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Spring Ohigan Service

  • Windward Buddhist Temple 268A Kuulei Road Kailua, HI, 96734 United States (map)

Speaker: Rev. Mariko Nishiyama

Reverend Mariko Nishiyama

Ohigan Service Guest Speaker

Rev. Mariko Nishiyama was born in Fukuoka, Japan to a temple family. After she completed college and obtained her ordination, she came to Hawaii. Her first assignment was at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin followed by Lahaina Hongwanji. She then returned to the Big Island to serve as resident minister for the "Four Temples Council" (Papaikou, Honomu, Honohina Honohina and Papaaloa Hongwanjis). Rev. Nishiyama is currently the resident minister of Pearl City Hongwanji.


Beginning in January 2022 Windward Buddhist Temple will be open for services and other programs.

Everyone entering the temple must:

  1. Be free of signs of COVID

  2. Wear a mask

  3. Sign in on the COVID tracking sheet as they enter the temple

  4. Keep physical distance between household groups

Sunday Services attendees:

  1. Offer incense before or after the service

  2. Maintain physical distance while enjoying refreshment and fellowship after the service (if you choose to do so)

This service will be recorded and posted on: YouTube | Facebook

Earlier Event: March 13
Dharma Service
Later Event: March 27
March Remembrance Day Service