WHAT`S IN A NAME? - Moiliili Hongwanji Mission

VOLUME 54 - NO. 5
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Website: http://www.moiliilihongwanji.org
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2010
“WHAT’S IN A NAME?”
by Shaku Horaku (Rev. Eric Matsumoto)
Bodhisattva Dharmakara vow to become “The
Buddha of Immeasurable Life and Infinite Light
(Amida Buddha)”? It expresses the Great Wisdom
and Compassion of the Buddha. Dharmakara became
the Buddha of Immeasurable Life and Infinite Light
for your sake and my sake, that is, for the sake of all
sentient beings. Amida Buddha realized that unless
he became a Buddha that possessed immeasurable
life, a Buddha that would be present throughout all
time--past, present and future--he would not be able to
save all living beings and unless he became infinite
light he would not be able to reach every corner of the
universe and embrace all life. The Bodhisattva
Dharmakara’s aspiration or vow to become Amida
Buddha embraced this kind of wish or aspiration--the
Peace and Happiness/Enlightenment of all existence.
Furthermore, Shantao of China said the name
“Amida” means “to embrace and not forsake.” There
is no life too small or too large for Amida Buddha.
Hence, Immeasurable Life and Infinite Light express
the Great Wisdom and Compassion of Amida Buddha
for all existence.
Gomonshu shares “In the past, Buddhism was
thought to teach that if a person piled up effort, it was
possible for the person to become a buddha. Shinran
Shonin also followed such thinking, and did practices
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In his book, The Buddha’s Wish for the World,
the Gomonshu Koshin Ohtani titles the second
chapter “What is the meaning invested in your
name?” He shares about himself “My first name is
Koshin. The first part, Ko, was added to my name
when I was ordained as a priest at age 15. My name
from childhood is Makoto, which is also pronounced
Shin. My father chose the name Makoto, meaning
“true,” because he wanted me to be a person who
would lead a life free of pretence and dishonesty;
one who aspires for the truth. I came to be called
Makoto because from the very first moment of my life
my parents had this wish for me.” “We grow up
being called by a name that is invested with some
kind of wish for our lives.” Each of us has a name
and there is a reason why the name we have was
given to us. Have you ever thought about it? Where
did your name come from? What does it mean?
Why was I given this name? A name is very special
because it has a meaning and significance.
Let us reflect on the Buddha’s name “Amida.”
The name “Amida” comes from an Indian word
“Amita” which means “Immeasurable or Infinite.”
In that part of the world, Amida Buddha is known as
Amitayus and Amitabha and thus can be translated
into English as “The Buddha of Immeasurable Life
and Infinite Light.”
A question, “Why did
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deepest concern. When we realize that, we say,
“Thank you,” with a heart full of gratitude. That is
Nembutsu.” Namo Amida Butsu/Entrusting in the
Buddha of Immeasurable Life and Infinite Light.
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to that end on Mount Hiei for a period of 20 years.
By the time the 9-year-old boy who ascended Mount
Hiei became the 29-year-old Shinran Shonin, he met
Honen Shonin. Honen Shonin’s teaching overturned
the conventional Buddhist thinking he had held up
to then. It was not that a person piled up efforts to
become a buddha, it was rather a wish coming from
the Buddha toward man, which asked, ‘How can I
make a buddha out of you?’ –Shinran Shonin
believed this was true Buddhism.” “This, then, is
the Vow, or wish of the Buddha.”’…Amida Buddha
is saying, “When I become a buddha, people
everywhere will, with believing hearts, wish to be
born in my (Pure) Land (of Enlightenment), though
saying the Nembutsu (Namo Amida Butsu) as few
as ten times, and if they are not born (in the Pure
Land), may I never proceed onward to
enlightenment.’” “This is the Buddha’s deepest
wish.”
Amida Buddha’s wish is for all of us, right now
in the present moment, to become aware of Great
Compassion. Hence, in Jodo Shinshu Teachings, it
is often said that the real Name of Amida Buddha is
“Namo Amida Butsu.” On one hand, Namo Amida
Butsu is the Buddha’s Name that Calls (Myogo),
asking us to awaken to Great Wisdom and
Compassion. We speak of Amida Buddha, not only
as a Buddha waiting for us in the Pure Land at some
future point, but the Buddha as the dynamic “Namo
Amida Butsu” or the Call of Great Compassion.
Amida Buddha is calling out to each one of us
“Please entrust yourself (Namo) to me (Amida
Butsu).” According to Shinran Shonin, Namo
Amida Butsu is not my request to the Buddha to
save me, rather it is the Buddha who says “Please
entrust/Namo yourself to me, Amida Buddha/Amida
Butsu.” When we truly hear this Call of Great
Compassion, the Name-that-Calls (Myogo), then we
respond by repeating that same “Namo Amida
Butsu” (Nembutsu) which is our grateful response to
Amida Buddha.
Gomonshu further shares “When you become a
person who senses the presence of Amida Buddha in
your life, you will say the Nembutsu naturally and
spontaneously.”“We are always Amida Buddha’s
SUNDAY SERVICE RESUMES ON AUG. 15
Regular Sunday services will resume on
Sunday, August 15, at 9:00 AM following our
summer break. Please join us, and please invite your
family members and friends to come to the temple.
MOVIE SUNDAYS
You are cordially invited to enjoy the following
movies which will be shown at the temple at 10:30
AM following the Sunday service: August 15—
Ponyo; August 22—Zen
MONTHLY TALK STORY
A monthly talk story session with Rev. Eric
Matsumoto will be held on Sunday, August 29,
following the Sunday service. Please take this
opportunity to share your thoughts and questions
and learn more about our Jodo Shin teachings.
WAHIAWA BUS TRIP ON SEPT. 19
There will be no service at Moiliili Hongwanji
on Sunday, September 19. Instead we’ll go to
Wahiawa Hongwanji for its 10:00 AM Autumn
Ohigan service where our resident minister, Rev.
Matsumoto, will be the guest speaker. Following
the service, we have been invited to have lunch with
Wahiawa Hongwanji members. A flier with more
information will be mailed out. Let’s all enjoy this
Sunday activity coordinated by the temple’s
Membership Committee.
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DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Moiliili Hongwanji Mission extends its deepest
sympathy and condolences to the families of the
following who have recently passed away:
Mrs. Doris Yoshie Sur, 76, on June 3
Mr. Masanobu Nishioka, 85, on June 10
Mrs. Misae Nakamura, 88, on July 18
May the Onembutsu provide solace to family
members and friends during this time of sorrow.
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER
OBon is a time for reflection and for
expressing gratitude. I am reminded of how
fortunate I am to be part of such a vibrant and
supportive Sangha at Moiliili Hongwanji. We truly
have a special community of fellow travelers on the
Nembutsu path. Our annual Bon dance was
another huge success because of the hard work,
dedication and generosity of our members. Putting
on this successful event is a living example of
selfless giving and the truth of interdependence.
Freely sharing our combined talents and skills
contributed to the success of our Bon dance. A
heartfelt mahalo to Ernie Morikubo and the Bon
dance planning committee and all the volunteers
for your kokua.
I would also like to thank Anne Kawabata for
her dedicated and faithful service to our temple.
Anne has announced her retirement at the end of
August. We are deeply grateful to Anne for all her
years of service to our temple and wish her all the
best in retirement. The Personnel Committee is
currently in the process of reviewing the position of
Office Manager and will announce the hiring
process shortly. If you are interested or know of
someone who may be interested in applying, please
keep an eye out for the position announcement.
In Gassho,
Blayne Higa
AUTUMN EQUINOX AND SEVEN
MASTERS REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
Please join us for our Autumn Ohigan Services
which will be held as follows:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
9:00 AM: English Family Service
Speaker: Rev. Itaru Nozaki of Lihue Hongwanji
Mission
10:30 AM: Japanese Service
Speaker: Rev. Itaru Nozaki
Higan (translated “Other Shore”) Services are
held twice a year during the spring and autumn
equinox when the weather is neither too hot nor too
cold and everything is in balance. It is a time of
rededication to listening to the Dharma. At our
Autumn Higan Service at Moiliili Hongwanji, we
also honor the Seven Masters of the Pure Land
Teachings.
ANNUAL TEMPLE FUNDRAISER ON OCT. 3
Moiliili Hongwanji’s annual fundraiser will be
held on Sunday, October 3. (Please note that this
is the first Sunday rather than our usual second
Sunday of October.) Please mark your calendars and
watch for tickets which will be mailed out near the
end of August. Thank you so much for your kokua!
WELCOME TO NEW
MEMBER
A warm welcome is
extended to the Mrs. Ethel
Aiko Oda who has recently joined our Sustaining
(Gojikai) Membership. We hope you will join us
often at the temple, and we express our deep
appreciation for your membership pledge.
SUSTAINING (GOJIKAI) MEMBERSHIP
Mahalo to our dues-paying Sustaining
(Gojikai) Members for the support you provide to
the temple through your membership pledge and
your constant assistance. This is a gentle reminder
that if you have not yet sent in your dues for 2010,
won’t you please send it in at your earliest
convenience? Suggested minimum dues are $75 for
an individual and $150 for a family of husband and
wife. Those who are 75 years of age or older may
make a pledge in an amount of their choosing that is
comfortable for them. If you have any questions, or
if you would like more information about our
Sustaining Membership, please contact the temple
office at 949-1659. Thank you for your continued
support!
ANNE KAWABATA RETIRING
Our Office Manager, Anne Kawabata, will be
retiring at the end of August. Anne has been
working at Moiliili Hongwanji for over 23 years,
and has served as office manager for the past year
and a half. We will all miss Anne tremendously
and thank her for her many years of care,
dedication, and hard work for the benefit of our
temple. We wish her a most well-deserved relaxing
retirement.
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meets 5 times a year and its members are: Dr.
Mary Bitterman - Honorary member, Bishop
Thomas Okano - Ex-Officio, Alton Miyamoto Ex-Officio, Blayne Higa - Ex-Officio, Shimeji
Kanazawa - Chair Emerita, Cynthia Ogasawara Chair, Mernie Miyasato-Crawford - Vice Chair,
Cynthia Hughes - Secretary, Roy Awakuni Treasurer, Margaret Brown, Walter Ebisu, Rev.
Yoshiaki Fujitani, Bryson Ho, Masuo Kino,
Makoto Kunimune, Rev. Shigenori Makino,
Theolinda Matsumoto, Dr. Jon Matsuoka, Joy
Miyasaki, Rusty Nakagawa, Rev. David
Nakamoto, Ken Okimoto, Rebecca Ryan, Martha
Samson, Lei Shimizu, Clifford Takishita, Richard
Tokuoka, Carol Yamamoto, Chihoko Yosemori
and Rose Nakamura-Ex-Officio.
A special thank you to Mrs. Shimeji
Kanazawa, who capably served as Advisory
Council Chair for the past 15 years. Under her
excellent guidance and sage advice, Project Dana
has benefited greatly and we are most grateful to
her. She now serves as Chair Emerita for the
Advisory Council.
PAPER GOODS FROM UNITED JR. YBA
We would like to thank the United Jr. YBA
for its year round community service project of
collecting paper goods and donating to Project
Dana. These very practical items such as toilet
paper, paper towels, facial tissue are always
greatly appreciated by the home bound elders
who receive them. Some of the surviving wives
of late ministers were given these paper goods
and they were most grateful to the United Jr.
YBA. We look forward to distributing more
donated paper goods to the elders. Mahalo to
Jock and Krystal Narusaki for spearheading this
project and United Jr. YBA members and
friends.
THE NOSE KNOWS
This article is courtesy of the Alzheimer’s
Association, North Bay Chapter.
“Our sense of smell is carried from the nose via
the olfactory nerve to the mid-brain, where it is
identified. The sense of smell is diminished in
Alzheimer’s and this loss worsens as the disease
progresses. The mid-brain shows damage early
in Alzheimer’s and this may account for the loss
of sense of smell. At first, those with Alzheimer’s
cannot discriminate among different aromas.
Eventually they lose the sense of smell entirely.
This loss may contribute to a lessening of the
desire to eat in some with Alzheimer’s. Making
meals colorful, balanced and attractive on the
plate may make them more appealing and
appetizing.”
WAITING TO BE USED BY YOU!
A supply of used but in good condition
wheelchairs, shower benches, microwave ovens,
toilet risers, walkers and commodes are waiting
to be given away. Please call Project Dana for
these items - 945-3736.
A “RECIPE”
This “recipe” was written by an unknown
“chef” in Union, Missouri
Take 2 heaping cups of patience
1 heart full of love
2 handful of generosity
A dash of laughter
1 headful of understanding
Sprinkle generously with kindness
Add plenty of faith and mix well
PROJECT DANA ADVISORY COUNCIL
Moiliili Hongwanji expresses gratitude and
appreciation to the faithful and dedicated
members of the Project Dana Advisory Council.
The Council, chaired by Cynthia Ogasawara, is
composed of Moiliili Hongwanji Members and
distinguished knowledgeable members of the
community who serve on a volunteer basis in the
overall direction, goals and objectives,
fundraising, etc. for the Project. The Council
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To which must be added … spread over the days,
months, years of a loved one’s lifetime and save
enough for yourself!
From a booklet on Alzheimer’s, Arthur
Goodfriend, Ed.D)
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HOW ARE WE DOING FOR DOUBLE
COMMEMORATION FUNDRAISING?
According to the June 30, 2010 report from
Hawaii Kyodan Headquarters, about 1/3 of Moiliili
Hongwanji members have contributed or pledged a
total of $81,035 (of which $75,210 has been
received) for the Double Commemoration Fund
Drive. With the wish that every member contribute
$1,000 over the 4 year period 2008-2011, Moiliili’s
target is $281,000.
If you have not made a contribution or still have
an outstanding pledge, won’t you consider sending
in your payment? Pledges should be completed by
the end of 2011. If you have already completed your
pledge, would you consider making another
donation? Checks should be made payable to Honpa
Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii and mailed to 1727
Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96813. Please include
a note that this is for the Double Commemoration,
your temple name (Moiliili) and whether this is an
outstanding pledge or a new contribution.
HEADQUARTERS NEWS
Condolence:
Mrs. Kinu Miura, wife of the Late Rev. Takeo Esho
Miura, passed away on July 1 at the age of 99.
Personnel:
The job title for Headquarters Secretary Dianne
Sumida
was
changed
to
Headquarters
Administrative Assistant effective May 8.
Rev. Shingo Furusawa, Resident Minister of Pearl
City Hongwanji, will be taking a leave of absence
and studying English on the mainland as a Hawaii
Kyodan Scholarship Student effective August 15.
Double Commemoration Project Campaign:
In 2008, the 96th Legislative Assembly approved a
Shinran Shonin’s 750th Memorial Commemoration
and Hawaii Kyodan’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
Project Campaign ($6 million) to be carried out over
a four-year period (2008-2011) by Hawaii Kyodan
ministers and members for the following purposes:
1) Purchase and renovate the property adjacent to
the Hawaii Betsuin referred to as the “Ching
Property” by Hawaii Kyodan ( $3 million); 2)
Contribute to Hawaii Kyodan’s 750th memorial
commemoration and 120th anniversary celebration
operating costs ($600,000); 3) Subsidize Hawaii
Kyodan’s 750th memorial commemoration donation
to Honzan ($400,000); 4) Contribute to the Hawaii
Kyodan’s Ministers’ Welfare Fund ($250,000); 5)
Contribute to Pacific Buddhist Academy’s capital
campaign for the construction of facilities toward
the development of a school with 240 students
( $1,750,000). All Hongwanji members were
encouraged to contribute at least $1,000 or $250 per
year for 4 years to actualize the project goal. After
the completion of the campaign (end of 2011), all
donors’ names will be listed by the donation amount
and printed in the evaluation booklet.
MOILIILI CEMETERY PROJECT
Laura Ruby, editor of the book Moiliili-The
Life of a Community, is working on a project to
identify those in the Moiliili cemetery as part of a
course she teaches, “Honors 291—The City as
Text—Reading Moiliili.” Pictures of gravestones,
names and other information are on the website
www.moiliili.net. Ms. Ruby would like to add
information about members of Moiliili Hongwanji.
If you have information on family members in
Moiliili Cemetery that you would like to share with
Ms. Ruby, please contact her at 947-3641, email
[email protected].
TEMPLE MAINTENANCE
HELP
We would like to form a
regular temple maintenance gang and need your help
to maintain our temple grounds and surrounding
areas, assist with light repairs, touch-up painting,
numerous minor plumbing repairs, etc. Join fellow
temple members for some mind and body movement
and fellowship. Talent is not a requirement.
Maintenance will be scheduled so it does not
conflict with temple activities.
Look for an upcoming temple maintenance
flier. Please contact the temple office at 949-1659
and leave your name and number if you can help.
Mahalo!
STATE LAY CONVENTION
This year’s State Lay Convention, hosted by the
United Lay Association of Honolulu, will be held on
September 11-12 at the Hawaii Betsuin. The theme
is “Evolution”—Hongwanji Evolving to Effectively
Share the Living Dharma. The keynote speaker will
be Dr. George Tanabe, and a leadership workshop
will be conducted by Glenn Hamamura.
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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 schedule is listed below (the speaker’s
name is listed first, followed by the sponsor):
BON DANCE 2010
Moiliili Hongwanji's 2010 Bon Dance, held on
July 2nd and 3rd, was again a very successful
celebration of the spiritual liberation of which much
is spoken in the Jodo Shinshu tradition. The crowds
on both nights were big and the atmosphere
festive. It has, in addition to being a religious
observation, become a community event as
evidenced by the participation of the many dancers
from all over the island. On hand also were many
political candidates, reminding us that this is an
election year and we will have to make important
choices at the polls this fall.
A big mahalo to all those who helped make this
event a success. Countless people put in many hours
to take care of the various details such an event
entails. Words of appreciation cannot suffice but it
is my hope that the efforts were an expression of
"joyous" work generated by a dedication and
awakening to, and the realization of truth.
Truly it is a time to reassess our individual
awareness and appreciation of truth and how it may
manifest in our lives. At the same time, it is a
chance to affirm our respective diligence to seek
truth from deep within our own life experiences, be
they good or bad. There is a need to go beyond the
superficial expressions of spirituality and delving
into the business of truly living, rooted in the
profound sustenance that life itself brings moment
by moment. The spectrum of feelings, thoughts, and
emotions we encounter each day is the working of
life itself, boosting and humbling us at different
times. By being in tune with this each moment, we
can become genuinely human and come to "know"
how life moves naturally and not according to what
we may want.
Whether we are dancing or working, Obon
gives us the opportunity to reflect on many things
and deepen the experience of this singularly
precious life. Mahalo to all of you.
Ernie Morikubo,
Bon Dance Chair
Aug. 14:
Aug. 21:
Aug. 28:
Sept. 4:
Sept. 11:
Sept. 18:
Rev. Eric Matsumoto (Bessie Yoshimura)
Rev. Shigeaki Fujitani (Michie Hamao)
Mr. Alan Goto (Makoto & Nobuko Kunimune)
Dr. Alfred Bloom (Michiko Morikubo)
Rev. Arthur Kaufmann (Alan & Gene Yokota)
Mrs. Juliet Lee (June Matsumoto, Jean Sato,
and Karen Murakami)
Sept 25: Rev. Koho Takata (Reese Morikubo)
Oct. 2: Rev. Richard Tennes (Shimeji Kanazawa)
You’re also invited to tune in to KZOO for the
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin’s radio program
on Saturday at 7:30 AM (Japanese) and Sunday at
10:00 AM (English). Mahalo to our speakers, our
sponsors and our volunteer staff.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
As I read and browse through various Health &
Wellness newsletters and magazines, I'm always
fascinated to learn from experts that laughter prolongs
healthy life and worry shortens life. I'd like to share a
"funny message" entitled "Why Worry?" It goes:
"There are only two things to worry about: Either
you are well or you are sick. If you are well, then
there is nothing to worry about.
But if you are sick, there are only two things to
worry about: Whether you will get well or whether
you will die. If you get well, there is nothing to worry
about.
But, if you die, there are only two things to worry
about (if you're non-Buddhist): Whether you go to
heaven or hell. If you go to heaven, there is nothing to
worry about.
And, if you go to hell, you'll be so busy shaking
hands with old friends, you won't have time to worry."
Aren't we lucky to be embraced by Amida Buddha
all hours of the day. Nothing to worry about! Namo
Amida Butsu!
Contributed by Helen Hamasu
DHARMA VIDEOS ON OLELO
On Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM, please tune in to
Channel 49, Olelo public service television station, for a
Dharma video. During the months of September and
October, because of election coverage, the schedule is
changed as follows: Ch 52, 8:00 PM: 9/4, 10/16, 10/23,
10/30; Ch 53, 6:00 PM: 9/11
MAHALO FOR BON DANCE DONATIONS
Thank you very much for your generous Bon
Dance donations. A special mahalo is extended to
those who made very generous donations of food
and supplies for the concession and the kitchen.
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Buddhist Women’s Association
more information and be sure to sign up.
P.S.: Please visit the Hawaii Federation website
hawaiibwa.org for lots of interesting information
including the World Convention and 14th State
Conference (with photos of the fashion show).
Contributed by Jeanne Watari
NEWS
Welcome to New Members: A warm welcome goes
out to new members Joy Fujita and Ethel Aiko Oda.
Thank you: Many thanks go to our omigaki crew
with Nancy Hironaka as leader and Kathleen Komo
as mentor, for helping with the cleaning of the altar
ornaments on June 23 in preparation for Obon. Bon
Dance was a busy yet enjoyable time with members
rallying under the leadership of Lois Ohta and “Iron
Chefs” Helen Hamasu, Nancy Hironaka, Karen
Kikukawa, Karen Murakami, and Betsy Nishioka to
prepare delicious meals for workers and dancers.
Sue Sonoda and Lily Muraoka provided expert
assistance and guidance. Thank you to everyone
who donated their time and ingredients for the food
preparation! Mahalo also to Karen Murakami and
Rose Nakamura for serving as gracious MC’s for
Bon Mairi on July 9 and 10 and to members who
helped with the choba and refreshment. Thank you
so much, members, for the many, many things that
you do to help the MHBWA and the temple!!!
August Fellowship: Fellowship and relaxation were
the key words for our August 8 get together. Tsuru
making for the United of Honolulu’s peace project,
Bon dancercize with Alice Shiroma, games,
“Passing on the Legacy of the Kimono” fashion
show DVD, and a delicious bento lunch were the
makings for a fun day with Lois Ohta and Cynthia
Ogasawara in charge.
BWA Exchange Students: Two exchange students
from Japan will be in Hawaii from August 9-17
hosted by the Hawaii Federation. Activities include
a fellowship dinner hosted by the Honolulu United
at Moiliili on August 16.
Deepest Condolences are extended to the family of
Misae Nakamura who recently passed away.
Dates to Remember:
Next Meeting: Please mark your calendars for our
next meeting on Sunday, September 5 at 10:30 am
Field Trip: Please reserve Saturday, September
25, for a Honolulu United fellowship—a bus trip to
Kailua Hongwanji (before its demolition in
preparation for the construction of a new temple)
and Kahuku Hongwanji (which will be closing
permanently). We’ll meet at our temple at 8:00 AM
to carpool to the Hawaii Betsuin. Please watch for
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HAPPY STRUMMERS NEWS
It is so nice to have the young ones join the
Happy Strummers. It happened on Father’s Day
when the children held up the F.A.T.H.E.R. signs as
the Strummers played the song to honor Fathers.
No sooner had we strummed for Father’s Day in
June, July was upon us. Susan Morishige, Irene Iida
and Michi Motooka usually play at Maunalani every
month, but for July, since it is Bon season, the
ukuleles were put aside and three BWA members,
Rose Nakamura, Jeanne Watari, and Michi
Motooka, and Rev. Eric Matsumoto danced two Bon
dance numbers. A lovely lady at Maunalani said
with tears that Tanko Bushi brought memories.
Ukuleles or not, the monthly visit is always an
experience worthwhile.
August 16 is another experience the Strummers
will take part in with the two BWA Exchange
students from Japan.
Contributed by Michiko Motooka
NEW BIRTHDAY CARD DESIGN
May I write a few words about the new birthday
cards that are being sent to Gojikai members who
are 77 years of age or older this year. Every July,
we have a new design, and this year’s design was
created by Yuka Ishida after I mentioned the words
of Anne Frank, the Jewish girl who wrote a diary
while she and her family were confined in a hidden
apartment during the Second World War
While reading the book for the second time, I
was amazed to find the words peace and tranquility
at the end of her diary. She wrote: “if I look upon
the heaven, I think that it will all come right, that
this cruelty too will end, and that peace and
tranquility will return again.”
As you all know, An Non means peace and
tranquility.
Contributed by Michiko Motooka
[Thank you so much to Mrs. Motooka for thinking of
the design for the cards each year and addressing
and mailing the cards to our members! Mahalo!]
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August 2010
2010 Slogan: “Path of Entrusting:
Seek Truth”
Sun
1
Mon
2
Tue
3
No service
Choralfest in Hilo
1:00 PM - Dharma School
Teachers State
Conference Meeting
@ Betsuin
8
Wed
4
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
10
7
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
11
12
13
14
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
10:15 AM - Maunalani
9 :00 AM - P.D.
Advisory Council
2:30 PM - Living Treasures
Meeting
7:00 PM - Temple Board
Meeting
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
8
16
17
18
23
24
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
19
Day
20 Statehood
(Holiday)
21
27
28
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
6:00 PM - Karate
25
9:00 AM - Preschool Keiki
Service
9:00 AM - English Service
10:30 AM - Movie: “Zen”
30
6:00 PM - Karate
9:00 AM - Minister’s Mtg.
No Karate
6:15 PM - Honolulu United
7:00 PM - Honolulu
BWA Exchange
Hongwanji Council @
Student Dinner
Betsuin
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
9:00 AM - Dharma School
registration & D. S.
Teachers Meeting at
Mission School
9:00 AM - English Service
10:30 AM - Talk Story
6
10:15 AM - Oahu Care
6:00 PM - Karate
29
Sat
6:00 PM - Karate
No service
22
5
Fri
6:00 PM - Karate
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
BWA Activity @ Annex
Followed by Executive
Board meeting
9:00 AM - English Service
10:30 AM - Movie: “Ponyo”
Thu
BSC Summer Session July 26 - August 6.
9
15
Temple……..….949-1659
Pre-School….....946-4416
Project Dana…..945-3736
26
10:00 AM - Hawaii Kai
Retirement
6:00 PM - Karate
31
9:00 AM - Sanmu Meeting
1:00 PM - Sanmu-Kanji
Meeting
4:00 PM - Ryukoku Univ.
Alumni Assoc. Mtg.
6:00 PM - Fellowship
Dinner
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
8:30 AM - Hawaii Kyodan
Board of Directors
Meeting
2010 Slogan: “Path of Entrusting:
Seek Truth”
Sun
September 2010
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Temple……..….949-1659
Pre-School….....946-4416
Project Dana…..945-3736
Thu
2
Fri
Sat
3
4
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
11
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
7:00 PM - Temple Board
Meeting
5
6
(Holiday)
7
8
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
9:00 AM - English Service
10:30 AM - BWA Meeting
9
14
9:00 AM - English Service
Speaker:
15
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
State Lay Convention
20
\
21
22
6:00 PM - Karate
16
6 - 7:00 PM - Preschool
OPEN HOUSE
17
18
24
25
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
9:00 AM - Ministers’ Mtg.
23
27
28
29
30
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
6:00 PM - Karate
No Choir
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
7:30 AM - Honolulu
United Meeting
8:30 AM - HUHHBWA
(United) Meeting &
Island Trip (Kailua &
Kahuku Hongwanji)
6:00 PM - P.S. Meeting
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
9:00 AM - English Service
Speaker: Rev. Itaru Nozaki
10:30 AM - Japanese Svc.
Speaker: Rev. Itaru Nozaki
10:15 AM - Maunalani
State Lay Convention
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
Peace Day
Autumn Higan
Services
\
6:00 PM - Karate
Temple Excursion
No Service at Moiliili
26
10
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
19
10:00 AM - Franciscan
6:00 PM - Karate
No Choir
13
9
10:30 AM - BSC Program
Meeting
6:00 PM - Karate
12
6:00 PM - Karate
6:00 PM - Karate
the hardworking and dedicated young man Ryne is
becoming and that he uses his knowledge of the
teachings in his daily life. We are proud to have
Ryne as a member of our unit!
Contributed by Krystal Narusaki
DHARMA SCHOOL NEWS
Congratulations Class of 2010!
High school graduate Kayo, daughter of Noriyo M.
& Jerry B., graduated from St. Andrew’s Priory and
will attend the University of Hawaii in the
fall. Likewise, cousin Jenna, daughter of Ernest &
Mitsue M., will also attend the U of H after
graduating from St. Andrew’s Priory. Kupono, son of
Dr. Jon & Lehua M., will also attend the U of H after
graduating from Kamehameha School. One final
graduate, Satsu, daughter of Patricia & Jonathan H.
graduated from Iolani and will attend Indiana
University. They all received graduation gifts from
the MHM Dharma School PTA. In addition, Kayo
and Satsu received the Post High School Incentive
Award from the PTA. We are all proud of you.
Dharma School students and teachers were also
recognized and thanked by the MHM PTA and
Kyodan. Each child received a Barnes and Nobel gift
card and extra treats, and MHM Kyodan's 2nd Vice
President Nancy Shimamoto made the presentation to
the teachers. A special song presentation was made
by Chika and her good friends from Hokulani School
- Nina, Melissa, and Kenny. They signed to the song,
Unsung Heroes dedicated to their teachers and
parents. Another song led by Caden, Friends Forever
was sung also. It was a lovely program to end the
school year.
Looking Ahead
Movie showings Ponyo on August 15th and Zen
on August 22nd both at 10:30am; Higan Peace Bus
Outing on September 19th to Wahiawa Hongwanji
(no services at MHM) - please signup. State Dharma
School Teacher’s Conference on October 16-17 (no
DS at MHM - teachers need to go to school too!)
Contributed by Donna Higashi
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left blank. . .
JR. YBA NEWS
The Moiliili Hongwanji Jr. YBA would like to
say mahalo to everyone who came out to the bon
dance and supported our booth! We ran the shave ice
booth and also sold kettle corn and anko/peanut
butter mochi. We worked hard but had a fun time!
Would like to thank everyone who helped—from
setting up our booth to making the mochi-- we
couldn’t have done it without you!
We would like to congratulate Ryne M. who won
Mr. Jr. YBA at this past Jr. YBA State Convention
hosted by the United of Oahu. This award represents
THE WHITE WAY
A seminar for the Preschool staff was conducted
by Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Officer, Mr.
Kenneth Gilbert, on August 2. Structured for early
childhood preschools, the seminar covered how to
prepare for natural disasters that may happen.
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AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2010
Four Years of Growth,
A Day to Remember
PBA’s fourth class graduates
Handkerchief in hand, senior Marcie
Moribe’s tears started flowing from the moment she
took her seat on the stage. And she wasn’t the only
one. At some point during the commencement
exercises, nearly every member of the 16-student
graduating Class of 2010 cried. As did their parents,
grandparents, and teachers.
PBA College Counselor Dan Feldhaus. “Pieper
turning the lectern toward the seniors and giving a
brief vignette on each student is unique and special.
It will be something that each senior and their family
will never forget."
Where Are They Off To?
All 16 graduates of PBA’s Class of 2010 will
attend four-year colleges. College selections
include: Hawaii Pacific University, Oregon
Institute of Technology, Oregon State
University, Seattle University, UH Mānoa,
University of Washington, Willamette
University
The one thing I
will always
remember from
you is “Gratitude
is the path to
happiness.”
Thank you for
everything!
-note from Marcie
Moribe ‘10, to
Pieper Toyama
It wasn’t surprising to those who know these
students. Assistant Head of School Mr. Joshua
Morse introduced the PBA graduating Class of 2010
as, “…a special group of young adults” who in
addition to completing their four years at PBA with
an average GPA of 3.65 across the class also “used
the most boxes of Kleenex used per capita during
Senior Week at our small campus.”
Anyone who has attended a PBA graduation
in the past knows to bring a box of tissues. In many
ways the ceremony is a very traditional one. The
faculty process in wearing regalia, scholarship
awards are presented, students receive diplomas and
turn their tassels.
There are also distinctive aspects of the
ceremony that are expressions of PBA’s
individualized approach to education and Buddhist
foundations. One of these is that graduates give each
his parents kukui nut lei as a symbol of appreciation,
hope and peace. The other is that Head of School
Pieper Toyama speaks directly to each student. “I’ve
attended many graduations over the years,” said
Nolan Higa and Shauna Suganuma, PBA Class of 2010
A Pigeon’s Farewell
In her Valedictorian’s Address, Bianca
Nagata, PBA Valedictorian, described herself and her
classmates as “ugly birds with odd beaks and ruffled
feathers” who, thanks to the love and support of their
families, teachers, and friends, have flourished and
discovered their “inner beauty.” She concluded:
This day marks the opening of the menagerie
doors and our release into “the wild.” The point of all
of this, as we bid farewell to you all, is to assure you
of our strong commitment to PBA’s purpose: one of
peacemaking and leadership in the community.
Whatever contributions we make, grand or small,
assistance or resistance, (if we must resist), science,
medicine, law, architecture, art, fashion, friendship –
we will apply them to the ends of making peace. Our
graduation is a testament to the wonderful
contributions made by our PBA sangha. Now, watch
us soar into the sky and proudly bear the mark of
PBA.
Paying Attention, Making Connections PBA Sophomores visit Kuakini Day Care Center with their full attention and were so patient, thoughtful, and caring.” Some things, you never forget. In late May, the Pacific Buddhist Academy sophomore Buddhist Living class brought their year to a close with a visit to the Kuakini Day Care Center, located downstairs from the PBA classrooms. The tenth graders planned and carried out several activities: Hanafuda* and Concentration card games, bracelet beading, macaroni gluing, and manicures. Within moments of laying the Hanafuda cards down, it became evident that these 80 and 90‐year old’s card‐playing skills had not diminished with the passing of time. “They are better than we are!” commented sophomore Jarrett Kam. Quinn Nagatani ’12 gives a Kuakini kupuna a manicure. When it was time to leave, the Kuakini participants thanked the students and asked them to come back again. One of the Kuakini elders kidded playfully, “What?! You have to go to class?? Stay!” *Hanafuda, or “flower cards,” is a traditional Japanese card game. The cards have no numbers; Hanafuda instead requires the association of 12 suits of plant images which correspond seasonally with the 12 months of the year. Don’t Miss a Beat!
Chris Tokita ’12 playing hanafuda with Kuakini kupuna. Buddhist Living is a spiritual education class PBA students take once a week. The visit to the Kuakini Day Care Center was meant to solidify several Buddhist principles the students had learned over the year including the reality of interdependence, suffering and the possibility of peace through action, appreciating another person’s perspective, and being in the moment. Read more about how the PBA students learned to play Hanafuda in the upcoming SUMMER issue of the PBA newsletter The Wheel! This issue will also include articles about the PBA athletic program and photos from our spring Taiko & Karaoke Festival. If you’d like a copy of the newsletter to be mailed directly to your home, call newsletter editor Kathi Takakuwa at (808) 532‐2649 and leave your name and address or email her at [email protected]. September 2010
The Kuakini ladies were absolutely pleased with their nails which ranged from a subtle pearl sheen to pink with sparkly tips. And who knew that macaroni gluing would be such a hit and that Concentration could be elicit giggles from 85 year olds. “I felt so happy and thankful for the kids,” said Buddhist Living instructor Ms. Kathi Takakuwa. “They all gave the elders they were PBA will participate in
Foodland’s Give Aloha
program! During September, PBA supporters who
are Maika`i customers can make a donation of up to
$249 (per person, per organization) to PBA at
checkout. Foodland and Western Union Foundation
match a portion of each donation.
Happy Father’s Day
A delicious Father’s Day brunch!
THE WHITE WAY
Congratulations, Graduates—Jenna, Kayo, and Satsu!
Obon speaker, Rev.
Shigenori Makino
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Peace Walk on July 16 was sponsored by HI Betsuin
August -September 2010
本当の自分を知ること
がっこう
ひと
ぶっきょうと
ひつよう
（モイリリ本願寺メンバー）
ＰＢＡ宗教学担当教諭 キャサリン・タカクワ
ぶっきょうけい
おも
おし
けん
仏 教 系 の学校に仏教徒のクラブは必要ないと
ぶっきょう
思う人がいるかもしれません。なぜならば、
パシフィック・ブディスト・アカデミー
こうとうがっこう
がく
せいしん
きょういく
うんえい
高等学校（以下ＰＢＡ）では 仏 教 の教えを建
ぶっきょうと
ひつよう
学の精神とし 教 育 、運営がなされているから
しゅう
いちどつと
ぶっさん
です。それではなぜ仏教徒のクラブが必要な
のでしょうか？
さいきん
たいこしどうきょうし
最近、 週 に一度勤まる仏参でジェイ・トヨ
い か
おく
おし
い
わたし
まいにち
フク（太鼓指導教師）がこのようなメッセー
せいと
せいかつ
ジを生徒たちに送りました。「 私 たちは毎日
ほんとう
おし
かくにん
び
ひ
び
せいかつ
けいけん
き
み
まいにち
き
ば
てら
の生活のなかで如何にみ教えが生きているか
い
ということをあらためて確認するためにお寺
てらまい
せい
に行きます。しかし本当はみ教えを聞く場は
も
ひ
おし
お寺参りをするときのみではなく、毎日の生
かつ
よういん
活のなかにあります。み教えを聞き、身につ
じかく
おし
ける要因は日々の経験のなかにあります。そ
の自覚を持ち、日々の生活のなかでみ教えを
いただいてください」
せいと
けいたい で ん わ
え
も じ
ふつう
つか
こうこうせい
ＰＢＡの生徒たちは、普通の高校生がする
おも
たが
たの
し
げんざい
がくせい
じ こ
たが
けいけん
せいと
かんしゃ
し
こころ
なに
ぶっきょうと
ぶっきょうと
ひつよう
せいと
クラブのメンバーは仏教徒である必要はあ
たが
じぶん
し
じょうどしんしゅう
お知らせ
ほんとう
おし
～
じぶん
き
し
仏教婦人会総連盟著「めぐみ」二〇一〇年 夏号より
～
２０１０年度秋の彼岸会並びに七高僧を敬う法要のご案内
じしん
りません。何よりも仏教徒のクラブは、生徒
おく
ように携帯電話で絵文字を使ったメールを
自身がお互いに自分を知り、本当の自分を知
せいと
送ったり、たわいもないおしゃべりを楽しん
ることにより 浄 土 真 宗 のみ教えを聞かせてい
たが
いちどひら
ば
だりします。そのなかで生徒たちはお互いに
ゆうじんかんけい
ち え
きづ
ただく場 なのです。
せいじつ
ぶっきょうと
しんらい
誠実で信頼できる友人関係を築こうとしま
す。
がくせい
ＰＢＡの仏教徒のクラブは、知恵と思いやり
くどう
ていきょう
を求道したい学生のためにそれらを経験する
ば
しゅう
場を 提 供 しています。現在のところクラブは
ひら
週 に一度開かれ、学生たちはお互いに 心 を
時
・日にち‐９月 日（日曜日）
・ 時 間 ‐ 午前９時 より英語礼 拝 、午前
半よりが日本語礼拝です。
ぶっきょうと
のざきいたる
開きお互いのことを知ること、自己を知るこ
・ご講師‐両礼拝とも、野崎至 開教使です。
かんだい
まな
すうかげつかん
ピースデー・ツアー
と、寛大になることなど、ひとときを感謝す
はじ
ることを学びます。
えんじ
ほん
よ
く
き
ぶっきょうびじゅつてん
ち
けんがく
い
ほいくしょ
しせつ
ちは、本願寺ミッションスクールの保育所で
ほんがんじ
・日にち‐９月 日（日曜日）
ワヒアワ本願寺で十時から行われる日曜礼拝
へ参加するツアーです。お寺よりバスが手配
されます。
初めの数ヶ月間、仏教徒のクラブの生徒た
園児の本を読んで聞かせました。またホノル
チキンセールとチリセールのお知らせ
びじゅつかん
き
ちょうたつ
と
にしゅうかんぶん
ていきょう
じぶん
さんじゅっしょく
い
ばな
しせつ
ちゅうしょく
けいかく
か
ぜんこうせい
す
もの
つく
けい
こんがっ
諸行事につきましての詳細は、お彼岸のお便
りでお知らせ致します。ご質問などございま
したら、お寺のオフィスのほうまでお問い合
わせください。９４９‐１６５９
諸行事への皆様のご参拝、ご参加を心よりお
待ち致しております。
合掌
モイリリ本願寺
・日にち‐ 月３日（日曜日）
チケットを郵送させて頂きますので、ご確認
のほどよろしくお願い致します。
皆様のご 協力どうぞ 宜 しくお願 い致します。
ル美術館へ 仏 教 美 術 展 を見学に行きました。
しょくりょう
またカカアコ地区にあるホームレスの施設へ
し
の 食 料 を 調 達 し、 提 供 するために全校生
と
こ
徒の指揮を取りました。そして施設に住んで
い
いる子どもたちのために自分たちで買い物に
ほか
行き、二週間分、 三 十 食 の 昼 食 を作りま
こく
した。その他、サイクリング計画、マノア渓
けいかく
谷へのハイキング、生け花クラスなども今学
きちゅう
期中に計画しています。
August -September 2010
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THE WHITE WAY
２０１０年８月―９月
白道
第４７４号