Guest Speaker: Rev. Sol Kalu

M.C.: Jean Fukumoto

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Rev. Sol Kalu was born and grew up in the Philippines. He received a degree in nursing and served as a nurse in the U. S. for many years, specializing in dialysis.

On a visit to Kyoto, Rev. Kalu encountered the Jodo Shinshu teachings; which led him to the study of Buddhism and receiving a Tokudo ordination in 2007 and full Kyoshi ordination in 2010. Rev. Kalu has served at the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Maui and is currently assigned to the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin.

Rev. Kalu speaks Japanese and enjoys writing kanji (Japanese writing using Chinese characters). His interests include snorkeling, martial arts, science and travel.Rev. Sol Kalu