The temple’s name, Mu-Ryang-Sa, means “Broken Ridge Temple.” You may have noticed on your drive up that the top ridge of the temple is broken. What appears as a flaw of the temple has both a story and a significant Buddhist teaching. The construction of the first temple building began in 1980, but during the temple’s construction, it was discovered that the roof of the main hall exceeded City and County height limitations. As a result, the roof was lowered to its present height. In Buddha’s teachings, he speaks of shattering our inner ridge-poles of ignorance, greed, and craving in our “house of illusion.” The shattering of ignorance by wisdom results in the demolition of illusion and the attainment of liberation–or nirvana. As with the enlightenment of the Buddha, may the shattering of our own inner-roofs remind us of the structures of ignorance that can be let go to reach the true heights of our inner liberation.
In-person meditations have resumed. We are located on the second floor of the Great Hall pictured above. Enter through the door with the large Kwan Yin painting. The stairway is located in the far left corner of the room.
However you may participate, via Zoom for live guided meditations followed by a Dharma Talk in English by Dr. Gregory Pai. Please contact Dr. Pai for the link to next Saturday’s session at 4:00 PM Hawaii time. His email is gregorypai108@gmail.com
When do you have classes?
Hi Nick,
Sorry for the delay in responding. There is a free meditation class open to the public every Saturdays at 4 and runs to about 6:30. You are welcome to come.
Thank you,
Joan
Hello, do you have any weekday meditation classes?
Sorry, no. Only Saturdays at 4.
Saturday’s at 4pm or 4am?
Hi Zahyn,
The meditation class is 4 pm on Saturdays.
Hello! I was wondering if you had a phone number you can be reached at or perhaps an email I can ask more questions through. The old number doesn’t seem to work.
gpai@hawaiiantel.net to contact the meditation teacher.
thanks,
Joan
Aloha, are you still open to the public saturdays? I would love to walk around and admire the sculptures
Hi Tony, Yes we are. You are welcome to visit the temple site on Saturdays.
Aloha Iryna. Yes, personal meditation is still closed on Saturdays. If you would like to join an online class please let us know. the art classes have also been cancelled for now.
I am interested in attending the in-person meditation sessions on Saturdays when they open up. Please notify me when they open.
Aloha: Thank you for your question. We have returned to the temple for in-person sittings so you are welcome to join us on Saturdays at 4pm. If you would like to be placed on our email list for news and announcements, please let me know and I would be happy to do so. Mahalo, Greg.
Aloha Jennifer: Thank you for your question. We have returned to the temple for in-person sittings so you are welcome to join us on Saturdays at 4pm. If you would like to be placed on our email list for news and announcements, please let me know and I would be happy to do so. Mahalo, Greg.
Aloha Sophia: Thank you for your question. We have returned to the temple for in-person sittings so you are welcome to join us on Saturdays at 4pm. If you would like to be placed on our email list for news and announcements, please let me know and I would be happy to do so. Mahalo, Greg.
Aloha: Thank you for your question. We have returned to the temple for in-person sittings so you are welcome to join us on Saturdays at 4pm. If you would like to be placed on our email list for news and announcements, please let me know and I would be happy to do so. Mahalo, Greg.
Aloha: Thank you for your question. We have returned to the temple for in-person sittings so you are welcome to join us on Saturdays at 4pm. If you would like to be placed on our email list for news and announcements, please let me know and I would be happy to do so. Mahalo, Greg.
Is there an online class today (Nov 19)? I cannot find the link. Thanks.
Yes, we have online meditation classes every Saturday at 4:00PM. If you would like to join in, please send your email address to gpai@hawaiiantel.net and you will be placed on our email list to receive the weekly links.
Thank you.
Does this temple follow Theravada, Mahayana, or vajrayana Buddhism?
The temple is Korean Buddhist, which is Mahayana. However the meditation class is taught in the Theravadan tradition.
Aloha. Are the temple and grounds open for visitors, and if so, what days and hours?
The temple grounds are open every day from 9 to 5 for visitors.
Aloha, is the in person meditation class open again Saturdays at 4 pm?
Aloha Nancy: Yes, the meditation class is open again on Saturdays at 4pm. Thank you.