We will host a celebration in honor of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 88th Birthday on Sunday July 9th 2023 at 10 am.
Lopon Sonam Dakpa will give a brief talk on His Holiness’ extraordinary life and activities, this will be followed by the Riwo Sangchod fire ritual (Mountain Incense Offering).
Please bring offerings and food to share.
Please park at the visitor parking area to your left as you come in the driveway and walk up to the temple. Handicap attendees may drive up to the temple.
➤ PHYSICAL LOCATION
96-2285 Wood Valley Road
Pahala, HI 96777-0250
☎ CONTACT
nechung@nechung.org
Tel: (808) 928-8539
Directions
FROM HILO
From Hilo, drive south on Highway 11, 54 miles to Pahala (1.5 hours). After the 51-mile marker, turn right into Pahala. Continue to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road left. The temple is the first building on your right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.
FROM KAILUA–KONA
From Kailua-Kona, drive south on Highway 11, 79 miles to Pahala (2 hours). After the 52 mile marker, turn left into Pahala. Continue to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road left. The temple is the first building on your right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.