Events listed below are free or accept an unspecified donation unless otherwise noted.

Women Directed By the Word, Women's Fellowship Conference, with presentations by Diane Taylor, Yvonne Tucker and Denise Edwards, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. today, City of Refuge Christian Church, Waipahu; $15 includes breakfast. 677-5677.

What Happens After We Die? open forum, 1:30-3 p.m. today, 1056 12th Ave.; sponsored by Eckankar. 735-7719.

Fear of the Differences, Duncan R. Williams, associate professor of Japanese Buddhism at the University of California at Berkeley, speaks on "Japanese-American Buddhists and the World War II Internment Camps"; Tom Coffman introduces his documentary, "The First Battle"; the Rev. David Hirano of Central Union Church presents his reflections on his father's internment; Kenneth Tanaka moderates a panel discussion on the implications of the internment today; 2-7 p.m. today, Chaminade University's Eiben Hall; $30 ($10 students). 735-4822.

What Is Karma? lecture and meditation by the Rev. Yuki Oikawa with direction on learning to change your destiny, achieve greater success and experience better relationships, 2:30-4:30 p.m. today, Ala Moana hotel's Carnation Room. Register: 591-9772.

Protector Principle, dharma talk by Eamon Killoran, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center. 262-8352.

"Spiritual Wisdom on Conquering Fear," discussion of Harold Klemp's book, 2-3:30 p.m. tomorrow, Kailua Park multipurpose room; sponsored by Eckankar. 735-7719.

Buddhism for a Vibrant Life, lecture and discussion by the Rev. Ken Tanaka, 6:30-9 p.m. tomorrow, Mililani Honpa Hongwanji. 625-0925.

All Believers Network (Belnet) meets with a talk by Leilani Madison on the friendship between St. Francis of Assisi and al-Malik al-Kamil, the Muslim Sufi Sultan of Egypt, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Harris United Methodist Church, room 9. 383-2616, 262-9061.

Shalom, Salaam, Peace, a Lenten study led by Pastor Bob Miyake-Stoner, on the meaning of peace in three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Islam and Christianity, 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 28-March 21, Harris United Methodist Church. 536-9602.

Faith and Healing, seminar by Norvel Hayes with special prayers for healing and other needs, 7:30 p.m. Friday and March 3, 9:15 a.m. March 4, New Life Bible Church, Centennial Building, 224 Queen Emma Square, third floor. 226-9600.

Bringing Forth the Natural Peacefulness of Body, Speech and Mind, a meditation retreat led by Acharya Arawana Hayashi, with instruction in meditation, personal interview, contemplative walking, movement and art exercises, March 3-8, St. Anthony's Retreat Center; $300 for all days, $125 for weekend days, $50 for one day; optional room and board extra; sponsored by Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center. 254-3633.

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