Dr. Kenneth Tanaka, this year’s speaker at the Buddhist Study Center’s Summer Session, will speak at Hawaii Betsuin the evening Thursday, August 2 on “Everyday Buddhism for a Happy, Meaningful Life.” The Talk Story session will be held in the Social Hall and runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Dr. Tanaka is the author of the renowned book, Ocean, and a forthcoming book, Jewels: An Introduction to Buddhism for American Youth, Scouts and the Young at Heart. More biographical information is available in the related calendar item.