Faith Calendar
"Orientation to Zen Practice," for beginners or those wanting a refresher on basic instruction in zazen and other practice forms, 9 a.m. to noon today, Palolo Zen Center, Honolulu Diamond Sangha; free. 735-1347.
"Learn to Meditate," workshop on Inner Light and Sound Meditation sponsored by The Know Thyself as Soul Foundation, 10 a.m. today at Hawai'i Kai Public Library and 1 p.m. tomorrow at JikJikoen Hongwanji Mission, 1731 N. School St. All workshops are three hours and are free. (877) 633-4828.
"Make Peace with Conflict," introductory workshop on nonviolent communication and the language of compassion, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, New Cross, New Thought/Science of Mind Center, Abundant Life Center in Mililani. 623-2544.
"Understanding Islam," John Hoeldtke, from Flame Ministries, discusses what lies beneath current events, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Calvary Church of the Pacific; free. 488-6825.
"Buddhism and War: Imperial Buddhism in World War II Japan," series of lectures by Brian Victoria, 6 to 9 p.m. each Tuesday through May 4, Buddhist Study Center; free. 973-6555.
"Relapse Prevention for Chemical Addiction," Pastor Anne Barcas teaches about using faith as a measure of progress in overcoming addictions, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hope Chapel, Kane'ohe; free. 235-5814.
The Enneagram Retreat, weekend to gain self-knowledge from Pearly Gervais and Bishop Remi J. de Roo on how your personality and motivation differs from others and how to grow and change using The Enneagram method, retreat begins 7:30 p.m. Friday and continues through Sunday, Jan. 18 at St. Stephen's Diocesan Center; $200 includes two night's lodging and five meals. Contact The Spiritual Life Center for details. 523-1170.
"Dialogue on Reconciliation," Hawaiian Christian and Interfaith leaders discuss faith and reconciliation through ho'oku'ikahi, 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Von Ham Young Room, St. Andrew's Cathedral. Also, Ho'oku'ikahi Interfaith Service and Prayer Vigil, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17, St. Andrews Cathedral with a march and vigil to the ahu at 'Iolani Palace. 531-5122, 330-3771.
South Pacific Islands Ministries, annual meeting with sharing of current vision and plans for short-term outreach trips to the Marquesas Islands in 2004, 2 p.m. Jan. 17, Room 204, Christ United Methodist Church. 949-1270.
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