Rev. David Nakamoto delivered today's Dharma Talk commemorating Bodhi Day, which was followed by a Bodhi leaf family craft activity.
December 2016 Newsletter
Sunday Family Service at Ho'omaluhia
Our Family Service was held offsite at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens in Kaneohe. Though it initially looked like we would see some wind and rain, the weather held up nicely throughout the service. Ho'omaluhia lives up to its name, "peaceful refuge."
Sunday Family Service with Rev. Fujimoto
Guest Speaker Rev. David Fujimoto of Mililani Hongwanji
Our guest speaker for today's Dharma Talk was Rev. David Fujimoto, resident minister of Mililani Hongwanji. Thank you Rev. Fujimoto!
First Sunday Family Service
Special Thanksgiving cards were created after Sunday's Family Service. Every card was unique, as the "leaves" were created using different colored fingerprint
November 2016 Newsletter
Sunday Family Service
Today's Dharma Talk was given by Rev. David Nakamoto on the theme of perseverance. Rev. David recounted his recent trip to Hokkaido, the northern-most prefecture in Japan, where the people of Hokkaido have had to persevere to overcome the harsh climate of the region.
Halloween refreshments were enjoyed after the service. In case you're wondering, "brains" taste a lot like peach Jello, and the worms definitely aren't the same ones discussed in Matts Okamoto's gardening class.
Sunday Family Service
Today's Dharma Talk was given by Prudence Kusano on dana (generosity), one of the six paramitas of Buddhism.
Dinner & A Movie Night
Dinner followed by the showing of the animated movie Zootopia, complete with freshly popped popcorn.
Zootopia is not only enjoyable as an animated comedy, but also delivers messages pertinent to the current state of the world including the dangers of stereotypes and prejudices. The movie also shows us the importance of embracing change.
“No matter what kind of person you are, I implore you: Try. Try to make the world a better place. Look inside yourself and recognize that change starts with you.”
Sunday Family Service
As part of today's Dharma Talk on change and the impermanence of life, Rev. David Nakamoto asked, "Have you experienced a loss in your life and what did it feel like?" Small groups were formed, and each member was asked to share.
