Interfaith Conversations Windward, a chapter of the All Believers Network, will hold an interfaith conversation with Al Bloom, author of "A Life of Serendipity, Blown by the Wind of Amida's Vow," at 1 p.m. Monday at the Pohai Nani's Blue Room, 14th floor, 45-090 Namoku St.

Bloom, professor emeritus of the department of religion at the University of Hawai'i, is a Shin Buddhist priest, scholar and author of several books on Buddhism.

Information: www.shindharmanet.com or 779-3606.

SUMMER SESSION AT BUDDHIST CENTER

The Buddhist Study Center, at 1436 University Ave., is hosting an evening summer session, "Coping with Life and Death, Buddhist Style," 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. July 28-Aug. 8.

Carl Becker, a professor of religion and ethics at Kyoto University graduate school in Japan, will lead the session.

Cost is $40 for the 10 days (includes the final night dinner and materials). A day rate of $5 is also available.

Information: 973-6555.