Faith Calendar
Introduction to Tibetan Meditation, learn the practice of shinay or "calm-abiding" taught by Lama Karma Rinchen of Kagyu Thegchen Ling, 9 a.m.-noon today, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, 26 Gartley Place; free. 595-8989.
Christmas sale, vintage and collectible Hawaiiana, paintings, estate jewelry, silent and live auctions with food booths and sales, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Holy Nativity Thrift Shop, 5286 Kalaniana'ole Highway; free admission. 373-3744.
Youth Celebration and Children's Fair, with clowns, magic show, inflatable slide and jumper, food, prizes, 2-5 p.m. today, Salvation Army Kauluwela Mission Corps, 296 N. Vineyard; free. 521-6551.
Taize Service, community prayer and song, 7 p.m. today, Christ Church Uniting, Kailua. 263-6489.
"Multiaxial Reality and the Quest for Religious Pluralism," talk and discussion, led by Clay Farris Naff, on how science supports a rational vision of religious diversity, 9 a.m. tomorrow, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu. 595-4047.
Shichigosan 7-5-3 Festival for Children, traditional blessing for children and kimono dressing for boys aged 3 and 5 and girls aged 3 and 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow and Nov. 16, Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha — Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu. Reservations required: 841-4755.
"I Have Dreams — I Can Do It," lecture by Rev. Hiei Ando from New York, sponsored by Seicho-No-Le Hawaii, English lecture 10 a.m.-noon tomorrow, Japanese lecture 1:30-3 p.m. tomorrow, Garden Lanai, Ala Moana Hotel; $20 includes lunch. Reservations: 537-6965.
120th Memorial Anniversary Grand Service for Ikigami Konko Daijin, ceremony of appreciation for the founder, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Konko Mission of Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-3239.
"Aloha — from the Inside Out," program of mele, hula, chant, ceremony and speakers based on Pilahi Paki's definition of aloha and led by Ruth Matsumoto and Denise Moreland with guest speakers Kauila Clark and Nalani Olds, 1 p.m. tomorrow, Unity Church at Diamond Head; free. 735-4436.
Centennial celebration, to commemorate the establishment of the first Korean immigrant church in the United States, 4:30-6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Christ United Methodist Church; free. Also English and Korean worship service, 11 a.m. and English service 1:30 p.m. tomorrow. 536-7244.
Thunder on Plymouth Rock concert, includes appearance by Miss America 2001 Angela Perez Baraquio, 7 p.m. tomorrow, St. Andrew's Cathedral; free. 524-2822.
Practicing the Power of Now, learn how to live in the present by applying the principles of Eckhart Tolle from the book, "The Power of Now," 10:30-noon Mondays, Manoa District Park; free. 292-1286.
"Contemporary American Buddhism's Prospects and Impact," fourth annual Futaba Memorial lectures series, with speakers from University of Hawai'i and Chaminade University: John R. McRae, 7-9 p.m. Friday; George Tanabe, 9-10:15 a.m. Nov. 15; Roy Perrett, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Nov. 15; Poranee Natadecha-Sponsel and Leslie Sponsel, 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 15; Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin; free. 536-7044.
Annual Rummage and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 15, Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Pacific, 930 Lunalilo St; free admission. 521-7220.
Aloha Kekahi I Kekahi (Love in Action), silent and live auction to benefit the programs of Unity Church of Hawaii, silent auction 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 15 and 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 16, followed by a live auction and music and food, 1 p.m. Nov. 16, Unity Church of Hawaii at Diamond Head; free admission. 735-4436.
Eckankar Book Discussion Group, led by Harold Klemp, on "Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel," 10-11 a.m. Nov. 15, Coffee Talk vault room, 3601 Wai'alae Ave.; free. 735-7719.
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