Faith Calendar
"How to Practice the Tara Puja," Lama Tempa Gyeltshen teaches the practice, visualization, mudra and mantra of Tara Puja, with English translator, 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. today, Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center; $30. 595-8989.
A Morning of Centering Prayer, extended period of silence and prayer, 9 to 11:30 a.m. today, Central Union Church, Women's Building. 739-5288, 536-6090.
Orientation to Zen Practice, on zazen (sitting meditation), 9 a.m. to noon today, Palolo Zen Center of the Honolulu Diamond Sangha, 2747 Wai'oma'o Road; free. 735-1347.
"He Lei No Ka Ho'omana'o (Lei of Remembrance)," honoring the 184th year of Kawaiaha'o Church's influence in Hawai'i, a lei will encircle the church grounds. Lei donations will be accepted 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Kawaiaha'o's main gate. The lei will be mounted at 5 p.m. and can be viewed tomorrow after the 9:45 a.m. service, 522-1333.
Spring Grand Ceremony for Tenchi Kane No Kami, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Konko Mission of Waipahu. 677-3716.
100th Anniversary of Makiki Christian Church, exhibition of artifacts and photographs covering the church's early history, 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and April 24; Makiki Christian Church on Pensacola Street; free admission. 594-6446.
Frederic Bush, speaks on Holy Land events, at the Friends of Sabeel meeting at the Church of the Crossroads at 7 p.m. Tuesday and at 2 p.m. Thursday at Henry Hall 109 (The Little Theatre) on the Chaminade University campus; free. 949-2220.
"Meditation Party," Heidi Anderson leads centering, musical and guided meditation practice, sponsored by Newcorss, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Abundant Life Center, Mililani; $10. 623-2544, 226-6483.
"Mindfulness Meditation: an introductory and Practical Course," class taught by Dr. Thanh V. Huynh, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and April 27, Henry Hall 109 Chaminade University; free. Register: 737-5169.
"Dharma Dialogues," four-session class led by Catherine Ingram, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Koi Room, East-West Center; $10 per evening. 955-6932.
"There's Something About Mary," the Rev. Frank White examines the life of Mary Magdalene, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Center for Positive Living; $20 ($10 for Religious Science Church of Honolulu members). Registration: 947-0690.
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Correction: Incorrect times for Frederic Bush's speeches were listed in a previous version of this calendar.
