Pele is showing off on the Big Island again. Volcano House in Volacano National Park is closed down, but Halema’uam’u crater is glowing red and smoking away.Kalapana is on the alert for new lava tongues and the previous lava viewing area is now under a new flow.New Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xc_GCHK9Ro&feature=digest
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Hawaii is home to people of many faiths and spiritual beliefs.Buddhism is found in Hawaii in many forms and languages. Here is a brief introduction to history of Buddhism in Hawaii, and a list of organizations, fellowship, meditation centers and teachers.
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Hawaii Acupuncturists and community members recently met for a fundraising dinner at Himalayan Kitchen to support this upcoming acupuncture trauma clinic training in Nepal. Katherine Fisher, co-founder of Hawaii Health Guide will be coming from Hawaii assisting in this training.The community is invited to contribute and support this model of health care outreach and this the worthy work of this international organization.
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A pair of special fund raising dinners will raise funds to support the first Acupuncturists without Borders Training trip to Nepal.The community is invited to join us at the Himalayan Kitchen on Sept 8th. 7:00-9:30 Buffet dinner. $25 advance tickets. (check or paypal) $35 at door.
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Hawaii Acupuncturists and community members recently met for a fundraising dinner at Himalayan Kitchen to support this upcoming acupuncture trauma clinic training in Nepal. Katherine Fisher, co-founder of Hawaii Health Guide will be the only person from Hawaii assisting in this training.The community is invited to contribute and support this model of health care outreach and this the worthy work of this international organization.
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A pair of special fund raising dinners will raise funds to support the first Acupuncturists without Borders Training trip to Nepal.The community is invited to join us at the Himalayan Kitchen on July 14 and/or Sept 8th. 7:00-9:30 Buffet dinner. $25 advance tickets. (check or paypal) $35 at door.
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Auntie Nahi Guzman
has touched many hearts from around the world with her spirit of Aloha, sharing her wisdom and knowledge of unconditional love. She has been recently diagnosed with terminal cancer.
As a Kapuna, Reverend, Kumu, Shaman and Medicine woman she has both taught and healed many in the ancient practices of Hawaiian and North American Indian traditions, including lomi lomi, Ho’oponono, shamanism and the ancient Hawaiian Huna traditions. Raised on Maui, Nahi started doing healing work at the age of 4 learning from her grandmother, Ambrosia, her first teacher. She has been a pillar of the Hawaiian community for the past 30 years.
Now it is our turn to help Auntie Nahi
Two benefit events are scheduled on Maui, and direct donations are also welcomed via mail or paypal (see info below).
Community Gathering: July 11 at Studio Maui from 6 to 10PM.
Please join with Marty Dread, Lei’ohu Ryder, Alan Cohen, Wesley Furumoto, Keaolani, Mele Mo’o Land Band, Robin Youngblood and George Kahumoku to let the healing begin, There will be music, dancing, food, lots of fun and a silent auction.
Silent Auction items are welcomed, if you have any idea or means to contribute, please don’t hesitate to call Katrin @ 703- 505- 8084 cell or email nahialoha@yahoo.com. Mahalo Nui Loa !
Benefit Party: July 17 at a Park in Kihei. Stay tuned for more details soon!
Stay in touch with Nahi’s healing journey with on line journals:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nahiguzman
Please note that this is a great way to keep in touch with Aunti Nahi’s journal BUT Donations made on the Caring Bridge site, do NOT go to Nahi.
TWO WAYS TO MAKE A DONATION:
1. Checks:
Please send donations for Nahi to Katrin O’Leary, 976 Kaahue St, Honolulu, HI 96825
2. Paypal:
For donations using paypal go to www.paypal.com then go to send money to : nahi888@yahoo.com (This is her paypal member id).
A prayer from Auntie Nahi:
Na pule kau kou
A luna a luna a luna a luna
Na pule kau kou
A lalo a lalo a lalo a lalo
Aloha e Aloha e Aloha Mai e!
English Translation
We call upon the prayers of The Heavens
From Above
We call upon the prayers of Below
With Love, with love with only my Love!
Mahalo Nui Loa for all of your messages, prayers, support and well wishes!
A hui hou,
Nahi’s Ohana
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Kalalau Valley, the poster child of Kaua‘i’s visitor industry and wilderness recreation, is expected to temporarily close by the beginning of September.The state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Parks is planning major rockfall mitigation work on the south end of Kalalau Beach, which will require the entire valley to be closed for at least two months.
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Top Prize is $100.
Second and third place winners receive gift certificates to restaurants, train rides, spa treatments and other prizes.More details of the Kauai Healing Garden lei contest and entry forms can be found at www.HawaiiHealingGarden.com.
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How Will Health Care Reform Affect Health Psychologists and Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practitioners?Reform expands coverage for acupuncturists and standardizes reimbursement for their services.How? Most importantly, the legislation:• Recognizes the health care field in the U.S. as inclusive of licensed complementary and alternative medicine providers and integrative health practitioners (acupuncturists are licensed in 44 states).• Introduces non-discrimination language, which prohibits third-party payers from self-determining reimbursement strictly based on the licensed status of a provider (e.g.a dentist, acupuncturist, naturopathic doctor, etc.).
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