1727 Pali Highway
Honolulu
HI 96813 (enter from Lusitana St)
All are invited to join us on MLK Day 2023 as we listen to
“The Three Evils of Society”
a 1967 speech by Martin Luther King Jr.
and afterwards discuss the speech informally with Dharma friends and Rev. Yuika Hasebe
Monday, January 16
10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Hawaii Betsuin Lounge
(Enter by the temple bell on the ocean side of our main sanctuary hall.)
About the Speech
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “The Three Evils of Society” speech in 1967 speech at the National Conference on New Politics in Chicago. He identifies the three evils as Materialism, Militarism, and Racism. Buddhists listening to the speech may find parallels to the three poisons of Greed, Anger, and Ignorance described in Buddhist teachings.
Event Format
Before or after the event, attendees are encouraged to visit the statue of Shinran Shonin, which will be draped in lei in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Mini Food Drive
Attendees are asked to bring a donation of non-perishable food for the Hawaii Foodbank. According to the Hawaii Foodbank website, the top 5 most-needed food items are:
- Canned Protein – like tuna, chicken and other lean meats
- Canned Meals – like soup, stew, chili and pasta
- Canned Fruits – as well as fruits in a jar or cup
- Canned Vegetables
- Rice – in two to ten pound bags
The Hawaii Betsuin Office will serve as a collection point for food donations throughout the week leading up to MLK Jr. Day; you may bring your donation whenever is most convenient for you. Business office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on weekends.