Date/Time - Jikoen Hongwanji

Jikoen Hongwanji Mission
Monthly Newsletter
March 2015
Vol. XXXIV, No. 3
1731 N. School Street • Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96819
www.jikoenhongwanji.org
Minister
Rev. Shindo Nishiyama
Phone
845-3422
Fax
845-3423
Cell Phone
754-3737
Email
[email protected]
Lumbini Preschool
Phone
845-7720
Fax
845-7721
Web
www.lumbinipreschool.com
THIS MONTH’S EVENTS
Sangha family services are offered weekly on Sundays from 9:00a.m. (exceptions appear in the schedule).
Sun
3/1
• Joyous Shotsuki Memorial Service
Speaker: Rev. Shindo Nishiyama, M.C.: Kylie Urasaki
Topic: “What is Namoamidabutsu?”
• JBWA Monthly Meeting
Time: after service, Location: Temple Hondo
Sun
3/8
• Lay Speaker Sunday
Speaker: Masuo Kino, M.C.: Keith Oshiro
Wed
3/11
• Living Dharma Session with Rev. S. Nishiyama and Rev. Irene Nakamoto
Time: 7:00 p.m., Location: Temple Hondo
Sun
3/15
Sun
3/22
• Spring Ohigan Service
Speaker: Rev. Irene Nakamoto, M.C.: Anne Holton
• Jikoen Town Hall Meeting (see page 5 for details)
Time: 10:00 a.m. (after service), Location: Social Hall
Moderator: Pieper Toyama
• Sangha Family Service
Speaker: Rev. Alan Urasaki, M.C.: Sandy Toma
• Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
Time: 10:30 a.m. (after service), Location: Preschool
Sun
3/29
• Japanese Language Service
Speaker: Rev. Shindo Nishiyama, M.C.: Anne Moribe
Sat
4/4
• Annual Jikoen Bazaar (see page 7 for details)
Sun
4/5
• Hawaii Buddhist Council Hanamatsuri Service (no service at Jikoen; see page 10
for details)
Sun
4/12
• Jikoen Hanamatsuri Buddha Day Service
Speaker: Rev. Shindo Nishiyama, M.C.: Kylie Urasaki
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Minister’s Message
Rev. Shindo Nishiyama
形無く形有りの生きた言葉
早いもので年が明けてからもう２月を迎えた。本当に月日
が経つのは早いものである。小さいころは時間が過ぎる
のがやたら遅かったような気がするが、年を重ねていくほ
ど時間が急降下しているような感じがするのは私だけだ
ろうか。
２００６年から慈光園本願寺の保育園長となって早９年
が経ったが、とにかく毎日が忙しく学ぶことが多い。ハワ
イ州認可を受けての保育園運営は安全面、衛生面、スタ
ッフ、施設の管理、そしてキャリキュラム全般に渡りきめ
細やかな規則があり、その殆どを頭に入れて置く必要が
ありそれに加え、もし子供の身に何か起きた時の緊急対
処法や親からのクレーム問題、先生同士の問題、それに
保育料延滞の催促も対処しなければならず気が休まる
時がない毎日だ。しかし一番の懸念は２歳児から４歳児
までの子供が怪我もなく無事に一日を過ごせるようには
どのようにしたらいいのかいう事。それに今の時代、もし
通り魔的な予想もしないような事が起きた場合、どのよう
にして子供の命を守る事が出来るかなどを考えると終わ
りがない。子供たちの命を預かるという事がどんなに難
中の難かという現実の毎日だ。実は私の両親も九州の大
牟田市で太平洋戦争後間もない時期、戦争孤児となって
しまった子供達へお寺を開放し保育施設所をオープンし
た。保育施設所というと聞えが良いが、ただお寺の本堂
に子供を寝泊りさせて保護しただけの事なのだが、故母
の話によると戦後混乱期の中で慢性的な食糧不足で、
特に１０歳以下の子供たちが栄養失調で多く亡くなった
そうだ。その幼くして助ける事が出来なかった命に対する
苦しい思いを体験した両親はお寺の裏山に、解体した古
い校舎の材木を貰い受け、門徒さんと一緒に子供の命
を守り福祉社会への貢献を目指して正式な保育園を開い
た。幼い頃の私の記憶にあるのはとにかく忙しい両親の
姿である。朝ごはんは殆ど家族そろって食べる事は無か
ったし、晩御飯も９時過ぎだった。母はダイレクターとし
て朝早くから保育園を開けて、釜戸の火を起こし給食の
準備をし、その間に１歳児から５歳児まで教室を回り休
む暇も無かった毎日だった。その母がよく口にしていたの
が、
「命は一度限り。親から預かった子供の命を安全に
平等に守り育むのが保育」であった。まだ小学生や中学
生だった私にはまだ理解出来なかった言葉が今、この慈
光園の保育園を運営していく上で母からの宝の遺言だと
思い、毎朝起きたらその言葉を思い出して一日をスタート
させている。
言葉には形は無いが心には形として残る生きた存在であ
る。もう先にお浄土へ帰って行かれた父と母が今度はお
浄土から私の心に働きかけて形ある力となって支えて下
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さっている。実はあまりの忙しさとストレスで去年の１２
月にダイレクターを務めている妻が体調を壊した。そんな
事もあり休む暇がない毎日に愚痴もこぼす事もあるが、
そんな時にいつも聞こえるのが形無く形有りの姿で私の
中に生き続ける父と母の福祉に対する信念の姿であり言
葉であり、それは両親の形無くして形有る励ましの心力
であると感動している。
お念仏は形無くして形有って私達一人一人に大きな願い
の力を持って働きかけてくださっている。一瞬も休む暇も
無く、只々この私、西山真道の為にお浄土への道を照ら
し働きかけて下さっている。南無阿弥陀仏は生きた阿弥
陀様の大いなる無量寿の呼び声である。南無阿弥陀仏
は阿弥陀様と私を離す事が出来ない生きた呼び声であ
る。　合　掌
Inter-Temple News
2015 Geiseikai and Living Treasures of
Hawaii Recognition Highlights
June J. Sutterfield
As a delegate to the 103rd Giseikai Legislative Assembly,
it was also a privilege to attend the 40th Annual Living
Treasures of Hawaii Recognition Luncheon, which was
held on February 14, 2015 at the Hilton Hawaiian
Village. The following individuals were recognized as the
Living Treasures of Hawaii for the year 2015:
• Puanani Alama: Notable hula icon for over 60
years, kumu Hula of Alama Hula Studio.
• Dr. Bernice Hirai: Pioneer in Japanese genealogy
studies, Shihan (master teacher) of koto, author of
educational material for schools.
• Laura Ruby: Author and artist, graphic designer,
active in restoration of art in the community.
• Barry Taniguchi: A community leader, catalyst for
growth and change, President and CEO, KTA.
• S. Haunani Apoliona: Leader in the Hawai’i
community, social worker, slack key guitarist,
member of the group Olomana.
• Paulette Nohealani Kahalepuna: Artist,
restoration and practitioner of the ancient
Hawaiian art of feather work, featured artist in
national and international exhibitions.
Listening to the stories behind these inspirational
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leaders and respected elders was truly a memorable
experience. Despite coming from different fields of
excellence and traditions, they each exemplified the
practice of compassionate living with an awareness of the
interconnection of all living things.
The Dharma was always the center of Dr. Unno’s life. I
remember when he came to Hawaii Betsuin as a guest
speaker, he said:
Onembutsu wo itsumo wasure nai youni shite kudasai.
Onembutsu wo itadakeba, nannimo osoreru koto ga
arimasen shi, odoroku koto mo arimasen!
The Hongwanji Mission of Hawai’i also recognized Rev.
Mary David for her retirement and Rev. Tatsuo Muneto
for his 50 years of service to Hawaii Kyodan.
If you keep the Nembutsu in your daily life, there are
no fears and no surprises, especially the unexpected
events that may occur in your life.
On the second day of the Legislative Assembly, Glenn
Hamamura gave a short presentation regarding
implementing a process to engage members in the temple
effectiveness model. The key to the future of our temples
is working together, lay and ministers in a collaborative
leadership model. In order for temples to be effective
and transition to the next generation, temple members
and ministers must explore and define the “why” of the
importance of temple life and purpose. It is often easy
to state “what” temples do in terms of activities, services
but the real reason for existence or the “why” has to be
defined and explored. Unless you understand the “why”
of what you do, then you may not go further.
Dr. Unno was born in Shojoji temple in Kokura, in the
city of Kita-Kyushu on February 5, 1929. The son of
Rev. Enryo and Mrs. Hana Unno, he was the first of five
siblings. He arrived in the U.S. in 1935 at the age of six,
where he went through the turbulent years of the Pacific
War. Dr. Unno and his family were put into internment
In his closing message Bishop Eric Matsumoto also
restated the importance of our temples being Dharma
centered. We must ask ourselves, “What does a Jodo
Shinshu sangha look like?” The Bishop encouraged the
temples to become a sangha that recite the Nembutsu
and practice it with compassion with each other in all our
encounters.
In Memory of Our Dharma Friend,
Dr. Taitetsu Unno
Rev. Shindo Nishiyama
Rev. Dr. Taitetsu Unno
completed his life journey
on Saturday, December
13, 2014. To the very end,
he was fully aware and at
peace, saying, “Thank you
for everything, Namu Amida
Butsu.” And when he could
no longer speak, he simply
put his palms together in
gassho. His family and close
friends who were with him in his last days and hours
experienced the deep joy of being with him, chanting
together in the rhythm of boundless compassion.
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Our deepest Sympathy
The Jikoen ohana sends its condolences to the families of the
following Dharma friends:
• Mrs. Otome Atta (age 92)
passed away on January 24, 2015
• Mrs. Betty Katsumi Uejo (age 89)
passed away on January 28, 2015
• Mrs. Violet Otome Ogawa (age 90)
passed away on January 29, 2015
• Mr. Gensho Miyashiro (age 102)
passed away on February 1, 2015
• Mrs. Haruko Kaneshiro (age 97)
passed away on February 1, 2015
• Mrs. Nancy Higa (age 80)
passed away on February 14, 2015
• Mrs. Kiyono Fuchigami Kawabata (age 91)
passed away on February 15, 2015
May happy memories and the O-Nembutsu sustain you in
your sadness.
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camps, first at Rohwer, Arkansas, then at Tule Lake,
California. After the war, his family settled in California,
where he eventually graduated from the University of
California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in English
literature.
Dr. Tai Unno’s life was one of gratitude, joy, acceptance,
and freedom from limitations. His limited life became
limitless through compassion and the Onembutsu. He
became awakened through Shiran Shonin’s teachings
which we call, “The Teaching of Jodo Shinshu, Onembutsu.”
Even in death, he remains our dharma friend in showing
us the Nembutsu way of life.
Dr. Unno dedicated his life to sharing the teachings of
Buddhism with others. Buddhism is the teaching of
awakening. Awakening to the realization of our selfcentered, ignorant, judgmental and egotistical selves;
but also, awakening to how we shall live this life. We are
limited and can only do what we can. Even our love is
limited. Yet, we must constatly ask ourselves, “how shall
we live in this limited life and how shall I care for others
with this limited love?” Knowing what we can and cannot
do is very important in our daily lives. Shakyamuni
Buddha said, “You must become aware of your own life
and trust in yourself to live within your limits. You must
also depend on the Buddha Dharma to guide you.”
We were born into this human life not to become rich, or
famous, or to gain a high social status. We were born into
this life to become awakened ones who know oursleves
and how to live in this very limited life with deep humility,
gratitude, and acceptance of whatever may happen. This
is how Dr. Unno lived his life and this is the message that
continues through his works.
Dr. Tai Unno was indeed a great Dharma friend who
provided a great example of how to live one’s life. Those
of us who met him were able to hear his voice carry the
the Dharma. Through his books and his written messages,
that voice will carry on. Let us follow Dr. Unno’s example
and continue to listen to the Dharma to strive toward
becoming an awakened one.
In closing, I would simply like to say: “Dear Dr. Taitetsu
Unno, hontouni nagaiaida arigatou gozaimashita for your
life of Onembutsu.”
Namoamidabutsu in Gassho.
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Temple News
Omigaki Cleaning Dec. 21, 2014
Editor’s Note: This article was meant for publication in the February
issue, but was inadvertently missed.
Thanks to the many volunteers from Jikoen and members
of the Young Okinawans of Hawaii, we were able to clean
our temple before the start of the New Year! While some
were busy cleaning the Preschool, the JBWA ladies were
upstairs in the columbarium (nokotsudo), the men were
doing the floors, others were busy in the Social Hall
cleaning the stage area, scrubbing the tables and chairs.
With the help of YOH members Mana Alalamua, Garrett
Ginoza, and David Miyashiro we were able to get the
jalousies cleaned. They also took on the monumental
task of crawling under the stage and cleaning everything
out. Much was accomplished by YOH volunteers Glenn
Hirano and Lynn Harada. Earl Kita and James Toma
power-washed the temple grounds.
Our heartfelt appreciation also goes out to Lawson Kita
in getting the massive job of emptying and cleaning the
storage container.
Morning refreshments of pastries and snacks, assorted
fruits, and a light lunch of pizzas and tossed greens were
served by Jean Yamashiro and our JBWA ladies.
All of this could not have been possible without the help
of the many volunteers. We are deeply grateful for your
support!
Thank you very much to all of you!
Photo Correction
Our sincere apologies
to Nobuko Kido sensei for the omission of
this picture! This was
the finished arrangement for the main altar in the hondo for
the Joya-E Service.
The equally beautiful
arrangement pictured
in last month’s newsletter was displayed in
the Columbarium.
(February, 2015: “Gratitude for Joya-E Floral Arrangements”)
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Dana Day Observed
A special Dana Day was observed on February 15 with
Pieper Toyama, Hawaii Kyodan president and Jikoen
member, as our special speaker. It was followed by
recognition of all volunteers at Jikoen, including the
community supporters.
Mr. Toyama began his talk that, for him, the Dharma or
the teachings needed to be translated into behavior that
he could see. Trying to understand it intellectually was
not enough. So when he read Your Body Is A Container
of Life written by Dr. Taitetsu Unno, shared by Rev.
Alan Urasaki at one of our Family Services at Jikoen, he
discovered the passage, “TRUE AND REAL LIFE that
flows within you. Something deep within you wants you
to awaken to the precious life that moves within you.” He
then realized that True And REAL LIFE happens when
he volunteers and engages in work at Jikoen.
Mr. Toyama went on to explain that there are many paths
to living True and Real Life and volunteering is one of
them. He cited the wonderful characteristics of Jikoen
volunteering such as, the work is meaningful, it is ageappropriate, is well-organized, has reasonable time-limit,
members are positive, supportive, patient, cheerful with a
sense of humor, and the wonderful refreshments.
Besides the visible kinds of volunteering just mentioned,
Mr. Toyama talked about the invisible kinds and the
different levels of volunteering. We may see the results of
their work but not the hours of energy and time spent to
produce them. He talked about the level of volunteerism
that rises above the normal such as ongoing projects as
Family Promise, Project Dana, Lions Club, care-giving
or baby-sitting, etc. He concluded his talk by saying, “To
all in this temple who volunteer, do not forget that our
hands, moment to moment, turn the wheel of our society
towards a more perfect peace. So let us celebrate and
honor and thank each other today.”
Following his talk, Mr. Toyama, recognized the
volunteers according to groups, such as Temple Officers,
Newsletter, Grounds and Building Upkeep, Temple
Altar and Nokotsudo Cleaning, Food Services, MCs at
Family Service, Choir, JBWA, Dharma School, Youth
Activities, Sewing Circle, Family Promise, Yagura crew.
The Community Supporters are, Young Okinawans of
Hawaii, Ukwanshin Kabudan, Urizun of Okinawa Minyo
Kyokai, Lanakila Nenchosha Club and the Individual
Supporters who show up at our main events, and finally
the Silent Supporters who donate produce, eggs and
goods throughout the year.
A special refreshment was prepared by the Food Services
group while everyone enjoyed fellowship in the social hall.
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Jikoen Town Hall Meeting
Everyone is invited to a special Town Hall
Meeting...
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2015
Place: Jikoen Hongwanji ~ Social Hall
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Light lunch and refreshments will be served
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and plan
for the future of Jikoen. In small groups, members
and supporters will be asked to share their vision
of how Jikoen can be meaningful to its current
members and supporters and for future generations.
Please join us and share your comments, concerns,
and suggestions so we may keep the the memory of
our past alive.
Please email Doris Oshiro at [email protected]
or call the office 845-3422 if you have any questions.
Serendipities
Judy Muramoto
There was Donna Higashi of Moiliili Hongwanji
puttering away between the headstones. She had already
planted about 6 desert roses, so I carried the remaining 4
little pots and followed her. She picked a spot, dug a hole,
placed, and carefully pressed the plant into the ground.
After the last planting, while heading back, one shiny
granite/marble headstone jumped out…”JIRO WAUKE”,
a few lines down…”MASAKO WAUKE.” Wow! Mr.
Wauke was a Jikoen Distinguished Member and Mrs.
Wauke was an active Fujinkai (Jikoen Women’s Society)
member during my mother’s (Masako Nakasone) time.
Meeting up with Donna on January 28th and having taken
Jikoen Shinnen Enkai’s tropical flowers and greenery on
January 25th and 26th to Moiliili Japanese Cemetary’s
Immigrants’ Monument was all the more special!
You see, for Earl and Esther Kita’s family, the late Mr.
Wauke was Esther’s grandfather and Lawson’s greatgrandfather. The late Mrs. Masako Wauke was Esther’s
mother and Lawson’s grandmother. Thank you to the
Wauke & Kita families for your unwavering support of
Jikoen Hongwanji Mission.
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JBWA News
Keep Folding Peace Cranes!
For over a year now all the temples throughout the state
have had their members folding cranes from all types
of colored paper to send to Honokaa Hongwanji to
complete its goal to send 199,000 cranes to Hiroshima
and Nagasaki in Japan to commemorate the victims of
the atomic bombs in August of 1945. This year will mark
the 70th anniversary of this tragic event. It is hoped that
this effort will be one of the many that drive everyone's
wish for peace in the world.
At the recently-concluded Giseikai, many BWA members
brought bags and bags of cranes folded by their units
which were given to the Big Island delegates to deliver
to Honokaa Hongwanji, which reported that it now has
gathered about 100,000. BUT, there are still 99,000 to
go. So, members, please continue folding these cranes!
Jikoen is doing its share, passing out squares of paper at
any occasion where people gather for anyone to pitch into
this unique and worthy project.
Two New Members
Haruko Okuma and Sharon Tomasa have joined our
JBWA. Sharon was formally welcomed during our New
Year party at the Yoshiya restaurant in January. She
was given an onenju, lei and a packet of informational
flyers. Haruko, unfortunately couldn't attend so will be
recognized later. We hope to have both of these newcomers
featured in a later issue.
Donation Received from Member
Eleanor Arakaki
Although Ellie has not been able to attend most of our
recent meetings or events, she still keeps in touch with us
through notes, the last one including a monetary donation.
Thank you, Ellie. We know you are busy with babysitting
your grandchildren, but you are still considered a valuable
member of JBWA. We were happy to see you and Harry
at our recent JBWA Dana Day service!
World Convention Update
Irene Nakamoto displayed the bolt of fabric that was
chosen to be used for the skirt for our Honolulu/Oahu
delegation's hula presentation at the upcoming World
BWA convention in Calgary, Canada. For the top,
everyone will wear the official purple BWA polo shirt.
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Dance practice tapes have been distributed to each unit to
use initially. As the time draws nearer to departure, there
will be rehearsals for larger groups. The final presentation
in Canada should be a big hit, visually and performancewise.
Loss of Two Members
JBWA has lost two associate members Chiyoko
Maeda and Betty Uejo in recent months. Mrs. Maeda
was a regular member of our Tuesday sewing circle for
years, helping with various sewing projects and also in
the kitchen. She was also in the karaoke club. One of
her proudest moments was when her grandson Jon
Nakamatsu won the gold medal at the 10th Van Cliburn
International Piano Competition. Her pride knew no
bounds when he was a special guest at Jikoen when he
came to visit his family later. Betty was also a staunch
volunteer at our many events until she became infirm. We
will miss them both.
Hilites from hQ news updates
(February, 2015)
103rd Giseikai (Legislative Assembly) Notes
• Reading of message from Bishop Chiko Iwagami,
governor-general of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha.
• Welcome message by HHMH Bishop Eric Matsumoto.
• Year's report by HHMH President Pieper Toyama
• Five priorities:
1. Support propagation and education efforts to spread
the Dharma.
2. Provide for well-being of ministers.
3. Maintain health of temples.
4. Restructure Kyodan to improve its capacity to
support temples through prudent planning, program
implementation, and governance.
5. Explore alternative sources of revenue to fund
operations.
• Eight resolutiions adopted.
• Seven emergency resolutions adopted.
• Bishop Eric Matsumoto unanimously confirmed for
another term of four years.
• Officers, Advisers and Directors of HHMH names for
2015. From Jikoen, the following have been selected:
Rev. Chikai Yosemori (honorary adviser) and
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June Sutterfield (director – Honolulu)
• Six individuals were honored as 2015 Living Treasures
at the luncheon on February 14. Rev. Mary David was
recognized for her retirement and Rev. Tatsuo Muneto
for 50 years of dedicated service to Hawaii Kyodan.
Five Ministers to Participate in
Ekiden (Long-Distance Relay Race)
The race will take place on March 8, 2015 from Kapiolani
Park to Diamond Head lookout and back, a distance of 3.1
miles. The ministers want to raise awareness of HHMH
in the community and to support PBA's capital campaign
fund for its new building. These five enthusiastic runners
are Rev. Kojun Hashimoto, Rev. Ai Hironaka, Rev.
Tomo Hojo, Rev. Shinji Kawagoe and Rev. Satoshi
Tomioka.
New T-shirt on Sale
The State Ministers Association has for sale a newlydesigned T-shirt for a $15 donation (or XL for $20). All
the proceeds will go towards the PBA capital campaign
fund. It is bright blue in color, in all sizes. Get your orders
in to your respective temples.
Non-Violence: Philosophy and Practice in
World Religions
“Non-Violence: Philosophy and Practice in World
Religions” – a facilitated dialogue with mainland and local
scholars, sponsored by the Interfaith Alliance Hawaii:
• Date: Thursday, March 12, 2015
• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Place: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
• Panelists:
Bishop Eric Matsumoto (Buddhist)
Rabbi Peter Schaktman (Jewish)
Dale Bishop: Middle East scholar
Damayanthi Niles: Prof. of Constructive Theology
David Greenhaw: Pres. of Eden Theological Seminary
Dr. Ismail Elshikh, Imam of Hawaii Muslim Association
(to be confirmed)
• Moderators:
Pieper Toyama, Pres. of HHMH
Sister Joan Chatfield, M.M., PhD
Annual Jikoen BAZAAR!
• Chairpersons: Masu Kino and June Nakamasu
Date: Sat
urday, Ap
ril 4, 2015
Place: Jiko
en Social
Hall
Time: 8:3
0 a.m. to
12 noon
• Items on sale: gently used and new clothing, kitchenware, books, toys,
fresh veggies, plants, objets d’art, baked goods, tsukemono, andagi, sushi, and more!
• Donations are welcome. Please drop off your items between 7:00 a.m. and noon on weekdays and Sundays.
• Donations we CANNOT accept:
TVs; computers, laptops, and accessoris: monitors, keyboards, etc.; copy machines; major appliances;
Halogen lamps; lighting fixtures; furniture (office/home) including metal desks, mattresses, bed frames,
etc.; disassembled machinery or furniture; chemicals, paints, oils, and hazardous wastes; toilets; shower
seats; bed pans; non-framed mirrors; car parts, tires, and wheels; torn, dirty, stained, or damaged items
• Volunteers are needed:
a. in the week of March 29 – April 4 to help sort and price the items.
b. on April 4, to facilitate parking and security, to sell and pack the items.
c. to help clean up after the event.
Snacks, drinks and lunch will be provided on Friday and Saturday for all volunteers. Come and join the
Jikoen Ohana in this popular fundraiser.
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Shotsuki Joyous Monthly
Memorial ServicE
Shotsuki Monthly Service is a time to remember our loved
ones and a time to express gratitude in Gassho. We will
conduct this monthly service on the first Sunday of each
month at 9:00am, in memory of those whose date of
death or meinichi falls in that month. We also recognize
the efforts of those who have passed before us and thank
them for giving us the opportunity to share the Dharma.
Roy Koyu Afuso ~ March 17, 2009 (age 93)
Shizue Akamine ~ March 30, 2011 (age 94)
Matsumori Arashiro ~ March 14, 2012 (age 95)
Harriet Hanae Barboza ~ March 3, 2006 (age 58)
Mrs. Otoyo Bise ~ March 13, 2003 (age 91)
Raymond Masaaki Chinen ~ March 15, 2001 (age 65)
Helen Hatsumi Fujimoto ~ March 24, 2004 (age 91)
Teruo Fujita ~ March 2, 2012 (age 98)
Francis Teruyuki Higa ~ March 25, 1999 (age 63)
James Yoshimi Iha ~ March 19, 2011 (age 78)
Kenichi Iha ~ March 19, 2001 (age 82)
Harry Izumi Inazaki ~ March 9, 2003 (age81)
Hiroyo Inoue ~ March 15, 2013 (age 54)
Yuki Ishihara ~ March 16, 2001 (age 95)
Tomi Kaneshiro ~ March 12, 2001 (age 95)
Anne Umeno Kiyabu ~ March 04, 2013 (age 98)
Kiyoshi Kiyabu ~ Marc 12, 2005 (age 93)
Ryozen Kuwae ~ March 24, 2005 (age 94)
Chiyoko Kuwana ~ March 17, 2003 (age80)
Thomas Koozo Miyashiro ~ March 16, 2005 (age 55)
Sadamu Mukai ~ March 23, 2011 (age 98)
Takejiro Nakamasu ~ March 13, 1999 (age 93)
Betsy M. Nakamoto ~ March 27, 2011 (age 89)
Harry Seisho Nakasone ~ March 19, 2011 (age 99)
Haruko Nako ~ March 20, 2005 (age 76)
Ryotoku Noborikawa ~ March 30, 2005 (age 89)
Harold Eichi Okino ~ March 13, 2003 (age68)
Masayuki Okuma ~ March 3, 2005 (age77)
Craig Tsugumi Oshiro ~ March 21, 1999 (age 49)
Fujiko “Fudge” Oshiro ~ March 02, 2013 (age 83)
Isamu Morris Oshiro ~ March 5,2003 (age73)
Shizue Oshiro ~ March 20, 2005 (age 88)
Stanley T. Oshiro ~ March 2, 2013 (age 90)
Seiji Sesoko ~ March 7, 2004 (age 80)
Fusae Shimabukuro ~ March 25, 2004 (age 70)
Shizue Sue Shimabukuro March 29, 2004 (age 79)
Kimiye Shinsato ~ March 17, 2013 (age 101)
Clara Hanako Takeuchi ~ March 19, 2013 (age 96)
Harold Sunao Teruya ~ Marh 26, 2013 (age 80)
Harry Seiko Toma ~ March 12, 2000 (age 82)
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Ruth Hanae Uchida ~ Marc 5, 2003 (age 82)
Seitoku Uehara ~ March 1, 2001 (age 87)
Anna Shizuko Uyehara ~ March 28, 2011 (age 94)
Yoshiichi Uyehara ~ March 16, 2014 (age 88)
Haruko Yamashiro ~ March 3, 2014 (age 93)
George Ginye Yogi ~ March 11, 2000 (age 81)
The following name was inadvertently left out in the previous
list for February:
Lois Kiyomi Yasui ~ February 25, 2010 (age 68)
We sincerely apologize for the omission.
If you would like to honor your loved one, please call
the office at 845-3422 or email jikoen1938 for more
information. See our newsletter for any schedule changes.
Bits of Rubble into Gold
To My Friends
The Buddha of boundless compassion
looks back so that no one is left behind.
Beckoning with her left hand,
“Come as you are!”
And with her right held up high, crying,
“Do not fear for I shall protect you!”
When we hear this call, we respond and say
“Namu-amida-butsu.”
Namu is the lost and confused one,
Seeking directions home, and
Amida-butsu is Amida Buddha of Immeasurable Light
grasping the wayward being never to abandon.
Immeasurable Light is also the Light of beoundless
compassion, embracing each Namu-being in pain and
sorrow
With its warm, comforting rays
ultimately easing the suffering
And opening up deep wisdom –life beyond our control
– and sharing that sense of life with all others.
The light of boundless compassion steadily focuses
on each pain and transforms it
As the jagged ice of immense difficulties melts to
become the flowing water of true and real life,
Finding its own way slowly
into the calm ocean, peaceful and serene.
— The Late Taitetsu Unno
Feb. 5, 1929 - Dec. 13, 2014
Jikoen Newsletter - March, 2015
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Jikoen Newsletter - March, 2015
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Temple Renovation
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有難うございます
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*Seniors may pay any
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aNNOuNcEMENTS/rEMINdErS
Hawaii Buddhist Council
Buddha Day Service
Date/Time: April 5, 2015, 9:00 a.m.
An animated depiction of the life and
teachings of Honen Shonin
Date/Time: March 7, 2015, 8:00 p.m.
Channel: KIKU TV (Japanese Language)
Guest Speaker:
Jay Sakashita
Professor of Religion at Leeward
Community College and
University of Hawaii at Manoa,
MidWeek Columnist
Jikoen Hongwanji Mission
1731 N. School Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819-4157
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