiji
P.O. Box 926
Aiea, HI 96701
Ph.: 488-6794
Fax: 488-6794
Email: taiheiji@hawaii.rr.comWaipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji
94-413 Waipahu St,
Waipahu, HI 96797
Ph.: 671-3103
Fax: 671-6803Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission
P. O. Box 860838
Wahiawa, HI 96786
Ph.: 622-1429
Fax: 622-1430Kauai Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji
P. O. Box H.,
Hanapepe, HI 96716
Ph. & Fax: 335-3521
President : Mr. G. Hirata
Ph.: 332-8976Taishoji Soto Zen Temple
275 Kinoole St,
Hilo, HI 96720
Ph. & Fax: 935-8407Kona Daifukuji Soto Mission
79-7241 Mamalahoa Hwy,
Kealakekua, HI 96750
Ph.: 322-3524
Fax: 322-2129
E-mail: rev.jiko@daifukuji.org
http://www.daifukuji.orgMolokai Guzeiji Soto Mission
P.O. Box 366
Kauakakai, HI 96748
Ph.: 553-5197