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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.
The blessing begins.
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Iwao Nonaka and the Priest.
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The Priest with sacred Ti leaves.
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A salt offering, "OM".
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Above: Mayor Maryanne Kusaka, President Lynn Muramoto, Grandma Nonaka,
Iwao Nonaka, Mark Hubbard and Reverend Okimura in ceremony.
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