An American Buddhist nun will speak here next week on balancing spiritual values with social and political activism such as participation in human rights issues.
REFLEXOLOGY CLASS, an introduction to using reflexology of hands, feet and ears for self-care and support for others; 1-5 p.m. May 25, Unity Church of Hawai'i, room 204; $50. 735-4436.
In the 150th year of the 1857 war, a Dalit "virangana" swept to power in a land where once dalit warrior heroines had, according to legend, fought shoulder to shoulder with upper caste rajas.
May 21 marks the birthday of Shinran, founder of the Japanese Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism. This sect is represented in Hawai'i by temples associated with the Honpa Hongwanji Mission or the Higashi Hongwanji. The celebration of this event was instituted by the Abbot Myonyo of the Honpa Hongwanji denomination during the Meiji era.
The Buddhist Peace Fellowship-O'ahu presents the Karma Lekshe Tsomo giving a free talk on "Bridging Worlds: The Middle Way of Global Citizenship" at 6:30 p.m. May 30 at the Honolulu Jodo Mission.
Fleeing ferocious captors, the escape leads to a dead end at the sea. With nowhere else to turn, the escapees pray and the heavens respond, splitting the sea and allowing passage into a safe haven.
El Cerrito Hillside Exploration for Walkers 55+ Meet at the entrance gate just west of El Cerrito’s recycling center, 7501 Schmidt Lane at 9 a.m. Wear shoes with good traction, bring water, and walking sticks if you use them. Register at the Albany Community Center. 524-9122.
View comments
Hide comments
