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Makawao Buddhist Temple will celebrate Peace Day 2023 from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

The Hongwanji Buddhist Temples of Maui will mark the day through reflection, meditation and the folding of origami cranes, a symbol of the universal human aspiration for peace and harmony for all people and forms of life, according to an announcement.

Welcome will be at 9 a.m., followed by a Buddhist service at 9:10 a.m. by the Rev. Kerry Kiyohara and special guest speaker the Rev. Shinkai Murakami. A meditation extended session will be at 9:45 a.m., followed by peace activities at 10:15 a.m. and light vegan refreshments at 11 a.m.

The event is free and open to the public, with parking at the temple grounds. The temple is located at 1074 Makawao Ave.

For more information, contact the Makawao Buddhist Temple at (808) 572-7229 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or email peace@makawaohongwanji.org.

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