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“A candle loses nothing by sharing its light with others; the light given off together is greater than the light of one.”

—Master Shinjo Ito

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The world is filled with hope. Our aim is to find it—and unleash its power together.
You are the difference that the world needs.

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Experience Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi

Each Memorial Day, tens of thousands of people gather on the island of Oahu for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi. This annual ceremony provides a space for personal and collective remembrance, reflection, and gratitude to those we have lost.

Learn more about the Lantern Floating

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