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- About Me:
- Born June 23, 1992 in Kealakekua, Hawaii on the Southwest side of the Big Island. My parents are Wayne and Leilani, and they are two hardworking parents. I have one brother (the eldest), and two older sisters. I have three nephews and three nieces. My grandmother is still alive and well and she took care of me when I was younger and continues to encourage me. Three of my grandparents passed before I was born.
My parents are not members of the Soka Gakkai International. I am the only practicing Buddhist in my family. I was introduced to the practice by my 6th grade teacher when I was 12 (2004), and I joined SGI when I was 13 (2005). I also received my Gohonzon that year. i have appeared in the World Tribune (September 21, 2007 edition) and delivered an experience before many youth at the Hawaii Pacific Youth Exchange on Oahu in 2007. I also serve as a YMD Group Chief.
I am a young Democrat and I write my own political blog called "Wryen Says." I was appointed as Youth Director of the Na Opio O Kona (The Youth of Kona group), and was able to recruit 11 of my friends to help reelect Governor Linda Lingle (R-Hawaii) in 2006. I was also the youngest member of the West Hawaii Lingle Campaign Team.
I pursue my education through the James Madison High School correspondence program. I have been doing this since 2007, after I left my local high school during my 9th grade year. Among the requirements is to write essays, and I have written about President Ikeda, and quoted from his works many times.
I enjoy writing and motivational speaking. I enjoy going to the beach (especially here in beautiful Hawaii), and cooking. I love all my friends and family. And, don't forget that I love to chant and introduce people to Buddhism.
- Persona Website:
- http://hopenow.wordpress.com
This butsudan is very special for me. It was in July 2006 when I received it. Prior, I had a smaller butsudan and chanted to my omamori gohonzon. a member was giving away this Butsudan, and my benefit is that it came to me. I was able to receive my Okatagi Gohonzon shortly after.
Wryen Kiwaha's Blog
Inner Potential
This can also be found under FOUR STEPS TO SUCCESS on my blog "Wryen Says."
MARCH 21, 2008
By Wryen Kiwaha
Have you ever wondered if you could do something that you always wanted to do? Have you ever been stopped by thoughts of self-doubt or a lack in confidence? Well, I believe that it is your time to wake up and smell the coffee. You don’t have to lose confidence and doubt your ability to do something. But how do I accomplish my goals and dreams? How do I keep faith in myself? Well, the se… Continue
Posted on April 2nd, 2008 at 10:51pm —
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My friend Jessie from Malaysia needs pics of the Kaikan in Hawaii
They are doing a study on Sensei's first to Hawaii
Could you pls email the pics to saahilk@gmail.com
Thanks
Gordon
I've been practicing for 3 years now.
Even I'm the only member in my family.
Thanks for the wishes
Good to hear from you too!
Saahil
How are you?
Your butsudan is really nice.
I'm going to enshrine my Gohonzon soon... I'm really excited
Take Care
Saahil