Faith Calendar
"Orientation to Zen Practice," for beginners or those wanting a refresher on zazen and other practice forms, 9 a.m. to noon today, Palolo Zen Center, Honolulu Diamond Sangha; free. 735-1347, www.diamondsangha.org.
Interfaith Devotional Program, 6:30 p.m. today, National Bah‡'’ Center in Nu'uanu; free. 595-3314.
"Social Justice and Global Peace: Inter-Religious Commentary by an Engaged Buddhist," lecture by Sulak Sivaraksa, 5 p.m. tomorrow, Manoa Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; free. Also, dinner to benefit the Rev. Yoshiaki Fujitani Endowed Lecture Series, 6:45 p.m. tomorrow, Manoa Ballroom; $100. 735-4711.
Blessing of Relationships, liturgy for the blessing of couples in committed relationships conducted by Bishop Kimo Keawe of the United Reform Catholic Church, sponsored by Dignity Honolulu (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Catholics), 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Mark's Church. 536-5536.
"Buddhism and War: Imperial Buddhism in World War II Japan," series of lectures by Brian Victoria, 6-9 p.m. each Tuesday through May 4, Buddhist Study Center; free. 973-6555.
The Mind-Body Connection, talk by artist and community activist, Joyce Arizumi, with discussion to follow, 7-8:30 p.m., sponsored by Newcorss New Center of Religious Science Studies (Science of Mind), Suite 300B Kaimuki Plaza, 3465 Wai'alae Ave.; $18. Registration: 623-2544.
"Words of Fire, Spirit of Grace," 25th annual Britt Lectures with speaker Grace Imathiu, Methodist Church in Kenya, 7-9:30 p.m. Friday and Feb. 14-15, First United Methodist Church. 522-9555.
"Heal Yourself, Then Heal the World," lecture by Masaru Emoto, author of "Message From Water," with musical performance by Kimba Arem and a healing session, sponsored by Honolulu Church of Light, 1-5 p.m. Feb. 14, Pacific Beach Hotel; $30 ($35 at the door). 952-0880.
Introduction to Buddhism, a dialogue series on practical Buddhism for everyday life, 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 15, Sokagakkai International-USA, Hawaii Cultural Center, 2729 Pali Highway; free. 595-6324.
"Walk on Water," Honolulu 2004 Conference, sponsored by Hawaiian Island Ministries; guest speakers David Cho, Jeffrey Johnson, Ravi Zacharias, Tony Campolo and Leith Anderson, Feb. 26-28, Hawai'i Convention Center; $35 per session ($249 entire conference). Information: 988-9777.
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