Guest Speaker: Sharyn Sekine
M.C.: Naomi Kaneko
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Sharyn Sekine grew up about a mile from Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin in Pauoa Valley and so it was natural for her to attend Sunday services and dharma school there. Her involvement continued as a Jr. YBA and also choir member.
Sharyn graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a degree in Education and a Fifth Year Diploma in Elementary Education. She first taught part time at Aiea Elementary School and later retired as a college counselor from Aiea High School.
After retirement, she became more involved in the Buddhist Women’s Assn. (BWA), serving as President of the Hawaii Betsuin BWA from 2010-2012, and as President of Honolulu United BWA from 2020-2021. She is also a member of the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin’s Board of Directors. Sharyn and husband Dennis have two children, Michelle and Jason, and two grandchildren, ages 15 and 17, all living in Southern California. Because of her empty nest, she is grateful for the social, emotional, and spiritual support she receives from her BWA and Hawaii Betsuin ohana.
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As of March 27, 2022, in accordance with the revised State of Hawaii guidelines, the use of masks is optional inside the temple. Please be kind to those who choose to continue to wear a mask.
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The service will be recorded and viewable on YouTube and Facebook the next day (Monday).Item description