Tempu Nakamura [1876-1968] was one of the preeminent thinkers of modern Japan.  Son of a Samurai, a secret agent during the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars, a medical student at Columbia University, a student of guru Kaliapa, a body guard of Sun Yat-sen, and teacher… these descriptions only touch upon the life of Tempu Nakamura who developed the philosophy of Shin-shin Toitsu.  His life philosophy has influenced many, including prominent leaders, such as former Prime Minister Takashi Hara, and John D. Rockefeller III. 

The lecture “Finding Your Inner Power: Lessons from Tempu Nakamura”, held at the East-West Center, Imin Center-Jefferson Hall, fulfilled HF’s mission by presenting a program which facilitates enlightenment through understanding Asian philosophical resources little known to the western world.

The Guest Speaker was the best-selling author, Mr. Ryohei Kamiwatari of Japan. Mr. Tsutomu Shimabukuro and his sister, Ms. Kurita accompanied Mr. Kamiwatari. Other honorable guests included: Japan’s Consul-General Mr. Shigeo Iwatani, Ms. Wendy Abe, President of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Ed Hawkins from the Japan-America Society. Mr. Shimabukuro, who lost both feet in a train accident five years ago and subsequently became one of the world’s first double-amputee marathoner runners, shared his inspiring story at the reception after the lecture.