Kauai Buddhist Council – Bringing together all Buddhist sects on the Garden Island

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The Garden Island's
Kauai Buddhist Council

The Kauai Buddhist Council is comprised of the six local Buddhist sects. Our mission is to promote peace and compassion on the island.

Kauai Bon Dances,
Our Largest Event

Hundreds of local residents and tourists participate in our island's annual summer event. "Let's Bon Dance!"

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Peace Comes
From Actions

We sponsor several events throughout the year that promotes peace and enlightenment through Buddhism.

Council Temples/Churches

Visit or learn about our island's
Buddhist temples/churches

West Kauai Waimea Hongwanji Mission Church

Jodo Shinshu sect

Kapaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

Jodo Shinshu sect

West Kauai Hanapepe Hongwanji Mission Church

Jodo Shinshu sect

Upcoming Event Information

Upcoming Events

2026 Bon Dance Schedule

• June 12–13 – Waimea Higashi Hongwanji Mission
• June 19–20 – Lihue Hongwanji Mission
• June 26–27 – Waimea Shingon Mission
• July 10–11 – Kauai Soto Zen Temple
• July 17–18 – Kapaa Hongwanji Mission
• July 24–25 – West Kauai Hongwanji Mission (Hanapepe Temple)

2026 Bon Dance Song Order

1. Tanko Bushi
2. Beautiful Sunday
3. Nippon Daiko
4. Zunpa Okori
5. Pokemon Ondo
6. Shiawase Samba
7. Bamba Odori
8. Dai Tokyo Ondo
9. Kokoro Taihei
10. Asatoya Yunta
11. Fukushima Bon Odori
12. Ashibina
13. Sakura Ondo
14. Nipon Zenkoku Ohayashi Ondo
15. Gokigen Song
16. Oshima Ondo
17. Kawachi Otoko Bushi
18. Hana No Tebyoshi Odori
19. Heisei Ondo

Visit or learn about our island's
Buddhist temples/churches

West Kauai Waimea Hongwanji Mission Church

Waimea Higashi Hongwanji

Koloa Jodo Mission

Kapaa Jodo Mission

Kapaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

Lihue Hongwanji Mission

Waimea Shingon Mission Temple

Kauai Soto Zen Temple

West Kauai Hanapepe Hongwanji Mission Church

Upcoming Events

2026 Bon Dance Schedule

• June 12–13 – Waimea Higashi Hongwanji Mission
• June 19–20 – Lihue Hongwanji Mission
• June 26–27 – Waimea Shingon Mission
• July 10–11 – Kauai Soto Zen Temple
• July 17–18 – Kapaa Hongwanji Mission
• July 24–25 – West Kauai Hongwanji Mission (Hanapepe Temple)

2026 Bon Dance Song Order

Visit or learn about our island's Buddhist temples/churches

Upcoming Events

2026 Bon Dance Schedule

• June 12–13 – Waimea Higashi Hongwanji Mission • June 19–20 – Lihue Hongwanji Mission • June 26–27 – Waimea Shingon Mission • July 10–11 – Kauai Soto Zen Temple • July 17–18 – Kapaa Hongwanji Mission • July 24–25 – West Kauai Hongwanji Mission (Hanapepe Temple)

2026 Bon Dance Song Order

Visit or learn about our island's
Buddhist temples/churches

• June 12–13 – Waimea Higashi Hongwanji Mission
• June 19–20 – Lihue Hongwanji Mission
• June 26–27 – Waimea Shingon Mission
• July 10–11 – Kauai Soto Zen Temple
• July 17–18 – Kapaa Hongwanji Mission
• July 24–25 – West Kauai Hongwanji Mission (Hanapepe Temple)