February 2015 法 の と も し び LIGHT OF THE DHARMA Nirvana Day REPEAT EVENTS: the Passing of Sakyamuni Buddha BINGO: Wednesdays @ 6:30pm Beneath the sala trees at Kusinagara, in his last words to his disciples, the Buddha said: “Make of yourself a light. Rely upon yourself: do not depend upon anyone else. Make my teachings your light. Rely upon them: do not depend upon other teachings.” SEIZA MEDITATION: Thursdays @ 7:30pm & Fridays @10:30am COMING UP: Thursday Feb 05 2:30 PM Maples Service Sunday Feb 08 10:30 AM Fujinkai Dana Day Monday Feb 09 7:30 PM Board Meeting Tuesday Feb 10 7:30 PM Mutually Sustaining Life - DVD Seminar Sunday Feb 15 10:30 AM Regular Service Tuesday Feb 17 7:30 PM SBT Movie Night “The Samurai’s Menu” Wednesday Feb 18 11:00 AM Nikkei Home Service Sunday Feb 22 1:00 PM AGM - All Welcome! Sunday Feb 22 10:30 AM Regular Service Tuesday Feb 24 7:30 PM DVD Seminar (2) Saturday Feb 28 2:00 PM Special Public Lecture: Prof. Chiko Naito Sun Mar 01 10:30 AM Shotsuki Service FUJINKAI TOBAN #3 Contact: Hiroko Kawamoto 604-204-0219 With the calendar page being flipped over from January to February, 2015 is well under way. February is the month that we observe the Nirvana Day Service remembering the date that the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, passed away and entered what is known as Parinirvana, or “Perfect Enlightenment”. According to scholars, it is generally accepted that Sakyamuni Buddha passed away on February 15th, the exact year is in question, but is believed to be about 25 centuries ago, or 2500 years ago. According to the Sutras, in his eightieth year, the Buddha became ill in a place called Vaisali and predicted that after three months he would enter Parinirvana. It is said that he became critically ill by partaking food offered by a blacksmith named Cunda, and in the Sala grove just outside of Kusinagara, he had his bedding spread between two sala trees with his head towards the north and his face facing the West passing away very gently. I had the opportunity to go there in the year 2000 with 20 others from across Canada as we went on a pilgrimage visiting the sites associated with the historical Buddha. At Kusinagara, there is a stupa, or a large mound where it was said that the cremation of the Buddha took place. It is there that the Buddha was to have said the introductory passage for this month’s article. What was the Buddha trying to tell his disciples when he said “Make yourself a light. Rely upon yourself: do not depend upon anyone else. Make my teachings your light. Rely upon them: do not depend upon other teachings”. If we examine the second half first, he is saying to let the teachings be our light. In the case of the Nembutsu teachings, it is through listening to the teachings that we hear the calling voice of Amida Buddha telling us that we are within the embrace of Great Compassion, just as we are. (Continued on page 2) CHAIR SCHEDULE Feb. 1st Shotsuki: Kiyo Domai Mar. 1st Shotsuki: Elmer Morishita Mar. 15th Spring Higan: Terry Beresford MONTHLY TOBAN GROUPS FEBRUARY: Team 1 Lead: Kawabata, Jack 604-277-6324 Members: Hayazhi, Eizo Kawabata, Vic Matsuo, David Mehl, Rainer Murakami, Susan Nakano, Yas Nakano, Minako Okabe, Mary Okano, Nicole Phillips, Kim Shoji, Chika MARCH: Team 2 Lead: Sakai, Mitts 604-273-7603 Members: Araki, Ron Inouye, Mike Inouye, Masako Kondo, Kaoru Kondo, Norman Mukai, Akiko Nagata, Kazuo Nagata, Sayoko Sakai, Kay Sakai, Lynn Toyoda, Miyuki Areas to be cleaned: Gymnasium: dry mop/ sweep floor. Wet mop where necessary Classroom: dry mop floor, wipe tables, Hondo: vacuum carpet, dry mop floors around and under pews Kitchen: Wet mop floors OBITUARY We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family members of the following deceased: Yaeko Yamamoto Yoshiko Nishi Sakie Nomura 1 Nov. 29th, 2014 Dec. 29th, 2014 Jan. 14th, 2015 94 years old 87 years old 90 years old DHARMA LIGHT (Sensei: Nirvana Day Cont. from p1) The question arises as to what happens once we receive the Great Compassion of Amida Buddha. It is here that the first half of the introductory passage to this article that becomes critical. When the Buddha said, “Let yourself be the light” he is telling his followers that it is important to share the experience of the Dharma with others. Just as the light source emits energy to its surroundings, one who rejoices in the Dharma should share it with others. As we observe the Nirvana Day service in February, I hope we can rejoice in and share the wonderful teachings that we are able to encounter. In Gassho, Grant Ikuta, minister President’s Message Bud Sakamoto With this first newsletter of the year I would like to begin by wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. At the beginning of each year the temple is obligated to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the operations of the temple. At the AGM the Board of Directors must report the finances for past year (2014), reports on programs and general operations and budget for the coming year (2015). At the upcoming AGM on Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 the board will be presenting an update on the 20/20 Vision planning for the temple. We would like to have an open discussion and feedback on the committee’s work to date. Similar to many churches in the lower mainland with strategic land holdings, the Steveston Buddhist Temple needs to examine future needs and plan for the best land use. To all temple members, please attend the AGM to assist the 20/20 Committee prepare a plan that will reflect the needs of the temple. In Gassho, Bud Sakamoto, President Dharma School Moe No Kai Keiko Go For January, we watched one of the “Otoko wa Tsuraiyo” Tora-san series. In the movie, there was a scene where Tora-san sees his natural mother. At first they could not accept each other, which was heart-breaking. However, at the end, they established a happy mother-son relationship and ended the story happily. The next Moe-no-Kai will be on Feb. 19. As it will be still cold, please take care of yourselves. See you next month. FUJINKAI Happy New Year to everyone with best wishes to stay happy and healthy. Toban 3 will be ending its term at the end of January. Thank you to the Toban 3 members who capably performed their tasks including the Fall Food Bazaar, Craft Fair, Temple Retreat and Hoonko. A special hello to Toki Okano. We hope that you are doing well. A new rotation of tobans will commence on February 1 after our AGM on January 25. Our annual Dana Day service will be held on Sunday, February 8 at 10:30 am. Donations received at this service is forwarded annually to the JSBTC Women’s Federation to benefit social causes in Canada and also internationally. All members are encouraged to attend this service. Japanese Groceries Available at the Temple The following items can be purchased on Wednesdays from 3 pm to 8 pm and after the monthly Shotsuki services. The mark up is minimal. Purpose is to benefit members and friends with lower prices and to give some revenue to the Temple so it is hoped that sales will increase in 2015. Happy New Year to you all. We hope you had a great holiday. Dharma school is going to have great plans for you this coming year. We hope you can join us. The 20/20 Committee met with both Terra Housing and TLHousing (part of Townline) before the Winter break. We asked these two groups, as well as our previous consultant to give us proposals on how they feel we should proceed. We will get proposals back in the first week of February, and will evaluate and compare them before the next board meeting. The 20/20 Committee will then present a motion to the board and at the AGM, for the Temple to partner with one of the three groups to further develop our project. Once we have committed to a partner, we can create the project and present it to the members of the Temple, before we start the actual building process. It will be a busy year ahead, but it will be exciting to watch the plans take shape. Curry 220 g. (Glico) mild or medium $3.00 Fukujinzuke aka 1 kg $5.00 Fukujinzuke brown 1 kg. $8.00 (price difference above due to different brands) Inari shikaku 60 pieces No Msg Mirin 710 ml Miso (shiro) 1 kg VISION Shoyu: 20/20 2 Tea: Also Also & Any $9.50 $4.75 $3.75 Yamasa low sodium 1 litre Yamasa regular ½ gallon $5.00 $5.50 Somen 400 gm Takuan $2.50 $4.00 Genmaicha 1 kg Genmaicha box of 16 tea bags Houji cha box of 16 tea bags $18.00 $2.75 $2.75 usually available: maguro, rice, shiro goma matcha (for baking), nori sheets (15) organic soy sauce can be ordered. suggestions will be taken and investigated. Unfortunately, the gobo mix has been discontinued. February 2015 SPECIAL DHARMA SEMINAR: Highlights of December 2014 and January 2015 Board Meeting JODO SHINSHU BUDDHISM IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD The Steveston Buddhist Temple is honored to announce a special lecture by the prominent Pure Land Scholar, Prof. Chiko Naito on Saturday, February 28th from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Prof. Naito is one of the leading doctrinal authorities of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and will be sharing some of the core teachings of Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu Tradition. Through his talk, Prof. Naito will express how this teaching can be the foundation for finding true inner peace within this contemporary and conflicting society that we live in. The lecture will be presented in Japanese with English interpretation provided by the resident minister of the Steveston Buddhist Temple, Rev. Grant Ikuta. The seminar is free and open to the public, however, we would like to ask those interested in attending to register so the temple may have some ideas on how many people will be attending. To register, please contact Rev. Grant Ikuta at (604) 277-2323 or email at [email protected]. This seminar is being presented through the sponsorship of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada and the Living Dharma Centre. UPCOMING SEMINARS Terry Beresford volunteered to look after the temple rentals after the resignation of Larry Ryan and Jack Kawabata from the Rental Committee. Appreciation is extended to Larry and Jack for their work in obtaining revenue for the Temple. And thanks also to Terry for his quick response to the vacancy. Any donations in form of a cheque to the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temple of Canada (JSBTC) should be made out directly to JSBTC and not to the Steveston Buddhist Temple. It is then easier to comply with the Revenue Canada regulations removing the need to fill out forms. 20/20 Vision report will be presented at the Steveston Buddhist Temple AGM on Sunday, February 22nd. The committee members have been busy meeting with various experts and visiting senior facilities in the past several months. Wednesday, Feb. 4 will be a free chow mein night for the Bingo players. Developmental Disabilities Association donation box will be put on the temple premises on a trial basis. This is intended for the public. Fujinkai will still accept any clothing, household items, etc. from the temple members but will not have to wait until 100 or 150 bags are collected for pickup. This should ease the congestion in the kitchen and solve the lack of storage. Please continue to bring your bags to the Temple so DDA can see the amount donated by the public. There will still be some income from the DDA. With the start of 2015, no food scraps are allowed in the garbage. There is a phase in period but the temple members will need to separate any food from the garbage to be picked up. Labeled containers will be placed in the kitchen for the food scraps including vegetables, fruit, coffee grounds and tea bags. These can be taken to the lawn cuttings bin in the back, taken home or occasionally placed in the manse green bin (Sensei has agreed). Let’s do our best! Starting Tuesday, February 10th and continuing on for every other Tuesday (February 24, March 10 & March 24). Rev. Ikuta will be showing the DVD series “Mutually Sustaining Life – A Buddhist Call to a Troubled World”. This is a series produced by the BDK Society and is narrated by Rev. Prof. Ken Tanaka, author of the Introductory Jodo Shinshu Book Oceans. Every session will begin by watching one or two episodes (each episode is only about 15 minutes long) of the DVD Are you aware that our regular Wednesday night series followed by a discussion led by Rev. Ikuta. Please bingo generates the most revenue for our Temple. For join us for these highly informative DVD presentations. this we can thank the many loyal players, (although numbers are steadily declining) and the many dedicated volunteers. The volunteers show up regularly to perform the many tasks required,such as sandwich making, setting up and selling cards, paymaster, caller and even banking. The Temple Board of Directors would like to thank the many volunteers for their time and commitment. After a brief hiatus, the SBT Movie night will start up There are members of the Temple who are uncomfortable again on Tuesday, February 17th with the showing of with raising revenue from gambling (bingo), But to the movie “Tokyo Family”, directed by renowned director raise an equivalent Yoji Yamada. Come and warm up during the cold winter bimonthly food fairs. amount of money would require 6 month by watching this interesting movie, making a We are open to any practical ideas to address this social commentary on the busy lives we live. Although issue. Please talk to your Board members and pass this movie was filmed about a Japanese family, we can along your suggestions. all relate to it in our modern society. Thank you. Bingo Committee Wednesday Night Bingo SBT MOVIE NIGHT 3 DHARMA LIGHT Sameshima Margaret, Sameshima Miles, Sameshima Yoshiko, Suzuki Kent, Tabata Toshi & Miyeko, Takahashi Dave & Kei, Teraguchi Henry & Jean, Terencio Shinko, Tomihiro Doc & Kazuko, Tsumura Tuck & Elaine, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yamanaka Mitsuhiro & Keiko, Yamanaka Sachiyo, Yamashita Setsuko, Yokota Amy, Yokota Ayako, Yokota Carl, Yonemoto Vernon & Yoneko, Yukawa Joe & Sally ($1725) DONATIONS The Steveston Buddhist Temple sincerely appreciates and thanks the following for their generous donations: General Donations: Akizuki Kinuyo,Beresford Terry, Domai Kiyo, Hama Sally, Harada Jack, Hirose Rosie, Ikoma Atsu, Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Noriko, Matsuno Seishi & Kisako, Miya Essop, Miyazaki Susie, Morishita Elmer, Morizawa Sazare, Nakanishi Mike & Frances, Natsukoshi Noriko, Nishikihama Yoshiharu & Teruko, Nishimura Grace, Osaka Kikue, Rev. Fujii Tomofumi, Sakai Mike, Sakai Mitts, Sakamoto Bud, Sakata Roy, Shikaze Naomi, Shiozaki Masako, Shiozaki Tomie, Tanigami, Tasaka Donald, Watanabe Keiko, Yamanaka Miyoko, Yasui Davies Laureen, Yoshida Misuye, Yoshihara Ken & Hiroko, Nikkei Senior Home, Fraser Valley Buddhist Temple($1980) January Shotsuki: Akizuki K., Akune Roy & Itoko, Beresford Terry, Butler Linda, Domai Kiyo, Esson Karen, Go Keiko, Gourley Barbara, Hamade Midori, Hamade Satoshi, Hamanishi Y., Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Hirano Naoki, Hirose Ted & Mary, Ikuta Noriko, Ikuta G.W., John Fred & Annie, Kamimura Shig & Yukie, Kawabata M., Kimura Sueko, King Betty, Kishi Setsuko, Kojima Jim, Kokubo Alice, Koyanagi Herby & Jean, Koyanagi Susie, Kuramoto Isao, Kuramoto Tsutomu, Kuramoto Martin & Elsie, Kuramoto J.S., Lum George & Hitomi, Morimoto S., Morishita Elmer, Morizawa Chiyoko, Morizawa Sazare, Mukai D., Mukai Tom, Mukai Donald, Mukai Henry, Inouye Shirley, Inouye Todd, Murakami R., Murao Mary, Murao T., Nakano Peggy, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Nishi Shizuko, Nishi Ken, Hori Glenn & Gail, Hori Diane & Dennis, Nishi Isao, Nishi Greg, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Nevins Kent & Julie, Niwatsukino Janis, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Niwatsukino Yumi, Narukami Don & Chiyo, Obayashi JoAnne, Okabe Mary, Pasqualetto M & P., Quan Toshiko & Ernest, Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Sameshima Hisako, Sameshima M.L., Sameshima Margaret, Sameshima Teresa, Sameshima Yoshiko, Sakai Alan, Sakamoto Bud, Sakamoto-Singh Crystal, Sano Aki, Sakata Roy, Sato Sumiko, Shimizu Mitsue, Shiyoji Lorraine, Tabata Ian, Tabata Tosh, Takasaki K & S., Takeuchi Ken, Tanaka Emiko, Tanaka Y., Teraguchi Henry & Jean, Tipple Pat & Chris, Tomihiro Doc & Kazuko, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yamamoto T., Yamanaka Sachiyo, Yamashita Setsuko($2035) Dharma Offertories: Akune Roy & Itoko, Ang Francis & Joyce, Bereford Terry, Bishop Lorna, Chor Greg & Gina, Domai Kiyo, Harada Jack, Hirose Mary, Ikuta Makoto, Kurita Yoshie, Masse Joan, North Lori, Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Sakamoto Bud, Sakata Roy, Watanabe Keiko, Wilson Lloyd, Whittier Maya, Yoshihara Hiroko ($700) Obon : Yoshida Misuye Ohigan: Maede Toyoko Shichigosan ceremony: Tommy Zablan Imaging, Akimasa Yukiko, Komatsu Family, Naruse Natais Ayano, Natsu Sara, Pastore-Endo Ken, Sakamoto Koichi & Taichi, ($230) Eitaikyo: Hori Haruye, Kishi Setsuko, Kobayashi Miyako, Kondo Tamotsu & Chieko, Koyanagi Susie, Mori Kahoru, Morishita Michiyo, Mukai Akiko, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Nitta Ayako, Nomura Sakie, Ohara Nobuye, Sakamoto Cathy, Sakamoto Umeno, Tanaka Emiko, Tanaka Kiyoko, Tomihiro Kazuko ($170) Jodo-e Service(Bodhi Day): Akune Roy & Itoko, Beresford Terry, Hamanishi Yoshio & Betty, Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Harada Jack, Ikuta Kuni & June, Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Teruko, Iwata Genevieve, Kariya Kimiko, Kokubo Eiko, Kondo Tamotsu & Chieko, Koyanagi Susie, Kurita Yoshie, Maede Toyoko, Matsuno Seishi & Kisako, Matsuno Tom, Mitsuishi Teizo & Lily, Mori Koji & Judie, Mori Kahoru, Morishita Elmer, Morizawa Chiyoko, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Nishi Isao & Kayo, Nishi Kazumi, Nishimura Grace, Nitta Ayako, Oye Hanako, Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Sakai Mitts, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakamoto Bud, Sakamoto Cathy, Sameshima Yoshiko, Shimizu Mitsue, Shiozaki Masako, Suzuki Kent, Tanaka Kiyoko, Tomihiro Doc & Kazuko, Whittier Maya, Yamanaka Mitsuhiro & Keiko, Yamashita Setsuko ($1015) Eshin Nikko: Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Osaka Kikue, Yoshida Misuye, Beresford Terry, Koyanagi Susie, Kobayashi Miyako, Akune Roy & Itoko, Sakamoto Umeno, Hamanishi Betty, Koyanagi Yoshiko, Morishita Elmer, Kariya Kimiko, Yamashita Setsuko, Okabe Mary, Hamaura Masako, Koyanagi Jean, Tabata Sumiko, Tabata Kyoko, Tabata Yosh, Tabata Miyeko, Hirano Masami, Sameshima Yoshiko, Yoshida Mary, Yamashita Kazuko, Narukami Chiyo, Nishi Kayoko, Yoshihara Hiroko, Ikuta Kuni & June, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Kato Akiko, Mukai Akiko, Morizawa Sazare, Hirose Mary, Harada Jack, Iwata Genevieve, Ikuta Noriko, Toyoda Miyuki, Nakatsu Chizuru, Murao Mary, Shiyoji Lorraine, Hamaura Misaye, Ogawa Mifune, Sakai Marge & Terry, Kawamoto Hiroko, Ikuta Teruko, Tani Kiyoshi & Mutsumi, Ikuta Makoto, SakataRoy, John Fred & Annie, Morimoto S., Maede Toyoko, Wakai Keiko, Nakata Masayo, Morishita M., Kawataba M., Morizawa Chiyoko, Kamimura Shig & Yukie, Yamamoto Kayoko, Murao Kimiyo, Akizuki Eiko, Nishi Chizuko, Yamanaka Miyoko, Oye Hanako, Kariya Florence, Chan Elsie, Okano Toki, Tamaki I., Hikida Mary, Nitta Ayako, Mizuyabu M., Nishi Shizuko, Niwatsukino Betty, Sakai Tomiko, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Kokubo Alice, Sakiyama N&L., Takasaki Mayumi, Tomihiro Kazuko, Tanaka Kiyoko, Kokubo Eiko, Shiozaki Masako, Kondo Kaoru, Tasaka Teruko, Hori Harue, Kitade K., Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Sakai Mitsuka, Mori Kahoru, Hibi Aika, Matsuno Seishi, TAsaka Chieko, Nishikihama Teruko ($2115) (Note: According to Fujinkai donation list) Shusho-e ($200) Year): Harada Jack, Ikuta Teruko In Memory of the late: 25th year of Mrs. Kiyomi Shiozaki: Shiozaki Tomie Rev. Kyojo Ikuta: Cameron Mari Mrs. Hisako Shikaze: Shikaze Naomi Mr. Yoshiharu Nishikihama:Yamamoto Kiyomi Step-mother Yoshiko Furukawa: Kluth Joyce Mr. Kazuji Murao : Murao Keith 1st year of Mr. Toshio Kondo: Kondo Kaoru & Family Mr. Miyakichi Yesaki: Yesaki Mitsuo 1st year of Mr. Y. Sakashita: Sakashita Toshiko Mrs. Yaeko Yamamoto: Kawamoto Tobo & Hiroko, Kokubo Alice, Morizawa Sazare, Narukami Don & Chiyo, Osaka Kikue, Sakamoto Bud, Sakai Terry & Marge, Shiozaki Masako, 49th day of Mrs. Yaeko Yamamoto: Matsumura J., Yamamoto C., Katai Ed & Kay, Kimura George, Miki K., Slye L Mrs. Yoshiko Furukawa’s Innurnment Service: Kluth Joyce Mr. K. Morishita: Morishita Lori Morizawa Ancestors: Morizawa Sazare Nakatsu Ancestors: Nakatsu Tsuyoshi & Chizuru Mr. Goro Hamaura: Hamaura Masako Mrs. Sadako Mukai: Nimi Peter & Aster 25th year of Mrs. Toyo Nishi: Nishi Shizuko 1st year of my father Keizo Sato: Go Keiko Beloved companion “Spice”: Go Keiko ($3095) October Shotsuki: Yamamoto Kiyomi November Shotsuki: Hori Glenn & Haruye, Kuriyama Richard, Morishita Brian & Elaine, Sakai Hayao & Tomiko, Yamamoto Kayoko (210) December Shotsuki: Atagi Misao, Doi Peter & Luise, Esson Karen, Gallop Fred & Haruko, Hamade Lorne & Naomi, Hamanishi Yoshio & Betty, Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Hamaura Masako, Higo Kelvin & Kay, Hirose Ted & Mary, Ikuta Kuni & June, Ikuta Makoto, Kamimura Mitsuo & Sada, Kamimura Shig & Yukie, Kanno Fumio, Kariya Florence, Kariya Kimiko, Kato Akiko, Kobayashi Miyako, Kokubo Alice, Kondo Tamotsu & Chieko, Koyanagi Yoshiko, Koyanagi Susie, Kuramoto Tsutomu, McLean Duncan, Morishita Michiyo, Mukai Diane M.S., Mukai Donald & Shioko, Mukai Henry & Kathleen Mukai Tom, Murao Tom, Murray G.S., Nakano Peggy, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Narukami Don & Chiyo Nishikihama Yoshiharu & Teruko, Niwatsukino Betty, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Okano Toki, Osaka Kikue, Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Sakai Hannah, Sakai Hayao & Tomiko, Sakai Mitsuka, Sakai Mitts, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakata Hozumi, Sakata Sachiko, Sakiyama Nobby & Liz, Sakurai Tommy & N., Sameshima Hisako, Service(New Food Bazaar: Shiozaki Masako, Tomihiro Kazy, Niwatsukino Betty, Koyanagi Susie, Yamanaka M., Maede Toyoko, Hibi Aika, Nitta Ayako, Kobayashi Miyako, Hama Helen (210) 4 February 2015 In appreciation of: Recovery: Go Keiko Bonenkai: Chow Nobu & Suezone, Takarajima Choir Classroom rental: Takarajima Choir Manju Making: Ikuta Teruko Craft Fair: Tomihiro Kazuko & Donation in lieu of Membership: Sameshima Hisako ($734) Your Donations are needed and appreciated! The Steveston Buddhist Temple sincerely appreciates and thanks everyone for their donations. Donations are the single largest source of income for the temple, so we thank your contribution. 2014 Memberships Received: Anzai June, Fukakusa Shinobu, Hamano Heidi, Hirose Rosie, Hirano Naoki, Inoue Mike & Masako, Kubo Ichiro & Mikiko, Murakami Susan, Nitta Ayako, Ogawa Miffy, Ogawa Masatsugu, Sakai Mark, Sakai Steve, Sakamoto Bud, Sakamoto Chikako, Shimizu Masako, Shoji Chika, Suyama Eiji & Caroline, Watanabe Keiko All donations after January 16th will be announced in the next newsletter. An apology to Misuye Yoshida and Toyoko Maede for the late announcement. FEBRUARY 2015 MEMORIAL SERVICE FEBRUARY 1st 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your “Homyo”.) Akizuki, Osamu Akune, Shizuka Beresford, June Domae, Iwao Harada, Satoru Haya, Nobby Higo, Miteru Hori, Tome Ikari, Rokumatsu Kariya, Iwao Kariya, Yasushi George Kariya, Yone Kariya, Yukio Kawabata, Hiroshi Kawabata, Yonekichi Kimura, Shinkichi Kishi, Yoichi Kokubo, Hideo Maeda, Sachiko Maruyama, Takao Miyazaki, Kiyoko Miyazaki, Takeo Mori, Rihe Morishita, Kimiyo Morizawa, Shigeo Murakami, Fumie Murao, Toshimi Nakano, Yasuno Nakata, Kiku Nishi, Hideko Nishi, Masahiko Nishi, Senkichi Nishi, Kunio Nishihama, Yoshiko Nishii, Iyo Nishii, Larry Nomura, Junichi Nomura, Tsutaye Ogawa, Etsuko Ohara, Takashi Ohara, Yoichi Okano, Haruo Oyama, Fujiyo Ozeki, Tomi Saito, Toshimi Sakamoto, Nancy Natsue Shinde, Kumiko Suzuki, Masao Takasaki, Yukihiro Takashita, Nobuo Tamaki, Sunao Tamaki, Tsurue Tanaka, Yonekichi Tasaka, Jennifer Tasaka, Kuniko Tasaka, Yukio Toyoda, Yoshinobu Tsumura, Yasue Uchida, Shiro Wakita, Saijiro Yasui , Tsuyu Yasui, Ukiyoshi MARCH 2015 MEMORIAL SERVICE MARCH 1st 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your “Homyo”.) Akizuki, Tom Fumitaka Amadatsu, Tsunemori Atagi, Kaya Domae, Toyokazu Domai, Hisae Furukawa, Jun Hamanishi, Hiroichi Hamanishi, Kazumi Hashimoto, Masaaki Hori, Masami Horikoshi, Taro Inouye, Susumu Kakehi, Makoto Kariya, Sonoye Kitagawa, Tadao Tad Kobayashi, Harue Koyanagi, Tadatoshi Kurahashi, Yoneji Maede, Yoneharu Matsumura, Seitaro Mukai, Teruo Murakami, Asamatsu Murao, Yoshiyuki Murao, Nagako Nagata, Toshiko Naka, Satsue Nakano, Chitose Nakata, Minosuke Niguma, Toshio Nishi, Masao Nishi, Takeshi Bill Nishihama, Mankichi Ogawa, Tsurue Ogawa, Masaharu Ojiro, Anthony Kusuo Sakamoto, Aiko Sakamoto, Makoto Sakamoto, Roy Sameshima, Toshio Shirakawa, Hatsune Shiyoji, Dennis Suzuki, Shigeo Takasaki, Toshiko Tasaka, Arizo Uyeda, Jeorge Yamamoto, Hajime Yamamoto, John Yamanaka, Takao Yoshida, Kazuo Yoshida, Yoshio Steveston Buddhist Temple 20/20委員会のニュース 20/20委員会は冬の休暇前にテラハウジングとTLハウジン グ(タウンラインの一部)と会合を持った。これらの二つ のグループと以前のコンサルタントに我々がどのように開 発を進めるべきか提案を出すように要請した。 2月の第1週に上記の三つの提案を受け取り、次の役員会の 前に委員会が提案を比較検討する。 20/20委員会はその次に上記3つのグループの一つを選び、 その提案に基づいて我々のプロジェクトを推進するという 動議を役員会とAGMに出す。いったんグループを選んだ ら、実際に建設を始め る前に、プロジェクト を企画し、お寺の会員 に発表する。 今年はこの先忙しくな るだろうが、プロジェ クトが目に見える形で 進行していくのを見る のは興奮するであろう。 Annual General Meeting Sunday, February 22nd, 2015, 1:00pm All Members encouraged to attend. VISION 20/20 No RSVP Required 5 法 のともしび 浄土真宗と現代社会 特別講演会 婦人会からのお知らせ 2015年2月28日(土)2:00pm~5:00pm 吉原ヒロコ 明けましておめでとうございます。今年も幸せで健康であり ますように。当番3は1月の終わりで任期が終了します。秋 の食品バザー、手芸品バザー、お寺のリトリート、そして報 恩講等を当番3の方達が立派にこなしてくださり感謝してい ます。オカノトキさん、こんにちは。お元気でお過ごしです か。当番の新しい順番は1月25日の総会後、2月1日から始ま ります。 毎年恒例のダーナデー法要が2月8日(日)の10:30からありま す。ダーナデー法要の寄付はカナダや世界の社会的問題解決 のために毎年カナダ浄土真宗仏教婦人会に回されます。皆様 どうぞこの法要にご参加ください。 当仏教会に於いて2月28日(土)午 後2時より浄土真宗本願寺派勧学、内 藤知康師の特別講演会を開催いたし ます。 内藤先生は念仏のみ教えがどのように 日常生活の心のよりどころになるかに ついて語られます。講演会は日本語で 行われ、生田開教使による英語通訳付 きです。 お寺で売っている食品 貴重な御縁を見逃さないように、皆さ 水曜日の3:00から8:00までと毎月の祥月法要の後で下記の食 ん是非参加してください。 品を売っています。利ざやは最小限にしてあります。という のは、会員とその友人達のために値段を抑え、またお寺にも 内藤知康勧学は1945年、大阪府に生まれる。龍谷大学大 少し収入があるようにするためです。そのため2015年はも 学院文学研究科修了、宗学院卒業。現在、龍谷大学名誉教 っと売り上げが伸びる事を期待しています。 授、本願寺派勧学、福井県三方上中郡若狭町・覺成寺住職。 カレー 220g (グリコ) 甘辛、中辛 $3.00 著書『安楽集講読』、『わかりやすい名言名句―親鸞聖人の 福神漬け 赤 1㎏ $5.00 ことば』村上速内藤知康共著、『安心論題を学ぶ』、『聖典 福神漬け 茶色 1㎏ $8.00 セミナー 一念多念文意』等 (上記の値段の違いは違う会社の製品のため) いなり 四角 60個 Msg無し $9.50 2014年12月と2015年1月 みりん 710ml $4.75 味噌(白) 1㎏ $3.75 の役員会のまとめ しょうゆ ヤマサ 減塩 1ℓ $5.00 ライアン・ラリー氏と川端ジャック氏がレンタルコミッティ しょうゆ ヤマサ 普通 1/2ギャロン $5.50 をやめ、ベーレスフォード・テリー氏がその後をひきうけて そうめん 400g $2.50 下さいます。ラリー氏とジャック氏がお寺のために収益を上 たくあん $4.00 げてくださったことに感謝するとともに、テリー氏がすぐに お茶 玄米茶 1㎏ $18.00 後釜を引き受けてくださり、感謝しています。 お茶 玄米茶 16ティーバッグ(箱入り $2.75 カナダ浄土真宗仏教会(JSBTC)に小切手で寄付をする時は宛 お茶 ほうじ茶 16ティーバッグ(箱入り) $2.75 名(Pay to the order of:)はスティーブストン仏教会ではなく 直接JSBTCと書いてください。そうすれば国税庁に出す書類 マグロ、お米、白ごまも大概あります。 が減り、オフィスの仕事がやりやすくなります。 抹茶(ケーキ作り用)、15枚入り海苔、有機しょうゆも注文 2月22日(日)のスティーブストン仏教会AGMの時に20/20ビ できます。 ジョンの報告があります。委員会メンバーはここ数か月、様 ごぼうミックスは取りやめになりました。 々な専門家に会ったり、シニアホームを訪ねたりしていま 他に買いたいもの等、ご提案のある方はどうぞお知らせくだ す。 さい。 2月4日(水)のビンゴはビンゴをする人には無料のチャオメン が出ます! 発達障害協会(DDA)の寄付用の箱がお寺のパーキング場に一 時的に据えつけられます。これは一般公衆用です。婦人会は まだ衣類、家庭用品等を会員から受け付けていますが、回収 されるまでに100から150もバッグがたまるのを待つ必要が A memorable weekend of encountering the Buddha ありません。これは台所の混雑を和らげ貯蔵スペースの問題 Dharma was experienced by all who participated in the を解消します。ですからいつでもきれいな不用品をお寺に持 various events over the Hoonko weekend held on January って来て下さい。そうすればDDAがどの位バッグが寄付さ 17th and 18th. Guest minister Rev. Henry Adams of れたかチェックできます。DDAからいくらか収入も入りま the San Mateo Buddhist Temple in California gave a wonderful public lecture which was attended by over 40 す。 individuals. Rev. Adams explained about the dynamics 2015年からゴミ箱には食べ物を捨てられません。変換期間 of family relations in context with Shinran Shonin’s own がありますが、ごみを回収してもらうために、会員は必ずゴ life. He also gave a Dharma talk for the Sunday service ミと食べ物を別にして下さい。台所にラベルを貼った食べ物 on his own personal journey and how it had drawn him 用ゴミ容器を用意します。そこには野菜、果物、コーヒーの into the life of the Nembutsu. Thank you to all who 粉、ティーバッグを含む食べ物の残りを入れて下さい。これ participated in the weekend. は裏にある芝生を刈った草用の容器にいれたり、家に持ち帰 Our next special public lecture will be on Saturday, る事も出来ます。また、たまには先生宅のグリーン容器に入 February 28th with Prof. Chiko Naito from Japan. れる事も出来ます。これは先生に了承して頂きました。でき るだき協力して下さい。 Hoonko A Wonderful Dharma Encounter 日本語: 6 2月 2015 親子の御縁 会長からのお知らせ 坂本バッド 今年の最初のニュースレターを出すに当た り、皆様の新年のお幸せとご健康をお祈りい たします。 年の初めにはお寺の運営に関して年次総会 (AGM)を開かないといけません。AGMでは 理事が2014年の会計報告をし、2015年のプ ログラム、全般的な運営、さらに予算につい ての報告があります。 2015年2月22日(日)のAGMでは役員がお寺の20/20ビジョ ン計画について最新情報をお伝えします。皆で自由な議論を し、様々なご意見を出して下さい。ローアー・メインランド にある土地を持った多くの教会と同じように、スティーブス トン仏教会も土地の有効利用のため将来の必要性と計画を吟 味する必要があります。 20/20委員会がお寺の必要性を反映する計画を立てられるよ うに、会員の皆様がAGMに出席されるよう強くお願いいた します。 合掌 坂本バッド スティーブストン仏教会会長 萌の会 郷恵子 1月の萌の会は寅さんシリーズの映画を見ました。寅さんが 生みの親に会うシーンがあり、それが最初はうまくいかなく て胸が痛みました。後ではもちろん暖かい親子関係で映画が 終わりました。2月の萌の会は19日です。まだ寒い日が続き ますのでお体をお大事にしください。それでは来月またお会 いしましょう。 敬弔 次の方がご逝去されましたので、生前のご苦労を偲び、 謹んで敬弔の意を表します。 山本 八重子様 西 ヨシコ様 野村 咲恵様 2014年11月29日寂 2014年12月29日寂 2015年 1月14日寂 行年94歳 行年87歳 行年90歳 仏の大悲によって起こり、この 大悲に触れて信ずる心が生ま れ、信ずる心によってさとりが 得られる。それは、子を愛する ことによって母(父)であるこ とを自覚し、母(父)の心に触 れて子の心が安らかとなるよう なものである。 (仏教聖典より) 法 の と も し び 1月を迎えたばかりと思えば、早くも2月とな りました。さて、先月報恩講に特別講師にカリ フォルニア州・サンマテオ仏教会のヘンリーア ダムス師をお招きしました。報恩講の行事の合 間にアダムス先生と話していた時に、彼は今い るお寺が忙しくて家族と過ごす時間があまりな いとつぶやいていました。それを聞いた時、ふ とトロントに住んでいた頃を思い出しました。 トロントではこちらと違って自宅がお寺のすぐ 横ではなく、車で約30分離れた所にありまし た。時には冬に大雪が降りお寺から家まで2時 間以上もかかったこともありました。そういう ある日の出来事でした。お寺で夜にミーティン グがあったために夕食の後お寺に戻ろうとした 時、三歳であった二男の真悟がいきなり「パパ もう帰るの?」といいました。苦笑いをしながらちょっとシ ョックを受けたことをアダムス先生の話を聞きながら懐かし く思い出しました。 あれから17年もたった今は息子も大学生になり、 プリンスジョージにある大学で勉強しています。なかなか家 に帰ってこられない息子がたまに帰ってくると思うと、数日 したらすぐプリンスジョージに戻らなければならないと言 い、私が「もう帰るの?」と逆の立場になりました。 そんな親子の関係を考えると上記の引用文を思い浮 かびました。子どもがいるからこそ私は父親の自覚があり、 また親がいるから安心して暮らしていける息子がいるのでは ないかと思いました。 お念仏のみ教えを聞きながら、阿弥陀様と私の関係 を考えさせる出来事でした。 合掌 生田 真実 2014 SBT INCOME (AFTER DEDUCTING RELATED EXPENSES) Rentals 7% Events & Sales 14% Donations 44% Bingo 15% Rev. Henry Adams giving his Dharma talk on January 18th. 日本語: 7 Investment 17% Dues (SBT Part) 3% CALENDAR OF EVENTS DHARMA LIGHT FEBRUARY & MARCH 2015 CALENDAR Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday February 1 2 3 10:30 am Shotsuki Monthly Memorial Service Thursday Friday Saturday 4 5 6 7 6:30 pm Bingo 2:30 pm Maples Service 10:30 am Meditation 7:30 pm Meditation 8 9 10 11 12 13 10:30 am Fujinkai Dana Day Service 7:30 pm Board Meeting 7:30 pm Mutually Sustaining Life DVD Seminar (1) 6:30 pm Bingo 7:30 pm Meditation 10:30 am Meditation 15 16 17 18 19 20 7:30 pm SBT Movie Night 11:00 am Nikkei Home Service 10:00 am Moe no Kai 10:30 am Meditation 6:30 pm Bingo 7:30 pm Meditation 24 25 26 27 28 7:30 pm Mutually Sustaining Life DVD Seminar (2) 6:30 pm Bingo 7:30 pm Meditation 10:30 am Meditation 2:00 pm Special Public Lecture: Prof.Chiko Naito 3 4 5 6 7 6:30 pm Bingo 2:30 pm Maples Service 10:30 am Meditation 10:30 am Regular Service 22 23 10:30 am Regular Service 1:00 pm Annual General Meeting March 1 2 10:30 am Shotsuki Monthly Memorial Service 14 21 7:30 pm Meditation 8 9 10 11 12 13 10:30 am Regular Service 7:30 pm Board Meeting 7:30 pm Mutually Sustaining Life DVD Seminar (3) 6:30 pm Bingo 7:30 pm Meditation 10:30 am Meditation 15 16 17 18 19 20 7:30 pm SBT Movie Night 11:00 am Nikkei Home Service 10:00 am Moe no Kai 10:30 am Meditation 6:30 pm Bingo 7:30 pm Meditation 10:30 am Regular Service 22 23 10:30 am Regular Service 29 30 24 25 26 27 7:30 pm Mutually Sustaining Life DVD Seminar (4) 6:30 pm Bingo 7:30 pm Meditation 10:30 am Meditation 31 April 1 2 3 April Fools Day 7:30 pm Meditation 10:30 am Meditation 10:30 am Regular Service 14 21 28 4 6:30 pm Bingo 4360 Garry Street Richmond BC. 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