Waipahu Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

Waipahu Hongwanji is probably the oldest building still in the original location and still being used by many families in Waipahu.
Besides their yearly Bön dance in July, they have a yearly bazaar which helps the church.
I try to visit once or twice a year. The priest is young and really funny at times.

what: bon dance hosted by waipahu hongwanji !
something good: this was a great event! it was so spacious and relaxing! there wasn’t any crazy lines for food and crazy crowds of people~ i like that it started early and the sun was still out :) it was relaxing and sunny and bright !
something not so good: nothing i can think of~
something to try: bon dancing !

This a review for the bon dance on July 8, 2011.
Parking wise. There is a lot of parking inside the temple (especially for handicap and elderly patrons) and there is also a lot of street parking, it does fill up fast so do try to come early to make sure to get a spot.
Foodwise. Man the meatloaf was super ono. It was soft and moist with a tomato ketchupie old fashioned taste to it that I really enjoyed. The kalua pig sliders were okay, not that moist (I would suggest offering condiments or something to patrons next year if anyone reads this).
Overall this is a great bon dance to bring family to especially elderly family members that might usually have a hard time getting around since you can always drop them off really close and then go to look for parking if there is none nearby.