LIGHT OF THE DHARMA - Steveston Buddhist Temple

MARCH 2016
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LIGHT OF THE DHARMA
REGULAR EVENTS:
REGULAR SERVICE
Sunday 10:30 am
BINGO:
Wednesdays 6:30pm
SEIZA MEDITATION:
Thursdays 7:30 pm
& Fridays 10:30 am
TRIPLE SUTRA CHANTING
Fridays 11:00 am -12:00 pm
JIRIKI SETAI
Mondays 6:00 Feb 1 - Mar 28
YOGA with Alanna
Hatha: Mon & Thur 5:30 pm
Power: Tues 5:30 pm,
Chair: Sat 9:30 am
See Monthly Calendar for details
COMING UP:
Tues Mar 8,
7:30 pm Lecture Series #7:
Gautama / Shinran
Sun Mar. 13,
10:00 am Dharma School
10:30 am Regular Service
Mon Mar. 14,
7:30 pm Board Meeting
Wed Mar. 16,
10:00 am Nikkei Home Service
Sun Mar. 20,
10:30 am Higan Spring Service
12:00 Keirokai; Senior
Appreciation Luncheon
Thur Mar. 31,
10:00 am Moe No Kai
Sun April 3,
10:30 am April Shotsuki Service
Wed April 7,
2:30 pm Maples Service
Mon April 11,
7:30 pm Board Meeting
Sun April 17,
10:00 am Dharma School
10:30 am Regular Service
April 21 - 24
JSBTC AGM in Winnipeg
Sun May 1,
10:30 am May Shotsuki Service
Spring Higan
I take refuge in the Tathagata
of Immeasurable Life!
I entrust myself to the Buddha
of Inconceivable Light!
(From Shinan Shonin’s Shoshinge)
As the calendar page shifts from February to March, we rejoice
with the thought that spring is upon us once again. Soon the cherry
blossoms will be in full bloom. Since the month of March is when
we spring forward with Daylight Savings Time (DST) as well as when we
celebrate the spring Higan service, I thought it would be appropriate to write this
month’s article on the subject of time.
As many of you may be familiar with, the Higan service is observed twice a
year, once around the time of the Spring Equinox and the other around the time
of the Fall Equinox. The following are a few facts about the Equinox and the DST
that you may find interesting.
Did you know that the word Equinox is derived from the Latin aequus (equal)
and nox (night), because at the equinox the night and day are equally long. The
term equinox can also be used in a wider sense, as the date (day) that such a
passage happens. It occurs twice a year once during spring and again in the fall.
The equinox is the time of the year when the sun shines directly over the equator.
However, due to our eliptical orbit, the equinox lags about six hours every year,
hence the addition of the February 29th every four years to correct the lag in time,
this year happens to be a Leap Year.
What’s also very interesting is that the Earth’s seasons are caused by the rotation
axis of the Earth not being perpendicular to its orbital plane. This tilt is called
the axial tilt. As a consequence, for half a year (from
around March 20 to around September 22) the northern
hemisphere tips toward the Sun, while for the other
MONTHLY
half year the southern hemisphere has this honour. The
TOBAN
two instances when the Sun is directly overhead of the
equator are the equinoxes.
GROUP
That’s enough about the equinox, what is even
more interesting is the information I was able to find MARCH: Team 2
out about DST. It is said that the prominent English Lead: Sakai Mitts
builder and outdoorsman William Willett conceived 604-273-7603
DST in 1905. During a pre-breakfast ride, Willett saw Members:
that many Londoners slept in during the summer. Araki, Ron
Being an avid golfer, it was said that he disliked cutting Inouye, Mike & Masako
short his round at dusk. His solution was to advance Kondo, Kaoru & Norman
the clock during the summer months, a proposal he Mukai, Akiko
published two years later. Who would have thought a Nagata, Kazuo & Sayoko
golfer being responsible for our DST?
Sakai, Kay
What is even crazier is that DST is largely politically Sakai, Lynn
motivated. For instance, it was 7 Eleven and another Toyoda, Miyuki
fast food chain that started a coalition for lengthening
the period DST as it would allow people longer time in
the afternoon to shop at their stores. This is why the
spring DST was moved forward from April to now the
beginning of March.
Also, what’s really kooky about the DST issue is that
Contact: Marge Sakai
it is not standardized in any fashion. In Canada alone,
604-277-5735
we have the province of Saskatchewan <cont. on P.2>
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FUJINKAI
TOBAN 1
DHARMA LIGHT
President’s Message
<Sensei from P.1> which does not use it, as well parts of BC,
a small village in Ontario, and the Eastern tip of Quebec
also does not use it.
So why am I writing about the equinox and the DST?
It is to show that time is all relative. In Buddhism we have
different measurements of time, the shortest being a Ksana
or Setsuna in Japanese and this is translated as an instant
(actual measurements are 1/75th of a second) and a Kalpa
which is an infinitely long period.
In The True Teaching, Practice, and Realization of the
Pure Land Way, Shinran Shonin writes in the chapter on
the True Shinjin of the Pure Land Way,
“The passage on the Vow’s fulfillment that reveals the
Shinjin of the Primal Vow states: All sentient beings, as
they hear the Name, realize even one thought moment of
Shinjin and joy.”
The “one thought moment of Shinjin and joy” referred
to in this passage is the instant (Ichinen) that we entrust
ourselves to the infinite working of Amida Buddha as is
described in the opening passage of this article from the
“Shoshinge”. In that moment when we take refuge in the
Buddha of Immeasurable Life and Light, both the present
and infinite come together within us.
Just as in the moment when the cherry blossoms begin to
bloom, in that instance is the beauty of the whole Universe,
it is the same in the moment when we put our hands together
in gassho, in that moment we are truly one with Amida. I
hope during this Higan period, you will think upon this and
truly awaken to the infinite which is not separated from us.
In Gassho,
Grant Ikuta
On February 16th 2016 the Steveston
Buddhist Temple hosted the official premiere
of the Nikkei Stories, 10 short clips of early
Japanese Canadians Pioneers who influence
the heritage of Steveston and British
Columbia. Each of the stories is about brave
individuals who made great sacrifices to challenge the
discrimination and injustices of the early 1900’s and to stand
for the principles of equality and democracy of Canada.
The stories in a short ten minutes format present a concise,
well research documentary on why and how individuals
were able to improve life for our early pioneers. In addition
each story was narrated by a young and articulate Nikkei
Canadian from our present community. It was gratifying
to listen to our youth presenting passionately the history of
our pioneers.
In gassho,
Bud Sakamoto, President Steveston Buddhist Temple
Public Lecture by
Prof. Jeff Wilson
Sponsored by:
Steveston Buddhist Temple
Mindfulness, Meditation
and Buddhism
FUJINKAI
Hiroko Yoshihara
Professor Jeff Wilson will deliver a public lecture on
Mindfulness, Meditation and Buddhism. The terms
mindfulness and meditation appear regularly in news
reports, articles and books offering those who learn and
practice health benefits, reduced stress and other benefits.
Jeff has recently published a book, ‘Mindful America: The
Mutual Influence of Meditation and America Culture’ so
will be able to enlight us on its origins and pervasiveness
and how we can benefit from being more mindful and by
meditating. As a Buddhist scholar and follower he will also
be able to discuss how mindfulness and meditation fit into
our religious or spiritual lives.
At the AGM in January, Fujinkai
funds were disbursed: $1000 subsidy
to help with Keiroukai expenses,
$2500 toward temple utilities, $2000 to
Richmond Hospital Foundation and
$1000 to assist the family of Rev. Michael
Hayashi. Temple president suggested that Fujinkai hold
cooking classes for those who are interested. The annual
bus trip is on hold as last June only 15 members participated.
Suggestions for an alternative outing are welcomed. The
three working tobans are all facing challenges of health,
minding grand children/spouses and full time work but
have resolved to work together and help out when needed.
Appreciation was extended to Terry Beresford who has
pitched in 100%. Enjoy your life in Victoria!
Jeff Wilson is an associate professor of religious studies
and East Asian studies and the Chair of Humanities for
Renison University College, at the University of Waterloo.
He is also a member of the Jodo Shinshu sangha and has
received his Tokudo certification to qualify as a minister’s
assistant. He writes extensively on Buddhism authoring
several academic books and numerous peer reviewed
articles. In addition to his academic work Jeff has an
extensive record of working with community organizations
so he is able to present his ideas in an interesting and down
to earth manner.
Our annual Dana Day service was held on February 14.
The offertory received will be forwarded to the JSBTC
Women’s Federation to promote social welfare. In 2015,
the Women’s Federation was able to give $1500 each to
Food Bank of Canada, Breakfast Club and Global Medic
which are all Canadian charities. Thank you to everyone
for their donations.
Location:
Date: Time: Soft Goods Drive continues so any used items will be
appreciated. Also our annual Garage Sale will be held on
Saturday, June 18 so keep the temple in mind as you do your
spring cleaning. Thanks!
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Steveston Buddhist Temple
Saturday, April 16, 2016
7:00 pm
Please join us for this interesting and topical public
lecture.
MARCH 2016
UPCOMING EVENTS
Yoga with Alanna
Hatha Yoga (Mondays & Thursdays at 5:30-6:45pm)
Dharma School
G. Iwata
Dharma School will meet only once this month on March
13 due to Spring Break and Higan service. Hanamatsuri is
on April 17. If there are any children taking music or dance
lessons or any other lessons, please let me know as we can
include them in the talent program at the Hanamatsuri
service.
Spring Food Fair is on May 29. Any donations of baked
goods will be greatly appreciated.
In gassho,
A gentle yoga practice suitable for all levels. We will
explore breathing techniques and a variety of lying,
standing, seated and kneeling yoga poses. Each class will
conclude with deep relaxation. Our January/February
sessions are focused on the 7 main chakras of the body.
Power Yoga (Tuesdays 5:30-6:45p)
A strenuous, challenging type of yoga class (modifications
will be provided). Our classes involve flowing movements
combined with deeper holds and concludes with deep
relaxation.
Chair Yoga (Saturdays 9:30-10:15)
Moe No Kai
Keiko Go
It is very nice to see familiar faces every month at the
monthly Moe No Kai gathering. Although we’ve been
having a mild winter, a lot f people at the temple are
currently suffering from bad coughs and runny nose. Some
had minor accidents at home.
Please stay healthy and
safe. Our March Moe No Kai will be held on Thursday,
March 31st at 10am. Let’s try to wear something brighter
to welcome the Spring . Bring your friends and enjoy
Thursday Moe No Kai morning.
Keiroukai on Sunday,
March 20, 2016
12:00 noon
Temple members over 70 years of age and bingo helpers
are invited to attend this bento lunch and entertainment to
follow.
Please RSVP to : Itoko Akune 604-244-7710 or
Hiroko Yoshihara 604-277-6521
before March 11
(Hiroko will be away from March 11 and Itoko away from
March 17. Please do not leave messages on their answering
machines after these dates.)
Our chair classes are suitable for all levels and ideal for
those who have difficulty sitting or kneeling on the ground.
We work through a variety of poses aimed at improving
range of motion and focused on improving posture.
These classes are by donation to the Temple.
For more information please contact Alanna at
[email protected]
or by telephone at 604.617.9150
Pot Luck Dinner with
Professor Jeff Wilson
Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 5:00 pm
Please join us for our traditional pot luck dinner with
Professor Jeff Wilson. Come and share your favourite dish
with us. Meet and talk with Jeff in an informal setting.
Please let our office know if you will be able to attend
and if possible what you would like to bring. Sign up sheet
on the office door or phone 604-277-2323.
2016
AGM
by: Rainer Mehl
On Feb 28th, the Steveston Buddhist Temple held its
Annual General Meeting. There more than 25 people in
attendance, which is the largest turnout in several years.
Over a period of three and a half hours updates were
given on all the temple status and activities. Here some of
the highlights:
Our Treasurer presented a balanced budget, and
membership dues will remain constant at $100 for 2016.​
Temple membership is staying relatively constant, Bingo
volunteers are working very hard, though they would love
more help, and the same applies to the Fujinkai Tobans.
Over the next year, there will be a larger push to have
more of the men’s Sangha help with what have traditionally
been Fujinkai activities.
The other project that is having a large impact on many
aspects of temple operations is the 20/20 project, as repairs
to the roof, the creation of a handicapped bathroom, and the
expansion of the Nokudsudo will all be affected. It will most
likely only be a couple more months before members will
get to vote on whether to go ahead with the 20/20 project,
and members should expect a Special General Meeting this
3 spring.
DHARMA LIGHT
In memory of the late:
Mr Hayao Sakai: Sakai Tomiko, Akizuki Eiko, Akizuki Kinuyo,
Akune Roy & Itoko, Aneroth Donna & Gerry, Atagi Misao, Chan
Rob & Elsie, Sakamoto Alisa, Chen Desmond, Domai Kiyo, Egami
Kazue, Esson Karen, Frattin Mary, Hamade Art & Karen, Hamade
Yoko, Hamanishi Frank & Pat, Hamanishi Keiko, Hamaura Bob &
Misaye, Hamaura Masako, Harada Jack, Hibi Aika, Higuchi Misao,
Hirose Ted & Mary, Ikeda Connie, Ikuta Kuni & June, Ikuta Makoto,
Kariya Kimiko, Kawabata Family, Kawamoto Tobo & Hiroko, King
Hiroko, Kobayashi Miyako, Kojima Jim, Kokubo Alice, Kondo
Kaoru, Koyanagi Faith, Koyanagi Jean, Koyanagi Susie, Koyanagi
Yoshiko, Kuramoto Martin, Kuramoto Ron, Kurahashi Shigeko,
Maeda George & Madeline, Maeda Stacey, Maede Toyoko, Matsuno
Tom & Yoko, Matsuo Ken & Akiko, Mayede Patsy, Miyazaki
Susie, Mizuyabu Misayo, Morishita Denny & Linda, Morishita
Elmer, Morishita Michiyo, Morishita Shirley, Morizawa Chiyoko,
Morizawa Sazare, Mukai Akiko, Mukai Shioko & Sadao, Murao
Mary, Nakade Esther, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Nakatsu Andy &
Masayo, Narukami Don & Chiyo, Nishi Denis & Pat, Nishi Greg
& Mary, Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Nishi Kazumi & Chizuko, Nishi
Keiji & Hisayo, Nishi Shizuko, Nitta Ayako, Niwatsukino Betty,
Niwatsukino Tomiko, Kawakami Shiro, Nakamoto John & Marion,
Nogami Hiroshi, Ohara Nobuye, Okabe Mary, Osaka Kikue, Oya
Yoshie, Oye Hanako, Quan Ernest & Toshiko, Sakai Mitts & Kay,
Sakai Mitsuka, Sakai Ross, Hannah, Carmen, Sakai Terry & Marge,
Sakai Lee Tracey, Sakamoto Alan & Cathy, Sakamoto Bud, Sakamoto
Manabu, Sakamoto Umeno, Sameshima Yoshiko, Shiozaki Masako,
Shirakawa K & S, Takahashi Dave & Kei, Takasaki Debbie & Al,
Takasaki S., Tanaka Emiko, Tani Kiyoshi & Mutsumi, Tasaka
Kaz & Chic, Teraguchi Jean, Tomihiro Doc & Kazy, Tsumura
Takumi, Uyeyama K., Wada Minoru, Wakita N., Watanabe
Yuichiro, Yamamoto Kayoko, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yamamoto
Terumi, Yamanaka Miyoko, Yamasaki J., Yamashita Muneichi &
Kazuko, Yamashita Setsuko, Yoshida Ben, Yoshida Dave & Arlene,
Yoshida Fumiko, Yoshida Misuye, Yoshihara Ken & Hiroko, Young
Yvonne($4860)
Mr. Herby Koyanagi: Hamaura Bob, Kawamoto Tobo & Hiroko,
Maede Toyoko, Niwatsukino Betty, Suzuki Kent, Yoshihara Ken &
Hiroko ($195)
Mrs. Hideko Nishi: Nishi Pat ($50)
Mr. Takeo Miyazaki: Nagata Kazuo & Sayoko($20)
Mrs. Kiyoko Miyazaki: Nagata Kazuo & Sayoko($20)
Mr. Shokichi Nagata: Nagata Kazuo & Sayoko($20)
Mrs. Shizue Miyazaki: Nagata Kazuo & Sayoko($20)
Mrs. Kimiyo Imada: Nagata Kazuo & Sayoko($20)
Mrs. Kazumi Yamamoto: Yamamoto Cathy ($100)
Mr. Kazuo Yamamoto: Yamamoto Cathy($100)
Mr. Yutaka Tom Yamamoto: Yamamoto Cathy($100)
Mr. Hiroshi Hamade: Yamamoto Cathy ($100)
Mrs. Hatsuyo Hamade: Yamamoto Cathy ($100)
3rd year service of Mrs. Yoshiko Nishihama: Flynn Sharon, Kumagai
Noriko, Maruno Hisako, Nakanishi Frances ($200)
50th year service of Mr. Yonekichi and Glen Kawabata: Kawabata
Family($200)
Mr. Rihe Mori: Mori Kahori($10)
Nakatsu Family Ancestors: Nakatsu Tsuyoshi & Chizuru($200)
17th year service of Mrs. Mikie Tani : Tani Kiyoshi & Mutsumi ($150)
Rev. A. Yamasaki: Ikuta Teruko($100)
DONATIONS
The Steveston Buddhist Temple sincerely appreciates
and thanks the following for their generous donations:
General Donations: Hirano Kaori & Yumiko, Hirose Ted & Mary,
Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Teruko, Iwata K., Kakehi Tomoko, Miyazaki Susie,
Morishita Colin, Morishita Nancy, Morizawa Chiyoko, Morizawa
Sazare, Murao Toshio, Nishimura Grace, Ogawa Miffy, Ohara Nobuye,
Okano Toki, Osaka Kikue, Phillips Kim, Sakai Tomiko, Wilson Lloyd,
Yamada Mary, Yoshida Misuye , Fraser Valley Buddhist Temple,
Nikkei Senior Home, School District No. 38 ($1440)
Jan. Shotsuki Service: Nagata Kazuo & Sayoko ($20)
February Shotsuki Service: Akizuki Eiko, Akizuki Kinuyo, Akune
Aaron & Vicky, Akune Roy & Itoko, Akune Ted & Rose, Beresford
Terry, Flynn Bob & Sharon, Grant Peter & Wendy, Hamade Lorne &
Naomi, Hamanishi Yoshio & Betty, Higo Haruko, Hori Gail, Izumi
Bazil & Etsuko, Kariya Florence, Kariya Kimiko, Kariya Tsuneko,
Kimura Sueko, Kishi Leane, Kishi Setsuko, Kokubo Alice, Kokubo Eiko,
Komori Dick & Setsuko, Kumagai Tetsuo & Noriko, Maeda Stacey,
Matsumoto Y., Maruno Hisako, Morizawa Sazare, Murakami Susan,
Murakami Richard, Murray G.S., Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Nakanishi
Mike & Frances, Niguma Kazuko, Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Nomura Dan &
Colleen, Nomura Mark, Nomura-Kemp Norine, Nomura-Rejto George
& Cathy, Ohara Nobuye, Osaka Kikue, Ryan Jeanne, Saito Tokiko, Mrs.
Shewfelt, Takasaki Sonoko, Tamaki I., Tanaka Emiko, Tasaka Cherly,
Tasaka Janice, Tasaka Chuck, Tasaka Kaz & Chic, Tasaka Randy &
Mrs., Tasaka Rich & Naomi, Tasaka Teruko, Toyoda Miyuki, Tsumura
Tuck, Yasui Arts, Yasui F., Yoshida Mary, Yamamoto Kayoko, ($2005)
Nehan-e (Nirvana Day) Service: Akizuki Eiko, Domai Kiyo, Hamaura
Bob & Misaye, Hibi Aika, Ikuta Kuni & June, Iwata Genevieve, Kariya
Kimiko, Kawabata Jack, Kawamoto Hiroko & Tobo, Kishi Setsuko,
Kokubo Eiko, Kondo Kaoru, Koyanagi Susie, Maede Toyoko, Matsuno
Tom & Yoko, Nitta Ayako, Mori Koji & Judith, Morizawa Chiyoko,
Mukai Akiko, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Nakatsu Tsuyoshi & Chizuru,
Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Ogawa Mifune, Osaka Kikue, Sakamoto Umeno,
Sameshima Yoshiko, Shimizu M., Shiozaki Masako, Tanaka Emiko,
Tanaka Kiyoko, Tani Kiyoshi & Mutsumi, Tomihiro Doc & Kazy,
Yamashita Setsuko, Yoshihara Ken & Hiroko, Niwatsukino Betty ($655)
Hoonko Service: Akizuki Eiko, Akune Robert, Akune Roy & Itoko,
Banno Martha, Cameron Lisa & Corey, Chor Greg, Chow Nobu &
Suezone, Domai Kiyo, Hamanishi Yoshio & Betty, Hamaura Masako,
Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Harada Jack, Hibi Aika, Hirose Ted & Mary,
Ikuta Denise, Ikuta Kevin & Karen, Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Teruko, Iwata
Genevieve, Kamachi S., Kariya Kimiko, Kariya Tsuneko, Kawabata Jack,
Kawamoto Hiroko, Kawamoto Mary, Kishi Setsuko, Kobayashi Miyako,
Kokubo Alice, Kokubo Eiko, Kondo Tamotsu & Chieko, Koyanagi Jean,
Koyanagi Susie, Koyanagi Yoshiko, Kurita Yoshie, Maede Toyoko,
Maruno M., Matsuno Tom & Yoko, Matsuno Seishi & Kisako, Mori
Carol, Mori Haruye, Mori Koji & Judith, Morishita Michiyo, Morishita
Nancy, Morizawa Chiyoko, Morizawa Sazare, Mukai Akiko, Murao
Toshio & Kimiyo, Nagata Kazuo & Sayoko, Nakano Yasuo & Minako,
Nakatsu Tsuyoshi & Chizuru, Narukami Don & Chiyo, Nishi Isao
& Kayoko, Nishi Kazumi, Nishi Shizuko, Nitta Ayako, Niwatsukino
Kyoko, Ohara Nobuye, Osaka Kikue, Oye Hanako, Quan Toshiko,
Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Saimoto Ritsu, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakamoto
Umeno, Sakamoto Bud, Sameshima Yoshiko, Sato Kimiko, Shimizu M.,
Shiozaki Masako, Sugimoto Nori, Suzuki Kent, Tabata Tosh & Miyeko,
Takasaki Sonoko, Tanaka Emiko, Tanaka Kiyoko, Tani Kiyoshi &
Mutsumi, Tasaka Teruko, Terencio Shinko, Tomihiro Doc & Kazy,
Toyoda Miyuki, Watanabe Keiko, Yamanaka Miyoko, Yamashita
Muneichi & Kazuko, Yamashita Setsuko, Yoshida Misuye, Yoshida
Stan & Lucy, Yoshihara Hiroko ($2295)
2015 Memberships received: Kato Akiko
2016 Memberships received: Akune Ted & Rose, Chow Suzeone &
Nobu, Hamaura Masako, Inouye Shirley, Jackson Yoko, Jackson Shirley,
Kato Akiko, Kamide Hajime, King Hiroko, Kitade Kiyoko, Matsunaga
Susan, Matsumura Akiko, Matsunaga Osamu, Mori Kahoru, Morizawa
Chiyoko, Morizawa Sazare, Nagata Kaz & Sayoko, Nakata Yasuhiko &
Tokiko, Nitta Ayako, Oye Hanako, Sakamoto Umeno, Sakamoto Alan,
Sakamoto Cathy, Shimizu Mitsuye, Toyoda Miyuki
Jodo-e (Bodhi Day) Service: Harada Jack, Koyanagi Jean ($60)
NEW MEMBERS
Ohigan: Sugimoto Nori ($20)
** Welcome to the Steveston Buddhist Temple. **
Shirley & Yoko Jackson
Dharma Service: Akune Roy & Itoko, Beresford Terry, Hamaura
Bob & Misaye, Harada Jack, Hirose Ted & Mary, Ikuta Kuni & June,
Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Teruko, Kurita Yoshie, Morishita Elmer, Oki
Hiroshi, Ryan Jeanne, Sakamoto Bud, Sugimoto Nori, Wilson Lloyd,
Yoshihara Hiroko,
($325)
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We are very happy that you have become a member of the Steveston
Buddhist Temple and hope that you will be able to enjoy the variety of
activities this temple offers.
3月 2016
婦人会からのお知らせ
吉原ヒロコ
1月の婦人会年次総会で婦人会の資金
を次の様に支出しました。敬老会費用
に$1000、お寺の電気、ガス、水道等
に$2500、リッチモンド・ホスピタル
基金に$2000、はやしマイケル開教使
の家族に$1000．仏教会会長が婦人会
が料理教室を開いたらどうかと提案しました。去年6月のバ
ス旅行の参加者がたった15人でしたので、今年のバス旅行は
今のところ見合わせています。他に小旅行のアイディアがあ
りましたらお知らせください。3つの当番グループは、体の
悪い人もいれば、お孫さんや連れ合いの面倒を見たり、フル
タイムで仕事をしたりして、いろいろと困難に直面していま
す。それでも何とかお互いに助け合って仕事をこなしていま
す。ベーレスフォード・テリーさんがいつも100%お手伝い
をしてくださり感謝しています。テリーさん、ビクトリアで
の生活を楽しんでください。
春の彼岸会
今年の冬は去年と比べれば雨
の多い年です。雨が長く続く
と気分も落ち込むこともある
といわれていますが、皆さん
いかがお過ごしでしょうか？
さて、そんな中早くも三月に
入り、お彼岸の季節がまいり
ます。そして春の訪れも徐々
に感じ始める時期でもありま
法
の
と
も
し
び
す。
お彼岸は三月と九月、年に二回春分と秋分に行
われる法要です。「お彼岸」の言葉はこの世の
迷いの「此岸」に対して「涅槃の境地の彼岸」
を指しています。浄土真宗では彼岸会を讃佛会
とも申し、参拝される方々が御仏を褒め称える
と言う意味で讃佛会と称されています。仏を褒
め称えることも大事ですが、それと同じぐらい
に大切なのは、お聴聞することです。そして、
例年のダーナデー法要は2月14日に行われました。頂いた献 春分と秋分の季節では丁度昼と夜の長さが同じ
金は社会福祉のためにJSBTC婦人会連盟に送られます。婦人 で、お聴聞するのに非常にいい季節だと言われ
ています。
会連盟は2015年にはカナダの慈善団体であるカナダ・フー
ド・バンク、ブレックファスト・クラブ、グローバル・メデ 又、彼岸会は日本仏教独特の法要であり聖徳
ィックにそれぞれ$1500ずつ寄付しました。寄付して下さっ 太子が仏教を日本に紹介した、六世紀ごろに勤
め始まったといわれています。日本では彼岸は
た皆様、どうもありがとうございました。
一週間勤められます。春の彼岸は三月十八日から二十四日ま
柔らかい素材グッズ回収はまだ続いていますので不用品のご での間、秋は九月二十日から二十六日の期間です。いずれも
寄付をお願いいたします。また、毎年のガレージセールが6 四日目が中心の日になります。
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りPāramitāはpāramとitaの熟語です。pāramは彼岸とい
いいたします。
う意味を持ち、itaは到るという意味を持っています。です
から六波羅蜜とは涅槃の境地の彼岸まで到り届けてくれる
六つの修行と言うこととなります。その波羅蜜とはDana（
布施）、Sila（戒律）、Ksyanti（忍辱）、Virya（毘梨耶）
、Dhyana（禅那）、prajna(般若)の六つです。一般にはこの
六つの菩薩行を勤めればお浄土に参らせていただけると解釈
2016年3月20日（日）
されていますが、親鸞聖人の教えでは、この六つの修行さえ
12:00 p.m.
も勤められない自分は阿弥陀様の働きによってお浄土に参ら
せていただける他には方法がないと説いておられます。
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彼岸会を大切に皆様も是非お聴聞するようにお願い申し上
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参加される方は阿久根イトコ(604-244-7710) または
吉原ヒロコ(604-277-6521)に3月11までにお知らせくださ
萌の会
い。 （ヒロコは3月11日から出かけ、イトコは3月17日から
出かけます。これらの日にちの後では二人の電話にメッセー
郷　恵子
ジを残さないようにお願いいたします。）
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に嬉しく、とても楽しみにしています。今年は暖冬とは言
え、最近お寺内で風邪の症状の咳込み、鼻炎で苦しんでいる
方をよく見かけます。更にご自宅で躓いたり転んだりする事
故が相次いでいます。
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て、来月はもう3月。暦上では春です。春らしい色のお洋服
謹んで敬弔の意を表します。
などを着て春をお迎えしましょう。3月の萌の会は31日の木
曜日
酒井　隼雄　様
2016年2月14日寂
90歳
午前10時に行われます。お友達をお誘いの上お越し下さいま
せ。お待ちしております。
敬老会　日本語：5
DHARMA LIGHT
NIKKEI STORIES
a documentary premiere showing at the
Steveston Buddhist Temple on February 16th, 2016
by Suezone Chow
Japanese immigrants, the voting rights
The premiere showing of the Nikkei of the Japanese Canadians and the
Stories was held on February 16th, 2016 internment of Japanese Canadians
at the Steveston Buddhist Temple. It during and after the Second World War.
was hosted by Mayor Malcolm Brodie
Consul General Okada indicated
with the attendance of four Richmond that learning the history of the Japanese
aldermen, the Consul General of Japan Canadians made him work harder and
Okada and many community leaders. serve better. He concluded that history
An estimated audience of 300 was in revealed there were a lot of problems.
attendance.
However, now the relationship between
Mayor Brodie gave the welcoming Canada and Japan is very good with no
address. It was followed by speeches problems, it is boring. The audience had
from the representatives of Consul a good laugh and gave him a big applause
General of Japan, Nikkei Museum, and of thanks.
local Nikkei representatives who gave
short talks about the video production.
The 10 films were as follows:
The Nikkei Stories were produced and
- Tomekichi Homa
funded by the City of Richmond and
- Creating a Community
Telus.
- Martial Arts
It is especially worth mentioning that
- First Immigrants
the Consul General of Japan Okada,
- Rintaro Hayashi
despite his busy schedule, rushed to be at
- Boat Builders
this premiere to give his speech at the end
- Women at Work
of the film presentation. He mentioned
- Internment
that he communicated with the Tokyo
- Hide Hyodo Shimizu
office to gather many documents related
- Back to Steveston
to the Japanese immigration to Canada.
Three issues attracted his attention.
All the narrations were excellently
They were fishing equal rights for done by Japanese Canadian descendants.
At the reception which followed,
attendees and government officials
discussed Japanese Canadian history
and necessity of further promotion of
strong and good relationships.
We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to
For those who were not able to attend
the family members of the following deceased:
the premiere, Nikkei Stories can be seen
Hayao Sakai
February 14, 2016
90 Years old
on the website: www.nikkeistories.com.
OBITUARY
March 2016 MEMORIAL SERVICE March 6th 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your “Homyo”.)
Akizuki, Tom Fumitaka
Amadatsu, Tsunemori
Atagi, Kaya
Baker, Alice
Domae, Toyokazu
Domai, Hisae
Furukawa, Jun
Hamanishi, Hiroichi
Hamanishi, Kazumi
Handa, Noriyuki
Hashimoto, Masaaki
Hori, Masami
Horikoshi, Taro
Inouye, Susumu
Kakehi, Makoto
Kariya, Sonoye
Kitagawa, Tadao Tad
Kobayashi, Harue
Koyanagi, Tadatoshi
Kurahashi, Tomiko
Kurahashi, Yoneji
Maede, Yoneharu
Matsumura, Seitaro
Morishita, Shigeo
Mukai, Teruo
Murakami, Asamatsu
Murao, Yoshiyuki
Murao, Nagako
Nagata, Toshiko
Naka, Satsue
Nakano, Chitose
Nakata, Minosuke
Niguma, Toshio
Nishi, Masao
Nishi, Takeshi Bill
Nishihama, Mankichi
Ogawa, Tsurue
Ogawa, Masaharu
Ojiro, Anthony Kusuo
Omura, Yukiko
Sato, Rex Hiroyuki
Sakamoto, Aiko
Sakamoto, Makoto
Sakamoto, Roy
Sameshima, Toshio
Shirakawa, Hatsune
Shiyoji, Dennis
Suzuki, Shigeo
Takasaki, Toshiko
Tasaka, Arizo
Uyeda, Jeorge
Yamamoto, Hajime
Yamamoto, John
Yamanaka, Takao
Yoshida, Kazuo
Yoshida, Yoshio
APRIL 2016 MEMORIAL SERVICE April 3rd 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your “Homyo”.)
Atagi, Kazuko
Atode, Yasutaro
Ayukawa, Margaret
Fukakusa, Akio
Hama, Kenzo
Hamada, Chiyoko
Hamade, Tokuno
Hamano, Kiyoshi
Hamanishi, Shinjiro
Hashimoto, Shizue
Haya, Yoshimatsu
Hikita, Takeo
Hikita, Tatsuo
Ikari, Tsuru
Ikari, Senichi Roy
Rev. Ikuta, Kyojo
Ito, Tamotsu
Kakino, Chiyoko
Kariya, Chiyoko
Kariya, Isamu
Kariya, Sadasuke
Kariya, Yonekazu
Kawasaki, Takeo
Kimura, Yoshio
Kitade, Sute
Kitagawa, Michiko
Maeda, Toshimatsu
Matsumura, Matsuo
Matsuo, Kametaro
Morishita, Masaharu
Morizawa, Choichiro
Murao, Mon
Nakamura, Miyuki
Nakanishi, Harue
Nakatani, Sam
Nakatsu, Tsunenobu
Narukami, Teruo
Nishi, Misako
Nishi, Nancy
Nishi, Shigeo
Nogami, Mieko
Ohara, Masao
Oikawa , Hisashi
Oura, Chiye
6
Oye, Yasuo
Sakai, Ei
Sakamoto, Hirotaka
Shiyoji, Koito
Shoji, Matsue
Suzuki, Richard
Tani, Seikichi
Tezuka, Michihiko
Uyeyama, Tokue
Yamaguchi, Junshiro
Yamashita, Harry
Yamashita, Heijiro
Yesaki, Sunae
Yokota, Ayako
Yokota, Shige
Yoshida, Mitsu
Yoshida, Kinoe
MARCH 2016
A Home for Adults with
Developmental Challenges?
The 20/20 committee is working
hard at creating a development that
will be a great addition for our temple.
Not just for seniors who might
want to live there, but for the whole
community.
As part of the plan we are considering
the inclusion of a group residence for
adults with developmental challenges
who need some support. Not only
could we create a community for them,
possibly in cluster of suites, but the
project might offer some opportunities
for employment or volunteering.
As this would require detailed
planning and some form of
negotiations with BC Housing, the
20/20 committee would like to hear
from families that have wished for
such a place for their adult children.
If there is enough interest we would
like to create a plan and present it to
BC Housing, but first we need the
input of the families. If you would
like to find out more, or indicate your
interest, please contact
Rainer Mehl 604-713-8961 or Hiroko
Yoshihara 604-277-6521
In gassho
Rainer Mehl
Above and on
the left you see
the most current
design
concept
of the residence
the
temple
is
working on with
TLHousing.
No
plans are final
yet, but this can
hopefully give you
a sense of what is
being developed.
We are expecting
a concrete plan,
budget
and
schedule in the next
couple of months,
at which point members will have a
final chance to vote on the proposal,
before we commit completely.
In the meantime feel free to
contact Rainer Mehl if you have any
questions.
VISION
20/20
発達障害のある成人用ホーム
20/20委員会はお寺にとって非常に有
意義な増築部分を作るために奮闘して
います。それは将来そこに住むシニア
のためだけでなく地域全体のためで
す。
今検討している計画の一部として、サ
ポートが必要な発達障害のある成人用
ホームも考えています。それは多分、
いくつかの個室が共有の場所、居間と
か台所とかを囲む形になるかと思いま
すが、そういう一区画を含める事によ
り、その人達の社会を作るだけでな
く、雇用やボランティアの機会も増え
ると思われます。
これは綿密に計画を立て、ＢＣハウジ
ングと交渉する必要があると思われま
す。そのため、これに該当する成人の
お子さんをお持ちの方でこのような住
7
居を必要とされるご家族のご意見を
20/20委員会にお聞かせください。
もしこの計画に関心のある方がある程
度いらっしゃる場合は、20/20委員会
は計画を練ってＢＣハウジングに提案
します。しかしまず皆様からのインプ
ットが必要です。これについて詳細を
お知りになりたい方、または興味のあ
る方はメール・ライナー (604-7138961) または吉原ヒロコ (604-2776521) にご連絡ください。
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DHARMA LIGHT
STEVESTON
Buddhist
Temple
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH - APRIL 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
5:30 Hatha Yoga
5:30 Power Yoga
5:30 Hatha Yoga
10:30 am Meditation
6:00 Jiriki Setai
7:30 pm Lecture:
Gautama & Shinran
7:30 pm Meditation
11:00 am Triple Sutra
Chanting
14
15
16
17
18
5:30 Power Yoga
10:00 Nikkei Home
Service
5:30 Hatha Yoga
10:30 am Meditation
6:30 pm Bingo
7:30 pm Meditation
11:00 am Triple Sutra
Chanting
23
24
24
5:30 Hatha Yoga
10:30 am Meditation
6:30 pm Bingo
7:30 pm Meditation
11:00 am Triple Sutra
Chanting
30
31
APRIL 1
10:00 Moe no Kai
10:30 am Meditation
10:30 am Shotsuki Service &
Installation of Officers
13
10:00 am Dharma School
5:30 Hatha Yoga
10:30 am Regular Service
6:00 Jiriki Setai
20
21
10:30 am Higan Spring
Equinox Service
12:00 noon Keirokai - Sr.
Appreciation Luncheon
27
5:30 Hatha Yoga
6:00 Jiriki Setai
22
5:30 Power Yoga
28
29
5:30 Hatha Yoga
5:30 Power Yoga
6:30 pm Bingo
5:30 Hatha Yoga
10:30 am Regular Service
6:00 Jiriki Setai
6:30 pm Bingo
7:30 pm Meditation
7
8
4
5
6
10:30 am Shotsuki Service
5:30 Hatha Yoga
5:30 Power Yoga
6:30 pm Bingo
10
11
12
5:30 Hatha Yoga
5:30 Power Yoga
13
10:30 am Regular Service
7:30 pm Board
Meeting
7:00 Concert:
Sounds of Okinawa
6:30 pm Bingo
17
18
19
20
10:00 am Dharma School
5:30 Hatha Yoga
5:30 Power Yoga
10:30 am Hanamatsuri
Service
10:00 Nikkei Home
Service
10:30 am Regular Service
25
26
5:30 Hatha Yoga
5:30 Power Yoga
JSBTC AGM in Winnipeg
May 1
2
3
5:30 Hatha Yoga
5:30 Power Yoga
27
6:30 pm Bingo
4
10:30 am Shotsuki Service
6:30 pm Bingo
8
9:30 Chair Yoga
26
9:30 Chair Yoga
2
9
2:30 pm Maples Service
10:30 am Meditation
5:30 Hatha Yoga
9:30 Chair Yoga
7:30 pm Meditation
11:00 am Triple Sutra
Chanting
14
15
16
5:30 Hatha Yoga Class
10:30 am Meditation
7:30 pm Meditation
11:00 am Triple Sutra
Chanting
9:30 Chair Yoga
21
22
23
5:30 Hatha Yoga
10:30 am Meditation
7:30 pm Meditation
11:00 am Triple Sutra
Chanting
9:30 Chair Yoga
JSBTC AGM in Winnipeg
6:30 pm Bingo
24
19
9:30 Chair Yoga
11:00 am Triple Sutra
Chanting
3
9:30 Chair Yoga
28
29
30
5:30 Hatha Yoga
10:30 am Meditation
7:30 pm Meditation
11:00 am Triple Sutra
Chanting
9:30 Chair Yoga
5
6
7
2:30 pm Maples Service
10:30 am Meditation
5:30 Hatha Yoga
11:00 am Triple Sutra
Chanting
7:30 pm Meditation
9:30 Chair Yoga