Introduction to Zen meditation, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. today at Palolo Zen Center; free; 735-1347.

"Charter for a Nonviolent World," talk by Máiread Corrigan-Maguire, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Peace People co-founder, 3 p.m. today, Chaminade University, Mystical Rose Oratory; free; 739-4674.

Samy Tanagho, author and founder of "Glad News for Muslims" ministry, will speak at the following Calvary Chapels: Komo Mai, 'Aiea, 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., tomorrow, free, 524-0844; Kane'ohe, 7 p.m., Nov. 8, free, 262-8800.

"The Joy and Wonder of Choice," workshop on using choices to make life the way you want it to be; 1-4 p.m. tomorrow, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 5; Unity Church of Hawaii; $20 per session; 735-4436, www.unityhawaii.org.

"Embracing Justice Under God's Tent," World Community Day celebration, 3:30 p.m. gathering, 4 p.m. service tomorrow, St. John Vianney Catholic Church; free; 225-7976.

Choral Evensong, organ and choral music directed by John Renke, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow; St. Andrew's Cathedral; calabash offering; 524-8222, ext. 217.

Inauguration of Dr. Steven C. Wheelwright as the ninth president of Brigham Young University-Hawai'i, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 6 at BYUH Cannon Activities Center; free; tickets available at University Advancement office, second floor of the administration building; 675-3660.

"Walk the Talk — Shelter the People," walk around O'ahu to raise awareness about homelessness; Nov. 7 to Nov. 16; registration: 781-9916, www.walkthetalkhawaii.org.

Christian Legal Society of Hawai'i luncheon, featuring Family Court Judge Kenneth Enright, 12-1:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Plaza Club 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 2000; $25; RSVP: 487-8464.

"A Rose for Remembrance," interdenominational memorial service, 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at St. Stephen Catholic Church; free; 547-6508.

Missions Conference 2007, featuring local and national speakers, Nov. 9-11 at Calvary Assembly of God; $10; registration: 230-1891, "Lineage and Devotion in Shambhala Buddhism," learn about central figures of Shambhala Buddhism, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 15, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 22 at Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, 'Aikahi Shopping Center; $10/session, plus $40 for Nov. 22 class; registration: 342-6298, info@ksbcenter.org.

"Alpha Course: Exploring the Meaning of Life and Faith," 10-class series on spiritual issues, 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 17 at Central Union Church; free; information and registration: 440-3007.

Soka Gakkai International meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesdays; 2729 Pali Highway; free; 341-5684, www.sgi-usa.org.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Faith Calendar, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; faith@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Faith Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.