Karma to talk on global citizenship
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The Buddhist Peace Fellowship-O'ahu presents the Karma Lekshe Tsomo giving a free talk on "Bridging Worlds: The Middle Way of Global Citizenship" at 6:30 p.m. May 30 at the Honolulu Jodo Mission.
She is an American nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and a former Hawai'i resident. Socially engaged Buddhism — the practice of integrating Buddhist principles and values with participation within a democratic society — will be the focus of her talk.
Information: Karla, 371-6080, or dok@riseup.net.
MEDITATION SERIES SET AT UH-MANOA
The University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Outreach College will offer a six-class series on "Meditation for Mindfulness" at 7 p.m. Tuesdays from Tuesday to June 17 at the school's physical education complex 245, studio 3.
The cost for the series is $45.
The basics of sitting, standing, walking and eating meditation from the ancient Theravada Buddhist tradition will be covered.
Information: Catherine Hage, 391-1781. To register: 956-8400 or www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summer/noncredit.
RABBI TO LECTURE ON JEWISH STATE
Temple Emanu-El hosts visiting scholar Rabbi David J. Forman for a presentation on "Three Major Concerns of the Jewish State," a free public lecture, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
It's among several appearances for Forman, former director of the Israel office in Jerusalem of the Union for Reform Judaism and author of four books.
Information: 595-7521.
CLASSES FOCUS ON BUDDHIST CULTURES
University of Hawai'i-Manoa Outreach College is offering "Buddhist Cultures of the Himalayas," a six-class series with John Johnston, the assistant curator of Honolulu Academy of Arts' exhibition, "The Dragon's Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan."
Johnston helped locate and select works, negotiated their loan with the Bhutanese government, and researched, wrote and edited the catalog. He is co-founder and co-editor of Buddhist Art News.
The 6 p.m. class meets Monday and Wednesday beginning June 2 at the Pacific Ocean Science & Technology building, room 127.
Cost: $75. Information: 956-8400 or www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summer/noncredit/registration.asp
