"Seeking Spiritual Truth?", an introduction to the basics of Eckankar, 12:30-1:30 p.m. today, Room 107, Hale 'Akoakoa, Windward Community College. 735-7719.

Sagicho, a ceremony for the burning of old ofuda and omamori talismans, 2 p.m. tomorrow, Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha, Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu. 841-4755.

Teaching from Tibetan Buddhist masters, with Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche lecturing on "The Songs Milarepa Sang Following His First Retreat and His Mastery of Vajra Song," 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 2-4 p.m. Jan. 28 and 29, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, Kagyu Thegchen Ling; also, the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche lecturing on "Mahamudra, Dzogchen and the Middle Way," 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday and 9:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 28 and 29 at the center; $20 per lecture or $150 for the series. 595-8989, www.ktl honolulu.org.

"Taming the Mind and Walking the Bodhisattva Path," nine-session introduction to dharma and meditation, taught by Eamon Killoran, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 25-March 22, Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center; $5 per class. 262-8352.

Benefit Gathering on the Beach, with live music from Limit X, BaBa B, Simplicity, Forgiven, Native Roots and others. Movie night, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Ma'ili Beach Park; concert, 1-9 p.m. Jan. 29, Ma'ili Beach Park; sponsored by Hawaii Coalition of Christian Churches. 668-8080.

Friends' Day, when the church invites nonmembers for games, singing, refreshments, and a message by the Rev. Mitchell Kanekoa Jr., 9 a.m. Jan. 29, Full Gospel Temple, 2464 N. School St. 543-5503.

Third Anniversary Lu'au, with entertainment by Kapena and Raiatea Helm, after the morning service, 9 a.m. Jan. 29, New Hope Hawai'i Kai. 778-1644.

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