LIGHT OF THE DHARMA - Steveston Buddhist Temple

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LIGHT OF THE DHARMA
REPEAT EVENTS:
BINGO:
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
SEIZA MEDITATION:
Thursdays @ 7:30pm
& Fridays @10:30am
COMING UP:
Mon Oct 06, 7:30 PM
20/20 Meeting
Tue Oct 07, 7:30 PM
Fall Lecture Series:
“Quantum Mechanics of
Buddhism”
Sun Oct 12, 10:30 AM
Regular Sunday Service
Tue Oct 14, 7:30 PM
Board Meeting
Thu Oct 16, 7:00 PM
SBT Movie Night
Sun Oct 19, 7:00 AM
Fall Bazaar Preparation
12:00 PM Fall Bazaar
Tue Oct 21, 28, 7:30 PM
Fall Lecture series continues
Sun Oct 26, 10:00 AM
Dharma School
Thu Oct 30, 10:00 AM
Moe No Kai
FUJINKAI
TOBAN #3
Contact: Temple Office
The Harvest Moon
A couple of weeks ago I was marveling with my daughter about
the size and brightness of the Autumn full moon, or what is also
known as the Harvest Moon. It is said because of the position of the
moon and the sun around the Equinox that the full moon appears
the brightest around this time of year.
As we were enjoying the lunar spectacle, I was brought back
to many years ago when I was just beginning my studies in Japan.
As part of my time there, I had the good fortune to attend, on a
regular basis, a very special temple named Chōgenji. What was so
special was the minister of the temple, Rev. Dennis Yoshikawa, was
actually a Japanese American who had gone to study in Japan and ended up falling in love
and marrying into the temple family looking after Chōgenji. Because of his background in
growing up in the States and being active in the BCA
temples, Dennis Sensei would hold a monthly service
at his temple for the foreign students studying in
Kyoto. He and his wife, Yoko-san, were very much like
mentors and surrogate parents for us foreign students.
It was also thanks to Dennis Sensei that we were
able to experience a mystical fall evening in 1988.
Dennis Sensei was a personal friend of the head monk OCTOBER: Team 3
of the Kiyomizu temple, one of the most famous and Lead: TabataToshiuki
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beautiful temples in Japan. Through his contact we
were invited for a moon viewing ceremony in the Members:
private inner garden. By the light of the beautiful full Matsuno, Seishi & Kisako
moon we were treated to a traditional Japanese Tea Matsuno, Tommy & Yoko
Ceremony and sweets. I was almost feeling quite regal Okada, Rumi
and aristocratic when Dennis Sensei asked me what Sakamoto, Bud
I thought the purpose for this moon viewing event Tabata, Mieko
was. When I replied that it was to view the beauty of Tani, Kiyoshi & Mutusmi
the moon, Dennis Sensei said, “the true purpose is to Watanabe, Keiko
learn the Dharma.” He then proceeded to tell me of Yamashita, Setsuko
the famous Dharma parable of the finger pointing to
the moon. It is written in the Mahā-tathāgata-usnisa- NOVEMBER: Team 4
śūrangama-sutra that Ananda asked the Buddha how Lead: Akune, Roy
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our discriminatory minds are to understand that which
Members:
transcends the mind. To this the Buddha replied,
“Ananda, if you say it is the discriminatory mind Akune, Itoko,
through which you have understood my teaching, Akune, Tesuro & Rose
then the teaching that you understood will also be Mori, Judith & Koji
a thing discriminated and cannot be said to be the Morishta, Elmer
essential nature of the teaching. O Ananda, when a Ryan, Larry & Jeanne
man points at the moon with his finger, if another man Takeuchi, Ken & Sachiko
only sees the tip of the finger and believes that he has Yoshhara, Hiroko
seen the moon, he not only fails to see the moon, but
Areas to be cleaned:
also does not understand the meaning of the pointing
Gymnasium: dry mop/sweep floor.
finger. Moreover, since such a man mistakes the finger
Wet mop where necessary
that has no light for the moon that does, it must be
Classroom: dry mop floor, wipe
said that he does not know even the nature of light
tables,
nor darknes It is indeed not possible to know the
Hondo: vacuum carpet, dry mop
true nature of things by means of the discriminatory
floors around and under pews
faculty.”
(‘Sensei’ Continued on page 2 -->)
CHAIR SCHEDULE
Shotsuki Oct. 5th: Makoto Ikuta
Shotsuki Nov. 2nd: Misaye Hamaura
Remembrance Day Service,
Nov 9th: Terry Beresford
MONTHLY
TOBAN
GROUPS
OBITUARY
We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family
members of the following deceased:
Miyoko Grignon (Nitsui)
Yoshiharu Nishikihama
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Sept. 10th, 2014
Sept. 20th, 2014
81 years old
86 years old
DHARMA LIGHT
SENSEI: (Cont:)
There is a very powerful message in this short parable.
As long as I am still viewing the moon as an object to
marvel at, I am still in the state of discriminatory mind.
It is only when I am made aware that the reason why
I am able to view the beauty of the moon in the first
place is because of the bright light of the sun’s reflection
on it that allows me to see the moon. It is due to a
multitude of causes and conditions which enables us
to enjoy the spectacle. The Nembutsu teaching is very
much akin to this. When we recite the Onembutsu with
Amida Buddha being the object to which we are reciting
the name, then it is a recitation of discrimination, where
there is a definite subject and object. It is when we
realize that we receive the name of Namu Amida Butsu
due to the myriad of causes and conditions, that the
recitation of the Onembutsu becomes the recitation of
gratitude; much like the true appreciation at the moment
we understand that the only reason we are able to see
the beauty of the moon is because of the light being
emitted from it.
Iki Iki Steveston
(in English – lively, lively)
An easy paced program for seniors at 3 locations
• Vancouver - Tonari Gumi (Wed)
• Steveston – Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
• Burnaby - Nikkei Centre (Fri)
Iki Iki is a fun, enjoyable program for nikkei seniors
with mild to moderate confusion or memory loss (early
Funny how something as simple as seeing the moon onset dementia), or those nikkei seniors who would
with my daughter can bring back a flood of memories. enjoy an easier paced recreation/social program. The
I hope you will also take the time out to reflect on the programs run weekly and include activities such as: light
Autumn moon. In Gassho,
exercise, chatting, lunch, art table, and games. Each
Grant Ikuta
program is led by a staff leader and supported by
compassionate and committed volunteers.
Cost $10/
day and covers lunch, snacks, refreshments as well as
supplies and materials.
President’s Message
Bud Sakamoto
On September 20th, 2014 I was honoured
to receive on behalf of the temple, one of
the Outstanding Community Service Awards
from the Nikkei Place Foundation.
The
other recipients were the JCCA Bulletin and
the Vancouver Japanese Language School
and Japanese Hall.
This award represents the legacy of the commitment
of hundreds of past temple members who dedicated
themselves to make our community a better place.
Today our dedicated members and friends of the temple
continue the community service.
As we look to the
future, the temple must remain to be a gathering place
for people of all walks from the local community or we
will lose our meaning for our existence.
With gratitude and humility, we must continue to serve
our community.
Cooks`Corner:
Steveston – Iki Iki SJCC, Thursdays
(Sep 11-Dec 4) 12-4 pm;
contact Kelvin Higo at 604-241-7444
or by email at [email protected]
Iki Iki is a partnership of Nikkei Seniors Health Care
and Housing Society, Tonari Gumi and Steveston JCCC.
It is funded by the generous donations to Nikkei Seniors
Health Care and Housing Society and a grant from the
Vancouver Foundation, and guidance from the Centre for
Aging, University of Victoria.
For the Iki Iki Steveston program, contact Kelvin Higo
by August 29, 2014. There will be a screening process
for each applicant to ensure that they qualify for this
program.
Chicken
1. Place carrots and potatoes in a large pot or
Dutch oven. In a large frying pan, heat the oil
over medium high heat and brown the chicken.
Transfer the chicken to the large pot.
2. Add the onion to the frying pan and cook
until it is starting to soften. Stir in the garlic,
ginger and curry powder and cook 1 minute. Add
the water/chicken broth and bring to a simmer,
scraping up any browned bits from the bottom
of the pan. Pour the onion mixture over the chicken. Add the salt and
bring to a simmer. Simmer, partially covered for 20 minutes, turning the
chicken occasionally.
3. Remove lid and set chicken aside. Add soy sauce and honey to the
sauce and leave to simmer while you shred the chicken and add it back
to the pot.
4. Add the cornstarch-water mixture and stir until the sauce is thickened.
5. Serve the curry hot, over steamed rice.
2
2 T vegetable oil
1 large bone-in skinless chicken
breast
4-5 carrots, peeled into 1” chunks
2-4 medium potatoes, peeled and
cut into 1.5” chunks
1 onion, thinly sliced
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1.5 tablespoons curry powder
5 cups water or chicken broth
1.25 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved
in water
Steamed rice for serving
OCTOBER 2014
PROGRESS
REPORT
Rainer Mehl (Chair)
[email protected]
Fall Food Bazaar
DO YOU HAVE
20/20
VISION?
The 20/20 committee
is happy to announce
that we have another
new
Member.
Kelly
Wickham is the son-inlaw of Kiyoko Tanaka, who asked him to join our
group, as he has extensive experience in Construction
Development, Social Housing and Consulting on projects
such as the one we are considering.
After meetings with the City of Richmond, in the office
of John Yap, and informal conversations with a number
of potential partners, the viability of a development at our
site has been confirmed. In October the committee hopes
to make a presentation to the SBT Board about all we
have learned, and where we see future potential. It will
then be up to the Board to decide if the temple should
commit funding to develop a more detailed business plan
for a future development.
Should this ‘Phase 2’ be approved, it should take at
least 6-8 months before the temple would be able to
determine what exactly should happen on our site. At
this point we hope to include all members in helping
to shape a decision. For those curious, it would take
another year from that date before any actual building
could start, so there is a lot of work yet to be done!
Meetings of the 20/20 committee are open to all
members, and everyone is welcome to attend and
contribute. Current members of the committee are:
Bud Sakamoto, Elmer Morishita, Grant Ikuta, Hiroko
Yoshihara, Itoko Akune, Kelly Wickam, Kuni Ikuta, Mitts
Sakai, Naoki Hirano and Suezone Chow.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
12 noon to 2 p.m.
Food tickets will be available from your district phone
representative and at Wednesday night Bingo. Last
Chance is Oct. 8th. Limited cash sales available on
the day so please buy tickets in advance. if possible.
Menu Items:
- Teriyaki chicken combo $8.50
- Teriyaki chicken only (new) $5.50
- Udon $6.00
- Chow mein only $4.00
- California roll $3.75
- Inari sushi $3.75
- Futomaki $9.00
We are in need of Volunteers to help with the Food
Fair, if you can help please call the
Temple office at 604-277-2323 and leave a message
, thank you.
Moe No Kai
Itoko Akune, Terry Beresford, Elmer Morishita
Fall Food Bazaar Committee
Meditation & Movies
Keiko Go
Welcome back to Moe No Kai everyone. I hope
you all had a wonderful summer. It is always nice to
see the seniors back in good health after the summer.
Please note our Moe No Kai for October will be held
on October 30th from 10 am.
Please bring your
friends and neighbours and let’s have a wonderful time
together.
With the change of season, we have resumed our
regular schedule of Meditations on Thursday Night and
Friday Morning, with the Monthly Movie Night on the
third Thursday of the month. This month’s movie will be
baburu e go! The story of a bar hostess sent back
to the 1990s boom times to save Japan’s economy
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0906564/
Highlights of the September
Board Meeting
Fall Lecture Series
‘Quantum Mechanics of Buddhism’
Grant Sensei will be starting his fall series of Lectures
on Tues. Oct. 7th and continuing on Oct.21 & Oct.
28. There are no classes on the 14th as we have the
board meeting to make up for the Thanksgiving Monday
on the 13th.
Sensei hopes to see many familiar and maybe some
new faces there.
The Nikkei Place is hosting its 4th Annual Nikkei
Place Community Awards & Fundraising dinner on Sept.
20 at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
in Burnaby. This event is to honor Nikkei Community
supporters and to raise awareness and funds. This year’s
theme is “Foundations” and awards are to recognize
individuals and groups who have contributed to building
a strong and vibrant Nikkei community in Canada by
laying the very bedrock and infrastructure. The Steveston
Buddhist Temple, along with the Vancouver Japanese
Language School and JCCA The Bulletin are being
recognize this year as organizations who have provided
strong leadership and support for the Nikkei community;
as well as lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. David
Suzuki. SBT Board representatives and senior members
will be in attendance for accepting such great honour.
Our Temple now has Wifi! The password for SBT
Wifi is “sbtsangha”.
Dharma School
We hope you all had a wonderful summer. We had
such good weather.
We are having a Food Fair on October 19 and all
baking craft donations would be greatly appreciated.
We will have a Halloween party on October 26. Don’t
forget your costumes!
We will be holding Dharma school twice in November:
on the 9th and 30th. Hope to see you there.
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DHARMA LIGHT
Nariiwa Sakie, Nishi F., & Mr., Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Nishi-Beckingham
Teresa, Nishibata Ken & Nancy, Nishikihama Yoshiharu & Teruko, Quan
Toshiko, Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Ryomoto M., Sakai Hayao & Tomiko,
Sakata Hozumi, Sameshima Yoshiko, Shiyoji Gail, Shiyoji Lorraine,
Shiyoji Ryan, Tabata Hajime & Kyoko, Tabata Sumiko, Tabata Tosh &
Miyeko, Tamaki I., Tanaka Eddy, Tanaka Yoshimi & Lynn, Teraguchi
Henry & Jean, Teraguchi Marie, Teramura Ken & Pauline, Toyoda
Miyuki, Uyeyama Tom & Mrs., Yamamoto Kayoko ($1715)
DONATIONS
The Steveston Buddhist Temple sincerely appreciates
and thanks the following for their generous donations:
General Donation: Hama Sally, Harada Jack, Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta
Noriko, Kakehi Tomoko, Miyazaki Susie, Nariiwa Sakie, Nishikihama
Y., Nishimura Grace, Osaka Kikue, Yamanaka Miyoko, Yoshida Misuye,
Fraser Valley Buddhist Temple ($625)
Dharma Service: Akune Roy & Itoko, Hamaura Bob & Misaye,
Harada Jack, Ikuta Makoto, Mendoza Maria, Morishita Elmer ($120)
In the memory of:
The late Ms. Kiyoko Kimura: Guy Garry & Rosa
The late Mr. Hiroshi Tabata: Tabata Sumiko & Family
The late Mr. Shinichi Nakade: Hibi Aika
The late Mr. Tom Hirose: Hirose Rosie
7the year of the late Mr. Kiyoshi Hamanishi: Hamanishi Keiko
The late Ms. Marion C. Muramatsu: Hiyane Joyce
The late Mr. Tadatoshi Ikeda: Ikeda Naoe
The late Mr. Kumano Yamamoto: Ikeda Naoe
The late Mrs. Sakiye Tanaka: Lum George & Hitomi, Tanaka Yoshimi
& Lynn
The late Mr. Hiroshi Tabata: Tabata Sumiko
The late Mr. Tom Hirose: Hirose Rosie
The late Mr. Shinichi Nakade: Kamikura Roger & Joyce
($640)
Rev. Grant Ikuta’s Birthday BBQ: Akune Roy & Itoko, Ang Frances
& Joyce, Beresford Terry & Colleen, Chow Nobu & Suezone, Dharma
School, Domai Kiyo, Go Keiko, Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Harada Jack,
Hayashida Jun & Augustina, Hirano Naoki, Hirose Ted & Mary, HiroseCameron Lisa, Ikuta Kuni & June, Ikuta Denise, Ikuta Kevin & Karen,
Iwata Geneive & Ruth, John Shelley, Kagawa Byron, Kakehi Tomoko,
Kariya Kimiko, Kawabata Mitsuyo, Kawabata Jack, Kawabata Victor,
Kawamoto Tobo & Hiroko, Kobayashi Miyako, Kokubo Alice, Kondo
Kaoru & Norman, Koyanagi Herby & Jean, Koyanagi Susie, Maede
Toyoko, Masse Joan, Matsuno Seishi & Kisako, Miyazaki Suzie, Mori
Judith & Koji, Morishita Michiyo, Morizawa Sazare, Morizawa Chiyoko,
Mukai Akiko, Murao Toshio & Kimiyo, Murao Mary, Nakanishi Mike
& Frances, Nakano Nasuo & Minako, Nakatsu Tsuyoshi & Chizuru,
Narukami Don & Chiyo, Nishi Kazumi, Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Nishimura
Grace, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Ohara Nobuye, Okabe Mary, Okano
Nicole, Osaka Kikue, Oye Hanako, Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Sameshima
Yoshiko, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakai Hayao & Tomiko, Sakamoto Bud,
Sakamoto Umeno, Sakata Hozumi, Sakata Marge, Shoji Chika, Suzuki
Kent, Tabata Sumiko, Tabata Tosh, Tanaka Emiko, Tasaka Kaz & Chic,
Tomihiro Doc & Kazy, Toyoda Miyuki, Turner Shannon, Weil Fred &
Kayo, Whittier Maya, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yamashita Kazuko, Yamanaka
Miyoko, Yamashita Setsuko, Yoshida Dave & Arlene, Yoshida Misuye,
Yoshihara Ken & Hiroko ($3155)
Membership received:
Hashimoto Greg, Hayashi Eizo, Sugimoto Mike & Kate
(Please note: memberships are not donations)
Your Donations are needed and appreciated!
Total donations September: $6255
Total donations Jan 1st to
Aug 8th 2014: $59082
Obon Service: Nakano Peggy
Sept. Shotsuki: Akizuki Eiko, Akune Roy & Itoko, Chan Elsie & Rob,
Domai Kiyo, Gilles Family, Hamanishi Yoshio & Betty, Hamaura Bob,
Hirose Ted & Mary, Ikeda Naoe, John Fred & Annie, Kamikura Shig
& Yukie, Ikeda Naoe, John Fred & Annie, Kamikura Shig & Yukie,
Kariya Chiyoko, Katai Ed & Kay, Kawabata Mitsuyo, Kawasaki-Chan
Sharon, Ketchen Jeffrey & Kim, Kimura George, Kojima Jim, King
Hiroko, Kobayashi Miyako, Kokubo Alice, Maede Toyoko, Dr. Miki K.
& Mrs., Minamide Katsuko, Mizuta Harry & Akemi, Mizuyabu Misayo,
Mori Koji & Judith, Morizawa C., Morizawa Sazare, Mukai Akiko, Murao
Allan & Debra, Murao Tom, Murao Mary, Murao Lila, Murao Toshio &
Kimiyo, Muray G.S., Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Nakata Andy & Masayo,
Total donations in 2013: $104 650
Donations needed in 2014
budget: $119 000
Donations as % of operating
expenses of temple: 40%
OCTOBER 2014 MEMORIAL SERVICE OCTOBER 5th 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your “Homyo”.)
Arakawa-Galli Antonio
Asari Some
Asari Yoshio
Ayukawa Michiko
Hall Junko
Hamaguchi Yoshiko
Hamanishi Kiyoshi
Hikida Akira
Hori Masae
Imai Fusao
Inoue Miyo
Inouye Yoshiko
Ikuta Shinjo
Ishida Fumiko
Kakehi Emiko
Kamachi Shoji
Kamachi Masao
Kariya Masue
Kariya Tsuruko
Kimura Genjiro
Kishiuchi Shigekazu
Kokubo Nobu
Kondo Toshio
Koyanagi Shizu
Matsumura Shizuko
Miyazaki Takaaki
Mizuguchi Tadashi
Mizuguchi Yukio
Mori Isamu
Mukai Fusako
Murao Yoichi
Matsuo Neil
Nakane Risa
Nakano Kazuo
Nakatani Masue
Nakatsuka Takasada
Natsuhara Toyo
Nishi Iyoko
Nishi Riseko Rosie
Nishi Tsunezo
Nishii Yoshinosuke
Nishikihama Keizo
Nitta Mitsuyoshi
Niwatsukino Tokichi
Niwatsukino Shigeru
Nomura Fuyumi
Nomura Masao
Onouye Kazuko
Saeki Takekichi
Sakai Lillian
Sakai Sumi
Sakata Haruko
Sameshima Eizo
Sameshima Noriko
Shiozaki Kiyomi
Shiyoji Noboru
Suzuki Aiko
Takeuchi Margaret
Tanaka Takao
Tanigami Moriharu
Taniguchi Yone
Tasaka Hatsue
Teranishi Shigeko
Yamamoto Kumano
Yamamoto Yone
Yoshida Yasuichi
Yoshida Yutaka
NOVEMBER 2014 MEMORIAL SERVICE NOVEMBER 2nd 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your “Homyo”.)
Asari Yasuko
Atagi Hisao
Haya Tetsuo
Hikita Koji
Hikita Tamizo
Hirota Kikuyo
Hori Masakazu
Hori Ayako
Imada Kimiyo
Kariya Iwajiro
Kawano Hideo
Kawase Sato
Kuriyama Masaji
Miyazaki Shizue
Miyazaki Tora
Mizuguchi Peggy
Mori Yoshimi
Morishita Kevin Hitoshi
Morishita Roy
Murao Kazuji
Murao Katsujiro
Murao Masako
Nagasawa Minoru
Nakano Toshio
Nishi Akiko
Nishi Kichijiro
Nishi Henry
Nishii Kichiji
Nitta Hiromu
Nitta Kiku
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Ohara Nobuo
Okino Naoichi
Okuyama Yasue
Otabe Michiko
Oura Yoshikazu
Sakai Yoneichi
Sawada Katsuko
Sato Yuriko
Tabata Shima
Tasaka Hiromi
Takasaki Chizu
Takasaki Yukinori
Takenaka Hideno
Teraguchi Tobe
Teramura Tokutaro
Uyeda Yoshihiko
Yamamoto Ayako
Yamanaka Yoshie
Yoshida Tori
Yoshida Yasumatsu
OCTOBER 2014
2014 JSBTC Day Message
Greetings to all for JSBTC Day
The first recorded assembly of Japanese
Buddhists in Canada took place in Vancouver
in 1904. Fourteen Buddhists met to request
a minister from Nishi Hongwanji (our head
temple), in Kyoto, Japan. Rev. Senju Sasaki
was appointed to be a kaikyoshi (overseas
minister) to Canada in 1905.
With the
minister’s arrival, the Buddhists formed the
Vancouver Nihon Bukkyo-kai (Japanese
Buddhist Association). The Nihon Bukkyokai was overseen by the headquarters of
the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA)
in San Francisco.
In 1932, the Canadian
body requested its independence. In 1955, a
national conference of Japanese Buddhists was
held in Toronto, and the Buddhist Churches
of Canada (BCC) arose from that meeting.
The BCC celebrated its centennial in 2005,
and at the National Annual General Meeting
in 2007, we decided to change our name
to Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada
(JSBTC).
Jodo Shinshu or Shin Buddhism in Canada is facing a major
challenge as we change from primarily serving the spiritual and
religious needs of ethnic and cultural Japanese Canadians to
aspiring to serve those needs for a broader spectrum of people
in Canada. Impermanence is a fundamental teaching in Buddhism
so we are equipped for it. We know that change is inevitable
and we may not enjoy it but our suffering will be eased when
we embrace it as part of life.
Bishop Aoki
When I look back on the history of our
organization, it has been one of change.
There were many endings and new beginnings.
There were many partings and new meetings.
The changes have been many. As Buddhists,
we know well that this is the nature of Life.
The person who made Shin Buddhism
the largest and most influential denomination in
Japanese Buddhism is Rennyo (1415-1497),
the eighth generation successor to the founder
Shinran (1173-1263).
He emphasized
personal awareness and faith (shinjin) in
the Jodo Shinshu teaching as being crucial
factors in the growth of the tradition.
As
a consequence of his encouragement, Jodo
Shinshu Buddhism became the largest and
most influential Japanese Buddhist School.
Rennyo stressed that individual, personal
awareness was the most crucial factor:
“The prosperity of a religion is not
determined by the number of believers it
gathers, nor by the impressiveness of its
religious rituals. Even if only one person
awakens to the compassion of Amida Buddha
and experiences true entrusting (shinjin), that
determines the success of the teaching.”
Our temples are a place where
people come to hear and learn about the
Dharma. According to Rennyo, what is crucial
is that each member deepens his or her
commitment by deep hearing, open discussion,
and applying the teaching to one’s daily life.
On this occasion of acknowledging
2014 JSBTC Day, may we rediscover joy by
listening to the Dharma as we walk the path
of the Nembutsu together.
Namo Amida Butsu
Tatsuya Aoki, Bishop
Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada
釈龍也
Greg Chor, JSBTC President!
The Buddhist analogy of the finger pointing at the moon is
often applied with the teachings and teachers as the finger and
the Truth(or Dharma) as the Moon. It is again relevant now as
we see much evidence of the change in our Sangha whether it
is positive, negative or neither. For example:
-Declining Temple Membership and Attendance
-Loss of our pioneer teachers Reverend Kyojo Ikuta and
Reverend Dr. Leslie Kawamura
-Installation of the young Socho Tatsuya Aoki as Shared Bishop
-Assessments increased by $5
-New young Ministers installed at Toronto Buddhist Church
-Consolidation of Temples in Southern Alberta
-Increased presence of Minister Assistants
-Shortage of donations
-Fewer volunteers to keep programs running
-Aging population of membership
Our Buddhist backgrounds position us well to expand our
awareness and sample the truth in amongst all the noise. Let’s
all work together on the positives, stop agonizing about the finger
and embrace what we are at the moment. As Shin Buddhists, we
are all fortunate to have access to this wonderful teaching that
embraces all. There are others out there that don’t know about
this path to spirituality and awakening and are searching. Anything
we do to develop our own understanding and share our delight in
this path goes a step further to expose others to this teaching.
We have the opportunity to learn how to share the teachings and
help others choose their paths to awakening.
All of us appreciate the continued efforts of the local temples to
serve the needs of our founding membership. At the JSBTC, your
Board of Directors and Bishop Tatsuya Aoki are putting energy
into the Living Dharma Centre (LDC) to support development
of programs that broaden access to Shin Buddhist teachings
to a wider audience in Canada. The LDC is a virtual team of
Shin Buddhist enthusiasts who lead and participate in projects
and programs to enhance the accessibility of the Teachings to
everyone.
One project that is meant to reach outside of our cultural
heritage is to have people write stories about how they encountered
“Shin Buddhism and a Life of Gratitude”. The stories will be
placed on the national www.livingdharmacentre.ca website and will
direct visitors to local temple websites and contacts. If you have
an idea for a project you would like to lead or would like to find
out what projects you can volunteer for, please contact Amy or
Brenda ([email protected] [email protected]) for
more information.
Whether you get involved or not, we are all interconnected
and we are grateful for your generous donations and efforts and
for the opportunity and responsibility our founding members have
given us.
Living in the Dharma with Gratitude
on behalf of the Board of the JSBTC
Greg Chor
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DHARMA LIGHT
60th BC Jodo Shinshu Buddhist
Temples Federation Convention
A Special Thank You
Rev.Grant
On the weekend of September 19 to 21, the 60th
Anniversary BC Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples
Federation Convention was held in Vernon, BC
hosted by the Vernon Buddhist Temple. A chartered
bus was arranged and 32 individuals from the
three lower mainland temples enjoyed attending the
convention together. The Vernon Buddhist Temple
did an excellent job of hosting this year’s event with
thought provoking and insightful presentations being
made on the Saturday and the Federation AGM
being held on Sunday morning.
Thank you to all those who came out to participate
in my 50th Birthday BBQ at the end of August. To
all those who contributed in one way or another to
the event. Thanks to the contribution by so many
people, it was a celebration that I will remember
for years to come. Thank you also for all your
generous donations towards the temple and for the
15th World Buddhist Women’s Convention to be
held in Calgary next year. Your donations amounted
to over $1,500 for each of the cause.
The major issue at this year’s AGM was the
question of whether to dissolve the provincial
organization or not. After some discussion, it was felt
that the Federation served a key role in promoting
activities, not only at the local temple level, but
as well as to outreach to the greater community
at large. It was decided upon to continue with the
Federation and further strengthen the bonds between
all of the temples in BC.
Terry Fox Run,
Close to twenty members and children attended
the Terry Fox run representing our temple on
Sunday, September 14th. The weather was perfect
for the run and our temple was able help out with
such a worthy cause. It was announced at the
run that thanks to the cancer research, the type
The Steveston Buddhist Temple will be hosting of cancer which Terry Fox had is today a largely
next year’s convention in September, 2015
so curable form of cancer. Thank you to those who
we will be looking for people to come and help participated and contributed to the cause.
organize the event.
FUJINKAI
As we get back into the
swing of activities at the
temple, please remember
that the Soft Goods Drive
will continue with a collection
of clothing, shoes, purses,
linens and other household
items.
Also everyone is
asked
to
keep
saving
used postage stamps and
postcards.
The postage stamps should have a
generous border of ½ inch to be of any value.
Save the Children volunteer was able to get $5
for 3 used postcards (has to have postage and
address) so please consider donating postcards if
you can part with them.
In the months to come, please support the Fall
Food Bazaar on October 19, Craft Fair on November
1st and Eshinni nikko and Fujinkai memorial service
in November. Baking is always appreciated at the
bazaars and craft fairs.
Fujinkai
Craft Fair
Saturday, Nov. 1st,
10 am to 3 pm.
Chow mein, california roll,
age sushi will be sold.
Any home baking from
members is appreciated.
Also any collectible items and
crafts will be welcome.
日本語版をご希望される方には、部分的に日本語に訳されたニューズレターもお届けいた
します。ご希望の方はオフィスまでお知らせください。電話（604-277-2323）にてお知
らせくださるか、この部分を切り取り、オフィスのメールボックスに投函してください。
「日本語訳版を希望します」お名前：_______________________________
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OCTOBER 2014
On September 20th, 2014 SBT President
Bud Sakamoto received on behalf of the
temple, one of the Outstanding Community
Service Awards from the Nikkei Place
Foundation. The other recipients were the
JCCA Bulletin and the Vancouver Japanese
Language School and Japanese Hall.
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DHARMA LIGHT
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2014
Sunday
Monday
5
6
10:30 am Shotsuki
Monthly Memorial
Service
12
13
Tues.
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7
8
9
10
7:30 pm Fall
Lecture Series
6:30 pm Bingo
7:30 pm Seiza
meditation
10:30 am Seiza
Meditation
14
15
16
17
Sat.
11
18
10:00 Dharma School Thanksgiving
10:30 Regular Service
am Nikkei
7:30 pm Board 11:00
Home
Service
Meeting
6:30 pm Bingo
7:00 pm SBT
Movie Night
10:30 am Seiza
Meditation
19
21
22
23
24
25
7:30 pm Fall
Lecture Series
6:30 pm Bingo
7:30 pm Seiza
meditation
10:30 am Seiza
Meditation
2:00 Wedding
and Reception
28
29
30
31
NOV. 1
7:30 pm Fall
Lecture Series
6:30 pm Bingo
10:00 Moe No Kai
7:30 pm Seiza
meditation
10:30 am Seiza
Meditation
4
5
6
7
6:30 pm Bingo
2:30 Maples
Service
7:30 pm Seiza
meditation
10:30 am Seiza
Meditation
12
13
14
6:30 pm Bingo
7:30 pm Seiza
meditation
10:30 am Seiza
Meditation
19
20
21
11:00 am Nikkei
Home Service
6:30 pm Bingo
7:30 pm Seiza
meditation
10:30 am Seiza
Meditation
26
27
28
6:30 pm Bingo
7:30 pm Seiza
meditation
10:30 am Seiza
Meditation
3
4
5
6:30 pm Bingo
2:30 Maples
Service
7:30 pm Seiza
meditation
10:30 am Seiza
Meditation
2
3
10:30 am Shotsuki
Monthly Memorial &
Eitaikyo Service
9
10
11
10:00 Dharma School 7:30 pm
10:30 Remembrance
Board Meeting
Day Service
16
17
18
10:30 Eshinni Day /
Fujinkai Service
23
24
25
10:30 Regular Service
30
Dec. 1
2
10:00 Dharma School
10:30 Regular Service
MEMBERSHIP FORM
10:00 Dharma School
with Costumes and Pot
Luck
10:30 Regular Service
8
8
15
22
29
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STEVESTON
Buddhist Temple
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2014 Membership $100.
Please submit form and
payment to the office
26
4360 Garry Street
Richmond BC. V7E 2V2
Tel: (604) 277-2323
Fax: (604) 277-0313
[email protected]
www.steveston-temple.ca
7:00 am Fall Bazaar
Prep
12:00
Noon
Fall
Bazaar Opens
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10月 2014
月見の季節
よ、それはちょうど月をさす指の如きである。
もしあるものが月の美しさを他に示すために、
二週間前のある夜の出来事でした、娘と月を指でさすとする。もしその他の者が指先ば
二人で月見をしていました。一年の内のかりに集中しておれば、いつまでも月を見よう
一番明るい満月で収穫月とも呼ばれていとせず、月をさす指の意味さえ無駄になる。要
ます。
するに、はからいの心で悟りの真理を知ること
は不可能であることです。
月を見ながら、ふと日本で留学していた
頃を思い出しました。私が留学していたここには大変奥深い御教えがあります。「私」
間、いろんな素晴らしい経験をさせていただきましたが、そというものが、「月」というものを対照的に見
の一つとして月に一・二度長源寺というお寺に参らせていたると、それはまだ相対的であり、はからいの心
だいたことが印象に残っています。実は、その長源寺の住職のレベルでしか見ていないということです。そ
はアメリカ日系二世で、そこのお寺の娘さんと結婚し、婿養もそも、私が月の光を見させていただけるのは
子として入寺された方でした。吉川デニス先生とおっしゃる太陽の強い日差しが月に反射して目に光を届け
方で、多くの留学生が先生から御指導、御世話をいただきまてくださるからなのです。元の光なしではどん
した。そのデニス先生のご縁である秋、日本でも有名な清水なにこちらから見ようとしても暗闇の中ではな
寺の中庭で一生忘れられない月見のお茶会にお招きをいただいでしょうか。
いたことを思い出しました。
お念仏も同じです。私と阿弥陀様を対照的に考
最高に晴れた夜空に輝く月の下で美しい日本庭園をながめ
えるといくらお念仏を称えてもそれははからい
ながら、抹茶と和菓子をぜいたくな気持ちでいただきまし
の念仏になります。それは多くの働きによって
た。そのとき私にデニス先生が“なぜ月見をするのか分かる阿弥陀様の働きが私にお名号として届いてくだ
か？”と聞かれました。“美しい月を見るためではないですさることに気づかせていただく時に報恩感謝の
か。”と私が答えると先生は“法を知るためである”と言わお念仏として現れるのです。私が月を見るので
れました。そして、「月をさす指」の話をしてくださいましはなく月の光により見させていただいている事
た。
に気づかされた時の感動のように。
「ある時お釈迦様の弟子、アナンダが「いかにして、私のよ
うにはからいの心をもつ者が、それを超越する真理を受け入
れられるのでしょうか？」と尋ねると釈尊は次のように述べ
られました「アナンダよ、貴方ははからいの心で教えを受け
入れようとしているが、そのままでは、受け入れられる教え
もまた迷いの教えとなり、真の真理とは言えない。アナンダ
法
の
と
も
し
び
秋の美しい夜に娘と過ごした時の出来事でした。
南無阿弥陀仏
合掌
生田グラント
会長からのお知らせ
婦人会からのお知らせ
吉原ヒロコ
坂本バッド
私は2014年9月20日にお寺に代わり日系プ
レースからコミュニティー・サービス優秀
賞を頂く光栄にあずかりました。他の受賞
者はJCCA月報とバンクーバー日本語学校並
びに日系人会館です。
夏も終わり、またいろいろと活動する時期になりました。早
速ですが、服、靴、ハンドバッグ、リネン、家庭用品等の柔
らかい素材グッズ回収もやがて始まり、また、使用済みの郵
便切手やハガキも集めています。使用済み郵便切手は切手の
周りを1/2インチ以上残しておいてください。それでないと
価値がありません。Save the Childrenのボランティアは郵便
この賞は私たちの地域をより良い場所にするために貢献し
た、お寺の何百人という過去の会員のコミットメントの遺産切手が貼ってあり、住所が書いてある使用済みのハガキ３枚
を表します。今もお寺の献身的な会員や友人達がコミュニテで$5.00をもらうことができました。もし、いらない古いハ
ィー・サービスを続けています。将来もお寺は地域のすべてガキがありましたらご寄付をお願いいたします。
の人達の集まりの場として存続しないといけません。それで
今後の予定としては、食品バザーが10月19日、手芸品バザ
ないと私たちの存在の意味が失われるでしょう。
ーが11月1日、恵信尼回向と婦人会法要が11月にあります。
ベーキングは食品バザーや手芸品バザーでいつも好評です。
感謝と謙遜の気持ちでこれからも地域に貢献しましょう。
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。
美代子・メーブル・グリンニョン
2014年９月１０日往生
行年８１歳
錦浜　芳治
2014年９月２０日往生
行年８６歳
日本語：　1
法のともしび
9月の役員会のまとめ
2014年JSBTC デーへのメッセージ
日系プレースは第4回日系プレース・コミュニティー・サー
ビス賞授与及び募金晩餐会を9月20日にバーナビーの日系セ
ンターで行います。この催しは日系コミュニティーの支持者
を表彰し、日系コミュニティーの認識を高め、かつ資金を集
めるために行われます。今年のテーマは「基盤」で、カナダ
において、しっかりした基盤を持った強固で活動的な日系コ
ミュニティーを作り上げるのに貢献した個人や団体に賞が与
えられます。スティーブストン仏教会はバンクーバー日本
語学校ならびにJCCA月報と共に、日系コミュニティーを支
え、確固としたリーダーシップを取ったことが認められまし
た。さらに、生涯業績賞がデービッド・スズキ博士に贈られ
ます。スティーブストン仏教会の理事とシニア会員がこの授
与式に参加します。
ところで、お寺は今やWifi(無線インターネット)がありま
す！パスワードはsbtsanghaです。
萌の会―郷　恵子
夏休みも終わって皆様が元気でいらしたことに、とても嬉し
く思っています。今回は軽い体操をした後、秋らしい色とり
どりの葉っぱを大きな紙に貼ってお寺のホールに飾りまし
た。ちょっとした工夫で、お寺のホールが鮮やかに明るくな
りました。萌の会の皆様有難うございました。次回は１０月
３０日午前１０時からです。ハロウイーンのお飾りを作りま
すので、小さなかぼちゃ(パンプキン)を２個持ってきてくだ
さい。できればエプロンもお願いします。かぼちゃは、オレ
ンジ色とその他の色でけっこうです。お友達をお誘いの上、
いらして下さい。それでは、カゼなど引かないで、元気に来
月またお会いしましょう。
ビジョン20/20
メール・ライナー、議長　[email protected]
DO YOU HAVE
20/20
記録に残っているカナダで最初の日本の仏教徒の集まりは
1904年にバンクーバーであり、14人の仏教徒が集まり、京
都の西本願寺から僧侶を送ってくれるように要請した。そ
れで、佐々木せんじゅ先生が1905年に開教使(海外での僧
侶)に任命された。先生の到着と共に仏教徒はバンクーバー
日本仏教会を形成し、サンフランシスコのアメリカ仏教会
（BCA）本部の傘下に入った。1932年にバンクーバー日本
仏教会はアメリカからの独立を要請した。1955年にトロン
トで日本の仏教徒の全国大会が開催され、その会議でカナダ
仏教会（BCC）が創られた。BCCは2005年に100周年を祝
い、2007年の全国年次総会で、名前をカナダ浄土真宗仏教
会（JSBTC）に変更した。
私達の組織の歴史を振り返ると、これは一つの変化である。
多くの終わりがあり、始まりがあった。多くの別れもあり出
会いもあった。変化は沢山ある。仏教徒として、人生とはこ
ういうものである事を承知している。
浄土真宗を日本で最も影響力があり一番大きな宗派にしたの
は蓮如（1415-1497)であり、親鸞(1173-1263)から8代目の
継承者である。かれは浄土真宗で大事なのは自己認識と信心
であることを強調した。その結果、浄土真宗は日本で一番大
きく影響力のある宗派に成長した。蓮如は言っている。
「宗教の繁栄は信者の数でも、宗教儀式の素晴らしさでも計
れない。たった一人でも阿弥陀様の慈悲に目覚め、真に自分
をそれに任せること(信心)を経験した人がいるなら、それこ
そが仏教の教えが成功したことを示すものである。」
人はお寺に来てダーマについて聞き、学ぶ。蓮如によると、
よく聞き、率直な議論をし、教えを日常の生活に活用するこ
とが大事である。
2014年のJSBTCデーにあたり、お念仏を共に唱える中でダ
ーマを聴聞することにより再び喜びを見出しますように。
南無阿弥陀仏
青木龍也、カナダ浄土真宗仏教会ビショップ
釈龍也
VISION?
20/20委員会に新しいメンバーが入
りました。田中きよこさんの推薦
で、彼女の義理の息子さんのウイッカム・ケリーさんです。
ケリーさんは建設開発、社会住宅プロジェクト、私達が計画
しているようなプロジェクトのコンサルティングに豊富な経
験があります。
リッチモンド市との会合がジョン・ヤップ氏の事務室で行わ
れ、将来このプロジェクトに関係するであろう人たちと非公
式の話し合いがありました。そこでお寺の地所の開発可能性
が確認されました。10月の仏教会理事会で当委員会がこれ
まで調べたことや将来の可能性を発表する予定です。その後
は、将来の開発についてさらに詳細な事業計画を立てるため
の資金調達等を行うかどうかは理事会の決定によります。
仮にこの「第2段階」が承認されても、お寺の地所に実際何
を造るかを決めるのに少なくとも6-8か月はかかるでしょ
う。また、実際に建物が建ち始めるのにそれから更に1年は
かかりますので、やることはまだまだ沢山あります。この時
点で、すべての会員がお寺の地所をどのように開発するかに
ついての意思決定に参加して頂けるようお願いいたします。
20/20委員会の会合はお寺の会員ならどなたでも参加できま
すし、大歓迎です。現在の委員会のメンバーは、坂本バッド
さん、森下エルマーさん、生田先生、吉原ヒロコさん、阿久
根イトコさん、ウイッカム・ケリーさん、生田クニさん、酒
井ミッツさん、平野ナオキさん、周スゾンさんです。
～楽しくいきいき活動～
イキイキプログラムは初期から中期
の認知症をお持ちの高齢者の方、ゆ
ったりとしたペースの活動を楽しみたい方向けのプログラム
です。毎週運動、おしゃべり、昼食、アートやゲームなどを
行います。プログラムはスタッフが担当しており、思いやり
があり献身的なボランティアがサポートいたします。一日＄
１０。詳細については下記へお問い合わせ頂き参加条件や空
き状況をご確認ください。
スティーブストン：日加文化センターいきいきプログラム
毎週木曜日　正午～4時
連絡先　ケルビン 604-241-7444
または [email protected]
日系シニアズ・ヘルスケア住宅協会、隣組、スティーブスト
ン日加文化センター共催。このプログラムは寄付金、New
Horizons for Seniors ProgramおよびVancouver Foundation
からの助成金、そしてビクトリア大学Centre on Agingの協
力により提供されます。
日本語：　2