Buddhist Women`s Association NEWS

VOLUME 55 - NO.2
Telephones:
Office: . . . . . . . . . 949-1659
Preschool: . . . . . . 946-4416
Project Dana: . . . . 945-3736
Website: http://www.moiliilihongwanji.org
MARCH-APRIL 2011
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY INCOMING BISHOP REV. ERIC MATSUMOTO
The 99th Legislative Assembly, February 5, 2011
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, I would have
flatly denied it. Who would have thought that a rural
country boy who grew up in the coffee fields of
Kona would one day assume this position at the head
of the largest Buddhist denomination in our Island
Home. Not I!
I have been truly blessed by the kindness,
generosity, support and confidence of so many
people from my family and friends, all my educators/
teachers from Grade school to Graduate School and
including you, the Members of the Hawaii Kyodan,
who generously provided me with a scholarship
which enabled me to study and experience the
Buddha, Dharma and Sangha in Japan for 5 years
(from 1987-1991). But my indebtedness goes
beyond Hawaii as I received so much support from
the Jodo Shinshu Sangha in Japan too. I still wonder
“How could one person be so fortunate!” But most
of all, to have encountered Amida Buddha’s Great
Wisdom and Compassion, of which no amount of
stringing words together can convey the Joy and
sense of Happiness that I experience and even as
your Bishop, my most basic wish is for even one
more person to be able to experience this Great
Wisdom and Compassion (Namo Amida Butsu).
Please join me in this aspiration! If I may quote our
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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
MOILIILI HONGWANJI MISSION
902 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
HONOLULU HI 96826
Bishop Thomas Okano (15th Bishop of the Honpa
Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii), Hawaii Kyodan
President Mr. Alton Miyamoto, Special Guests from
the Buddhist Churches of America, Mr. Everett
Watada and Ms. Judy Kono, State Ministers’
Association President Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki,
Officers, Directors, Advisors and Retired Ministers
of Hawaii Kyodan, and Fellow Delegates and
Observers to this 99th Legislative Assembly (of the
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii), Good
Morning!
In the presence of Immeasurable Life and
Infinite Light, and all of you here today, I, Horaku/
Dharma-Pleasure, humbly accept this honored role
that has been conferred upon me by your
confirmation. I can only be in awe as I reflect on the
innumerable causes and conditions, at minimum over
the past 51 years that have resulted in today. If I had
to pin point a date as to when my life took a turn in
relation to the ministry, it would be 27 years ago in
1984, when I traveled to Japan, more specifically to
Ryukoku University (History Department as a
Special Foreign Student) through the auspices of The
Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship and met some
Ministerial Candidates from Buddhist Churches of
America, but if at that time you were to say that one
day I would be in the Office of the Bishop of the
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matter how much we try our best to compromise,
forgive and reconcile with each other, unless we
recognize…our ego-centric tendencies by realizing
the Oneness of All Life, we shall never solve the
problems now or in the future.” (From the site,
www.buddhanet.net Part III: Toward the Future) I
envision these coming years as one of mutual
consultation and collaboration as we both minister
and lay, men and women, young and old, Buddhists
and non-Buddhists gather together with mutual
respect and appreciation for one another to work
towards making our world a safer and more
meaningful place for all of us. But we must all
come together! We are not separate entities. It has
always concerned me that many people refer to
Headquarters or Hawaii Kyodan as “them” or “they”
and not “we.” We all are Hawaii Kyodan and we
must be willing to help each other. And at
Headquarters, we will try to find ways in which we
may be of more assistance to you, the temples so the
Dharma can spread and the Sangha can grow.
And towards this end, I stated in my essay as a
candidate for Bishop that I would like to visit every
temple to meet with the members and have us
connect with each other in the true spirit of Sangha.
As our Kyodan President and I started some
preliminary discussions about the future I was
delighted to know that he shared the same thought
that we need to reach out and come together.
Yesterday I was touched by your generosity in
increasing the Bishop’s PR Fund which will now
allow Headquarters to proceed with these visitations
with the aim of bringing all of us closer so that we
can communicate with not only written words, but
personally from heart to heart. On these particular
visitations I do not expect any personal honorariums
and will try my best to keep costs to a minimum.
However, I will need your help, the leadership,
ministers and lay leaders, at the temples, especially
in asking the membership to come out for these
gatherings.
Further, I would also like us, the Hawaii Kyodan,
to work even more closely with the other
community organizations including other Faith
Traditions. Networking with others is an important
component of being able to effectively help others
and vital to our future, I feel. We cannot remain
only unto ourselves and remain as isolated pockets.
We must become more visible and an integrated part
of our larger community. I would like Hawaii
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Mission Statement it would be “To share the living
Teachings of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism so that all
beings may enjoy lives of harmony, peace and
gratitude.”
Of course, as an organization, we have many
other goals too, many of which are outlined in the
Strategic Plan under Goals and Objectives and
includes Projects like the establishment of the
Pacific Buddhist Academy that we adopted as part
of our Shinran Shonin’s 750th Memorial Observance
in Hawaii. In addition, we need to continue to
support our other worthy endeavors like Project
Dana, Living Treasures of Hawaii Program, Peace
Day, Social Concerns, and our Buddhist Education
and Youth Programs. However, we do know that
we face many challenges especially in this time of
declining membership and economic difficulties. I
will work together with our Kyodan President and
the Board of Directors, the Chair of the State
Ministers Association and Ministers and all of you
in trying to revitalize our organization by becoming
a more nurturing Sangha, revisiting our current
rituals and programs, having the larger community
come to recognize even more the value of the
Hongwanji, and fulfill our promises to ourselves and
the Larger Community. But this is not something
only one person or even a few persons can
accomplish. It will take the combined effort of all of
us. I ask you to please lend your strengths and for
your cooperation.
In all of our efforts, what are most important are
WA or harmony and our going to the BuddhaDharma for guidance as espoused by Prince
Shotoku. The Sangha by its very definition should
be harmonious and centered on the Dharma. Let us
strive for true harmony within the Hongwanji as
well as in our World Community as we
cooperatively work together for the common good
of all people and all beings. It is a difficult thing to
do, maybe an impossible thing to do, but something
we must do. As insight and encouragement, I would
like to partially share a quote “When we look at the
present world crisis confronting us, there seem to be
many problems to be solved politically,
economically, socially, in the realm of religion. No
The White Way is the newsletter of the Moiliili Hongwanji
Mission, 902 University Ave., Honolulu, HI 96826. It is printed
seven times a year in January, March, May, June, August,
October and December.
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Higan Services are held twice a year during the
Spring and Autumn equinox when day and night are
of equal length and everything is in balance. It is a
time of rededication to listening to the Dharma. At
Moiliili Hongwanji’s Spring Higan Service, we also
honor Rennyo Shonin, the 8th Abbot and restorer of
the Hongwanji. Please join us.
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Kyodan to continue sharing Buddhist perspectives
of equality, interdependence, non-violence and
compassion for all with both members and nonmembers. In these troubled times of increasing
violence and unrest around the world and with
government cutbacks in both funding and services
on the rise locally, the spirit of respecting and
helping each other has once again become crucial.
Increasingly, I feel that the realization of the 750th
Memorial theme is closely connected to our every
day life. If there is going to be peace in our world
we need to address the suffering and issues that
people are facing and experiencing in their daily
life. Peace does not happen way up here somewhere
in a vacuum. We need to meet the needs of people
everywhere. Let us, as a Kyodan/Sangha and as
individuals, be guided by Wisdom and inspired by
Compassion. I believe the life of a Shin Buddhist is
a life of responding in gratitude to Amida Buddha’s
Great Wisdom and Compassion embracing the wish
for a better life for all peoples of the world. In the
words of Shinran Shonin, “May there be peace in
the world and may the Buddha-Dharma spread.”
I would like to close by expressing my
appreciation to the Bishop Selection Committee
which was initially to be chaired by the late Mrs.
Lois Yasui and later chaired by Mr. Fred Nonaka
and now all of you for your vote of confidence and I
look forward to all of us, collaboratively working
together in harmony guided by the Buddha-Dharma.
Truly “May Peace and Tranquility Prevail
throughout the World!” Thank you.
Namo Amida Butsu. Entrusting in the Buddha of
Immeasurable Life and Infinite Light
DR. CARL BECKER TO SPEAK ON MAR. 20
Please join us for our Sunday Service on
March 20 at 9:00 AM when Dr. Carl Becker will
be our guest speaker.
TASTE OF HONGWANJI
Hawaii Betsuin’s Taste of Hongwanji will be
held on Sunday, March 27, from 9:00 AM to 1:00
PM with lots of ono food, plants, crafts, produce,
new and gently-used treasures and much more.
Moiliili Hongwanji BWA members will be
participating and selling chili, sekihan and note
cards among other things. Tickets for Huli Huli
Chicken at $9 for a whole chicken are also being
sold at Sunday service. Chicken pickup will be from
9:30 AM to 12:00 noon at the Betsuin.
BUDDHA DAY SERVICE AT MHM
Moiliili Hongwanji’s Buddha Day Service
commemorating the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha on
April 8 more than 2,500 years ago will be held on
Sunday, April 3, at 9:00 AM. Please join us!
HBC BUDDHA DAY OBSERVANCE
The Hawaii Buddhist Council Buddha Day
observance will be held on Sunday, April 10,
beginning at 9:00 AM at Jodo Mission of Hawaii,
located at 1429 Makiki Street. There will be no
service at Moiliili Hongwanji, and everyone is
encouraged to go to Jodo Mission and join together
with fellow Buddhists for this joyous celebration.
SPRING EQUINOX (HIGAN) AND RENNYO
SHONIN REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
Moiliili Hongwanji’s Spring Equinox and
Rennyo Shonin Remembrance Service will be
observed on Sunday, March 13. The Rev. Thomas
Okano, recently retired Bishop, will be our speaker
at our English Family Service and Japanese Service.
9:00 AM – Family English Service
10:30 AM – Japanese Service
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ESHINNI AND KAKUSHINNI DAY SERVICE
The Buddhist Women’s Association will
sponsor the Eshinni and Kakushinni Day Service at
9:00 AM on Sunday, April 24, honoring Lady
Eshinni, Shinran’s wife, and Lady Kakushinni,
Shinran’s daughter. Mrs. Juliet Kono Lee will be
the speaker. Following the service, BWA members
will hold a membership meeting followed by a
fellowship lunch.
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teacher. Her husband had passed away many years
ago and they had no children. Her brother called
Project Dana to send a Japanese-speaking
volunteer to visit his sister and I was asked to visit.
On the first day I visited her, she greeted me with a
smile. She thanked me for visiting and speaking to
her in Japanese.. Most of her friends had passed
away and she didn’t have any friends in her
neighborhood because they didn’t speak Japanese.
We gradually developed our friendship as my
visitations continued… One day I took my
granddaughter with me to visit her. Mrs. A was
surprised to meet my granddaughter at the door.
Her eyes opened widely, she looked at my
granddaughter’s and smiled. Her eyes only
followed my granddaughter movements and she
smiled a lot that day. I told Mrs. A that I would
bring her again but it was the first and last time
Mrs. A saw my granddaughter. My visits suddenly
ended when I received a call from her brother who
found her lying in the garden... My heart was hurt
and I missed her.
My next client, Mrs. B was 94 years old and
her family asked for a Japanese speaking
volunteer. Her daughter explained to me that her
mother is home all day without any visitors. Mrs.
B and I usually talked about things that she learned
from watching TV and her health. Her memories
were that of what took place in Japan more that 60
years ago. The stories that impressed me the most
were the ones I heard about the kindness and love
that she received from her parents...
According to their families, both ladies looked
forward to my visits and became happier since I
started to visit them. This was probably because
they could both share with me their thoughts and
feelings freely when speaking in Japanese. Both of
them told me wonderful stories of their parents
over and over again. I realized that language and
communication are especially important for the
elderly who don’t have friends... While I was
listening to them, it overlapped with my memories
of my mother and it felt as I was talking with my
own mother. I received pleasure, friendship and a
wonderful time from them. I would like to thank
Project Dana for giving me the opportunity to meet
people who started out as my clients but ended up
as my good friends and for the opportunity to think
about my own life from now.”
VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSION!!
Date: Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time: 9:30 am-11:30 am
Place: Hawaii Betsuin Social Hall
Don’t be a victim! Don’t miss this session!
Learn! Listen! As “Coach” Hayashi addresses
self care awareness as a preventative measure to
safeguard against becoming a victim of crime.
Laugh! in this refreshing and fun-filled session.
Coach Hayashi is a firm believer that being aware
and alert at all times gives inner strength to protect
oneself and has been helping the people of Hawaii
for over 10 years. All are welcome. Call 945-3736
to register by March 7, 2011.
PERSONS IN NEED GRANT
Are you Persons In Need (PIN) eligible? If you
are a senior, 65 years and older, you may qualify
for a Hawaii Community Foundation PIN Grant in
regards to either a Home Safety Assessment:
assisting with keeping you safe at home; Respite: to
provide financial assistance to the family caregiver;
or Transportation: providing transportation to
medical appointments, or grocery shopping needs
once a week. Call Project Dana at 945-3736, for
details to see if you are able to receive assistance
through the PIN Grant.
IN THE SPIRIT OF DANA
On January 30, over 100 volunteers, guests
and members gathered to observe Project Dana at
Moiliili Hongwanji Mission’s 22nd Annual
Volunteer Appreciation Service. We extend our
gratitude to all who participated in the service,
donated and helped with the delicious refreshments
for 22 years of DANA. Dharma Speaker, Rev.
Shigenori Makino focused on the profound
meaning of DANA. Mrs. Chihoko Yosemori, who
has volunteered with Hawaii Betsuin, Jikoen and
Moiliili Hongwanji, spoke on her volunteer
experiences. She shared her heartwarming and
touching experiences with two Japanese-speaking
elderly women. Here are excerpts from her talk:
“… Mrs. A. was 90 years old when I first met her.
Years ago, she worked as a Japanese School
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Frederick S. Nonaka; Vice Presidents Norman
Hirohata-Goto (Honolulu), June Asato (Oahu),
Wayne Fujioka (Kauai), Sylvia Ishikawa (Maui),
Barry Mizuno (Hawaii), Secretary Jane Iida;
Assistant Secretary Michael Nakagawa; Treasurer
John Toguchi; Assistant Treasurer Joel Determan.
[The following Moiliili members are on the Hawaii
Kyodan Board of Directors:
Blayne Higa
(Director), Rose Nakamura (Advisor) and Makoto
Kunimune (Honorary Advisor).]
Living Treasures Aloha Banquet
The Hawaii Kyodan Committee on Living Treasures
selected five individuals to honor as Living
Treasures of Hawaii for 2011.
They were
recognized at the 99th Legislative Assembly Aloha
Luncheon on Feb 5. The honorees were: Josephine
Kaukali Fergerstrom, Claire Ku’uleilani Hughes,
phD., Masaru Oshiro, Jack H. Scaff, Jr., MD,
Livingston M.F. Wong, MD, FACS.
2011 YBICSE
The 2011 Young Buddhists’ International Cultural
Study Exchange is scheduled for July 8-20, 2011.
The purpose is to acquaint young people to ideas
about sharing the Nembutsu teaching by visiting
Honzan, experiencing a home stay, touring historical
Jodo Shinshu sites, and meeting people from
different countries. Qualifications are to be a Jodo
Shinshu Buddhist currently in 9th grade up to age 25
and be in good health. The cost is $1,600 with the
rest sponsored by Honzan and Honpa Hongwanji
Mission of Hawaii. Application forms are available
at your temple office and the deadline is April 2.
Chaperones will be Rev. Kazunori Takahashi of
Kapaa and Gay Tanaka of Mililani.
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INVESTITURE CEREMONY & WELCOME
BANQUET FOR NEW BISHOP
Rev. Eric Matsumoto was confirmed as the 16th
Bishop of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
at the 99th Legislative Assembly and officially takes
the Office of the Bishop effective March 1. The
Investiture Ceremony and Welcome Banquet will
take place as follows:
Date: Friday, April 22, 2011
Place: Investiture Ceremony, Hawaii Betsuin, 4
PM; Welcome Banquet, Sheraton Waikiki,
No host cocktail 5:30 PM, Dinner 6 PM
Cost: $80.00 per adult; $30.00 per child (age 411, child’s meal)
Attire: Aloha attire
Deadline: April 15 to Headquarters [Moiliili
members should sign up with MHM temple office by
April 8. Flyers have been mailed out.]
HEADQUARTERS NEWS
Bishop’s Transition
The Aloha Luncheon for outgoing Bishop Thomas
Okano is on Saturday, March 5, from 11:30 AM to
2:00 PM at the Hale Koa Hotel.
99th Legislative Assembly
A total of 158 delegates, observers, and guests
attended the 99th Legislative Assembly. The
following resolutions were discussed.
1. Budget for 2011 (HQ) $1,290,744
2. Membership based district proration rates
3. Resolution to modify the distribution of the
Shinran Shonin's 750th memorial and Hawaii
Kyodan's 120th anniversary campaign funds.
4. Supporting continued actions toward realizing a
viable salary standardization and centralization
plan for the Hawaii Kyodan
5. Amendment to the policy on the subsidy for
health insurance for retired ministers, spouses,
and widows.
6. Formation of a subsidiary entity for the Honpa
Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
Also passed were resolutions of appreciation and
condolence: Lois K. Yasui (Honolulu), Ted S.
Kunimitsu (Oahu), Norman Shigeru Doi (Oahu),
Satomi Takashiba (Hawaii)
2011 Hawaii Kyodan Officers
President Alton Miyamoto; Immediate Past President
THE WHITE WAY
2011 BSC SUMMER SESSION: Reserve the
dates: June 13-22 with Dr. David Matsumoto.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Moiliili Hongwanji Mission extends its deepest
sympathy and condolences to the families of the
following who have recently passed away:
Mr. Alan Toshiaki Yamauchi, 57, on December 24
Mr. Glenn Hiromi Kajioka, 67, on January 18
Mr. Tsukasa Kudo, 81, on January 24
Mrs. Kiyoko Nagatani, 93, on January 31
Mrs. Miharu Fukumitsu 95, on February 8
Mrs. Ann Nobue Hinazumi 86, February 14
May the Onembutsu provide solace to family
members and friends during this time of sorrow.
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REV. EARL IKEDA WILL BE
NEW RESIDENT MINISTER
Moiliili Hongwanji’s new
resident minister will be the Rev. Earl Ikeda,
presently the resident minister of Puna Hongwanji.
We look forward to welcoming Rev. Ikeda in midJuly when the transfer takes place.
In the
meanwhile, Rev. Bert Sumikawa will continue to
help at Moiliili where he has been assisting since
mid-January. Since Rev. Sumikawa is the minister
in charge of Kapolei Sangha, he is not able to join
us on Sundays, so Sunday Service speakers are
being scheduled and include Rev. Thomas Okano,
Rev. Shigenori Makino and others. We appreciate
everyone’s kokua during this transition!
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
The Dharma teaches us that change is an
essential part of our journey through life. So far,
2011 has been marked by significant events that
continue our evolution as a Sangha. In January, we
celebrated the 22nd Anniversary of Project Dana and
expressed our appreciation to the hardworking
volunteers for all that they do in our community. In
February, Rev. Eric Matsumoto was confirmed as
Bishop of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
by the Legislative Assembly. We also welcomed
Ms. Emi Oshiro as our new Office Assistant. We
celebrated our annual New Year's party at the
Willow's Restaurant and said goodbye to Rev. Eric,
Tamayo, Chika and Caden. A big mahalo to the
planning committee and everyone who helped make
this event a huge success.
As was announced earlier, Rev. Earl Ikeda of
Puna Hongwanji has been assigned to be our new
resident minister. Rev. Ikeda is expected to begin in
the middle of July. In the meantime, we are
fortunate to have Rev. Bert Sumikawa as our interim
minister, assisting us with temple services and
activities. We are also fortunate to have several
former Moiliili ministers helping us out with Sunday
services during this period of transition. Your
temple leadership team is working hard to ensure a
smooth transition with minimal interruption of
services and activities.
Thank you for your
continued patience and understanding during this
time.
I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Rev.
Eric and Tamayo for all that they have done here at
Moiliili. Along with Chika and Caden, they have
truly been a special part of our family and we will
miss them very much. I know Rev. Eric will
accomplish great things as our Bishop and I look
forward to working with him to help move Hawaii
Kyodan forward. On a personal note, I feel
fortunate to have been able to learn from him as I
undertake the Pre-Tokudo program. His immense
knowledge and love of the Dharma are truly
inspirational. He has helped to deepen my trust in
the Dharma and my appreciation for our Shin
Buddhist path. I wish Rev. Eric, Tamayo, Chika and
Caden all the best as they begin this new chapter in
their lives. Namo Amida Butsu.
In Gassho,
Blayne Higa
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WELCOME TO EMI OSHIRO
Our new Office Assistant is Emi Oshiro. She is
originally from Osaka, Japan, and has been in
Hawaii for 2 1/2 years after living in Tokyo for 20
years and also in Canada for 7 years. Emi began
working on February 1. Welcome, Emi!
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 to
hear a Dharma message by ministers and lay
speakers. The following are the speakers and
sponsors for March and April.
Mar. 5: Mr. Ernest Morikubo (Merwyn & Karen
Sumida)
Mar. 12: Rev. Ai Hironaka (Donna Higashi)
Mar. 19: Rev. Jan Youth (Mitsue Yokota)
Mar. 26: Mr. Pieper Toyama (
)
Apr. 2: Rev. Koho Takata (Bessie Yoshimura)
Apr. 9: Dr. Alfred Bloom (Rose Nakamura)
Apr. 16: Mrs. Lily Horio (Michiko Motooka)
Apr. 23: Rev. Bruce Nakamura (Richard & Thelma
Ando)
Apr. 30: Rev. Mary David (Mitsue Yokota)
The dates March 26, May 21, May 28, June 4,
Oct. 15, and Nov. 12 are open for sponsorship. If
you would like to sponsor a program, please call the
temple office at 949-1659. The cost is $65 for each
broadcast. Annual sponsorships are welcome as well
as sponsorship for a single broadcast. Thank you to
our sponsors for your generous support!
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[Note: Mahalo to the BWA members, led by chair Lily
Masuda, for doing a great job in planning this year’s
Shinnenenkai!]
2011 ANNUAL MEETING, SHINNENNEKAI
AND ALOHA LUNCHEON
The 2011 Shinnenenkai and Aloha Luncheon for
Rev. & Mrs. Matsumoto and family was held at The
Willows Restaurant on February 13, 2011. With 140
people in attendance, Rev. & Mrs. Matsumoto were
honored for their 8 years of service at Moiliili
Hongwanji Mission.
Bert Matsuoka served as M.C. for the morning
service which included the recognition of new
members. The General Membership meeting followed
with Blayne Higa presiding. At The Willows, Bert
Ogasawara set the tone as the luncheon M.C. for the
formal part of the program, and Cynthia Ogasawara
and Cyndi Osajima were co-M.C. for the
entertainment portion. Ernie Morikubo and his group
added music to the atmosphere. Lois Ohta presented a
slideshow recapping the years the Matsumoto family
were at Moiliili. The Happy Strummers ukulele group
under the guidance of Michiko Motooka performed
three numbers. Much to the audience’s delight, Rev.
Matsumoto and Chika joined other dancers in dancing
the Hukilau. Then the choir sang three numbers under
the leadership of Edwin Tanaka. Kuuipo, which
means sweetheart, was beautifully sung.
Fuku Warai, a hilarious New Year game often
played in Japan, was played with the children
blindfolded and placing facial feature cutouts on the
drawings of Rev. Matsumoto and his wife, Tamayo.
The day ended with everyone joining hands and
singing Hawaii Aloha.
We wish to thank the Shinnenenkai Committee
for its hard work in planning the Shinnenenkai and
Aloha Luncheon. M.C.s and Usagi bingo game were
conducted by Cynthia Ogasawara and Cyndi
Osajima, leis were made and donated by Cynthia
Ogasawara, table decorations were prepared by
Nancy Hironaka, Karen Murakami, Sue Sonoda and
Ethel Shintaku, almond cookie favors were baked and
donated by Noriyo Morikubo and Karen Kikukawa
and wrapped in clear bags, slide show presentation by
Lois Ohta, Fuku Warai by Donna Higashi and Lois
Ohta, name tags, seating arrangements and
registration were done by Anne Kawabata, Emi
Oshiro, Jeanne Watari, Donna Higashi and Susan
Morishige, and door prizes were organized by Lily
Masuda. Mahalo to the community businesses Nijiya
Market, Le Flower, and Hair Razing for their
donations and to others for contributing to this year’s
Shinnenenkai.
Contributed by Lily Masuda
THE WHITE WAY
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT
(Thomas Kondo, Chair; Donna Higashi, Reporter)
For the first time since 1997, a new membership
card has been sent to each MHM family. The
Sustaining Membership dues have been raised to
$100/individual; $200/family; or an amount of his/
her choosing for Sustaining (Gojikai) members 80
years and older and who have been members for at
least 5 years. Please complete both sides of the card
and return it to the MHM office with your dues as
soon as possible. We are counting on your support
and welcome new members.
Last year, various movies were shown at
Moiliili Hongwanji open to members and
friends. This year, plans are being made to show
movies on a quarterly basis. Stay tuned.
The Keirokai which honors MHM members
who become 80 years old will be held in Fall instead
of during the beginning of the year Shinnenenkai.
This event is scheduled for Sunday, October 16,
2011.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
What you should know about Diabetes
First, are you following your New Year's
resolution for a healthy life style? Remember to keep
it simple and easy to accomplish, awarding yourself
with two thumbs up at the end of each
accomplishment.
Diabetes. As you know, Diabetes has become a
prevalent diagnosis in our modern society. Who
should be screened for diabetes? The Nov. 2010 issue
of Woman's Day listed those who should be screened
for Diabetes. Anyone at age 45 should be tested for
type 2 Diabetes. Ask your doctor whether you need
to be screened earlier if one or more of these risk
factors applies to you.
1. Family history of diabetes
2. Inactivity
3. Excess weight/obesity with BMI of 25 or higher
4. HDL (good) cholesterol under 35 mg/dl
5. High blood pressure 140/90 or higher
6. High triglycerides over 200 mg/dl
7. Gestational diabetes during pregnancy
8. Polysystic ovarian syndrome
Contributed by Helen Hamasu
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MARCH-APRIL 2011
Buddhist Women’s Association
will be held on April 24 with guest speaker Mrs.
Juliet Kono Lee. A BWA meeting and fellowship
lunch will follow the service. A flyer will be mailed
out. Please mark your calendars!
Contributed by Lois Ohta, President
NEWS
A busy January was followed by a busy
February! We held our first general meeting on
Sunday, February 6th. It was the final meeting for
Rev. Eric and Tamayo as advisor and honorary
president, respectively, to our BWA. There always
is some sadness in bringing things to a close, but we
are happy that they will have many new and
challenging experiences to look forward to.
Delicious zenzai and soba were enjoyed by all
in January. We especially want to acknowledge 8
ladies who prepped the otoki on a Saturday: Sue
Sonoda, Helen Hamasu, Shuku Najita, Betsy
Nishioka, Ethel Shintaku, Jeanne Watari, Joy Fujita
and myself. It was a “banzai” when we finished
preparing the 110 servings that were served after
Sunday Service on January 23rd or delivered to
some home bound members.
Shinnenenkai also was a happy event for all
with the BWA in charge. Thank you to Lily Masuda
for spearheading this event! The ladies took their
leads and all the parts came together resulting in a
wonderful gathering of the sangha.
Omigaki dates have been set and thank you to
those who signed up to help. Preceding three major
services during the year, this group comes to dust
and wipe so that the altar adornments in both the
hondo and nokotsudo are preciously maintained.
We welcome any hands that want to learn about
omigaki. This year, we will be doing the light
dusting on Tuesdays, March 8th, June 21st, and
November 1st. Mucho thank yous to Nancy
Hironaka who leads this congenial group.
Taste of Hongwanji--March 27th! The BWA
will be participating in order to cover some
additional expenses. The bazaar will be held from
9:00 AM. – 1:00 PM on the Hawaii Betsuin
grounds. Chili, sekihan and note cards are two of
the items Moiliili will be selling. We also are
supporting Hawaii Betsuin in the pre-sale of Huli
Huli chicken tickets at $9 per chicken. The chicken
will be available for pick-up between 9:30 AM. to
12:00 noon. Please come out and support our BWA
as well as the Hawaii Betsuin on Sunday, March
27th. There are so many homemade food items and
a ‘gold mine’ of a rummage sale to enjoy.
Our Eshinni and Kakushinni Day Service
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HAPPY STRUMMERS NEWS
The annual New Year fellowship of Moiliili
Hongwanji at Willows is time for the Happy
Strummers to be a part of the three musical groups
that added at the festivity.
The Happy Strummers were eager and ready
with a couple of songs. I’ve Been Working on the
Railroad is an old tune but what made the song
special was Calvin Tachibana’s singing one verse in
Japanese. He said he learned the song a long time
ago in Japan. Also special was the second song.
The Hukilau Song is also an old time favorite but it
was also enhanced, thanks to our friends dancing
the hula with the Strummers’ tune. Janet Umeda,
Myrtle Nakasato (choir members), Rev. Eric, Chika,
Jeanne Watari and Betsy Nishioka danced as Happy
Strummers strummed away.
The Strummers had a practice session after the
BWA meeting on February 6. Helen Hamasu
helped to prepare lunch. At the next practice time,
we will discuss activities that will take place in the
near future.
Contributed by Michiko Motooka
CHOIR NEWS
With two new members, Pamela Yamamoto
and Tatiana Khakhaleva, the choir enjoyed singing
at the Shinnenenkai on February 13 as we bid aloha
to Rev. Matsumoto and his family. Led by choir
director Edwin Tanaka and accompanied by Francis
Okano, the choir performed Furusato, Kuuipo, and
Nanatsunoko.
On February 20, the Parinirvana service at the
temple featured guest speaker Carrie Kawamoto
who gave an inspiring message on sharing the
Dharma through music. Mrs. Kawamoto wrote the
lyrics to May Peace Prevail which the choir sang
along with Each Day Anew.
We enjoy singing together and invite you to
join us! Practices are on Monday evenings at 7:30
PM at the temple annex hall.
Contributed by Jeanne Watari
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MARCH-APRIL 2011
March 2011
2011 Slogan: “Path of Entrusting:
Listen and Reflect”
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
Temple……..….949-1659
Pre-School….....946-4416
Project Dana…..945-3736
Thu
2
3
Girl’s Day
Fri
4
Sat
5
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
8:30 AM - BWA Federation
Meeting
No Preschool Service
11:30 AM - Aloha Luncheon
Bishop Okano at Hale Koa
7:00 PM—Temple Board
Meeting
6
7
8
9
10
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
9
20
12
14
18
19
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
10:00 AM - Franciscan
Visitation
6:00 PM - Karate
15
9:00 AM - Spring Ohigan
RSR Service
Speaker: Rev T. Okano
10:30 AM - Japanese
Ohigan Service
Speaker: Rev T. Okano
11
9:00 AM - Omigaki
9:00 AM - English Family
Service
13
6:00 PM - Karate
16
17
9:00 AM - Ministers Mtg.
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
Preschool Spring Break
6:00 PM - Karate
No Preschool Service
21
22
23
24
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
9:00 AM - English Service
Speaker: Dr. Carl Becker
6:00 PM - Karate
25
10:15 AM - Maunalani
Visitation
Prince Kuhio Day
(Holiday)
26
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
Ministers’ Spring Seminar
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
27
28
29
30
31
No Preschool Service
9:00 AM - English Family
Service
YESS CAMP
6:00 PM - Karate
9:30 AM - Minister’s Study
Session
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
6:00 PM - Karate
YESS CAMP (Oahu)
April 2011
2011 Slogan: “Path of Entrusting:
Listen and Reflect”
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Temple……..….949-1659
Pre-School….....946-4416
Project Dana…..945-3736
Thu
Fri
1
Sat
2
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
10:15 AM - Membership
Committee Meeting
3
4
5
7
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
9:00 AM - MHM Buddha
Day Service
No Service at Moiliili
10
6
7:00 PM - Temple Board
Meeting
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
11
12
13
10
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
9:00 AM - HBC Buddha
Day at Jodo Mission
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
17
18
\
19
20
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
14
10:15 AM - Oahu Care
21
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
15
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
16
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
23
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
Preschool Spring Program
26
27Administrative
Professional Day
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
22
4:00 PM New Bishop
Investiture at Betsuin
6:00 PM Welcome Dinner
Sheraton Waikiki
6:00 PM - Karate
10:00 AM - Hawaii Kai
Retirement Svc.
9:00 AM - BWA Eshinni
& Kakushinni Day
Speaker: Ms. Juliet Lee
9
6:00 PM - Karate
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
25
Buddha Day
6:00 PM - Karate
9:00 AM - English Family
Service
24
8
28
10:15 AM - Maunalani
Visitation
6:00 PM - Karate
9:00 AM HI Kyodan Board
of Directors mtg
Ministers’ Wives Seminar
29
30
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
9:00 AM - Project Dana
Advisory Council
Meeting
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Chado, the Way of Tea
PBAStudentslearnharmonyand
respect
She picks the bowl up with her right hand,
and rests it in her left hand. Placing the bowl on
the tatami mat between herself and the next
guest, she bows and says, “Osakini (excuse me for
going first).” She picks up the bowl with her right
hand and again rests it in her left hand, places the
bowl on the mat in front of her and thanks the
host for preparing the tea. She then picks up the
bowl in her right hand, places it in her left and
slowly raises the bowl to eye level. Using her
right hand, she rotates the bowl clockwise two
times before finally drinking the tea.
What is the
purpose of such a
detailed and
exacting ritual?
In her
beginning Chado
classes,
Omotosenke
student and PBA
Sensei Marion
Yasui chooses to
focus on ritual. “If
we start with
drinking tea and
PBA Chado Sensei Marion Yasui
eating okashi
coaches junior Lindsey Higa.
(snacks) and the
students enjoy that part,” she explains, “they’re
going to want to know more.” She admits that
learning by watching and doing is “not an
American way,” but like the Tachikawa school
sensei who trained her, she believes that by
insisting that students act and speak respectfully,
they will become more aware of each other and
think of others first.
Traditional tea ceremony as it is practiced
in the Omotosenke school is a physical, sensual
experience. A centuries-old ritual that engages all
five senses brings the practitioner home to the
present moment. “We’re all human,” says Yasui
Sensei. “We’re not perfect and that’s why every
time we serve tea, it’s different. That’s what it’s
all about.” She encourages her students to
respect and accept everything--things, people and
themselves, for whatever they are, and to live
fully. “I encourage them to do things as well as
they can with their whole heart because that’s
what makes up that moment,” she says. “I want
them to be able to laugh at themselves in a loving
way, not a critical way.”
This year Yasui Sensei is “thrilled” to have
several students who are taking her class for a
second year. Although she claims to know “only a
small part” of Chado, she nevertheless, enjoys
making tea and offering it. “When you do tea over
and over and over,” she said, “you realize that
respect is something you work for and something
you work with and for each other to develop.
When you experience being connected,
considering others becomes your everyday
behavior. Tea is all about the giving of each
other.”
TAIKO & KARAOKE
FESTIVAL
Sunday, March 6, 2011
If you love taiko, you
won’t want to miss out on
the PacificBuddhist
Academy5thAnnual
Taiko&Karaoke
Festival. Your toes will
be tapping, you hands
slapping, your body beating—it’ll be all you can
do to stay in your seat!
This year’s line up includes the PBA debut
of “Taoism,” a piece by Japanese taiko sensation
Tao, a performance by karaoke veteran Marion
Arakaki, and choral and fusion Tahitian/taiko
performances by PBA students.
This festival will also be the final festival
performance for the four seniors of the PBA Taiko
Ensemble. “I’ve worked with these kids since
they were in 5th grade,” said PBA Taiko Sensei Jay
Toyofuku. “I’ve seen them mature into young
adults and excellent taiko players. They’ve
surpassed their sensei in technique and it’s time
for them to move on.” PearlCityCulturalCenter,
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which grows as we do” and like Mr. Chang, thinks that
a greater emphasis on personal meaning will go a long
way in revitalizing struggling Dharma education
programs. She believes temples should develop “our
presence in the community and show by example what
living the dharma is.” By making the Dharma
accessible, temples make it easier for people to
encounter and recognize the value of the Buddha’s
teachings in their lives.
Being Useful
PBA Head of School Report, 2011
Giseikai
This past February at Giseikai,
Pacific Buddhist Academy (PBA) Head of School
Pieper Toyama shared his thoughts about PBA’s place
in the context of Honpa Hongwanji’s Dharma
education programs. He said he believes PBA can be
most helpful playing a supportive role in the Hawaiʻi
Kyodan’s efforts to achieve the education-related goals
in its 2010 Strategic Plan. Specifically, PBA can most
ably support the realization of Goal Five: “HHMH
will develop, encourage, and support training sessions,
seminars, and programs in accordance with its
mission.”
PBA: In 2003 the Academy was established as
part of the Hawaiʻi Kyodan’s effort to extend Buddhist
education into the community. Mr. Toyama reported
that after eight years, PBA has established itself in the
educational community in Honolulu and is now
“prepared to support and work in partnership with
Kyodan personnel and affiliated groups whenever
appropriate, on issues identified by the Bishop, OBE,
CBE, and Children & Youth Activities Specialist.”
Mr. Toyama was joined by Office of Buddhist
Education (OBE) and Buddhist Study Center Director
Rev. Tatsuo Muneto, Children & Youth Activities
Specialist Jake Chang, and Commission of Buddhist
Education (CBE) Chairperson Corliss Yamaki, who
gave an overview of the organizational structure and
resources the Kyodan has committed to Buddhist
education and the current status, issues and priorities
for youth and adult Buddhist education programs.
Given the issues shared by Mrs. Yamaki and
Mr. Chang, Mr. Toyama’s first suggestion was that
PBA extend its resources to SURVEY and ASSESS
the needs of participants in Dharma education.
Together with Kyodan staff and Dhrama
education volunteers, PBA will develop a list of
questions about the needs, ideas, problems, barriers,
and opportunities that Dharma education program
participants perceive. Using electronic and traditional
methods, PBA will survey individuals belonging to
key groups involved in Dharma education including
current and prospective parents and students, adult
members of all ages, teachers, ministers, and Kyodan
staff. PBA will collect and analyze the data and report
our findings to all temples and interested parties. And
if it’s appropriate, PBA will work in partnership with
the Kyodan to carry out action plans that are generated
as a result of this initial assessment.
OBE: Under the direction of Rev. Muneto,
OBE is tasked with facilitating the work among the
CBE, districts, and individual temples to develop a
statewide system of Buddhist education which
addresses the spiritual needs from birth to death.
Included in OBE’s responsibilities are Dharma School
curriculum development and annual district Nembutsu
Retreats.
Children & Youth: As most members are
aware, over the recent decades Honpa Hongwanji
temples have had difficulty attracting families with
young children and as a result, Dharma School
enrollments have been steadily declining. According
to Mr. Chang, stemming this tide will require that
temples address several issues including developing an
approach to Dharma education that prioritizes personal
connections and working with parents and students to
develop curriculums that actively engage students.
“Old teaching methods,” said Mr. Chang, “don’t help
students develop a personal understanding of the
Dharma.”
“What Pieper offered truly made me happy,”
said Mrs. Yamaki. Mr. Toyama feels equally pleased
with this new direction. “We’re finally in a place
where we can become an integral and useful part of the
Kyodan’s overall education effort. We are thankful for
the opportunity to support and honor the organization
that gave birth to and sustains PBA.” PBA Golf Tournament Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Hawaii Prince Golf Club CBE: Mrs. Yamaki reported that among
temples, there is a disparity in the quality and quantity
of adult Dharma education programs offered. She sees
Dharma education as “a lifelong learning experience
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MARCH-APRIL 2011
The month of February has been a very busy
month for us. The children were busy learning about
Chinese New Year. We were visited by Gee Yung
International Martial Arts Dragon and Lion Dance
Company. We also went on a tour of Chinatown.
The Children also celebrated Valentine’s Day. Maui
Performing Arts Tiki, Tiki Tembo visited our
preschool. The children really enjoyed this show.
Since February is National Dental Health Month,
the children will be visited by Dentist Sumikawa.
We welcomed aboard two new teachers Ms.
Kris Tokunaga who replaced Mrs. Sanchita Dutt
and Ms. Melissa Yoneshige who replaced Mrs.
Tamayo Matsumoto.
Many thanks.
Gassho,
Wendy C. Harman
Director
Quilters express their aloha to the Matsumoto family
Annual mochitsuki sponsored by Dharma School PTA
Preschool children with awesome Chinese Dragon.
Everyone can practice making delicious mochi!
Rev. Matsumoto and Michi Motooka pause for a photo
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Preschool Director Wendy Harman
with Rev. Matsumoto
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Crystal Lotus is a gift from
the Matsumoto Family
MARCH-APRIL 2011
Rev. Shigenori
Makino
Rev. Kenn Koizumi
Recognizing Project Dana new volunteers
Mrs. Chihoko Yosemori
Left to right: Rev. Bert Sumikawa, Rev. Matsumoto
and Rev. Earl Ikeda
Mrs. Carrie Kawamura
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Welcome to Emi Oshiro!
MARCH-APRIL 2011
げ んだいじん
こころ
さ くねん
がつ
現代人の心 にとどけ
わたし
ば っす い
『
めぐみ』
より抜粋
りゅうこくだいがくがくちょう
龍谷大学学長
わかはらどうしょう
若原道昭
しんらんしょうにん
なら
こと ば
しゅうかん
じぶん
きょう
い
あら
おも
げんち
しゅうかん
に自分の言葉で言い表しておられます。現地のキリスト
かん
にほん
ぞん
き
げ んだ いじん
おお
じ
こ
し
おも
げ んだ いじん
こんにち
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えいきょう
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じぶん
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しょく じ
こと ば
ぜ んいん
そろ
とな
じゆう
じぶん
た
まちが
しゅちょう
じ
こ
なと感じました。日本ではご存じのように、決められた 自己主張 す ること、自分 が正 しいと いう こと を 主 張
ひょうげん
にがて
にほんじん
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け って い
じこせ き にん
だ いじ
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じぶん
じぶん
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こと ば
とな
さ ほう
て
ほう
あ
しょう
あ
し
わたし
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ひだ い
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は
現代 の日本人 には「有 り 難 い」
「恥 ず かしい」
と いう
げ んだ い
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と自我ばかりが肥大しているからです。
じ が
表 現 す る こと が 苦手 な 日本人 には、定型化 さ れ た 決定と自己責任が大事だと教えられ、「自分が」
「自分
がっしょう
言葉を称える方が 性 に合っているのかも知れません。
きょうつう
合 掌 する、手を合わせるというのは、すべての仏教国
あ
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ぶ つだ ん
まえ
しょく じ
とき
つう
つう
に共 通 の作法です。そして 私 たちが日常生活の中で手 浄土真宗 が大切にしてきた 心 が通 じにくくなっていま
て
あ
い
お
じぶんじしん
き かい
かげ
む
あ
じぶん
げ んざ い
かんしゃ
きょう せいしゃかい
ほう ほう
みんぞく ぶんか しゅう かん しゅう きょう
げ んじ つ
い
ま
多様 な 民族 文化 習慣 宗教 が入 り 混 じる多文化
たよう
･
おも
た ぶ ん か
を合 わせるのは、大抵 はお仏壇 の前 と食事 の時 だけで す。はたしてこれがハワイで通じるのかどうか、通じるよ
なに
す。手を合わせることは、自分自身と向き合い、自分が うにするにはどんな方法をとればいいのか。
きもち
･
しゅうねん
･
かいきょう
･
ほう よう
･
う
･
ま
私 は昨年 ９月 、ハワイ・
ホノルルでの親鸞聖人 ７５０ 何によって生かされているのか、「
お蔭さま」
という感謝
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さ んぱ い
こん な つ
が つま つ
にほん
い っぱ ん か て い
て
あ
しゅうかん
に ほ ん いじ ょう
こんな ん
とく
つよ
かん
にほんしゃかい
ゆ
すえ
回 大遠忌 のお待 ち受 け法要 とハワイ 開 教 １２０周 年 の気持 ち を 思 い起 こす 機会 であ り ま す。現在 では、 共生社会 がす でに現実 のも のと な っているハワイで、
き ね ん ほう よう
さ いし ょ
いち いん
ぶっきょうけい こう と う がっこう
･
りゅうこく
･
だ いがく
こう
ほ ん ぱ ほんが んじ
りゅうこくだいがく
そつぎょうせい
そしき
こう ゆ う かい
わたし
た いへん すく
おお
はたら
じぶん
じぶんじしん
ささ
おお
ちから
ふ
たい
おお
じぶん
かんしゃ
き
すがた
も
おお
かえり
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かえ
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･
おも
こと ば
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とう
せんじん
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すなお
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ひと
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かん
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日本語礼拝
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英語家族礼拝
午前
に ほ ん ご ら いは い
英語家族礼拝
ごぜん
が暗示されているようにも感じた次第であります。
あんじ
記念 法要 に参拝 さ せていただきました。今夏は８月 末 日本の一般家庭では、その手を合 わせるという 習 慣 は 日本以上の困難さを特に強く感じ、日本社会の行く末
そう ごう がくえん
に ア メ リ カ 最初 の 仏教系 高等学校 で あ り 龍 谷 大変少なくなってきています。
こう こう
総合学園 の一員 でもあるパシフィック ブディスト アカ
べついん
デ ミー 高校 、ハワイ 大学 マノア校 、本派 本願寺 ハワイ て、自分を支えてくれている多くのいのち、多くのもの、
ほう も ん
し
とき
３月１３日
別院 、龍谷大学 の卒業生 の組織 であ る校友会 ハワイ
多
く
の
働
き
、
多
く
の
力
に
対
す
る
感
謝
の
気
持
ち
を
忘
れ
はる
ひ が ん え
あ んな い
し ぶ
りゅうこくだいがく
れ んけ いかんけ い
ふか
た いせ つ
どうじ
おお
ささ
支部、これらと龍谷大学との連携関係をさらに深める ないことが大切であり、同時 に、多 くのものによって支 春の彼岸会のご案内
とうち
いんしょう ぶか
ために、当地を訪問いたしました。
ちゅうりゃく
（中 略 ）
じかん
このハワイでいろいろと印 象 深いことがございました。 い、そんな浅ましい自分を恥ずかしいと感じる気持ちも
ひ
す う じかん
ある日、時間があきましたのでハワイ島 のヒロへまいりま 大切にしなければならないと思います。「
有り難い」
と
いった ん
して、たった数時間 の滞在 でしたが、先人 のご 苦労 の 「恥ずかしい」
という気持ちから謙虚さと節度ある生き
しょくぜん しょくご
しょく じ
一端をうかがい知 ることができましたのも、その一 つで 方が 私 たちに与えられることになります が、はたして
ございました。
げ んだ い
にほんじん
こころ
とど
いんしょう
のこ
このことが現代 の日本人 の心 にどれほど届 くでしょう
これもささやかなことですが、印 象 に残っていますの か。
とき
は、食前 食後の『食事の言葉」
です。ハワイでは、食事の
つ ど
都度、その時 その時 に思 い浮 かんだ事柄を素直 に自由
MARCH-APRIL 2011
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THE WHITE WAY