E-mail: [email protected] Summary: In this insightful episode of "Konko Talk," hosts Koichi, Aimee, and Edna delve into the profound significance of the 140th Memorial Anniversary of Konko Daijin's passing. They explore the nuances of commemorating anniversaries versus birthdays in the Konkokyo faith, share personal experiences from the Grand Service in Japan, and reflect on the universal importance of spiritual transitions. Listeners will be taken on a journey through cultural insights, spiritual awakenings, and the powerful impact of Konko Daijin's teachings and legacy. 1. **Commemorating Konko Daijin:** Exploring the importance of the 140th Memorial Anniversary and the unique perspective on anniversaries in Konkokyo.    2. **Cultural Traditions & Spiritual Transitions:** A discussion on how Konkokyo focuses on spiritual milestones rather than birthdays, and what this signifies for the faithful.   3. **Personal Reflections on Grand Services:** Hosts share their experiences and revelations from attending the Grand Service in Konkokyo’s headquarters, emphasizing the spiritual connection and energy felt during these significant events. 4. **The Power of Pilgrimage and Mediation:** Insights into the impact of visiting the Konko headquarters, the experience of mediation, and the profound sense of connection and energy felt at this spiritual home. Konko Talk https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42I6y7UNEeIL9Q908XpMci Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80Njg5NWRmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker https://www.breaker.audio/konko-talk Pocket Cast https://pca.st/z6s2a3ap Radio Public https://radiopublic.com/konko-talk-G145rM https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko/episodes/Konko-Talk-11-Food-e1j8cdc Konko Mission of Honolulu 1728 Liliha Street, Honolulu, HI 96817 Open Everyday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Morning Prayer Session at 5:30 a.m. (Japanese) Morning Prayer Session at 7:30 a.m. (English) Evening Prayer Session at 7:30 p.m. (Japanese) Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. (English) Homepage http://konkomissionshawaii.org/honolulu.htm Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Ikigami.Konko.Daijin YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHLi5IOOq3w7QLcyhCTezg Konko Mission of Wahiawa 207 Muliwai Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786 Phone: (808) 621-6667 (Urgent prayer requests also accepted) Prayer Requests via text: Rev. Edna Matsuoka (808) 223-3448 E-mail: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Homepage https://www.konkowahiawa.org/home We are open daily from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm ⁠YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5p5fDuZyH25i_Prth1K8A/featured ⁠⁠Facebook https://www.facebook.com/konkomissionofwahiawa ⁠⁠Instagram https://www.instagram.com/konkowahiawa/ Konkokyo Videos: Introduction to Konkokyo https://youtu.be/xytgSgfnwms 音楽： フリーBGM・音楽素材MusMus https://musmus.main.jp/

In this episode, Aimee recounts her family's harrowing experience with the Lahaina wildfire. Though they managed to evacuate in time, their home was not spared. Aimee opens up about their survival journey and delves deep into the emotions that followed. Rev. Edna also shares a personal encounter with a fire during her spiritual training at the Konko Church in Japan. Additionally, Rev. Konko narrates the experience faced by the Third Spiritual Head of Konkokyo when a fire devastated the Great Worship Hall at Konko headquarters." E-mail: [email protected] #Konko #Konkokyo #Faith #金光 ＃金光教 ＃こんこうきょう ＃こんこう Konko Talk https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42I6y7UNEeIL9Q908XpMci Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80Njg5NWRmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker https://www.breaker.audio/konko-talk Pocket Cast https://pca.st/z6s2a3ap Radio Public https://radiopublic.com/konko-talk-G145rM https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko/episodes/Konko-Talk-11-Food-e1j8cdc Konko Mission of Honolulu 1728 Liliha Street, Honolulu, HI 96817 Open Everyday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Morning Prayer Session at 5:30 a.m. (Japanese) Morning Prayer Session at 7:30 a.m. (English) Evening Prayer Session at 7:30 p.m. (Japanese) Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. (English) Homepage http://konkomissionshawaii.org/honolulu.htm Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Ikigami.Konko.Daijin YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHLi5IOOq3w7QLcyhCTezg Konko Mission of Wahiawa 207 Muliwai Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786 Phone: (808) 621-6667 (Urgent prayer requests also accepted) Prayer Requests via text: Rev. Edna Matsuoka (808) 223-3448 E-mail: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Homepage https://www.konkowahiawa.org/home We are open daily from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm ⁠YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5p5fDuZyH25i_Prth1K8A/featured ⁠⁠Facebook https://www.facebook.com/konkomissionofwahiawa ⁠⁠Instagram https://www.instagram.com/konkowahiawa/ Konkokyo Videos: Introduction to Konkokyo https://youtu.be/xytgSgfnwms

Aloha everyone! Thank you very much for tuning in to Konko Talk, a program where people in the Konko Faith discuss various topics. Our thoughts and opinions may differ from yours, but we hope that you'll enjoy and learn something new. Our diverse backgrounds, religions, thoughts, and cultures provide a richness that strengthens our community. I'm Koichi Konko from the Konko Mission of Honolulu, and joining me are Ms. Aimee from the Konko Mission of Wailuku and Rev. Edna from the Konko Mission of Wahiawa. We have a special guest with us, Ms. Heather, a PhD student at a renowned university, in the Department of Religion, where she's studying Konkokyo. E-mail: [email protected] #Konko #Konkokyo #Faith #金光 ＃金光教 ＃こんこうきょう ＃こんこう Konko Talk https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42I6y7UNEeIL9Q908XpMci Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80Njg5NWRmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker https://www.breaker.audio/konko-talk Pocket Cast https://pca.st/z6s2a3ap Radio Public https://radiopublic.com/konko-talk-G145rM https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko/episodes/Konko-Talk-11-Food-e1j8cdc Konko Mission of Honolulu 1728 Liliha Street, Honolulu, HI 96817 Open Everyday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Morning Prayer Session at 5:30 a.m. (Japanese) Morning Prayer Session at 7:30 a.m. (English) Evening Prayer Session at 7:30 p.m. (Japanese) Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. (English) Homepage http://konkomissionshawaii.org/honolulu.htm Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Ikigami.Konko.Daijin YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHLi5IOOq3w7QLcyhCTezg Konko Mission of Wahiawa 207 Muliwai Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786 Phone: (808) 621-6667 (Urgent prayer requests also accepted) Prayer Requests via text: Rev. Edna Matsuoka (808) 223-3448 E-mail: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Homepage https://www.konkowahiawa.org/home We are open daily from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm ⁠YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5p5fDuZyH25i_Prth1K8A/featured ⁠⁠Facebook https://www.facebook.com/konkomissionofwahiawa ⁠⁠Instagram https://www.instagram.com/konkowahiawa/ Konkokyo Videos: Introduction to Konkokyo https://youtu.be/xytgSgfnwms

In this episode of "Unmasking Konko Talk: Who We Are!", join Rev. Koichi, Rev. Edna, and Ms. Aimee as they share their personal journeys. Get to know the unique experiences and life lessons that have shaped each host, and enjoy an entertaining side conversation about the joys and challenges of driving a car. E-mail: [email protected] #Konko #Konkokyo #Faith #金光 ＃金光教 ＃こんこうきょう ＃こんこう Konko Talk https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42I6y7UNEeIL9Q908XpMci Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80Njg5NWRmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker https://www.breaker.audio/konko-talk Pocket Cast https://pca.st/z6s2a3ap Radio Public https://radiopublic.com/konko-talk-G145rM https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko/episodes/Konko-Talk-11-Food-e1j8cdc Konko Mission of Honolulu 1728 Liliha Street, Honolulu, HI 96817 Open Everyday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Morning Prayer Session at 5:30 a.m. (Japanese) Morning Prayer Session at 7:30 a.m. (English) Evening Prayer Session at 7:30 p.m. (Japanese) Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. (English) Homepage http://konkomissionshawaii.org/honolulu.htm Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Ikigami.Konko.Daijin YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHLi5IOOq3w7QLcyhCTezg Konko Mission of Wahiawa 207 Muliwai Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786 Phone: (808) 621-6667 (Urgent prayer requests also accepted) Prayer Requests via text: Rev. Edna Matsuoka (808) 223-3448 E-mail: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Homepage https://www.konkowahiawa.org/home We are open daily from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm ⁠YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5p5fDuZyH25i_Prth1K8A/featured ⁠⁠Facebook https://www.facebook.com/konkomissionofwahiawa ⁠⁠Instagram https://www.instagram.com/konkowahiawa/ Konkokyo Videos: Introduction to Konkokyo https://youtu.be/xytgSgfnwms

Happy New Year! Rev. Edna, Ms. Aimee and Rev. Koichi talked about Health.

Rev. Edna, Ms. Aimee and Rev. Koichi share their travel experiences. 

Rev. Edna, Ms. Aimee, Rev. Koichi enjoyed talking about food. 

Rev. Edna, Ms. Aimee and Rev. Koichi talked about life and death. They share stories such as their near-death experiences, what the death is for them, if they scare of death.

Rev. Edna from Konko Mission of Wahiawa, Ms. Aimee from Konko Mission of Wailuku and I Koichi from Konko Mission of Honolulu talked about our turning points.

Rev. Edna, Ms. Aimee and Rev. Koichi talked about their pets.