Nonprofit Organization MOILIILI HONGWANJI MISSION 902 UNIVERSITY AVENUE HONOLULU HI 96826 US POSTAGE PAID HONOLULU HI PERMIT NO 430 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Telephones: Office: . . . . . . . . . 949-1659 Preschool: . . . . . . 946-4416 Project Dana: . . . . 945-3736 Website: http://www.moiliilihongwanji.org “LIVING THE DHARMA AS A SANGHA OF FOOLISH BEINGS” by Shaku Horaku (Rev. Eric Matsumoto) Buddhists world-wide revere the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha as the “Three Treasures” of Buddhism. A person becomes a Buddhist when he or she relies upon the Three Treasures. What does it mean to rely upon the Three Treasures? Let us look at the relationship between the Three Treasures especially the Dharma and Sangha. The word Sangha refers to all Buddhists. Traditionally there are the Ordained who share the Dharma and the Lay who support those who share the Dharma by providing for their needs, and together both perpetuate the Teachings and comprise the Sangha. It is said that a true Sangha has faith and wisdom that illuminate it. In the Sangha, people know and trust each other and harmony prevails. I would like to emphasize the importance of the Sangha’s being guided by the Dharma and practicing the Dharma in daily life as expressed in the following story. Once a king went to see Sakyamuni Buddha and bowed to him to show his great respect for the Buddha. When Sakyamuni Buddha asked why he deserved such respect, the king answered, “When I look at the Buddhist Sangha, I see the members of the Sangha following the Buddha’s teachings throughout their life, many people of all stations and walks of life. Even family members many times quarrel and fight amongst themselves, but in the Buddha’s Sangha, I do not see people fighting and I see mutual appreciation of each other. Again, VOLUME 53 - NO. 2 people of the Buddha’s Sangha are always neat and tidy, cheerful and smiling, full of joy and delight. Moreover I see that many fine and learned people have become followers of the Buddha and finally I have two of your (lay) followers who work for me. I have made them famous throughout the country and yet they are less respectful to me than they are to you. I am truly impressed by the actions of these two followers. Thus, I come to pay my respects to you.” In the Larger (Sukhavativyuha) Sutra, it says “Those who have heard the teachings of the Buddha remember it well. Those who see it, revere it, and accept it with great joy. They are my good friends.” What a compliment to receive (from Sakyamuni Buddha). It is important to experience the Dharma. It is interesting that the Chinese character “to hear” or mon also has the meaning of “to understand.” So when we say “Monpoo or Hearing the Dharma” in Jodo Shinshu, we are not only talking about hearing the words, but understanding the message. If there is true hearing of the Dharma, then there is understanding of the Dharma. If there is an understanding of the Dharma, then there will be a difference in our life. In Buddhism, our goal is to achieve the Wisdom of the Dharma, not knowledge about the Dharma. Even in Jodo Shinshu, although we talk mostly about Faith/Shinjin, we also talk about (Continued on page 2) MARCH-APRIL 2009 (Continued from page 1) attaining wisdom. The final attaining of the Wisdom of Enlightenment/Prajna comes later with our birth into the Pure Land, but even as we live this present life as a bonbu or foolish being still perplexed by negative feelings and emotions, we do speak of attaining wisdom. In his hymns or poems, Shinran Shonin says, “Through the compassion of Sakyamuni and Amida, We have been brought to realize the mind that seeks to attain Buddhahood. It is by entering the wisdom of shinjin that we become persons who respond in gratitude to the (Sakyamuni and Amida) Buddhas’ benevolence.” “It is by the power of Dharmakara (Amida)’s Vow that we realize the nembutsu that is wisdom; Were it not for the wisdom of shinjin, how could we attain nirvana?” Simply stated, we speak of wisdom here because everything from our being able to entrust in Amida Buddha, reciting the nembutsu and attaining nirvana with our birth into the Pure Land is all made possible by the Vows of Amida Buddha which arose from the great Wisdom of Amida Buddha. The wisdom we speak of can also be explained or understood by referring to the Two Kinds of Deep Mind which are 1) to know that I am a bonbu trapped in samsara/non-enlightenment by my own negative karma with never an opportunity to break free. It is like riding a merry-go-round that never stops, not knowing how to get off. And 2) to know that Amida Buddha with great wisdom and compassion, realizing my predicament, made great vows to save everyone equally, but especially this bonbu on the merry-go-round of birth-and-death, saying “entrust, recite and be born into the Pure Land of Peace and Happiness.” Because of Amida Buddha’s Great Light of Wisdom illuminating my mind, I come to see/understand the bonbu that I am and Amida Buddha’s Great Compassion that never abandons even this me. At this point, a transformation begins to take place. We don’t become perfect human beings, but as Shinran Shonin says “we become persons who respond in gratitude to the Buddhas’ benevolence” meaning that there is the aspiration to be a better person, to be a little more understanding, to be a little more aware of those negative qualities and actions that The White Way is the newsletter of the Moiliili Hongwanji Mission, 902 University Ave., Honolulu, HI 96826. It is printed seven times a year in January, March, May, June, August, October and December. end up hurting myself and others, while fully realizing that I am that foolish being who is described in the Tannisho which states, “Under the influence of our karma…we human beings will do anything.” If one has truly heard the Dharma, one does become more aware of one’s thoughts, words and actions and realizes how self-centered one is and there is an honest attempt to try to change for the better coupled with the realization that in spite of one’s effort, one is still a bonbu. One also realizes that, many times, others are the same in their selfcenteredness and so instead of being so demanding of others a sense of understanding develops with an aspiration that our life and world could be a little more peaceful and harmonious. The theme for the upcoming Shinran Shonin 750th Memorial and Hawaii Kyodan’s 120th Anniversary is Yo no naka annon nare or “May Peace and Tranquility Prevail Throughout the World.” I would like to encourage you to participate in the Ohana Conference, Confirmation Rite, Commemoration Service and Pacific Buddhist Academy (PBA) Facilities Dedication Ceremony scheduled for the Labor Day Weekend in September 2009. (Registration Forms are available at the Temple Office). This is a wonderful opportunity to become more aware of living the Dharma as a Sangha Member. May the Three Treasures prosper! Namo Amida Butsu. j|à{ fçÅÑtà{ç DEEPEST SYMPATHY Moiliili Hongwanji Mission extends its deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the following who have recently passed away: Mr. Masaya Takenaka, 88, on December 25 Mrs. Fusayo Ching, 92, on January 8 Mrs. Beatrice Chisato Nakamura, 91, on January 13 Mr. James Noboru Tomishima, 96, on January 16 Mr. Gilbert Seiji Okada, 69, on January 15 Mrs. Yoshiko Yanagi, 87, on January 20 Mr. Herman Kenjiro Tagawa, 65, on February 2 Mrs. Harumi Masaki, 94, on February 20 May the Onembutsu provide solace to family members and friends during this time of sorrow. SPRING EQUINOX (HIGAN) & RENNYO SHONIN REMEMBRANCE SERVICE Moiliili Hongwanji’s Spring Equinox and Rennyo Shonin Remembrance Service will be observed on Sunday, March 29, as follows: 9:00 AM – Family English Service Speaker: Rev. Koho Takata, Executive Assistant to the Bishop 10:30 AM – Japanese Service Speaker: Rev. Koho Takata Higan Services are held twice a year during the Spring and Autumn equinox when day and night are of equal length and everything is in balance. It is a time of rededication to listening to the Dharma. At Moiliili Hongwanji, in conjunction with our Spring Higan Service, we honor Rennyo Shonin, the 8th Abbot and restorer of the Hongwanji. Please join us. HBC BUDDHA DAY OBSERVANCE The Hawaii Buddhist Council’s Buddha Day observance commemorating the birth of Sakyamuni Buddha over 2,500 years ago will be held on Sunday, April 5, beginning at 9:00 AM at Soto Mission of Hawaii, 1708 Nuuanu Avenue. The speaker will be the Rev. Jiko Nakade Oshima of Kona Daifukuji. There will be no service at Moiliili Hongwanji, and everyone is encouraged to attend this joint observance at Soto Mission. Refreshment and entertainment will follow the service, and a collection of canned goods will be conducted for the Hawaii Food Bank. BUDDHA DAY SERVICE AT MHM Please join us for Moiliili Hongwanji’s Buddha Day Service on Sunday, April 12, at 9:00 AM. In conjunction with this service, our initiatory rites ceremony will also be held to “formally” introduce our young children to the Buddha, Dharma, Sangha. If you wish to have your child (infant to several years old) participate, please call the temple at 949-1659 by April 5. ESHINNI AND KAKUSHINNI DAY SERVICE The Moiliili Hongwanji Buddhist Women’s Association will sponsor the Eshinni and Kakushinni Day Service on Sunday, April 26, at 9:00 AM honoring Lady Eshinni, Shinran’s wife, and Lady Kakushinni, Shinran’s daughter. Mrs. Juliet Lee will be the speaker. You are most cordially invited to attend. Following the service BWA members will hold a membership meeting. MONTHLY TALK STORY SESSION Talk story sessions with Rev. Eric Matsumoto are held once a month whenever possible at 10:30 AM following our 9:00 AM Sunday service. Upcoming sessions will be on March 15, April 12 and May 3. Please join us and share your questions and your thoughts as we learn more about the Dharma. MONTHLY MOVIE NIGHT Movie nights at the temple will be on Sunday, March 29, at 6:00 PM and Monday, April 27, at 7:15 PM. Please reserve those nights. Call the temple at 949-1659 for titles and to signup. WHITE WAY RADIO BROADCAST Please tune in to Radio KZOO (1210AM dial) for Moiliili Hongwanji's White Way Radio Broadcast each Saturday from 7:45 – 8:00 AM. The following is our schedule for March and April (speaker’s name followed by sponsor’s name). Mar. 14: Rev. Ai Hironaka (Ms. Donna Higashi) Mar. 21: Rev. Jan Youth (Mrs. Mitsue Yokota) Mar. 28: Mr. Pieper Toyama (M/M Noboru Saito) Apr. 4: Rev. Koho Takata ( ) Apr. 11: Dr. Alfred Bloom (Mrs. Rose Nakamura) Apr. 18: Mrs. Lily Horio (Mrs. Michiko Motooka) Apr. 25: Rev. Bruce Nakamura (Ms. Edith Maeda) May 2: Rev. Mary David (M/M Richard Ando) The dates April 4 and June 27 are still open for sponsorship. If you would like to sponsor either program, please call the temple office at 949-1659. The cost is $65. TASTE OF HONGWANJI Hawaii Betsuin’s Taste of Hongwanji will be held on Sunday, March 15, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon with lots of ono food, produce, crafts, nearly new or gently used treasures and much more. Call Hawaii Betsuin at 536-7044 for information. MAHALO TO ALL On Jan. 25, volunteers and members gathered to observe the 20th Anniversary of Project Dana at Moiliili Hongwanji Mission. This special service included site coordinators on Oahu, Advisory Board Members, and individuals who have been involved with the development of The Project for the past 20 years. Rev. Yoshiaki Fujitani, Former Bishop and an original Project Dana Advisory Board Member, was guest speaker. He briefly spoke on the history of The Project. He recalled names and memories of those who had passed away leaving an impact as The Project has grown. Rev. Fujitani expressed his wishes for the “next generation” to continue The Project with as much gusto as the founding Advisory Board members and supporters have demonstrated. A moment of meditation was held in memory of Nancy Kouzuki, one of the original cocoordinators of Project Dana at Moiliili Hongwanji Mission, who passed away in November 2008. Working with Rose Nakamura, she helped lay the groundwork for offering compassionate care to those in our temple and community making Project Dana what it is today. Nancy was a devoted and nurturing volunteer and an excellent role model to all. Three volunteers shared their caregiving stories and what it has meant for them. One volunteer spoke of how the woman whom she is helping is of the same age as her mother who now resides at a nursing home in Japan. In being a Project Dana volunteer, she can somehow “payback” as she is unable to care for her mother since she lives here in Hawaii. Advisory Board Chair Shimeji Kanazawa invited the volunteers to the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Project Dana to be held on October 24, 2009 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel with guest speaker Dr. Jeanette Takamura, Dean of School of Social Work at Columbia University. Project Dana at Moiliili Hongwanji welcomed 27 new volunteers for 2008. Two “sets” of volunteers are intergenerational – mothers and children (intermediate and high school ages). A big mahalo was extended to ALL Moiliili volunteers also. An opportunity for fellowship and enjoying the delicious refreshments took place after the service. We look forward to 2009 in extending our hearts and hands to our members and friends in the community. Thank you for your DANA. CAREGIVERS WORKSHOPS This year there will not be a Family Caregiver’s Conference. Instead, sponsored by City and County of Honolulu, Elderly Affairs Division (EAD) and AARP-Hawaii, 4 pertinent and practical workshops are being offered to those who sign up through EAD at 768-7700. There is no charge for these workshops which will be held from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. #1- “Navigating Community Resources for LongTerm Care” Date: March 7, 2009, Saturday Speaker: Lei Shimizu, Elderly Affairs Division Place: Mission Memorial Auditorium, 530 S. King St. #2 - “Practical and Fun Caregiving Skills” Date: June 20, 2009, Saturday Speaker: To Be Announced Place: Kapiolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Road # 3 - “What Do We Do About Mom?” Date: August 15, 2009, Saturday Speaker: Dr. Michael Cheang, University of Hawaii Place: Mission Memorial Auditorium 530 S. King St. # 4- “Legal Issues in Caregiving” Date: October 17, 2009, Saturday Speaker: Jim Pietsch, University of Hawaii Elder Law Program Place: Mission Memorial Auditorium 530 S. King St. Don’t miss these workshops. Experts in these fields will be the speakers. We hope to see you there! KEIROKAI/NEW MEMBER RECOGNITION, ANNUAL MEETING & SHINNENENKAI Sunday, February 8, was a very busy day at the temple. At the 9:00 AM service, the Keirokai Recognition honoring Sustaining (Gojikai) Members who are 80 years of age in 2009 was held. Sue Sonoda, representing 12 Keirokai honorees reaching this milestone age, was presented with a lei, a certificate of appreciation, and a gift of a glowin-the-dark wrist nenju and cell phone ornament. In addition the following new Gojikai members who have joined during the past year and were able to attend the service were recognized with a lei and a book on Jodo Shinshu: Patrick Komo, Miles and Martine Le Nakamura, Neil and JoAnn Nakamura and their son Drew, Satsuye Tanaka, and Kenji and Nobuko Toyama. There were also two special recognitions. Donna Higashi (who recently turned over the reins to Krystal Narusaki) was recognized for her dedication in serving as Dharma School supervisor since 1984. Rose Nakamura was presented with a certificate recognizing her great leadership particularly of Project Dana and the awareness brought about by her efforts as evidenced by the many awards she has received including the most recent 2009 AARP Inspire Award given to 10 most inspiring volunteers nationwide. A beautiful violin performance by Nikiya Takemoto added a very special touch to this service The Annual Membership Meeting conducted by temple President Bert Ogasawara followed the service and included the President’s annual report and the financial reports for the temple and organizations. The New Year Party (Shinnenenkai) which followed at Tree Tops Restaurant at Paradise Park turned out to be a surprise retirement party for Jeanne Watari, the temple’s administrative assistant. A delicious buffet lunch with cool music by Ernie Morikubo’s band Meridian, messages by Bishop Thomas Okano and President Ogasawara, a slide show by Krystal Narusaki accompanied by singing by the Dharma School children, the retirement gift presentation including the beautiful Hawaiian quilt “Joy” made by the BWA quilters (a gift made possible as a result of the contributions that were made to the BWA), lucky numbers, and the traditional gift bag of rice rounded out the day. Mahalo to the BWA led by President Lois Ohta for chairing this year’s Shinnenenkai and overall program for the day, to the Membership Committee chaired by Thomas Kondo for coordinating the Keirokai and New Members Recognition, and to all who helped and who made generous donations. For more on the Shinnenenkai, please see the BWA News on page 8. MAHALO TO ALEX! A warm mahalo is extended to Alex Shanklin who has served as our Outreach Coordinator since January 2007 and who resigned effective January 31 to take a position at BDK, Hawaii. Alex will continue helping at Moiliili, serving as the friendly face that people see on Sunday mornings when they come up the temple steps and also assisting with the Double Commemoration information coordination at Moiliili. Thank you, Alex, for all your hard work at Moiliili Hongwanji. WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS Welcome to the following who have recently joined our Sustaining (Gojikai) Membership: Mr. Alan Nomura Mr. Ernie Oshiro Mr. Kenney Kajioka We hope you will join us often at the temple, and we express our deep appreciation for your membership pledge. THANK YOU Thank you to Wally and Nancy Hironaka for donating a new Sanyo LCD projector and projector stand to the temple. The projector is powerful and can be used for large group presentations as well as other audio-visual uses anticipated in the future. Mahalo, Wally and Nancy, for your generous and thoughtful dana. (Wally shares the credit saying that this is from gifts that he receives for doing home repairs.) Thank you to Arnold Hori for donating a nearly new flat screen monitor. SHINRAN SHONIN’S 750TH MEMORIAL & HAWAII KYODAN’S 120TH ANNIVERSARY SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 Annon Café at Tsukiji Restaurant, Open to Public: Sept. 4 – 17 (following special opening on Sept. 3) 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Annon Corner (serving food) 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Exhibits, activities and Annon goods/gifts. Peace Gathering at Foster Garden: 4:00-6:00 PM Entertainment and fellowship gathering with the presence of Gomonshu and Lady Ohtani. Open to the public. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 Registration packets with more information including schedule, workshop description, hotel, child care, and T-shirt order information are available at the temple office or Moiliili’s website www.moiliilihongwanji.org. The Ohana Conference registration form is also printed on the page 7. The deadline for signup and payment for Moiliili Hongwanji members is April 1. Ohana Conference: 9:00 AM (registration)-3:00 PM Place: Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom Fee: $100 for adults; $50 for children (age 4-11) (includes Commemoration Banquet) Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto of Berkeley Buddhist Temple Workshop There will be 2 sessions. Session I: All participants choose either A or B with Dr. David Matsumoto Workshop A: For youth from 7th grade to college and those who work with youth: “BLEND--Realizing Peace and Harmony in our Lives” Workshop B: For Adults: “Annon—May Peace and Tranquility Prevail Throughout the World.” Session II: Select a 1st and 2nd choice (Workshop will be assigned according to availability): Workshops C & D: Speak-out Expressions of Peace, Claire Tamamoto Workshops E & F: Buddhist Music for Peace, B.J. Soriano, Workshop E: “I Am a Poet and I Know It” for ages 12 through adult; Workshop F: “I Am a Link” Gatha for Life, for children 11 years and younger Workshops G & H: Buddhist Plants in Hawaii, Dr. Osamu Kawabata & Rev. Jay Okamoto Workshops J & K: Pacific Buddhist Academy Gratitude Workshop Workshops L & M: Arts and Crafts Session for Preschoolers and Young Children Workshop N: Quiet Room for Keiki, Preschoolers and Young Children. Commemoration Banquet: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM Place: Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom Fee: Included in Ohana Conference registration. (If you are not attending the conference, the fee is $100) Banquet highlights: Messages from Gomonshu, Governor, Mayor, Council General; Entertainment by Hongwanji Mission School (Keiki Hula) Jake Shimabukuro (Annon Concert), PBA (Taiko); Delegations from Japan will attend. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2009 Commemoration Service: 9:00 AM (registration) The Shinran Shonin 750th Memorial and Hawaii Kyodan’s 120th Anniversary Commemoration Service officiated by Gomonshu Koshin Ohtani will be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom at 10:00 AM. (Registration begins at 9:00 AM). Delegations from Japan will attend. [We ask Moiliili members who are planning to attend the Commemoration Service to please sign up either through the Ohana Conference registration or by calling the temple office at 949-1659 by April 1.] Special Confirmation Rites: 2:00 PM A statewide special Confirmation Rites will be conducted by Gomonshu Koshin Ohtani at the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. District Confirmation Rites will also be conducted on Hawaii (Island), Maui, and Kauai. The Confirmation Rite (called Affirmation Rite when conducted by the Bishop of the Hawaii Kyodan) is a personal commitment and public declaration on the part of the individual affirming that he or she is a Jodo Shin Buddhist. At this time the individual receives a Buddhist name. [Application forms are available at the temple office or www.moiliilihongwanji.org. The deadline to turn in the application form and payment to the temple is April 15. The fee is $40; however if you would like to make a special request for a Dharma Name, the fee is $150. Your last name written in Japanese will be needed when you fill in the application form.] Dedication Ceremony for Future PBA Facility: 3:30 PM at Hawaii Kyodan grounds on Pali Highway ADDITIONAL EVENTS “Annon Festa” for delegations from Japan will be held on the Hawaii Betsuin grounds on Monday, September 7. Gomonshu and Lady Ohtani will participate in events on the neighbor islands from September 7-9. HEADQUARTERS NEWS Condolence Mrs. Yoshi Matsuda, spouse of the late Rev. Ryugen Matsuda, passed away on Dec. 17. Ingo KYO-JU-IN Mr. Alvin Susumu Ihori of Waipahu Hongwanji passed away on Nov. 6. Ingo KU-GYO-IN Congratulations Rev. Shingo Furusawa is now a permanent resident of the United States. The 97th Legislative Assembly - Feb. 13-14, 2009 A total of 168 delegates, observers and guests attended the Legislative Assembly. The following resolutions were discussed: 1. Budget for 2009 2. By-laws amendment to change the term of office and establish a term limit for the Hawaii Kyodan President 3. Study HHMH statewide webcam/internet video conferencing system 4. Support the youth of Hongwanji...investing in the future 5. Resolution to adopt the minister’s lay assistant program 6. Strategic planning for development, education, and training of American Jodo Shinshu Ministers 7. Succession planning of Hawaii Kyodan President and Bishop 8. Resolution of Appreciation for Ms. Ann A. Ishizu 9-11: Resolution of Appreciation and Condolence for Mr. Hiroshi Tateishi, Mr. Shuichi Miyasaki, Rev. Toshio Murakami and Mrs. Yoko Murakami Officers, Directors and Advisors for 2009 President Alton Miyamoto; Immediate Past President Frederick S. Nonaka; Vice Presidents Norman Hirohata-Goto (Honolulu), George Otani (Oahu), Wayne Fujioka (Kauai), Michael Nakagawa (Maui), Kiyoshi Fujimoto (Hawaii); Secretary Keith Fukuda; Assistant Secretary June Asato; Treasurer John Toguchi; Assistant Treasurer Alan Goto; Directors Mary Tanouye (Honolulu), Lois Yasui (Honolulu), Masuo Kino (Honolulu), Bob Nishita (Honolulu), Bert Ogasawara (Honolulu), Warren Tamamoto (Oahu), Alwyn Kakuda (Kauai), Sylvia Ishikawa (Maui), Janet Shimada (Maui), Gordon Cockett (Maui), Byron Fujimoto (Hawaii), Ralph Saito (Hawaii), Morris Nagata (Hawaii), Earl Mukai (Hawaii), Barry Mizuno (Hawaii); Advisors Roy Miyamoto (Honolulu), Keiji Kukino (Honolulu), Rose Nakamura (Honolulu), Yoshio Iwai (Oahu), Gordon Watanabe (Oahu), Milton Nakamura (Kauai), S. Stanley Okamoto (Maui), Glenn Hamai (Maui), Pancho Murashige (Hawaii), Richard Fujii (Hawaii), Teruo Morigaki (Hawaii); Honorary Advisors Edward Fujimori (Honolulu), Richard Zukemura (Honolulu), Makoto Kunimune (Honolulu), Masanori Matsuda (Oahu), Toshio Nakamoto (Hawaii), Richard Imai (Hawaii). Living Treasures Aloha Banquet Five individuals were honored as Living Treasures for 2009:Amefil (Amy) Agbayani, Ph.D, Sister Joan Chatfield, Ph. D., Colonel Bert Noboru Nishimura, Puanani Sonoda Burgess, Esq., and Nalani Olds. YESS CAMP XXVI Young Enthusiastic Shinshu Seekers Camp XXVI will be held March 23-25 at Camp Kokokahi for youth from 9th grade to 23 years of age., The speaker will be Rev. Gene Sekiya and the theme is “Learn from YESSterday...Live for Today.” The registration fee is $75 through March 1 and $80 from March 2-13. Email [email protected] 2009 YBICSE Applications are being accepted for the 2009 Young Buddhists’ International Cultural Study Exchange (YBICSE) program open to Jodo Shin Buddhist youth from grade 9 through age 25. The program brings together young people from different countries to experience and share the nembutsu teachings by visiting Honzan, experiencing a homestay and touring historical Jodo Shinshu sites. The dates are July 9-21. The cost is $1600 with the balance sponsored by Honzan and Hawaii Kyodan. The deadline to register is April 4. Application forms are available at the temple office. Chaperones are Rev. Shindo Nishiyama and Lois Toyama. New BSC Website: See the BSC’s new website http://sites.google.com/site/buddhiststudycenter/ DHARMA DRIVEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP As part of the Double Commemoration events, a Leadership Workshop will be held at Hawaii Betsuin on March 20 & 21 with Rev. Marvin Harada of Orange County Buddhist Church. Representing Moiliili are Rev. Matsumoto and Donna Higashi. Also attending are Rose Nakamura, Susan Morishige and Alex Shanklin. Buddhist Women’s Association NEWS Moo, moo says the 2009 cow, Moo, moo hear me now… “Lucky you!”, Jeanne, on your retirement after 24 years of wearing so many hats at our temple. We were lucky to have you all these years. And, “Lucky you!” winners at Shinnenenkai! 119 folks enjoyed being entertained by Ernie Morikubo and his great band, Meridian, and eating a filling and tasty lunch in a relaxing setting at Treetops Manoa on Sunday, February 8th. It was BWA’s pleasure to chair this year’s party and to put together the program honoring Jeanne’s long tenure as Moiliili Hongwanji’s office manager. A warm thank you to all for helping make this year’s party another smashing success: Sue Sonoda and Karen Murakami for “professionally” putting together the beautiful flower arrangements for the tables—all with backyard flowers; Cynthia Ogasawara for graciously greeting our guests and passing out programs; Krystal and Jock Narusaki for organizing and handing out “lucky you!” prizes; Krystal for doing the slide show and the Dharma School students for their singing performance; Lily Masuda, Noriyo Morikubo and Kayo Brown for efficiently helping with the prize table; Keith Hamao for transporting the rice; Jr. YBA for helping with the rice distribution; and Alex Shanklin for being the transporter of “this and that's”. Also, thank you to Irene Nitta for agreeing to being the M.C. for the service and also helping at the check-in table with Anne Kawabata and Yuka Ishida. Thank you to Anne and Yuka for making the beautiful place cards, name tags and programs. Hontouni arigatou to all the generous prize donors: Karen Murakami for 10 Longs’ gift cards, Susan Morishige for Longs and Jamba Juice gift cards, Helen Hamasu for the 7-Eleven coupon booklets, Donna Higashi, Alice Shiroma, Sue Sonoda, Betsy Nishioka Lily Masuda, Jeanne Watari, and Ellen Nakasone for a variety of special give-away items and to Krystal and Jock Narusaki for the reusable bags to put the prizes in and for soliciting the $50 DK Kodama gift certificate which was used as our grand prize. A special thank you to Tamayo-san for making the cute ox pendants for those guests and members born in this astrological year. May they continue to enjoy good health and spirits throughout 2009! Lastly, a huge hug and thank you to Donna Higashi for lending her creative ideas and hands in our hats on and hats off to Jeanne portion of the program. We all knew that “TOGETHER WE CAN”! The elephant is alive and well! Time just zooms by when BWAers are kept busy…My heartfelt thank you to all who helped prepare the delicious zenzai and o-soba otoki (food for a memorial service) for the January 11th Hoonko service. Each year, we appreciatively begin the year reflecting on the dharma Shinran Shonin shared with us. Mahalo to BWA members for your generous Dana Day donations which will be forwarded to the Honolulu United BWA for distribution. Date to Remember: April 26: Eshinni and Kakushinni Day Service at 9:00 AM followed by BWA meeting at 10:30 AM. Contributed by President Lois Ohta A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed to the "Joy" quilt which was presented to Jeanne at our Shinnenenkai for her dedicated service to our temple. The BWA was able to add $1600 to its treasury through this "fundraiser"! In gassho, Moiliili Hongwanji BWA HAPPY STRUMMERS NEWS In Waikiki there are stores that sell ukuleles exclusively or as part of their merchandise to be sold. Many of the ukuleles are of the beautiful “old-time” type without any special designs painted or printed on them. But many have hand-painted designs to attract certain clientele. Moreover the shapes are so different—some depicting the pineapple and others in imaginative shapes. This shows how popular the ukulele is among those who visit Hawaii. The Happy Strummers have been together for eighteen years with Bucky Y. Matsuoka. During this time many changes were experienced but the enjoyment, volunteer service and fellowship are the same or more so. We have been fortunate to continue and are hopefully wishing to carry on. We are striving for more members to join our group. Everyone is welcome to join us. Contributed by Michiko Motooka March 2009 2009 Slogan: “Embraced by the Vow: In Peace and Tranquility” Sun 1 Hongwanji Day Mon 2 Tue 3 Girl’s Day 9 :00 AM - English Service By Jr. YBA Speaker: Jamie Itokazu 10:30 AM - Rennyo Shonin Movie 6:00 PM - Karate 8 9 10 PTA meeting 4 Thu 5 Fri 6 9:15 AM - Preschool Keiki Service 10:00 AM - Franciscan Visitation 7:00 PM - Temple Board Meeting 6:00 PM - Karate 11 9:30 AM - PD 20th Anniv. Service Committee Mtg. 9 :00 AM - English Service Wed Temple……..….949-1659 Pre-School….....946-4416 Project Dana…..945-3736 12 7 1:00 PM - 3:00pm Minister’s Orientation 13 10:15 AM - Maunalani Visitation 9:15 AM - Preschool Keiki Service Sat 8:30 AM - Tai Chi 9:00 AM - BWA Federation Installation & Mtg. @ Jikoen 14 8:30 AM - Tai Chi 21 8:30 AM - Tai Chi 2:00 PM - Leaders workshop Mtg.@HQ 6:00 PM - Karate 7:00 PM - Preschool Mtg. 7:30 PM – Membership 6:00 PM - Karate 10 15 16 Comm. Mtg. 17 18 9:15 AM - Preschool Keiki Service 8:30 AM - Taste of Hongwanji @Betsuin 9 :00 AM - English Service 10:30 AM - Talk Story 6:00 PM - Karate 22 23 20 9:00 AM - Ministers Mtg. 750th Leadership Workshop 750th Leadership Workshop 6:00 PM - District Buddhist Ed. Mtg. 7:00 PM - Honolulu Hongwanji Council 24 19 6:00 PM - Karate 25 26 Prince Kuhio Day (Holiday) Omigaki 9:00 AM - English Service Preschool Break YESS CAMP 6:00 PM - Karate 29 9:00 AM - Spring Higan & RSRS Svc Speaker: Rev. Koho Takata 30 10:30 AM - Japanese Svc Speaker: Rev. Koho Takata 6:00 PM - Movie night 6:00 PM - Karate 31 6:00 PM - Karate 27 28 8:30 AM - Tai Chi April 2009 2009 Slogan: “Embraced by the Vow: In Peace and Tranquility” Sun Mon Tue Wed 1 Thu 2 9:15 AM - Preschool Keiki Service Temple……..….949-1659 Pre-School….....946-4416 Project Dana…..945-3736 Fri Sat 3 4 10:15 PM - Oahu Care Visitation 8:30 AM - Tai Chi 9:00 AM - Project Dana 20th Anniv.Mtg. 7:00 PM - Temple Board Meeting 5 6 7 9:00 AM - HBC Buddha Day Service at Soto Mission 8 9 Buddha Day (Holiday) Preschool Closed 11 13 9:30 AM - BSC Program Committee Meeting 9:00 AM - MHM Buddha Day Service & Initiatory Rites 10:30 AM - Talk Story 15 6:00 PM - Karate 16 21 22 \ 9:00 AM - English Service 27 9:00 AM - BWA Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Speaker: Mrs. Juliet Lee 10:30 AM - BWA meeting 23 10:00 AM - Hawaii Kai Retirement 7:00 PM - Honolulu Hongwanji Council 28 29 9:15 AM - Preschool 6:00 PM - Karate 7:15 PM - Movie night 6:00 PM - Karate 30 18 8:30 AM - Tai Chi 9:00 AM - Jr. YBA Federation Mtg. & Activity @ Aiea Hongwanji (Overnighter) 24 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM MH Preschool Spring Program 9:15 AM - Preschool Keiki Service 6:00 PM - Karate 26 Administrative Professional Day 6:00 PM - Karate 7:30 PM - Memebership Committee Mtg. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM HAIB General Membership Mtg. & Program 9:00 AM - Project Dana Advisory Comm. Mtg. 9:00 AM - Ministers’ Mtg. 1:00 PM - Ministerial Trainning Meeting. 20 17 9:15 AM - Preschool Keiki Service 6:00 PM - Karate 19 10:15 AM - Maunalani Visitation 2:00 PM - 750th & 120th Publication Mtg.@ HQ 14 8:30 AM - Tai Chi \ Preschool Closed 9:15 AM - Preschool Keiki Service 6:00 PM - Karate 12 10Good Friday - (Holiday) 11 25 8:30 AM - Tai Chi In Appreciation TO TEMPLE: 1/1 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/9 1/9 1/10 1/10 1/12 1/12 1/16 1/16 1/21 1/21 1/21 1/21 1/27 1/29 1/29 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/2 2/6 2/8 2/8 2/8 2/9 2/10 2/10 2/12 2/18 2/18 2/19 2/19 2/20 2/24 Sarah Miyasaki Eugene Makino James Wasa S. Kounosu in memory of Hideko Kounosu Tasuku Matsushima in memory of Chika Kimura Gregory & Lynn Tam Marcel Ohta Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Takeuchi Sharon Katada Toma Family Akira Kawabata Yaeko Onuma in memory of Yuzo Onuma Gary Maeda in memory of Hideko Maeda J. H. Suzurikawa in memory of Kay Suzurikawa & Junichi Suzurikawa Oscar Ogata in memory of Masako Ogata Craig Kinoshita & Patricia Nakaji Jennie & James Fujii Henry Akimoto in memory of Kosaku “Koshack” & Ruth M. Akimoto Edna Maeda in memory of Fred T. Maeda, Harry Y. Inase, Hazel T. Inase and sister Minoru Kanda Eugene Makino Karen K. Kikukawa Barbara Brennan Edith H. Tanaka Loretta Baker Bishop Thomas R. Okano Rebecca Ryan Rev. & Mrs. Fukushima Earl Minagawa Kazuko T. Choy in memory of Mrs. Yaeko Tsuchiya Tadashi & Harumi Kunimoto Kevin & Alison Sakamoto Anonymous Roy & Nancy Shimamoto Family of Horimoto Family of Horimoto Hideko Horita Tsuneyoshi Miyashiro TO BUDDHIST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION: 2/23 Jeanne Watari TO NOKOTSUDO: 1/9 1/10 1/10 1/11 1/12 1/12 Ruriko Kono in memory of Isamu & Haruko Teraoka Kazuo Hiranaka Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Takeuchi Suyeko Koyanagi Nekotani Helen Futagawa in memory of Mamoru & Shisu Futagawa 1/23 Yoshinobu Matsushima 2/18 Nancy Shimamoto TO PROJECT DANA: L. Aoki, G. Awaya & J. McCallum in honor of Rose Nakamura, M. Bitterman in honor of Rose Nakamura & Shim Kanazawa, M. Booth in honor of Shim Kanazawa, M. Brown, E. Char, J. Fujinaga in honor of Shim Kanazawa & Rose Nakamura, and in memory of Satoshi Fujinaga, G. & L. Fujihara, N. Fujiwara, M. & J. Hirano, L. Ho, E. Ikawa, A. Isosaki, M. Jusawalla, C. Kamimura, J. Kotaka, H. Kuwahara, R. Matsui, L. McKean, E. Molloy, K. & S. Muraoka, T. & F. Muramaru, S. Najita, E. Ogasawara, D. Ouchi, A. Reed, S. Samizo, S. & G. Sonoda, M. Suzaki, J. Toma, A. Toshima, L. Verarina, Purell, Flanagan, Hey, P.A. 20th Anniversary: Project Dana at Moiliili Hongwanji B. & B. Brennan, K. Murakami, M. Motooka, T. Nakahara, B. & T. Nishioka, C. & B. Ogasawara, Y. Takeshita, C. & C. Yosemori. 20th Anniversary (Oct 24, 2009): Makiki Christian Church, F. Kiyokawa in honor of Sister Joan Chatfield & Rose Nakamura, M. Miyasato Crawford & S. Miyasato in honor of Sister Joan Chatfield, R. Nakamura in honor of Shim Kanazawa, M. Okazaki in honor of Sister Joan Chatcield, R. Tokuma in honor of Sister Joan Chatfield, S. Yoshida in honor of Sister Joan Chatfield. TO THE WHITE WAY: 12/31/08 Mr. & Mrs. George Tokumi 1/12 Mr. & Mrs. Bert Maedo 1/21 Florence Matsumura 1/27 Mickey Maedo HOONKO DONATIONS: . Susan Morishige, Merry K. Okano . D. Higashi . Toshimasa Tando . Haruko Hoashi, Akiko Kie, Gwen & Rose Nakamura . Richard & Thelma Ando, Michie Hamao, B. Higa, Wallace & Nancy Hironaka, Tad Iimura, Thomas M. Kondo, Natsuko Kunimune, Eugene Makino, June Matsumoto, Raymond Mimaki, Robert Mizuno, M & K Murakami, Cynthia & Bert Ogasawara, Edwin Ogasawara, Donald Okano, Ken Sato, Tatsuki Shiramizu, Minako Suehiro, George Tsugawa, S. Uyeunten, J. Watari, Katsumi Yamamoto . Yoshiko M. Ebisu, Rona Fukumoto, Honjo, Edith N. Horii, R. Izumi, O. Kawabata, Isao Kitagawa, Larry Kodama, Charles Koyanagi, Tasuku Matsushima, Michael & Wendy Sorakubo, E. Miyashiro, Michiko Morikubo, Michiko Motooka, Tsuneo Muramaru, Lily Muraoka, Myrtle Nakasato, David Nekotani, Thomas Betsy Nishioka, Joanne Sakata, Kiyoko Sato, Kiyoshi Shigefuji, Asako Takane, Valerie Umeda, R. Urata, Milton T. Yamasaki, Yokota, Reiko Yoshida . Robert Kinoshita, Delma Kiyomoto . Mashiko Abe, Laura Aoki, Chiyono Ebisu, Sumie Hamamoto, Ethel Hasegawa, Hikaru Mashita, Toshiyuki Hiranaga, Kay Hironaka, Fred H. Kajioka, Ellen Kasai, Kathleen S. Komo, H. Kumagai, Hikaru Mashita, Yusei Matsui, Yoshinobu Matsushima, Izuko Mikuni, James T. Mimuro, Elaine Miyamoto, Adeline Morihara, G. Morishige, Doris E. Muraoka , Shizue Nagao, Kiyoko Nagatani, Tomie Nakahara, Misae Nakamura, Ralph K. Nakamura, Wendy Nakanishi, Millie Nishida, Lois Ohta, Kimiko Okano, Philip Okubo, Yaeko Onuma, E. Ryusaki, S & E.S. Shintaku, G. & S. Sonoda, Harumi K. Suzuki, I. Takamura, Jane C. Tamura, Tanaka, Isamu Tsukamoto, Ushio Tsukazaki, Helen Uyemura, Jack Watanabe, Gene K. Yokota, Helen Yoshimoto, Bessie Yoshimura, Chieko Yoshimura . Susumu Kato, Thelma Kobayashi, Momoyo Miyazaki, Elsie Okino, Baron C. Taira, Howard T. Takaki Shinran Shonin 750th Memorial Donations (Moiliili Donors from August 7 to December 31 as taken from Headquaters Update of January 14, 2009) Moiliili In memory of our Parents & Brother-Suye & Yoshiko Nakatsuka and George T. Nakatsuka ($3,000) Edgar & Helen Hamasu ($2,000), Rev. & Mrs. Eric Matsumoto ($2000), Pearl Miyasaki/In memory of Shuichi Miyasaki ($2,000), Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth K. Fujimoto ($1,000), Ichiro & Jean Fukumoto ($1,000), Susan Morishige ($1,000), Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Murakami in memory of Yoshimichi & Toyoko Hirai ($1,000), Richard & Deborah Ridao ($1,000), George & Sumie Sonoda ($1,000), Toshimasa Tando ($1,000), Jeanne Watari ($1,000), In memory of Misue Ishiyama ($1,000), Anonymous ($1,000), Anonymous ($1,000), Mr. & Mrs. Akira Koba ($750), Lois F. Ohta ($750), Kathleen S. Komo ($500), Roy & Nancy Shimamoto ($500), Yoshiko & Tulane Ebisu ($250), Walter A. Ebisu ($250), Mrs. Sumie Hamamoto ($250), Tom & Betsy Nishioka ($250), In memory of Yukio & Hatsune Fukumoto ($200), Juliet Lee ($200), Anonymous ($100), Anonymous ($100), Anonymous ($100), Anonymous ($100), Anonymous ($50) HEALTH AND WELLNESS Are you exercising daily? Great! I retrieved some health tips from the January issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. It states that you need to stretch your cold muscles before you begin exercising in order to prevent risk of injury or pulled muscles. How to stretch your muscles? You do it by warming up your muscles with a low intensity activity such as slow walking for a few minutes and gently pumping your arms. It also recommends that stretching be done even after a strenuous activity or exercise. You need to hold your stretch for at least 30 to 60 seconds (depending on how tight your muscles are). Stretch each muscle group including lower legs, hands, arms, neck and back once or twice. Movements should be slow and gentle. You should not feel pain when you are stretching. And, don’t forget to breathe while stretching. Exhale as you go into your stretch and inhale slowly and evenly when you complete the stretch. Stretching may take anywhere from 3-5 minutes. Contributed by Helen Hamasu DHARMA SCHOOL NEWS Our first project for the school year was card making. Several classes and a lot of love were dedicated to this project. The cards were then presented to Project Dana for distribution. We also participated in the Shinnenenkai party at Treetops Restaurant. The students honored Jeanne by serenading her with Hannah Montana’s “True Friend”. The song was accompanied by a slideshow highlighting Jeanne’s career at Moiliili Hongwanji. A few students also pitched in extra by helping with the games and prize distribution. A good time was had by all. Looking ahead, the students have a lot to look forward to. Along with their continuing studies of Shinran Shonin, through stories, games, and crafts, plans have begun for a Maui trip in July! Hope to see you in class. Contributed by Jock Narusaki In January, we focused on “Transportation”, “Safety”, “Community Helpers” and “Chinese New Year”. After an enjoyable Winter Break, we came back to school to learn many new things. We also went on an excursion for a train ride with the Hawaiian Railway Society in Ewa. The train ride was from Ewa to Kapolei and back. In Hawaii, children hardly get an opportunity to ride on trains, and so the children were so excited and enjoyed the train ride. The famous Dillingham Parlor Car was the first train in Hawaii. On Chinese New Year, we enjoyed a Lion Dance by the Gee Yung International Martial Arts led by Tai’s Daddy from Mrs. Kuniyuki’s class. They came to our School. The yellow and red Lion danced all over the school and ate the traditional lettuce and red envelopes. It was a fun way to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Kung Hee Fat Choi! and to everyone a happy and healthy New Year. Contributed by Tamayo Matsumoto GOT MILK? (Cartons) One quart-sized milk carton needed. Please rinse and drop off cartons at the temple office by March 30. These will be used to make soap for the 750th Commemoration Annon Café. The Path to Peace rd PBA 3 Annual Taiko & Karaoke Festival A cool breeze rustles through the trees and down into the valley. A woman in a simple kimono sweeps dried leaves as they blow across the path to a thatched house where her husband sits in the doorway, tying strips of bamboo together to make trellises for cucumbers and beans. Welcome to a village in the Japanese countryside, the scene of the third annual Pacific Buddhist Academy Taiko & Karaoke Festival. “The happiness and delight in life that come from an appreciation of each moment are the theme of this year’s concert,” said PBA Taiko Sensei Jay Toyofuku. What started off three years ago as a showcase for students has evolved into a well attended, highly regarded annual concert. Returning performers include Craig Shimizu, a voice instructor of thirty years, Colette Gomoto, KZOO Radio's 2006 karaoke taikai champion, and veteran performer Amy Katsumoto, will be joined by newcomer Verda Masuda who took first place in the adult division of the 2008 KZOO’s karaoke championships. Young new singing sensation, Tevita, will make his debut at the festival singing the Obon standard Chanchiki Okesa and attendees will be treated to a Shishi Mai dance by Jon and Darlene Itomura and a dance by Dazzman Toguchi, who has been a member of Iwakuni Bon Dance Club for eighteen years. As always, the highlight of the afternoon will be the exhilarating taiko performances by PBA students from ninth through twelfth grade. This year, the senior performance ensemble will debut a collaborative composition, Buddha's Call for Peace, Toyofuku Sensei will introduce the freshmen “young bloods,” as he refers to them, and the full PBA student body will perform a spirited version of the traditional Japanese fishing work song, “Soran Bushi.” PBA students are required to take a year of taiko and many choose to continue their studies for all four years. In addition to learning to be persistent and internally motivated, Toyofuku Sensei says his taiko students consistently “develop a sense of worth, and confidence in themselves and one another.” For many PBA students these alone are important changes. Yet, as significant as they are, Toyofuku Sensei knows that playing taiko has the potential to bring about changes that go even deeper. “There are those few students,” said Toyofuku Sensei, “who cultivate a strong inner being playing taiko.” The possibility of lighting an inner flame that leads to spiritual transformation compels Toyofuku to teach. “It’s all about planting seeds,” he said, and trusting that with the confluence of interdependent conditions those seeds will bear wonderful fruit. To reserve tickets, call Colleen Kunishige at (808) 532-2649 or email [email protected] Those who are unable to attend, will be able to view segments of the concert at the PBA website. 3rd Annual Taiko & Karaoke Festival Sunday March 8, 2009 1:00 to 3:00 PM Pearl City Cultural Center 2100 Hokiekie St, above Pearl City High School Tickets: $10 PBA Trustee Selected as Adjunct Professors of the Year Joy Miyasaki, an attorney with the Law Offices of Shuichi Miyasaki and long-time PBA Trustee, was selected as one of the Adjunct Professors of the Year for 2008 by the University of Hawai‘i William S. Richardson School of Law where she teaches an estate planning course. According to the Hawaii Herald, “Miyasaki was also selected for inclusion in Hawaii Super Lawyers 2008, published by Key Professional Media, Inc., and in The Best Lawyers in America 2009, published by Woodward/White, Inc. Congratulations, Joy!! International Student Exchange Friendships and new skills open new doors “Good-bye Pacho, for now,” said the message written on the classroom chalkboard, surrounded by pictures drawn in different colored chalks. “My nickname was ‘Pacho,’” said PBA junior Patrick Miki, “because my classmates couldn’t say ‘Patrick.’” Patrick and PBA senior Ryan Yamamoto recently returned from a full semester studying at Heian High School, a Honpa Hongwanji school, in Kyoto, Japan. For four months, the boys were fully immersed in Japanese language and culture, attending classes with Japanese peers during the day, practicing kendo or hanging out with new friends after school, and spending evenings and weekends with their home stay family. Ryan and Patrick (center) with their host family. language skills daily, but not by choice. “My parents and their Japanese friends refuse to speak English to me,” complains Patrick good-naturedly. “It’s a bit tough because they use words that are hard to understand and if I don’t get it they tell me to bring a dictionary to translate it.” Although Patrick may feel his skills are inadequate, his father, who is a native Japanese speaker, is proud of his son’s improved language skills. “His Japanese has improved tremendously,” he said. “He can converse in Japanese with us most of the time.” When they applied for the foreign exchange program more than a year ago, both Ryan and Patrick planned to attend college in the U.S. Now, both boys intend to return to Japan for school. Ryan has applied to Ryukoku University in Kyoto and hopes to “study Japanese culture and history in all-Japanese classes.” Patrick says “computer engineering is a must,” and hopes to settle in Japan. Although there many factors that contributed to their choices, when asked what they will treasure most about their time in Japan, both boys immediately named their friends. “I won’t forget my friends,” said Ryan. “They were good to me.” Patrick was equally succinct, “My friends. And the memories.” Onenju Workshop Working together for a good cause “At first the other students would talk to me in English or they’d grab a dictionary and point to words, “said Ryan. “I’d answer them in English or whatever Japanese I could speak. They’d laugh and I’d laugh with them and I’d learn from my mistakes.” That Ryan took the risks necessary to learn a foreign language is obvious to PBA Japanese Sensei Loren Otake. “I know people who lived in Japan for years who are not able to progress in terms of Japanese language proficiency in the way Ryan has,” said Otake Sensei. “He made a decision early on to take advantage of the opportunities he’d been given to learn Japanese and that's why he got so good at it in such a short period of time.” Since he’s returned, Ryan speaks to Otake Sensei only in Japanese. Patrick also practices his In February, PBA students and parents gathered to learn how to string Onenju, or Buddhist thought beads, to be worn on the wrist. Teachers Tamayo Matsumoto and Yuka Takata, wives of Rev. Eric Matsumoto and Rev. Koho Takata respectively, provided the materials and helped participants each make an Onenju for themselves. February through May, PBA will host a monthly Onenju Bee at which PBA Sangha members will string Onenju for the Ministers’ Wives to sell as omiyage to visitors who attend the 750th Commemoration/120th Anniversary celebrations this fall. Proceeds will be donated to the Commemorative Project Fund. To view a short instructional video of the Onenju Workshop produced by a PBA parent, go to www.PacificBuddhistAcademy.org and click on News & Events, Current News. Rev. Yuika Hasebe Dharma School hosts annual mochitsuki Rev. Yoshiaki Fujitani Chika and Caden work together Project Dana is in its 20th year Preschool children welcome the “lions” for Chinese New Year New Members were recognized (l to r): Rev. Matsumoto, Kenji Toyama, Nobuko Toyama, Patrick Komo, Miles Nakamura, Martine Le Nakamura, Drew Nakamura, Satsuye Tanaka, JoAnn Nakamura, Neil Nakamura, President Ogasawara Temple New Year Party held at Tree Tops Appreciation extended to Keirokai honoree, Mrs. Sumie Sonoda. Dharma School children and teachers perform Jeanne Watari says thank you おん し おん し ことば おん むく げんご 恩を知りて恩に報ゆる ひと な おん わたし おん げんいん し いん いんねん こころ いていることでしょうか。そのようなこと あじ おも を味わうにつけても、この「いのち」を たいせつ やく た 大切にしなければと思いますし、この「い おも しんらん のち」をすこしでもみんなのお役に立つよ い おんどく み こ ほう うに生きねばと思います。親鸞さまの、 にょらいだいひ 如来大悲の恩徳は、身を粉にしても報ずべ しみます。 ぶっだ ひゃくはち あ 「仏陀との出合い し お知らせ みなさま ことし くがつ ぬ ま た と し ひ で もんしゅさま おも うらかたさま しんらんしょうにん み むか きょうだんそうりつ 回大遠忌法要ならびにハワイ教 団 創 立 1 かいだいおんきほうよう してわがハワイ教 団の親 鸞 聖 人750 きょうだん 今年の九月にご門主様とお裏方様をお迎え 皆様、すでにお聞きのことと思いますが き ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 沼田智秀著より 百 八のおしえ」 で すべし。「正像末和讃」のおうたが、身に しょうぞうまつわさん しゅちしき おんどく ほね しゃ 恩を知る人という言葉の原語はカタンニュ し、師し主 知識の恩徳も、骨をくだきても謝 ちょくやく かんじ ーで、直 訳すると「為されたることを知 もの こうせ い る者」となります。漢字の恩が、原因を こころ おも 心にとどめるという構成ですからよく いっち あじ えん 一致していると思います。私は恩とは、因 こころ じ いんねん さ あじ を心にとどめるだけでなくて、縁も心にと いまわたし どめるという字だと味わっています。 わたし あたま 私が、今 私としてここにいるご因縁を味 おの おお わさせていただくとき、自ずからと頭が下 わたし き がります。私は、これまでにどれほど多く いんねん おお のご因縁をいただいて来たことでしょう。 いま いや、今、どれほど多くのご因縁をいただ しゅうねんきねんほうよう つと ききょうしき 20周年記念法要をお勤めさせていただき ほうよう たいかい きねんばんさんかい ます。ただいま、法要と帰敬式(九月六 うけつけ おこな 日)そしてオハナ大会や記念晩餐会(九月 さんか きぼう かた 五日)などの受付が行われています。ご さんぱい し き 参拝ご参加のご希望の方はオフィスまでご れんらく とうろく すす 連絡ください。締め切りは四月二十日です はや はる ひ が ん え がお早めのご登録をお勧めいたします。 ことし あんないもう あ なお、今年の春の彼岸会は三月二十九日に つと ご ぜ ん く じ にほんごほうよう お勤めしますことをご案内申し上げます。 えいごかぞくらいはい ごんぎょういた こうし 英語家族礼拝は午前九時より、日本語法要 ごぜんじゅうじはん さんぱい ま は午前十時半より勤 行 致します。ご講師 た か だ こ う ほ う せんせい は高田興芳先生です。ご参拝をお待ちして おります。 がっしょう 合掌
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