Walk for Peace Event
OUR BLESSING, HONORING, AND CELEBRATION
On October 28th, 1999, the land, the shrines, and the temple site of Lawai International Center was officially blessed by a 3rd generation Shingon Buddhist Priest: Reverend Dean Okimura, who flew in from O'ahu. (The priest revealed that his grandfather was a Shingon Buddhist priest on Kauai and knew Mrs. Nonaka.) Over 50 people attended this special ceremony.

After the blessing ceremony a lovely feast and fellowship followed.

This most auspicious day was a very moving and precious experience for those involved.


Grandma Nonaka and the priest during the blessing ceremony.
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Below left: A quiet moment for Grandma and the Priest. Right: Shrines and memorials.



















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Iwao Nonaka and the Priest.
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The Priest with sacred Ti leaves.

A salt offering, "OM".
Above: Mayor Maryanne Kusaka, President Lynn Muramoto, Grandma Nonaka,
Iwao Nonaka, Mark Hubbard and Reverend Okimura in ceremony.

Before the ceremony, Rev. Okimura and President, Lynn Muramoto.

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Officer Gloria Nakea and
Project Manager, Mark Hubbard.

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Iwao and the Priest.
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Lynn gives a big Mahalo to the
Priest for making this a memorable day.

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Lynn's mom
brings treats for the feast which followed.

Gerald Muramoto is full of smiles.

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Mayor Maryanne Kusaka greets Thondu from Kauai's Hindu Monestary. The Kadavul Hindu Temple is housing the historic Nadaka (healing) Buddha from our site, until our new temple is complete.
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