Rev. David Nakamoto gave today's Dharma Talk, tying in recent events around the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The Family Service was followed by the Annual General Membership Meeting and the installation of Kailua Hongwanji's Officers and Directors for 2017.
Mahalo to Cameron Kubota, our guest pianist
M.C. Gary Yamamoto
Rev. David Nakamoto gave today's Dharma Talk
Rev. David Nakamoto delivered today's Dharma Talk commemorating Bodhi Day, which was followed by a Bodhi leaf family craft activity.
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."
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!
Special Thanksgiving cards were created after Sunday's Family Service. Every card was unique, as the "leaves" were created using different colored fingerprint
Rev. David Nakamoto welcoming members & guests to 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.
M.C. Cynthia Rodriguez begins the service
Dennis "Green Lantern" Tashiro
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.
Brains & Worms
Worms in Dirt
These donuts had bite!
Prudence Kusano gave the Dharma Talk
Today's Dharma Talk was given by Prudence Kusano on dana (generosity), one of the six paramitas of Buddhism.
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.”
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