The Lawai International Center will hold its 14th annual Pilgrimage of Compassion from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday with the program beginning about 2 p.m.. The event will include Grandmaster Riley Lee and members of Taiko Kauai. The Lawai
The Lawai International Center will hold its 14th annual Pilgrimage of Compassion from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday with the program beginning about 2 p.m..
The event will include Grandmaster Riley Lee and members of Taiko Kauai.
The Lawai Valley is a very special place. The earliest inhabitants of Kauai, the ancient Hawaiians, traveled by foot from the distant reaches of Kauai to receive the spiritual benefits of the Lawai Valley.
They were followed by the first immigrants from Japan who built 88 shrines on the hillside of the valley, which is a miniature replica of the famous 1,000-mile pilgrimage in Shikoku, Japan.
Today, after 24 years of preparation, the Hall of Compassion, a hand-carved structure true to its 13th century architecture has been completed.
Buildings similar to the Hall of Compassion have been known to remain standing for 1,000 years.
Over 1,600 volunteers and supporters dedicated time and support to the creation of the Hall of Compassion.
“These individuals are truly the embodiment of the spirit of Lawai,” said a press release.
To celebrate the spirit of Lawai, Grandmaster Riley Lee, a world renowned shakuhachi flutist, will provide the soothing sounds that embrace the spirit of Lawai and accompany each step of the journey as we celebrate and participate in the 14th annual Pilgrimage of Compassion.
Donations are accepted.
Info: www.lawaicenter.org
