Kauai One-day Trip

　　　　Today I went to Kauai island, for the first time, to learn the wonderful SNI teachings, how we should deal with envrionment issue as a practioner of God's love, and so on, with the distinguished members there, and spent a meaningful day.

　　　　This time it was an one-day trip, therefore, I got aboard an airplane that departed 7:15 a.m. Honolulu Airport. That is why I had to leave home 5:30 a.m. A flight time is 15-20 minutes. The island is close to Oahu, however, airplane is only available to come and go to the island. Let me show you some photos.

　　Seicho-No-Ie facility. It is nothing less than "Building in the Green." It was built in 1971.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　Grope Photo

　This is a tree of avocado in the garden of Mr. and Mrs. David Hamada, President of SNI Kauai. He quickly took two pieces of them and gave me as a sourvenir.

　Last one is a move of natural water sprout.



　Mrs. Hamada contributed her impression to SNI Hawaii Newsletter on my visit. Thank you very much for your kindness and hospitality! Here is Mrs. Hamada's Message.
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　　　　The members of Seicho-No-Ie Kauai were honored by the presence of Rev. Tetsuya Abe on Sunday, August 24, 2008, his one-day visit to Kauai.
　　　　The day's activities began with our Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m., with Rev. Abe as guest speaker. Rev. Abe briefly spoke about his life raised in a Seicho-No-Ie home. He fondly mentioned how his grandparents and parents, whose devotion to the teachings had a great spiritual influence in his life. Rev. Abe continued to inspire us as he reminded us that, "God is Absolute and all-powerful.” And when we believe in God with sincere faith, all things are possible. We must also express sincere gratitude to all people and all things, for this is the key to happiness.
　　　　After our Sunday Service we all joined in fellowship and enjoyed a delicious lunch that was prepared by our ladies.
　　　　At our afternoon session, Rev. Abe spent time to explain the reason for the (new) changes in the Seicho-No-Ie rituals and ceremonies as well as changes in our Sunday Service procedures. He also mentioned that the "Future Goals of Seicho-No-Ie” is to implement these necessary changes in order to reach out to the young generation as well as other ethnic groups. He mentioned that we must enforce the realization of "World Peace” through our heartfelt gratitude and sincere love for mankind…and in Truth become one with each other and one with God.
　　　　NO one, not even Rev. Abe, leaves our Garden Island before first taking in some of Kauai's scenic spots. So thanks to our "Hawaiian” tour guide, David "Kawika” Hamada, Rev. Abe was able to experience a little bit of "Beautiful Kauai.”
　　　　Our sincere appreciation, Rev. Abe, for your very inspiring visit to our Center. Thank you very much

-TA