At the Hakalau Jodo Mission
Buddhist Services
- Sunday, November 10, 1 p.m., O-Juya (A time of Special Nembutsu) in homage of Amida Buddha)
- Sunday, December 1, 1 p.m., Bodhi Day Service in Hakalau (Celebration of the Buddha's enlightenment) AND Celebration of Hakalau Jodo Mission's 120th Anniversary
Classes and Workshops
Art Classes, All Ages WelcomeGroup and Private Art Classes available, all ages welcome. Contact Ilze Sims to schedule: call or text 808-557-2797 or email ilze@HawaiiArt Studio.com
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Bonsai Workshop
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Bonsai enthusiast Phil Hulbert conducts this monthly workshop with the following objectives:
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUESTED. IF YOU HAVE THEM, PLEASE BRING TOOLS AND TREES TO WORK ON. |
Place: Hakalau Jodo Mission Dining Room
Dates: 2nd Saturday of the Month Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Cost: THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE CONTACT PHIL HULBERT to register or request more information: TEXT to (360) 791-8091 EMAIL [email protected] |
Conversational Japanese
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Beginning conversational Japanese classes for teens through adults are a fun way to learn a fascinating new language. Patricia Taniguchi majored in modern Japanese at UCLA and lived in Japan for over 23 years. She teaches conversation-based classes in a small group setting for new or returning language learners. She uses a textbook and unique materials to learn hiragana and katakana (phonetic alphabets), as well as kanji, the written pictographs and ideographs, with useful and simple phrases and interesting vocabulary. Classes are useful for traveling throughout Japan, understanding key cultural concepts and challenging yourself to continue learning.
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There are 10 students per session. Each session consists of 10 classes. Sessions are offered several times throughout the year.
There will be no classes in November and December. Classes will resume in January. Additional sessions will be posted under Upcoming Events. Costs: $150, plus $75 for materials Contact Patricia Taniguchi with questions and to register: [email protected]. |
Karate
Photo courtesy of Patricia Taniguchi.
Learn:
how to defend yourself; respect, responsibility and gratitude Develop: physical strength and coordination; mental discipline and focus Gain: self confidence |
Patricia Taniguchi holds a 4th degree black belt in Shito Ryu Karate, National Referee certification through the USANKF karate program in the United States, and Local referee status through the Japan Karate Federation.
Owned and operated her own karate school in Aichi, Japan from 2001 through 2009, during which time many of her students competed successfully throughout Japan and internationally. With Shin Tsukii, known as ''the master of technique", she formed the World Karate Academy, which is recognized officially by the International Goju Kai Association. She will be teaching under that organization as an authorized branch. Students are expected to attend classes two times each week, on Wednesdays and Fridays at the Hakalau Jodo Mission, according to the schedule below:
5-5:50 p.m. (6-12 year olds) 6-6:50 p.m. (13 +, including adults) The last classes for 2024 will be November 20th. Classes will resume in January. Tuition: $30 to join, plus $60 per month (6-8 lessons)
In advance of your first class, please reserve your space with Patricia Taniguchi: [email protected] or (808) 967-5666 |
Tai Chi
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Calm the Mind
Strengthen the Body Activate Internal Energy 
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Our instructor, Sifu Slade Shim, began his practice of Traditional Yang Style Tajiquan under Peter Tam Hoy in 1991. He will teach us the discipline and the forms of this centuries old practice.
In advance of your first class, please:
Time: 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Cost: $15 per session, or $12 per session if the entire month is paid for in advance. No classes on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Bring water and a hat. Some of the practice may be outside. |
Practice Yoga
“Practice means choosing, applying the effort, and doing those actions that bring a stable a tranquil state…When this practice is done for a long time, and with sincere devotion, then the practice becomes a firmly rooted, stable and solid foundation.” Yoga Sutras 1.13-14
Props are available to borrow. If using your own props, bring a mat, strap, 2 blankets, 2 blocks.
Contact Alison Simpson at 808-825-7856 or [email protected]. |
Classes focus on safe and active stretching and lengthening of muscles to improve flexibility as well as increasing range of motion throughout the body. Classes are suitable for beginners and for all degrees of flexibility.
Instructor Alison Simpson is a graduate Purna Yoga College at the 200 Hour Foundation Level. In January 2020 she completed training with Jennifer Weinert of Purna Yoga Hilo and has studied with Jennifer for three years. She is certified with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200). Days and Times: Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. No class on Thanksgiving, November 28th. Last class in 2024 is December 20th; 2025 classes start January 9th. Cost: $10 per class, cash or check, paid onsite |
Yoga in the Motonaga Garage Gallery
at Akiko’s B& B
Photo courtesy of Susan Forbes
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Days: Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 6:10 - 7:45 p.m. (Arrive 6 p.m.) Cost: $10 Leader: Maddy Asta Place: Akiko's Buddhist Bed and Breakfast Text Maddy to attend: 808-825-1720 Class size: 11 limit Mats, blocks, bolsters, blanket, straps provided. |
Hakalau Farmers Market
Hooray for Dimitri, the new president of the Hakalau Farmers Market & FoodShare!
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Slow down and enjoy summer with your neighbors at our Market. See you Tuesday!
Date: Tuesday afternoons Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm Place: Hakalau Veterans Park Find fresh produce, local arts and crafts, and delicious ready-to-eat foods from your neighbors. There's always something new to discover at our Market! If you don't want to attend the market but still would like to support our farmers and get the best produce available anywhere, you are in luck! Subscribe to the Market's newsletter to find out which farmers are continuing to provide produce and other products. |
Community Service
We continue to work together, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month : 2nd Sunday, Hakalau School Green Team, 4th Sunday, Cemetery Stewards. honoring our commitments and vows to be of service. A work menu with specific tasks is assigned to each participant, and Thai lunch is when work is “pau”, as we offer our prayers of gratitude and share food together.
Reviving Hakalau School
Our vision is the creation of the Hakalau Learning Center.
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Contact Akiko Masuda at [email protected] to sign up to work.Need a head count for lunch. Luckana, Im, Ubon and Dao, our Thai angels, prepare extraordinary food, made with aloha and caring.
Date: Second Sunday of the Month:
November 10, 2024 December 8, 2024 January 12, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. - Noon Place: Hakalau School Attire: Come dressed, fully covered, gloves and hat. Bring Tools: Weed whackers, rakes, lawn mowers, machetes, scythes, pruners, etc. Unload your tools at Hakalau School and then park at the Hakalau Park. Be ready to work!!! BRING WATER! ENJOY LUNCH! |
Photo of Hakalau School after the Green Team labored.
2nd Sunday Green Team, December 10, 2023.
Photo courtesy of Easten Tanimoto.
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Cemetery Stewardship
Our vision is legislation to prevent the bulldozing & building upon the graves of immigrants...AND to have these cemeteries maintained by the closest nearby community.
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We clean 2 cemeteries each month: O’okala and Kukuihaele.
Times vary slightly month to month, depending on which cemetery needs more work Akiko will share this information with you. Date: Fourth Sunday of the Month: November 24, 2024 December 22, 2024 January 26, 2024 Time: 9:30 a.m. Meet at 30 Mile Marker, Hwy 19, O'okala Cemetery, gravel parking area. 9:45 a.m. pule 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Group 1: O’okala Cemetery (Akiko) Group 2: Kukuihaele (Marcus & Shigeko) NOON - All gather for Lunch at O’okala. Let Akiko know if you are coming. Need head count for lunch: [email protected] If you are coming, we ask that you commit to stay the entire time. |
Cemetery stewards at Kukuihaele
O`okala, photo courtesy of Easten Tanimoto.
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