Rinzai Zen Mission in Paia has decided to cancel the dance portion of obon this year due to health and safety concerns of church members and the public. The church will hold obon service only at ...

For the health and safety of members and the public, Rinzai Zen Mission at 120 Alawai Road in Paia will host an obon service only at noon Saturday, the mission has announced.

Rinzai meditation requires intense, specific sitting that can last anywhere from 10 minutes to 12 hours.

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