Posted on: Saturday, February 5, 2005

Faith Calendar

Advertiser Staff

""Learn to Meditate," sponsored by Know Thyself As Soul Foundation, noon today, Waimanalo Public Library; also, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Atherton YMCA; free. 879-0871.

Year-End Mahakala Practice, prayers offered three times daily over three days in preparation for the Tibetan new year, 9-11 a.m., 2-5 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. today and 2-5 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. tomorrow, Kagyu Thegchen Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center; free. 595-8989.

Faith Lift, singer/songwriter Faith Rivera performs and the Rev. Ernie Chu speaks, 11 a.m. tomorrow, New Center of Religious Science Studies, Mo'ili'ili Community Center; free. 945-3000.

Youth Program Service, message by youth preacher Torrey O. Meade, with music from the youth choir and orchestra, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Apostolic Faith Church, Kalihi. 525-8035.

"Shared Challenges for Catholics and Muslims in a Globalized World," Katherine Meyer lectures on the intersections of sociological development, democratic movements and Islam, 4-5 p.m. tomorrow, Chaminade University's Mystical Rose Oratory; free. 735-4801.

Open House, Meditation and Tea Ceremony, Shamatha Vipashyana meditation (sitting and walking), 9-11 a.m. tomorrow, tea ceremony with Cathy L. Wood and dharma talk by Jaynine Nelson, 11 a.m.-noon, followed by a potluck meal ( bring white socks for the traditional tea ceremony), Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center; free. 262-8352.

Evensong, organ recital includes works by Franck and McCreary and choral music by Stanford, Stainer, Hallock and Thiman, 7 p.m. tomorrow, St. Andrew's Cathedral. 524-2822, ext. 223.

"Ho'omana III: Sacred or Sacrilegious," five panelists discuss the interface of Hawaiian culture and Christianity, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama campus, Performing Arts Center; free. 842-8655.

"What Is Spiritual Development?" Brother Robert Sevensky of the Order of the Holy Cross talks on how to grow spiritually, 7 p.m. Friday, St. Clements Episcopal Church's Parish Hall; free. 955-7745.

Sangha Losar, with lamp offerings and prayer 6-8 a.m. Feb. 12, tea and breakfast 8-8:30 a.m., prayers 8:30-10 a.m. followed by a party to celebrate the Tibetan new year, Kagyu Thegchen Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center; free. 595-8989.

Buddhism in Bhutan, Georgiana Cook provides a background of Tibetan and Bhutan Buddhism at 9 a.m. Feb. 12 and Lama Rinchen Wangyel discusses the present situation of Buddhism in Bhutan at 10:45 a.m. Feb. 12, followed by questions and discussion, Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin; donations welcome. 522-9200.

"Dharma Through the Senses," two-day gathering to engage in spiritual and physical activities including chanting, meditation and exercise, expressions from the Gobunsho and Tannisho and expressions in sound and music, sponsored by the Buddhist Study Center, 8 a.m. Feb. 19 through 6 p.m. Feb. 20, St. Anthony's Retreat Center in Kalihi; program is $75 by tomorrow or $80 after, plus overnight stay of $40 to $45. Registration: 973-6555.

Send announcements with contact name and number to Faith Calendar, Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; faith@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Faith Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.