Faith Calendar
"Introduction to Meditation," taught by Lama Tempa Gyeltshen, 9 a.m.-noon today, Kagyu Thegchen Ling. 595-8989.
"Teachings on Green Tara," talk by Jamyang Dagmola Sakya of Tibet, with English translation, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. today, Kagyu Thegchen Ling; $30 ($25 for members). 595-8989.
"Three Cultures or One?" lecture by Maria Rosa Menocal on the art of coexistence in Medieval Spain among Muslims, Jews and Christians, 7:30 p.m. today, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free. 532-8768.
"Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma," talk by Jamyang Dagmola Sakya of Tibet, with English translation, 2-5 p.m. tomorrow, Kagyu Thegchen Ling; $20 ($15 for members). 595-8989.
New Sunday evening worship service begins at Harris United Methodist Church 5 p.m. tomorrow; dinner to follow. 536-9602.
"Bits of Rubble Into Gold: Community Listening for Healing and Peace," second of two sessions, with Dr. Joseph Gerson of the American Friends Service Committee sharing global perspective on international suffering; 5:30-7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Jikoen Hongwanji; free, potluck. 845-3422.
Evensong, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, in honor of the feast of St. Mary the Virgin, with guest the Rev. Canon Robert Fitzpatrick of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii, 6 p.m. tomorrow, St. Mark's Episcopal Church. 732-2333.
St. Paul's Church Honolulu 45th Anniversary Celebration and fourth Annual Bishop's Award Recognition Night, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Pacific Beach Hotel. 398-3416.
"Dharma and Creative Drama," workshop for ages 14-25 to explore Buddha's teachings through games, music and improv, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 21, Buddhist Study Center; free, seating limited. Registration: 973-6555.
United Church of Christ 48th Annual Benefit "Takeout" Luau, pickup 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at church, 467 Judd St.; $18 box includes kalua pig, lomi salmon, chicken long rice, poi, raw fish with seaweed and 'opihi, sweet potato, pineapple, kulolo and haupia ($5 is tax-deductible); tickets must be pre-ordered. 536-8418.
TaizÚ style worship, 7 p.m. Aug. 21, Christ Church Uniting Disciples and Presbyterians, 1300 Kailua Road. 262-6911.
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