• Active Listening Workshop by Dr. Hideko Suzuki

    Women's Building, Central Union Church 1660 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    A workshop by Dr. Hideko Suzuki, a leading expert in active listening. Japanese only.

    $20
  • Dr. Hideko Suzuki: Bonds of Love With the Dying

    Spalding Hall, University of Hawaii 2450 Maile Wy, Honolulu, HI, United States

    As human beings, nothing is more frightening than the fear of death. For the person who is facing death, it means the end of life, total emptiness, and leaving behind loved ones. At the same time, family and friends are struggling to come to terms with their loss. Death is inescapable, solemn, inevitable. One might say that the whole meaning of life is inherently bound to the inevitability of death. “Happy Way to Die” by Dr. Hideko Suzuki Many people have shared their moment of death with Dr. and Sister Hideko Suzuki. At this seminar, Dr. Suzuki will share her wisdom & rich experience about how to cope with death, […]

    $20
  • “Emotive Brain” Conversation with a Brain Scientist: Dr. Kenichiro Mogi

    Spalding Hall, University of Hawaii 2450 Maile Wy, Honolulu, HI, United States

    “.., the most profound enigma in considering the relation between the mind and the brain is that of qualia, the subjective sensory qualities. ...The individual, very unique characters that accompany these sensations are so hard to understand, to embed in the scientific world view.” The last enigma in Mind-brain problem by Dr. Mogi Dr. Mogi has been searching for the relationship between the mind and the brain, focusing on “Qualia”; the subjective sensory qualities - like the redness of red. During his first talk in Hawaii, he will discuss his last enigma in the Mind-brain problem. The discussion will be in English (Part I) and also in Japanese (Part II). […]

    $20
  • Skarma Gurmet: “Ladakh” Little Tibet in India

    Hawaii Tokai International University 2241 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Please join our free seminar at Hawaii Tokai International College by Skarma Gurmet, a native Ladakhi. Ladakh; “Little Tibet in India” is the northernmost part of India, at an elevation of 11000 ft. in the Himalayas. It has a unique culture, climate, topography, lifestyle and religion; completely different from the rest of India. Speaking the Ladakhi language, a dialect of Tibetan, its people have lived peacefully, for centuries, in a self-sustained society guided by Tibetan Buddhist spirituality. His Holiness the Dalai Lama visits Lakakh almost every year to conduct Bhuddist teachings. In addition to this seminar, if you would like an opportunity to talk with Skarma on a more personal […]

    Free
  • Aika:Voice Healing

    Liliokalani Gardens 300 Wai Nani Way,, Honolulu, United States

    Voice healing by former opera singer Aika.

    Free
  • Achara Ryojun Shionuma:“A Life-Long Spiritual Journey” By the Ultra-Running Monk

    Hawaii Tokai International University 2241 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Please join our seminar at Hawaii Tokai International College by Ryōjun Shionuma, only the second person in the 1000+ years of this extraordinary challenge, rooted in ancient Japanese religious tradition, to complete, 1000 days of running a 48km sacred trail run/climb through the mountains of southwestern Japan. He is going to participate in this year’s Honolulu Marathon. Seating is limited. Students admission free; reserve your seat using order form below by Dec 7th, 2014. Acharya Ryōjun Shionuma (Acharya is a senior teacher who has completed special practices) is well known in Japan since completing two of the most difficult ascetic practices of the Shugendō tradition: the Ōmine Sennichi kaihōgyō (One-thousand […]

    $10
  • Atsuhiro Sawai Meditation Workshop

    Myohoji Temple 2003 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

    The true nature of the universe is a world without sound, a world of emptiness. The world of echoes and colors that we hear and perceive is merely an illusion, a temporary form. Therefore, with just the way we use our minds, we can place ourselves in the world of emptiness. In this world of emptiness, an astonishing power of renewal overflows in abundance. — Atsuhiro Sawai, From "Emptying the Mind"

    Free