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  • Naoki Nishimura Charity Peace Concert “Compositon for Hawaii”

    Parish Hall, Centra Union Church 1660 S Beretania St, Honolulu, United States

    Born in Matsuyama, Japan in 1949, Mr. Nishimura is a graduate of Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. He was a composer of music for television and films before returning to his birthplace, and becoming a lecturer at Ehime University.  Currently, he composes from his studio in Kochi, where he has been focusing on children’s songs, among his other projects. It was in November 1989 that he performed his first overseas concert at the Ovis Auditorium at the University of Hawaii. In 1999 he was selected as musical director of the NHK special documentary, “Journey of the Soul―88 Shrines of Shikoku”. During this global pilgrimage to 88 places […]

    Free

  • Art Work by Sachiko Adachi

    The Art Board 1170 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Sachiko Adachi, born in Tokyo and a graduate of Waseda University, transcended conventional art concepts when she introduced her Cosmic Art to the world in the 1980s. Ms. Adachi’s “12 Hitoe”; a 12-layered Kimono inspired by the medieval  Japanese court ladies’ era, was featured at the 1988 Japan Expo in Los Angeles.  This marked the United States debut of Ms. Adachi’s Cosmic Art. In 1993, Ms. Adachi launched her own gallery Space Sachi, in Tokyo.  Ironically and sadly, Ms. Adachi passed away, at age 47,  just one day before the opening. Cosmic Art remains a strong influence in major art venues world today.. We invite you to join us at […]

    Free

  • Hatsume Sato, Founder of “Ischia in the Forest” House of Rest and Relief

    Queen Liliokalani Center, University of Hawaii at Manoa 2600 Campus Rd, Honoluul, HI, United States

    Since 1992, Ms. Hatsume Sato has presided over a magical place in Northern Japan called “Ischia in the Forest” .  People from all over the world are drawn to “Ischia” seeking relief from the acute mental and physiological health problem caused by living in such a troubled, stressful world.   Ms. Sato provides food, love, healing, energy, advice, and hugs to people who seek her compassion.  Her long commitment to social welfare and community based educational activities has earned her numerous awards from the International Soroptimist Society, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in more than 120 nations around the world. Please  join us in experiencing  […]

    Free

  • Experience the Art of Sacred Mandalas with Healing Vocals

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

    Learn how mandala artist Kaho Koinuma creates pointillistic original drawings through prayer and devotion. How the mandalas have helped her through challenging times and supported expansion. How they continue to refl ect the true nature of all things and help her discover the Truth of her own being. And, much much more... Mandalas have been a sacred tool for meditation, healing, and transformation in most cultures throughout human history. A Mandala (Sanskrit word for “Circle,” meaning wholeness, unity, oneness, and womb fo creation) represents the infi nite layers of consciousness and geometric design of the universe. The afternoon will also include a slideshow of over 60 mandalas with Sanskrit chanting […]

    $10

  • Hawaii Premiere: Miracle of the Gifted Quarter with Director Fumiko Irie

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

    Please join us for the Hawaii Première of this heart-warming, eye-opening documentary, which is rapidly gaining an international following. The Director, Ms. Fumiko Irie, will be present to share her insights. Katsuko is a teacher of impaired children in Japan. Her insightful nar-ration reveals the incredible wisdom that this forgotten segment of our school population has to teach us about our own lives. Be sure to see this screening, and experience the awakening of your own heart, as you discover “The Miracle of the Gifted Quarter."

    $15

  • Hatsume Sato ~Cojoining Hearts With Love~

    Ohia Auditorium, Kapiolani Community College 4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, United States

    Hatsume is back! Ms. Sato’s last visit to Hawaii, in 2008, was a “sold-out” event ! Now she is back; this time to share her thoughts of how to “conjoin your heart with others through love”, based on her experiences of more than 30 years of community service. Since 1992, Ms. Hatsume Sato has presided over a magical place in northern Japan called “Ischia in the Woods”. People from all over the world are drawn to “Ischia” seeking relief from the acute mental and physiological health problem caused by living in such a troubled, stressful world. Ms. Sato provides food, love, heal-ing, energy, advice, and hugs to people who seek […]

    $5 – $10

  • Hatsume Sato at Myohoji Temple

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

    Another lecture of Hatsume Sato in Japanese with cooking lessons.

    $25

  • 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