Volume 41, Issue 4 - Kelowna Buddhist Temple

Volume 41, Issue 4
April 24, 2009
Kelowna Buddhist Temple
The New Dharma Express
PO. Box 22092, RPO Capri Centre
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9N9
phone 250-763-3827
www.kelownabuddhisttemple.org
Monthly Memorial
Special points of interest:
• May 2, Sat. Quigong/
Tai Chi Class 1pm
• May 3, Sun. Dharma
School 10am
• May 6, Wed. TSS
Meditation 9:30am
• May 7, Thurs. TSS
Meditation 9:30am
• May 8, Fri. TSS Meditation 9:30am
• May 9, Sat. Quigong/
Tai Chi Class 1pm
• May 10, Sun. Dharma
School, Monthly Memorial 10am
MAY
Master
Mr.
Mr.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Miss
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mrs.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Masaharu Terai
Kinai Kita
Shichigoro Hayashi
Tomeno Oikawa
Mitsu Hayashi
Yukiko Yokota
Iwajiro Yoshikawa
Bunzo Sakamoto
Shojiro Yamaoka
Suekichi Koga
Katsuzo Hayashi
Kuniyoshi Tamura
Yazo Atagi
Robert Kawaguchi
Roy Tanemura
Takeko Kimura
Masaichi Terai
Masaru Tamaki
Shuo Yamaoka
Special points of interest:
Clean-up Altar Toban Inside this issue:
Group #3
M/M Yuki Tanemura
Mr. Jim Nishi
M/M Teruo Ogi
M/M Tosh Suzuki
Mr. George Terada
Mrs. Chiyoko Yamaoka
Sensei’s Report
2
Editor
3
Calendar
4
BCC Update
5
Mrs. Sakae Nishi
Mr. George Hayashi
M/M Alan Yamaoka
Mr. Brian Yamaoka
Ms. Lisa Yamaoka
Ms. Carrie Yamaoka
Japanese Calendar
6
TSS Meditation
7
Just Rambling
8
Temple Executive
9
Donations
10
Special points of interest:
• May 20, Wed. TSS
Meditation 9:30am
• May 21, Thurs. TSS
Meditation 9:30am
• May 13, Wed. TSS
Meditation 9:30am
• May 16, Sat. Quigong/Tai
Chi Class 1pm
• May 22, Fri. TSS
Meditation 9:30am
• May 14, Thurs. TSS
Meditation 9:30am
• May 16, Sat. Manning
Park Retreat sponsored
by the Living Dharma
Center
• May 24, Sun. Gotanye Service 10am
• May 15, Fri. TSS
Meditation 9:30am
• May 17, Sun. Retreat
Continued
• May 27, Wed. TSS
Meditation 9:30am
Special points of interest:
• May 28, Thurs. TSS
Meditation 9:30am
• May 29, Fri. TSS
Meditation 9:30am,
Flea Market Pricing &
Sorting 9am
• May 30, Sat. Annual
Flea Market & Plant
Sale 8-2pm
Volume 41, Issue 4
Page 2
From Sensei
Against all odds
Music heard so deeply
That is not heard at all
And you are the music,
While the music lasts (T.S. Eliot)
A few mornings ago, my wife asked me to
come quickly to the computer. I had no idea what she
wanted. She showed me a recent clip from You Tube
called “Britain’s Got Talent” – the British counterpart to Canadian Idol. She had seen the clip the previous night on the CTV National News, and wanted
to share it with me. I sat down in front of the computer screen and watched. I saw three familiar faces,
the judges, actor Amanda Holden, former Daily Mirror Editor, Piers Morgan, and Simon Cowell whom
we know from American and Canadian Idol, who is
well known for his negative and at times scathing
criticism.
Two young assistants escorted an older looking woman on stage. As usual, one of the judges,
Simon Cowell, began asking her questions. “What is
your name darling?” “Susan Boyle” she replied.
“Where do you come from?” She told them that she
was from a small village in West Lothian, Scotland.
Cowell asked “and how old are you?” “I’m 47” shaking her hips she added “and that’s just one side
of me” The judges, as well as people in the audience
rolled their eyes, and snickered. Simon asked
“what’s the dream?” Susan responded that she
wanted to be a professional singer---like Elaine
Paige” (a well known British singer). The audience
snickered again with stifled laughter. Standing before
a crowd of more than 3,000 people, most of whom
seemed to be waiting for her to fail, because of the
way she looked, she announced that she would sing
“I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Miserables.
As the music accompaniment began, she
smiled nervously, and then began to sing. Instantly,
everyone was transfixed by her incredibly beautiful
voice. The judges faces changed, their jaws dropped.
Their previous cynicism was replaced by broad
smiles, and wiping away of tears. I myself had the
same reaction. I am not a musically talented person,
but I was so moved by her incredible talent. Susan
finished the song to a standing ovation, and then began walking off the stage. The judges had to call her
back to give their comments. Piers said to her “that
was the biggest surprise that I have had in three
years on this show ---when you said you wanted to
be a professional singer, like Elaine Paige, everyone
laughed, ---but nobody is laughing now---that was
stunning - an incredible performance.” Amanda told
her “I am so thrilled because everybody was against
you; ---it was a complete privilege listening to that.”
Simon told her that “something extraordinary had
happened –now you can go back home to the village
with your head held high- its 3 Yeses.”
Since then I have watched this video many
times. Every time it brings tears to my eyes. This
video clip on You Tube has been seen by more than
26 million viewers. Susan has touched people worldwide. She has been interviewed by ABC, and more
than 60 major Newsmakers, and is now scheduled to
be on the Oprah Winfrey show. Susan has achieved
instant global fame. This unemployed. plain-looking
church volunteer, who lives alone with her cat, has
challenged all of our preconceived assumptions and
prejudices. She has shown us the jewel that was
within her, that is her true essence. The jewel that
she knew was within her - that creative force that
strove to express itself.
Within the Larger Sutra it is described as follows:
“green lotuses grow with a green light,
white ones with a white light, and likewise
dark blue, yellow, red and purple lotuses
grow with lights of their respective colors.
The brilliance of these lights is so magnificent that it outshines the sun and the moon.”
In our judgements of people, we need to look
beyond superficial appearances, to the person within
– to the transcendental dimension of selfhood that is
the Buddha within us. In listening to the incredible
singing of Susan Boyle, I thought about Taitetsu
Unno’s words “the nembutsu is the music of cosmic
harmony, which reverberates through one’s
being in the sounding
of NAMU-AMIDABUTSU.”
In Gassho,
Yasuhiro Miyakawa
Volume 41, Issue 4
Page 3
Call for your donation of flea market items
May 30th, 2009 we will having our Annual Flea Market & Plant Sale
As in the past M/M T. Ogi have generously supplied us with the Plants, we also
need others to support with Flea Market items.
Help for larger items is available, please contact Gord Lacey (250-861-6383) or Alan
Yamaoka (250-765-8420) or email [email protected]
Your assistance is requested on Friday May 29th, starting at 9am, when we will be sorting and pricing the
items and of course any time between 8am and 2pm the day of the sale—Thank you!
Min Mori, has spear headed this event for years and is getting tired… should you be able to offer your assistance in apprenticing under his guidance, we would greatly appreciate a volunteer this year, please contact any
Temple Executive.
Message from the Editor
Is it just me or didn’t we just do an issue? Wow, is
time really flying by… we recognize it when we
look at how those nieces and nephews, that were
little once, have grown into adults; with this publication… it has been almost 6 years that I have hosted
the web site and put together this “New” publication
(with the help of many volunteers).
Time will catch up to most of us and wouldn’t it be a
shame to regret supporting the Temple more. Sure
family and friends are high on everyone’s priority
list, but when I reflect back, I don’t want to feel that
there wasn’t a balance between things that were important in my life.
I doubt whether anyone would admit to saying at the
end... “I wish I had spent more time at the office or
work” instead it would be all the non-physical things
that were important, like family, friends and the
Sangha.
In the sutras the word sangha (lit. "group, assembly")
is usually used in one of two ways: it refers either to
the community of ordained monks and nuns (bhikkhusangha and bhikkhuni-sangha) or to the community
of "noble ones" (ariya-sangha) — persons who have
attained at least stream-entry, the first stage of Awakening.
The members and friends of the Kelowna Buddhist
Temple, consists of a group of noble individuals who
are in the first stages of awakening and I’m happy to
have met all of you. “Stream-entry” makes me think
of little salmon fry fighting to survive… lol, could be
a good analogy. In Gassho, Jiro
Get your Notepads here!
The Vernon Buddhist Temple has organized a Fund raising program for the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temple of
Canada, which consists of a unique note pad with drawings from Dharma School students with a scriptural
quote. Our Temple supported this project and has them for sale, please watch for them to become available.
The Collected Works of Shinran - see Sensei for your personal copy today—only $50
Those who realize shinjin, which is Other Power, “Revere (The Dharma) and greatly rejoice in it, and therefore are my true companions.” Such is the praise of the World-honored one, the master of the teaching.
Such is the benevolence of Amida’s great compassion, that we must strive to return it, even to the breaking of
our bodies; such is the benevolence of the masters and true teachers, that we must endeavor to repay it, even
to our bones becoming dust.
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May 2009
Sun
Mon
3
4
Dharma School
10am
Taiko
Practice
7pm
10
11
Tue
5
12
Dharma School, Taiko
and Monthly
Practice
Memorial 10am 7pm
17
18
Manning Park
Retreat,
Taiko
Practice
7pm
24
25
Gotan-e Service
10am
Taiko
Practice
7pm
31
19
26
Wed
6
Thu
7
Fri
Sat
1
2
Taiko Practice 7pm
Quigong/Tai Chi Class
1pm. Lawn Cutting
Gord Lacey
8
9
TSS Meditation TSS Meditation TSS Meditation
9:30am
9:30am
9:30am
Taiko Practice 7pm
Quigong/Tai Chi Class
1pm, Lawn Cutting
Harry Tonn
13
16
14
15
TSS Meditation TSS Meditation TSS Meditation
9:30am
9:30am, Temple 9:30am
Executive Meet- Taiko Practice 7pm
ing 6:30pm
Manning Park Retreat,
Quigong/Tai Chi Class
1pm, Lawn Cutting Jim
Nishi
20
23
21
22
TSS Meditation TSS Meditation TSS Meditation
9:30am
9:30am
9:30am
Taiko Practice 7pm
Lawn Cutting Tim
Tahara
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30
28
29
TSS Meditation TSS Meditation Flea Market Pricing
9:30am
9:30am
and sorting 9am, TSS
Meditation 9:30am
Taiko Practice 7pm
Annual Flea Market &
Plant Sale 8-2pm, Lawn
Cutting Ken Ueda
On May 10, 2009, Dharma School will be hosting a luncheon to commemorate Mother’s day and the end
of our current term. We would like to invite everyone attending the Dharma School / Gotan-e service to
stay and have lunch with us. If you feel that you will be able to join us, please notify Pegi or Herb to allow us to obtain a rough head count. Thank-you, In Gassho
Volume 41, Issue 4
Page 5
BCC Update:
A monthly update from the national headquarters of the Shin Buddhist Churches of Canada
11786 Fentiman Place, Richmond, B.C., V7E 6M6
Ph: 604-272-3330 fax: 604-272-6865
e: [email protected] or [email protected] web: [email protected]
Update from the office of Bishop May 2009
Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada
11786 Fentiman Pl. Richmond, B.C. V7E 6M6
May this Update find you all in good health and spirits despite the persistent wintry weather across Canada.
Traditionally, May is the month in which we commemorate the birth of Shinran Shonin, known as Go-tanye in Japanese, as he was born on May 21, 1173.
There are many things we can learn from his life of 90 years during the Kamakura period in Japan. One of
the most important events, I believe, is his decision to give up the Path of Sages that he had faithfully followed on Mt Hiei for 20 years before encountering Honen Shonin, who introduced the Pure Land Path to
him.
Giving up what you have accumulated for many years is a very difficult thing to do. Today, you are encouraged to begin to learn as early as possible in whatever you do, such as soccer, baseball, golf, mathematics,
language, musical instrument and so on. However, there is another important factor which can not be ignored, that is the timely advice from the experienced professional.
In the case of Shinran Shonin he didn’t seem to have anyone to consult on Mt. Hiei and he simply followed
the traditional way for many years. Naturally, he got stuck in a maze. I understand he had been in a spiritual
dilemma; the more he practised, the farther the goal seemed to be.
Zonkaku, the son of Kakunyo Shonin the 3rd Monshu of Hongwanji, wrote to praise the virtue of Shinran
Shonin in the Tan-doku-mon;
“Although he did every effort to see the calm water, his mind was constantly waving. And as he
meditated on the moon, the obsessed clouds covered his mind.”
As the rest of the story goes, Shinran Shonin was able to make 180 degree turn after meeting Honen Shonin
who was preaching the Buddha’s Power instead of self-power.
In Gassho, Namo Amida Butsu, Orai Fujikawa
四月に入ってもカナダ各地で依然として冬型の異常気候が続いていますが､法友のみなさまに
はお変わりなきこととお察し申し上げます。
鎌倉時代に９０年の生涯を全うされました宗祖親鸞聖人から多くのことを教えられますが､中
でも大切なことは､ 比叡山で２０年間修行されました聖道門を捨てて､ 法然上人の浄土門に帰
依されたことであります。永年真剣に積み重ねてやってきたことを､ やめてしまうことは中々
難しいことであります。今日、何でも若いときから才能を発掘すると言うことで、サッカー、
ベースボール、ゴルフ、語学､ 音楽など習うことが奨励されていますが、その場合専門的な良
き指導者との出会いも大切であります。
Volume 41, Issue 4
Page 6
宗祖親鸞聖人のひ孫に当る存覚上人は､ その著『嘆徳文』のなかで、「定水を凝らすといえども
識浪しきりに動き、心月を観ずといえども妄雲なお覆う」と比叡山当時の宗祖の心境を
述べてあるように、良き指導者に恵まれず行詰まり悩める姿が窺えます。いよいよ決心をされ山を
降り、良き師法然上人に出会い、めでたく本願他力の信心に遇われることになりました。
五月二十一日は宗祖の誕生をお祝いする降誕会です。その頃にはもう暑い暑いと不平が出る気候
になっているでしょう。合掌。
COMING EVENTS
Apr 12 Hanamatsuri Service at Montreal Buddhist Temple
19 Hanamatsuri Service at Hamilton Buddhist Temple
23 JSBTC MA Meeting in Lethbridge
24 JSBTC Board Meeting
25 JSBTC AGM
26 JSBTC Memorial and the Dedication of the new temple of BTSA
May 16-18 Manning Park Family Retreat
行
事
案
内
５月 ２日（土）午後 １時
２７日（水）午前９時半
タイチ教室
３日（日）午前１０時
日曜学校
６日（水）午前９時半
千部経三昧
７日（木）午前９時半
千部経三昧
８日（金）午前９時半
千部経三昧
９日（土）午後 １時
タイチ教室
千
部経三昧
２８日（木）午前９時半
千
部経三昧
２９日（金）午前９時
フ
リーマーケット準備
午前９時半
千
１０日（日）午前１０時
日曜学校、祥月法要
１３日（水）午前９時半
千部経三昧
３０日（土）午前８時ー午後２時
１４日（木）午前９時半
千部経三昧
フリーマーケット、フ゜ラントセール
午後６時半
１５日（金）午前９時半
仏教会役員会
千部経三昧
１６日（土）於・マニンク゛ハ゜ーク
マニンク゛
ハ゜ークでの集い
午後 １時
部経三昧
# 未だ寒い日が続いていますが、恒
例のマニンク゛ハ゜ークでの集い、
降誕会、フリーマーケットセール
タイチ教室
１７日（日）於・マニンク゛ハ゜ーク
マニンク゛
ハ゜ークでの集い
と続く行事迄には、暖かくなって
いることでしょう。皆様のご参
加、ご支援
２０日（水）午前９時半
千部経三昧
をお願いし
２１日（木）午前９時半
千部経三昧
ます。
２２日（金）午前９時半
千部経三昧
２４日（日）午前１０時
降誕会
Volume 41, Issue 4
Page 7
TSS Meditation—Truly a Journey
The three principle Sutras of the Jodo Shinshu sect
of Buddhism are the “Larger Sutra on the Buddha
of infinite life”, “Sutra of Meditation on the Buddha of infinite life” and “Smaller Sutra on the
Buddha of infinite life”. These Sutras contain the
essence of our teachings and were translated into
the english language a few years ago. Reverend
Miyakawa has been a passionate promoter of
chanting the english versions of the three Sutras
and thus created the T.S.S. meditation sessions.
The goal is for each participant to chant each Sutra
one thousand times. This practise is designed to
have each person internalize the words of the Buddha and to gain a deeper insight in the Pure Land
teachings. The sessions have ongoing in Kelowna
on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, for
the past two and a half years and have attracted a
few Temple members as well as people from the
general public. Reverend Miyakawa also holds
sessions in Kamloops as well. Yuki Tanemura re-
ceived recognition at last year’s Hanamatsuri service
for completing fifty cycles of T.S.S. (chanting each
Sutra one time). Recently, two more of our members
reached this milestone. Cheryl Tanaka and Michael
Martin were each presented with a Mandala depicting
the Contemplation Sutra in picture form, at this year’s
Hanamatsuri service. Their dedication to obtaining a
deeper level of understanding of Buddhism is commendable. This represents approximately one and a
half years of chanting and studying the meaning of the
words contained within the Sutras. Along with Reverend Miyakawa, they invite anyone interested in learning Buddhism from the origins, to join them and chant
the Sutras. Reverend Miyakawa has completed his
one hundredth T.S.S. cycle at Kelowna Buddhist Temple. This is in addition to sessions held in Kamloops
and at his home. This is truly a lesson in perseverance
and dedication towards his goal of one thousand cycles. Congratulations Sensei, you continue to inspire
us all. In Gassho, Herb
Terrific Turn Out
Now that is what I’m talking about… we had a terrific turn out of volunteers with this years spring yard
clean-up. Special thanks to Ken Yamada for all his
expertise in pruning, the Temple grounds is a thing
of beauty. Breakfast was prepared by Barb, Pat,
Laurie and Joyce, the men really appreciated the fine
food and it was a great way to spend a couple of
hours.
I know that Alan Yamaoka had called people and
was worried that we might have a low turn out for
the work party. It is a huge concern… what made
everyone’s job easier,
was the many hands
that came out to help.
I doubt there is an article that I write, that
I’m not pleading for people to come and help, I know
it sounds lame, but I’m actually being selfish with my
time. I have things I want to do to and the more
people that turn up for Temple activities, the less time
we all have to spend there. Thank you, Thank you,
Thank you for all the volunteers… In Gassho Jiro
YABA Update:
We have rescheduled a number of events this year
and Ladies Night Out was one of them, we are hoping for the first week in May… our social committee
will be calling you shortly. As a point of interest for
those that are new to YABA or those that are thinking about joining, the Ladies are treated to dinner, as
a small ‘thank you’ for all their hard work through
out the year (men get to go, and pay, as their
‘thanks’...lol). The Semi-annual General meeting is
also tentatively booked for the May 23rd weekend,
please keep that weekend free as well.
YABA Executive wishes to thank all that came out
for Yard Clean-up and the ladies for preparing a delicious breakfast.
As mention in past newsletters, the lawn cutting
schedule is not written in stone, if you are unable to,
please phone the person below you to rotate. Or if
you are unable or don’t want to be included, just let
any YABA executive know and we will work
around any issues. In Gassho—Jiro
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Page 8
BC Federation Convention
September 25—27th, 2009 hosted by Kamloops Buddhist Temple and co-hosted by Vernon Buddhist Temple
Rev. Emeritus Seigen Yamaoka (Former Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America) Guest Minister
Theme: “True Compassion in difficult Time”
Japanese Theme: “Kurushimino Nakade Ooinaru Kokoru ni Idakarete”
Watch for more information and make plans to attend!
Just Rambling
Yesterday I returned to Chilliwack following four
weeks in the land of my birth enjoying the warmth
of the Okanagan sun. I have noticed that Kelowna’s
rapid growth of recent years has slowed to a crawl
especially in condo construction. Near my home,
the H2O project for aquatic activities opened for
public use the other day and it certainly is a most
impressive sight.
Though rather late to bring it up now but better late
than never. In my February’s newsletter article,
which due to a careless computer error on my behalf,
missed the deadline for publication. I had congratulated the new president of the Kelowna Buddhist
Temple Alec Pelletier and the incoming board. I
also extended my sincere appreciation to retiring
members former president Shirley Tanemura, Yuki
Tanemura and George Hayashi for serving as executive members so efficiently and capably for years.
The Hanamatsuri celebration was as it has been in
previous years a tremendously successful event. It’s
amazing how tirelessly everyone worked to accomplish this. Sensei Miyakawa deserves our appreciation for conducting the service and for his informative and interesting Dharma talks. A big thank you
goes to the Fujinkai ladies who worked so hard to
provide us with a most delicious meal.
It has been an unseasonably cold, late spring this year
and I have noticed as of April 15th in the Belgo district, just a slight green tip is showing on the apple
buds. As a contrast, several years ago, some of the
apple trees were in full bloom on April 20th.
In Gassho, Suey
Japan Youth Tour 2009 July 10-25
Rev. Grant Ikuta is escorting a group of interest Dharma School Students to Kyoto for this year Japan Youth
Tour… please contact Rev. Miyakawa if you are interest, there is now only a short window of opportunity left.
These once in a life time experiences are now being held every other year, instead of every year—so make the
most of this terrific opportunity!
Please let us Know
We are doing our best to record your donations
properly and hope you will be patient with any errors or omissions. Should you notice anything that
is incorrectly recorded or missed, the Temple Treas-
urer would truly appreciate bringing it to someone’s
attention. It is not an inconvenience or bother, it is a
benefit and will be treated as such—Thank you—In
Gassho Jiro
Third Annual 12-hour Marathon Chanting Event
August 6, 2009 at the Vernon Buddhist Temple, by Rev. Y. Miyakawa
In support of peace and non-violence throughout the world!
Please support by: attending, sending a folded paper crane or making a donation to your
local Temple
Volume 41, Issue 4
Page 9
Gotan-e Service—May 24, 2009 at 10am
Shinran Shonin, founder of Jodo Shinshu’s, Birthday
Traditionally we held this service in the afternoon, but with everyone’s busy schedule, we were hoping a time
change would encourage more to attend. Hope to see you there to celebrate our founders Birthday!
From the Temple Executive
Spring in the Okanagan! Warm sunny days, trees
budding and flowers blooming. Not this year – cold,
dreary days and flowers afraid to peek through the
ground in fear of freezing.
That’s not a problem at the Kelowna Buddhist Temple where we create our own spring at the Hanamatsuri (Flower Festival) service. All the warmth
you could ask for from the many Dharma friends
and the beautiful Hondo adorned with daffodils and
pink cherry blossoms.
A Hanamatsuri tradition continued with the Dharma
School students visiting shut-ins at the hospital,
spreading Dharma cheer and presenting daffodils to
the patients. I’m sure the patients really appreciated
their kindness.
Congratulations to Cheryl Tanaka and Michael Martin who were presented mandalas to commemorate
the completion of fifty cycles of T.S.S. meditation.
Your dedication and conviction are an inspiration to
all of us. Thanks to Miyakawa Sensei for his tireless
work in leading these sessions and spreading the
Dharma teachings.
April 11th was our spring clean up day. Thanks to the
many volunteers who came out and made short work
of the tasks and to KenYamada who came out during
the week to prune the trees and shrubs. Of course, we
must not forget the ladies who prepared a delicious
breakfast for everyone.
Don’t forget the Manning Park Retreat from May 16
to 19. It’s great fun and is a wonderful opportunity to
renew acquaintances and make new friends from the
lower mainland, Kamloops and Vernon.
A reminder that May 30th is our annual flea market
and plant sale. As you are conducting your spring
cleaning and find treasures you would like to share,
please bring them down to the Temple. We would
welcome the opportunity to sell them at the flea market. We encourage everyone to come out and lend a
helping hand – we can use all the assistance we can
get. You might find a real bargain and stock up on
plants from Ogi’s Nursery for your garden.
I assure you that the days will get warmer and we
look forward to seeing everyone at the various Temple services and events.
In Gassho, Derek
Stevey Wonder...
The program the Dharma School children put on at
Hanamatsuri was so entertaining, it made me grin
from ear to ear – great job! It is nice to see so
many little kids at the Temple and I hope their interest continues. Also I want to thank Michael
Martin and Genevra Cavaugh for their contribution
to the short performance they did with Yamabiko
Taiko at Hanamatsuri this year. It was a treat
working with them and we had a lot of fun… just a
week prior to Hanamatsuri, there was a 50/50
chance it wasn’t going to happen due to conflicts
and personal issues, but I’m so glad things turned
out. The combination of Taiko, Chanting and Singing
Bowls, was a unique treat, that everyone seemed to
enjoy. My son and wife were a little embarrassed, because of my poor Stevey Wonder impression… I was
bopping my head and moving like him. As most people know when they watch me in front of a crowd,
talking or drumming, I like to smile and enjoy the moment, plus make others enjoy the moment. Sharing
special times with the Sangha, is what motivated me to
express myself like “Stevey Wonder’. If you weren’t
there, you missed a rewarding afternoon of celebration
– don’t miss the next one. In Gassho Jiro
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Membership
Tahara, M/M Morio $500
Favell, M/M Don
$250
Tanaka, M/M Herb $250
Nishi, Mr. Jim
$150
Kitaura, Mrs. Joan
$125
Kurahashi, Mrs. Shigeko
$125
Mayeda, Mr. Derek $125
Tomiye, Mr. Reg
$125
Mayeda, Mr. Derek $125
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Mayeda, Mr. Derek (In Appreciation)
$125
Nishi, Mrs. Sakae (in leu of Membership)
$100
Hatanaka, Mrs. Sugino (in leu of
Membership)
$80
Nishi, Mrs. Sakae (Chow Mein)
$50
Richardson, Mrs. Janice
$30
Tanaka, Mrs. Sachiko (Chow
Mein)
$20
Hatanaka, Mrs. S. (Chow Mein)
$20
Hanamatsuri
Tanemura, M/M Y. $60
Yamaoka, M/M Alan $50
Yamada, M/M K.
$50
Takeda, M/M J.
$50
Tahara, M/M Tim
$50
Ohashi, M/M K.
$50
Martin, Mr. M.
$50
Koga, Mr. Suey
$50
Yamaoka, Ms. C.
$40
Uyeyama, M/M J.
$40
Tanaka, Mrs. S.
$40
Tainaka, Mr. A.
$40
Suzuki, Mr. Rick/Tanaka, Ms
Peggy
$40
Hatanaka, Ms. M.
$40
Favell, Ms. Lindsay $40
Nishi, Mrs. E.
$35
Yamaoka, M/M N. $30
Yamaoka , Mrs. C. $30
Terai, M/M I.
Tanaka, M/M H.
Tahara, M/M M.
Suzuki, M/M T.
Nishi, Mrs. S.
Koga, M/M M.
Ishikawa, Mr. J.
Hatanaka, Mrs. S.
Fong, M/M M.
Sugie, M/M S.
Mori, M/M M.
Hayashi, Mrs. S.
Yamauchi, Mrs. K.
Kurahashi, Mrs. S.
Hokazono, Mr. A.
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
$25
$25
$25
$20
$20
$20
Memorial
Wada, Mrs. M. (in memory of
Yoshitaka Wada)
$30
Yamaoka, M/M A. (in Memory
of Carl Nishi)
$30
Nishi, Mrs. S.
$30
Tanemura, M/M Y. $25
Nishi, Mrs. E. (in Memory of
Carl Nishi)
$25
Ohashi, M/M Kiyo (in Memory
of Tomechiyo Teramura)
$25
Teramura, M/M R. (in Memory
of Tomechiyo Teramura)
$25
Terai, M/M Isao (in Memory of
Mom Itani 13 year) $20
Itani, M/M Ted & Frances (in
Memory of Mom Itani 13 Year)
$20
Mori, M/M M. (in Memory of
Carl Nishi & A. Sugimoto)
$20
Ueda, Yosh & Scott (in Memory
of H. Ueda)
$20
Kimura, Ms. L. (in Memory of
Shigeto Kimura)
$20
Sugie, M/M S. (in Memory of
Mother)
$20
Tainaka, Mr. A.
$20
Newsletter
Yamaoka, Mrs. C.
$50
Tainaka, Mr. Albert $30
Fong, M/M M.
$30
Kitaura, Mrs. Joan
$30
Mukaida, Mrs. May $30
Nishi, Mrs. Sakae
$30
Sakaki, M/M Terry $20
Wada, Mrs. M.
$20
Hatanaka, Mrs. S.
$20
Kurahashi, Mrs. Shigeko
$20
Ohiganye & Eitaikyo Service
Tahara, Mr. Sumio $50
Tainaka, Mr. Albert $50
Tanemura, M/M Yuki $40
Koga, Mr. Suey
$40
Tanaka, M/M Herb $30
Tainaka, Mr. Albert $30
Tahara, M/M Morio $30
Ishikawa, Mrs. M.
$25
Hayashi, Mrs. S.
$25
Martin, Mr. Michael $25
Mori, M/M Min
$20
Tanaka, Pegi/Suzuki, Rick $20
Murata, Mrs. T.
$20
Itani, M/M Tom
$20
Suzuki, Mr. Sam
$20
Terai, M/M Isao
$20
Suzuki, M/M T.
$20
Yamauchi, Mrs. K. $20
Fujinkai
Ms. Terry Murata (Mother’s 13
year Memorial)
$40
M/M Isao Terai (Mother’s 13
year Memorial)
$20
M/M Ted Itani (Mother’s 13 year
Memorial)
$20
YABA
David & Tammy Nishi
(Membership)
$10
Scott Ueda (Membership) $5