FAITH BRIEFS
Buddhists will float lanterns

Advertiser Staff

Thousands of lighted candles contained in paper lanterns will be set afloat during the Shinnyo-en Hawaii's sixth annual lantern floating ceremony on Magic Island at 6 p.m. Memorial Day.

Called Toro Nagashi, the lantern floating Buddhist ceremony is practiced throughout Japan as a way to express respect for ancestors and comfort the spirits of the deceased.

Shuttles will operate from Ala Moana Center.

Information: 947-2814, or www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com.

Retired teacher in Bible study

Larry Jones of Honolulu, a retired teacher from Georgia, is leading a five-week program on "Humor in the Bible Study" beginning at 9 a.m. tomorrow at Church of the Crossroads.

Information: Larry Jones, 923-1186.