Judo Buddhist follow the teachings of Honen Shonin (1133 - 1212) who founded this sect in 1175. We recite the Nembutsu, "Namu Amida Butsu", to be reborn in the Pure Land. We worship the Amida Buddha and believe in His compassion which teaches us to be rightful, strive to improve our personal character, devote time for fellowship, and to live...

Beginnings In 1907, the Rev. Kanseki Shimizu arrived as a misionary in Hilo. Three years later, he built a worship hall and warehouse on what used to be Piopio street where he served as a residetn minister until 1920.Reverend Tetsuo Hara seved as a resident minister from 1902 - 1940, followed by Reverend Shuzui Hino who served as resident minister until...