COME TO HONOR YOUR DECEASED LOVES ONES

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MOILIILI HONGWANJI MISSION
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“COME TO HONOR YOUR DECEASED LOVES ONES”
by Shaku Horaku (Rev. Eric Matsumoto)
On November 20th, we, the Sangha of Moiliili
Hongwanji, will observe our annual Eitaikyo Service
at which we honor and remember the deceased
Sangha Members of this temple who have supported
the Moiliili Hongwanji since its founding in 1906. It
was through the dedication of the Founding Sangha
Members and Succeeding Sangha Members that
Moiliili Hongwanji stands today as an important and
integral part of the Moiliili and East Honolulu
Community including the Hawaii Kai area. If not for
the generosity and commitment of our past Sangha
Members, we would not have a temple, a minister,
and the many other contributions and services that the
temple organizations provided for both the
Membership and the Larger Community. A temple
cannot function all by itself. It needs a Sangha (the
Membership) to form it, to operate it, to utilize it, and
to perpetuate it. In Shin Buddhism, as we gather to
remember and honor our past Sangha Members at
Eitaikyo, it is a service at which we, the present
Sangha Members, dedicate ourselves to perpetuate
the Temple and transmit the Teachings to future
generations.
In Jodo Shinshu, we do recite the sutras at this
service as do other denominations, but with the intent
to perpetuate it to future generations as opposed to
reciting it for the repose of the dead. In Jodo
Shinshu, we entrust our salvation to Amida Buddha
and thus we gather at Eitaikyo not to pray for the
deceased repose, but for us, the living, to awaken to
this Great Wisdom and Compassion and to honor our
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deceased loved ones as we express our appreciation
to Amida Buddha who promises our enlightenment.
Hence, the Eitaikyo Service including yearly
memorial services in Jodo Shinshu is a memorial or
tribute to the deceased, a way in which we honor
them, and not a service for them.
This differentiation is expressed by the
Japanese terms tsuizen-kuyo and tsuito-e. Tsuizenkuyo used by other denominations presupposes that
the individual has not attained Ultimate Peace and
Happiness (Enlightenment) and thus the intent is to
create virtue and transfer it to that individual.
Whereas, tsuito-e, the term used in Jodo Shinshu, is a
service in which we remember, we honor, pay tribute
to an individual by gathering in their name and
express our gratitude to Amida Buddha in response to
the Buddha’s Great Wisdom and Compassion that
promises our Enlightenment. Again, at the annual
Eitaikyo Service, we, the present Sangha, remember
past Sangha Members and annually rededicate
ourselves to a noble purpose.
Without this
commitment, future generations may not have a
temple and the opportunity to hear about Amida
Buddha’s Great Wisdom and Compassion and attain
Enlightenment. That would be so sad indeed!
I would encourage every member to join us on
Nov. 20th at 9:00 AM for the English Family Service
or for the Japanese language Service at 10:30 AM in
remembrance of your deceased family member(s)
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and/or friend(s) in response to their life. Your
presence at these services is one way in which you
would express your commitment and also your
appreciation of temple and the Dharma. Since it
would be impossible to remember all past Sangha
Members individually, we will be particularly
remembering our deceased Past Ministers and
Kyodan Presidents to represent every past Sangha
Member throughout the temple’s history.
Please plan to join us for a joint religious
remembrance at the Temple on Nov. 20th and
following the Service you may want to plan your
own remembrance by going out to lunch, to a
movie, or to the beach with your family and at that
time share your family history and memories with
the younger family members so they can also
appreciate and honor people like parents,
grandparents, great grandparents who have been
and hopefully still are considered an important and
intimate part of your life and family’s history.
In Gassho,
Namo Amida Butsu
Watch for
Coming Events
SANGHA REMEMBRANCE (EITAIKYO)
SERVICE—SUNDAY, NOV. 20, 2005
9:00 AM:
FAMILY ENGLISH SERVICE
Speaker: Rev. Shinkai Murakami of Wailuku
Hongwanji Mission
10:30 AM: JAPANESE SERVICE
Speaker: Rev. Shinkai Murakami
Please join us on November 20 for our
Sangha Remembrance (Eitaikyo) Services which
are held in grateful memory of those whose
dedication and commitment have built the temple
that we enjoy today. Let us likewise care for our
Dharma home and rededicate ourselves to
improving the temple so our children may also
listen to the dharma here at Moiliili Hongwanji
Mission.
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.
TEMPLE CLEANUP ON NOV. 27
Our annual temple cleanup
will be held on Sunday, November
27 beginning with a short service in
the temple at 8:00 AM. Please join
us in this annual cleaning. We can
really use your helping hand! The
work should be finished around noon
when we can all enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by
the BWA for all the hard workers. If you can,
please bring some newspapers, rags, buckets and
other tools that would help make our cleaning easier.
Mahalo for your help!!
HBC BODHI DAY OBSERVANCE
The annual Bodhi Day Observance sponsored
by the Hawaii Buddhist Council will be held on
Sunday, December 4, 2005 at 9:00 AM at Nichiren
Mission of Hawaii located at 33 Pulelehua Way.
The speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Alfred Bloom.
There will be no service at Moiliili Hongwanji
Mission so let’s all attend this joint service with
other temples of the Hawaii Buddhist Council.
MHM BODHI DAY SERVICE
Moiliili Hongwanji Mission will commemorate
the great enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha at
its Bodhi Day Service on Sunday, December 11 at
9:00 AM. The guest speaker will be Ms. Kathi
Takakuwa, Pacific Buddhist Academy’s Director of
Development. Please join us.
JAPANESE SERVICE/SERMON
The monthly Japanese service/sermons are
scheduled as follows:
November 20: Rev. Shinkai Murakami will be the
speaker at the Eitaikyo Japanese Service at 10:30 AM
December 18: Rev. Eric Matsumoto will present a
Japanese sermon after the 9:00 AM English service.
NEW YEAR’S DAY SERVICE (SHUSHO-E)—
Moiliili Hongwanji’s New Year’s Day
Service will be held on Sunday, January 1, 2006 at
10:00 AM. Let’s join together in the nembutsu to
greet the new year with family and friends.
Refreshments will be served following the service.
There will be no service on Sunday, December 25
as we prepare to welcome in the new year.
Featuring: The 5 People You Meet in Heaven
MOVIE NIGHT
Moiliili’s monthly movie night will be on
Friday, November 18, at 6:30 PM in the annex
hall. The feature movie will be The 5 People You
Meet in Heaven. The cost is $4, and pizza, popcorn
with some good discussion will complete the
evening. Join us!!
HEADQUARTERS NEWS
Personnel:
Rev. Mary David is assigned to Kapaa
Hongwanji effective November 1.
Rev. Kojun Hashimoto is assigned to West
Kauai Hongwanji Mission effective December 1.
ANNUAL SOCIAL CONCERNS FUND DRIVE
As we approach the season of Thanksgiving,
the Honpa Hongwanji Committee on Social
Concerns once again is conducting the annual
Honpa Hongwanji Social Concerns Fund Drive.
Shelter for the homeless, food for the hungry,
counseling for those in emotional pain, relief for
victims, companionship for the frail elderly, training
for care volunteers, spiritual counseling and
outreach to the less fortunate are made possible
through your dana. Agencies such as the American
Red Cross, Foodbanks on Hawaii, Maui, Kauai and
Oahu, Hawaii Island Interfaith Community in
Action, Samaritan Counseling Center of Hawaii,
and Project Dana (statewide and units) all received
funds from the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of
Hawaii through your Committee on Social
Concerns.
This year there have been major disasters
including the Southeast Asian Tsunami and
Hurricane Katrina. Because of your annual
contributions, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of
Hawaii was able to respond immediately with a
contribution on behalf of Hongwanji members. In
addition, fund drives conducted by the Social
Concerns Committee provided additional help.
Thank you very much for your continuing dana.
[Note: A notice is being mailed to Moiliili members
and friends for this annual fund drive. Your DANA
is greatly appreciated!]
HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
Mahalo to members and friends for your
contributions to the Hurricane Katrina Relief effort.
A total of $620 was forwarded from Moiliili to the
Honpa Hongwanji Committee on Social Concerns
for consolidation with other temples’ contributions.
FUTABA LECTURE
The 6th Annual Futaba Lecture will be held
on Saturday, November 12 from 8:30 AM to 3:00
PM at the Honpa Hongwanji Annex Temple. The
keynote speaker will be Ajan Sulak Sivaraksa from
Thailand. Formerly a Buddhist monk, he is the
founder of International Network of Engaged
Buddhists, received the Gandhi Millennium Award,
was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize, and is a writer
and commentator. He will speak on “Buddhism and
Peace”. Respondents include Sister Joan Chatfield,
Dr. Saleem Ahmed, Rev. Sam Cox, and Dr. Helen
Baroni. There is no charge although donations will
be accepted.
NEW BOOK: SHIN BUDDHISM 24/7
The Rev. Henry Tanaka has written a book
entitled Shin Buddhism 24/7 recounting his
experiences on the Jodo Shin path. It is available at
each temple for $20. Rev. Tanaka will generously
donate 40% ($8) to the purchaser’s temple and the
remaining 60% ($12) to the Kapolei Sangha. So
pick up your copy today at Moiliili Hongwanji and
help the temple and Kapolei Sangha at the same
time. Mahalo to Rev. Tanaka for his generosity.
With SympaDEEPEST SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to the families
and friends of the following members who have
recently passed away:
Mrs. Shin Miyamoto, 100, on October 24
Mrs. Kikue Makino, 95, on October 28
May the Onembutsu provide solace to family
members and friends during this time of sorrow.
Volunteer Training Session
Nov. 19, 2005 Saturday
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Hawaii Betsuin-Social Hall
1727 Pali Highway
A reminder! Information on Medicare Part D
Prescription Drugs and United HealthCare
(Medicare Complete Care) will be given by
knowledgeable representatives of Sage Plus and
United HealthCare. Learn how to use these benefits
to your best advantage. Everyone is invited! Call
Project Dana at 945-3736 to attend.
Financial Abuse of Hawaii’s Elderly
Did you know Hawaii is number 2 in the
nation for Internet financial abuse against our
Kupuna? Did you know last year Americans lost
over 1 billion dollars to Canadian fraudsters? Did
you know millions of dollars are lost annually by
elderly who fall for “Sweepstakes Winnings?” Eye
opening facts such as these were given at a recent
workshop entitled: Joining Forces to Combat
Financial Exploitation/Crimes Against the Elderly”.
There were speakers from all levels of the law
enforcement communities, security experts from the
financial institutions, Adult Protective Services,
U.S. Postal Inspector, Office of Consumer
Protection, Dept. of Commerce and Consumer
Affairs, non-profit agencies which deal with elders,
and other concerned agencies.
We were also informed Identity Theft is
America’s fastest growing crime. What is identity
theft? This occurs when a crook steals key pieces of
personal identifying information, which may include
a name, address, date of birth, Social Security
number, or a mother’s maiden name to gain access
to a person’s financial account. With this
information a crook may open a new account, buy
cars, rent an apartment, set up accounts in someone
else’s name-illegally.
Here is just a brief list of “must do” things to
protect your identity as recommended by the U.S.
Postal Inspector:
• Deposit outgoing mail at a Post Office or blue
U.S. Postal Service collection box, or give it
directly to your letter carrier.
• Shred or tear up unwanted documents that
contain personal information before discarding
them.
• Review your consumer credit reports annually.
• NEVER give personal information over the
phone or on the Internet unless you initiated the
contact.
• Sign your new credit cards before someone else
does.
• Memorize your Social Security numbers and
passwords; don’t carry them with you. Don’t use
your birthdate as a password.
These fraudsters are always devising new
ways to steal from the public especially our elders.
Safeguard your personal information and let’s not be
a victim to these crooks. For more information, call
the Project Dana office at 945-3736.
Congratulations, Project Dana!
The Interfaith Alliance Hawaii Third Annual
Celebration and Dinner recognized Project Dana
with its 2005 Community Award for Encouraging
Non Violent Civic Participation with this year’s
theme “Another World is Possible”, one of five
awards given out.
The mission of The Interfaith Alliance
Hawaii (TIAH) is to “provide a positive healing role
in Hawaii with people of faith, good will, and aloha;
encouraging nonviolent civic participation,
facilitating community activism, and challenging
religious and political extremism”. Administrator
Rose Nakamura accompanied by Advisory Board
Chair Shimeji Kanazawa at the ceremony received a
beautiful crystal award along with a certificate.
Project Dana is honored to be recognized for
this award and accepts this on behalf of all the
volunteers for their dedication and compassionate
non-violent caregiving. Mahalo to The Interfaith
Alliance Hawaii.
National Family Caregivers Month
What is time but something to worry about?
What is pain but something to bear?
What is love but the equalizer of both.
Marcia Krugh Leaser
November is designated as Family Caregivers
Month. This month is dedicated to you, the family
caregiver. Thank you for all the love, care and
compassion you provide. Our mahalo to the family
caregiver and to all the Project Dana volunteers.
CELEBRATING OUR CENTENNIAL IN 2006
As we prepare for our Centennial in 2006,
many temple improvements are being completed.
The most recent include painting the temple,
straightening the spire, installing new lighting for
the parking lot and stairs, and additional railings on
the front stairs. Mahalo to Tad Iimura, Osamu
Kawabata, Architect Akira Kawabata and General
Contractor Eugene Nakagawa for coordinating our
improvements. Thank you, members and friends,
for making these improvements possible through
your support of our Centennial Fundraising
Campaign!
Our Rummage Sale on October 1 was a big
success. Thank you for contributing your many
items! There were many comments on how great
the sale was. Mahalo to Cathy Davenport and
helpers who worked so hard to organize and run the
sale....Our Chicken/Chili/Sushi Sale on October 9
also ran very smoothly. We hope that you enjoyed
the hot chicken this year! Thank you very much for
your support, and thank you to Keith Hamao for
chairing the event and to all who helped.... Donna
Higashi continues to handle the recycling of cans
and plastic bottles and we have collected over $400.
Little by little certainly does the trick! Mahalo to all
of you who are bringing in your cans and bottles….
Car donations are also welcomed.
As we approach our Centennial celebration
in March 2006, we can use as much help as possible
in the way of donations to our Centennial Campaign
and in volunteer help. The first event will be a
seminar with the Rev. Ryo Imamura on February
25. Other events include a youth dance on March
18, a cultural day on March 25 and our Centennial
Service and Luncheon on Sunday, March 26, 2006.
Please mark your calendars for the
Centennial events! If you would like to volunteer
your help with some of the activities, please call the
temple office at 949-1659 or talk to Rev.
Matsumoto.
Let’s look forward to a wonderful
celebration in 2006. Please be sure to join us!
CENTENNIAL T-SHIRTS
Centennial T-shirts are available at the temple
for $10. A new color, aquatic blue, is available.
Please call the temple at 949-1659 for information.
CENTENNIAL YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST
AND CHILDREN’S ART CONTEST
The Moiliili Hongwanji Buddhist Women’s
Association is sponsoring two contests as part of the
Centennial Celebration open to children affiliated
with Moiliili Hongwanji (including children and
grandchildren of members).
The first is an Art Contest for children from
pre-school to 5th grade on the theme “Buddhism in
My Life”. Artwork should be on an 11”x17” paper.
Prizes: 1st place $75, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $30.
The second is an Essay Contest for students
from 6th grade through high school on the
Centennial Slogan “Seeds for the Future.” Essay
should be no more than 1,000 words. Prizes: 1st
place $150, 2nd place $100, 3rd place $75.
The deadline to enter is January 31, 2006.
Winning entries will be published in the Centennial
booklet.
FROM THE CENTENNIAL FUNDRAISING CHAIR
In October, we had two major fundraising
projects, Rummage Sale and Annual Chicken, Chili
and Sushi Sale, netting proceeds of $4,500 and
$8,550 respectively. Thank you for your generous
support for the Moiliili Hongwanji’s Centennial
Fundraising Campaign.
As of October 26, we raised a total of
$238,023 or 68% of $350,000 from all pledges,
donations and fundraisers. The centennial year is
coming soon! Now that the Centennial Fundraising
Committee has completed the fundraising projects it
planned and still has some more to raise, it humbly
asks one more time for generous donations so that
Moiliili Hongwanji can step into the second century
well prepared. In terms of our Centennial Bowl, we
moved the football to the 32 yard line and we are
seeking the end zone! It does not matter whether it’s
pass or run, we need a T-O-U-C-H-D-O-W-N! Let’s
make it. Thank you,
Osamu Kawabata
Centennial Fundraising Chair
BWA
NEWS
A warm welcome is extended to new member Wendy
Nakanishi.
“SEE YOU THERE” at the BWA-sponsored
Hoonko Family Service held on November 6 was well
attended. Our guest speaker was Mrs. Lily Horio, a
dynamic woman who serves as President of Jikoen
Hongwanji, Secretary for the Hawaii Federation of
BWA, organist and Dharma School teacher/
supervisor for 50 years at Jikoen, and known
especially as the composer of numerous new gathas
which we enjoy singing on Sundays. She impressed
everyone with her insightful Dharma talk.
Following the Family Service, a general
membership meeting began with a moment of
meditation for 5 members who passed away in 2005.
More information on the upcoming 2006 World
Buddhist Women’s Convention was shared, eight new
members of 2005 were specially welcomed with
nenjus, and the election and installation of officers
and directors for 2006 took place. We welcome two
new directors, Ethel Miyashiro and Lois Ohta. A
bento lunch, fellowship and games made up a “full”
and enjoyable day. Thank you for your participation.
A second fundraiser spearheaded by Irene
Nitta and Betsy Nishioka, will be held on November
20 to help provide a modest stipend for those
planning to attend the World Buddhist Women’s
Convention in September, 2006. Let’s support this
fundraiser to help defray the $250 registration fee.
More members would be able to attend and
experience the meaningful worth of a World Buddhist
Women’s Convention which is expected to have an
attendance of over 3,000.
Our first fundraiser, held on the day of the
Rummage Sale, was successful thanks to those who
prepared the various items of aprons, potholders,
marmalades, chutneys, pickled mangoes, guava and
mango breads, etc. Thank you to Yaeko Onuma,
Shuku Najita, Sue Sonoda, Helen Hamasu and Gwen
Nakamura.
A BWA-sponsored Centennial Youth Contest
and a Children’s Art Contest (see separate
announcement for details) have been announced.
Please encourage your children, grandchildren, and
great grandchildren to participate.
Let’s support the annual temple cleanup on
Sunday, November 27. Lots of help is needed.
Contributed by Rose Nakamura
HAPPY STRUMMERS NEWS
The Happy Strummers had a rewarding year.
We were fortunate to have been invited to Meals on
Wheels, Dharmachakra Festival and Keirokai
programs. The program at the McCoy Pavilion was
televised on Channel 52. We were pleasantly
surprised to have our performance televised. Some
anxiety was experienced but Matsuoka-san assured
us that we’ll be fine. It pays to work hard. We were
looking at the audience, smiling and swaying
confidently (?)
Speaking of being fortunate, we will be
celebrating our 15th year in a few months. There
have been many changes during the years. We
sorely miss past members, but we have welcomed
new members.
Gyotaku was the place to be on October 23
for our luncheon. The fellowship and delicious
good lunch are always enjoyed by the Strummers,
but we missed Rev. and Mrs. Matsumoto, Chika,
Susan Morishige, Ethel Shintaku, Ellen Nakasone
and Millie Shindo.
As the year comes to a close, we are thankful
to be part of Moiliili Hongwanji and to be able to
join in many of the programs. We hope to be
happily strumming away into the new year.
Contributed by Michiko Motooka
MAHALO TO THE KARUNA SOCIETY
Karuna members and helpers—Tad Iimura,
Masato Kanetani, Osamu Kawabata, Susan
Morishige, Alan Nakasone, Katsumi Yamamoto, and
Anne Kawabata— painted Rev. Matsumoto’s office
in October and are working their way down to the
temple office. The Karuna group welcomes new
members (Susan Morishige is the newest addition)
to bolster their ranks as they continue to help with
temple repair and maintenance projects and enjoy
fellowship activities.
MORE THANKS
Toshiyuki Hiranaga has been watering and
cleaning our grounds on Saturdays for the past 7
months. He is “retiring,” and we send a big THANK
YOU for his invaluable help. Mahalo also to Keith
Hamao and Osamu Kawabata for their “on-call”
help.
ROOSTER CROWS
Three Cheers: Ernest & Sue
Hashizume’s grand-children were
chosen to represent Hawaii in the
Pam American International Judo
Tournament.
Nation-wide, 28
participants were chose. Hawaii will
be represented by 3 participants, 2 of
whom are their grandchildren, Risha and David. Hiyah! Good throw.
Anticipation: Rev. and Mrs. Matsumoto are
expecting their second child in December. We are
looking forward to hearing the patter of little feet.
Identity Revealed: Ernie Morikubo is our onenju
man. Sorry, no orders will be taken for holiday gifts,
but he is willing to instruct you in this fine art.
Food for Thought: We’ve often heard our parents
saying, “Chew your food!” A discovery was shared
during the Rummage Sale. Nancy Kouzuki says that
we should chew our food well before swallowing.
Why? A Kokiku Magazine article states that
chewing “prevents memory loss in old age.” So,
don’t forget, chew forty times before swallowing.
Nancy’s been chewing her food well and also
chewing gum, inconspicuously, since 1936!
Tune In: Before the New Year descends upon us
and we begin another set of resolutions, perhaps this
television program will motivate us so we will not be
left with broken resolutions. Try watching “Secrets
of Human Life,” Channel 4, Sundays from 9:10 to
10:00 PM or Mondays from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.
English subtitles. This program discusses health
concerns. Whatever you decide to pursue regarding
your healthy, please consult your doctor first.
Sunday Annex Grindz. Don’t forget to share your
cooking or baking talents (even if you buy
something) by signing up for Sunday refreshments.
The signup is in the annex. We’d love to taste
different foods. Sue Sonoda made papaya in lime
jello while Gwen Nakamura contributed cold
vegetable pizza. “So come on down” for grindz and
fellowship.
Cheer Up! The “holidays” are quickly approaching.
Soon the once New Year will be over. But don’t
fret. Try posting Buddhist sayings or quotations
around your home or in your school portfolio. Try
reading the Dhammapada or any Buddhist literature
before going to bed. Also, find ways you can make
Buddhism accessible to yourself and others.
Help Wanted. Are you the person(s) we’re looking
for to assist out temple in being a handy person or
weekend groundskeeper? No experience necessary.
On the job training is possible. You’ll help squelch
the “repair me/trim me” sounds coming from several
job sites in our temple grounds and feel personal
satisfaction from volunteering. Call 949-1659 today.
No delay.
Centennial Trivia: The person who held the office of
temple president for the longest period of time was
Mr. Yasuhei Matsunaga. He held the office from
1925-1956, 31 years! The second longest was Mr.
Kinji Kanazawa who served from 1961-62, 1964-74,
and 1979-1987, a total of 22 years!
Quotation Mark. This month, our quotation comes
from Rev. Shinkai Murakami’s article entitled
“Ohigan” in Wailuku Hongwanji’s September 2006
newsletter. “Only when we follow the true Dana,
Nembutsu life, we can find true satisfaction in our
lives. For us, Nembutsu is the light of Amida Buddha
and path of the life’s road. His bright light comes
into the dark heart and shows the path of the Pure
Land of Amida.”
Till next time, cock-a-doodle-doo!
QUILTERS’ CORNER
After working diligently since December,
the dedicated group of quilters see an end in sight.
The BWA Centennial project to make a Hawaiian
quilt uchishiki (altar cloth) and underskirt was an
ambitious undertaking. After many many hours of
work, the quilters have now completed the underskirt
(in the kukui pattern symbolizing light) and the
uchishiki (in the ulu or breadfruit pattern
symbolizing life). The uchishiki and underskirt are
extra large to accommodate the possibility of also
being used at the BWA World Convention, and that
meant a lot of work! With a sigh of relief, the
quilters are now more relaxed and working on the
smaller cloths for the side altars.
JOIN THE CHOIR!!
The choir is happy to welcome to two new
members, Ellen Takamoto and Alisa Kondo. We can
use a lot more voices as we prepare for the
Centennial, so if you enjoy singing, please consider
joining the choir! The choir rehearses every Monday
at 7:30 PM. If you need transportation to the
rehearsals, please call the temple office at 949-1659.
Sunday
Temple……..….949-1659
Pre-School….....946-4416
Project Dana…..945-3736
November 2005
2005 Slogan: “Embraced by the Vow:
In Peace”
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
Friday
4
Saturday
5
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
10:30 AM - Maunalani
7:30 PM - Temple Board
Meeting
6
7
9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
8
14
15
8
9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
7:30 Choir Practice
21
9:00 AM - Eitaikyo Service 9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
Speaker: Rev. Shinkai Murakami
10:30 AM - Japanese Svc.
Speaker: Rev. Shinkai Murakami
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
27
Veteran’s Day
12
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
8:30 AM - Futaba Lecture
Series “Buddhism &
Peace”
1:00 PM - Quilt Altar Cloth
7:00 PM - Bonbu Club
8:30 AM - Omigaki (altar
Polishing)
20
11
Minister’s Continuing Education
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
9:00 AM - English Service
10
9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
9:00 AM - BWA Hoonko
Service
Speaker: Mrs. Lily Horio
BWA Meeting & Luncheon
13
9
28
8:00 AM - Temple Cleanup 9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
22
16
17
9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
23
9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
29
30
9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
9:15 AM - Preschool
Iolani School 8th grade
Keiki Service
Temple Visitation & Lecture
9:00 AM - Ministers’
Meeting
10:00 AM - Franciscan
Visitation
7:00 PM - Preschool
Comm. Meeting
6:30 PM - Movie Night:
“The 5 People You
Meet In Heaven”
24 Thanksgiving 25
Day
19
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
9:00 AM - Project Dana
Volunteer Training at
Betsuin
1:00 PM - Quilt Altar Cloth
26
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
1:00 PM - Quilt Altar Cloth
o
7:00 PM - Bonbu Club
18
2005 Slogan: “Embraced by the Vow:
In Peace”
Sunday
Temple……..….949-1659
Pre-School….....946-4416
Project Dana…..945-3736
December 2005
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
Friday
Saturday
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
2
31:00 PM - Quilt Altar Cloth
9
10
7:30 PM - Centennial
Steering Committee
4
5
9:00 AM - HBC Bodhi Day
Service at Nichiran
Mission
6
9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
9:15 AM - Pre-school
Keiki Service
9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
7:30 PM - Temple Board
Meeting
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
11
12
9
9:00 AM - Bodhi Day
Family Service
Speaker: Ms. Kathi
Takakuwa
18
19
9:00 AM - English Service
13
9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
7
14
9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
9:15 AM - Pre-school
Keiki Service
8
10:15 AM - Oahu Care
Visitation
3:00 PM - Minister’s Study
Session
15
9:00 AM - Minister’s Mtg.
10:30 AM - Maunalani
Visitation
2:00 PM - Sanmu-kanji
Meeting
16
9:45 AM - Preschool
Winter Program
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
9:00 AM - United BWA
Meeting at Betsuin
HI Kyodan Board of Directors Mtg.
1:00 PM - Quilt Altar Cloth
17
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
1:00 PM - Quilt Altar Cloth
7:00 PM - Bonbu Club
Chanting & Display of
Artwork
20
9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
21
22
23
24
30
31
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
9:00 AM - Quilt Altar Cloth
10:30 AM - Japanese Serv.
Year-End Minister’s Family
Get-Together
25
Christmas Day
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
26
No Service Today
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
10 - 11:30 AM - Hawaii Kai
Assisted Living Svc.
7:00 PM - Honolulu Hongwanji Council Mtg.
27
28
29
New Year’s Eve
In Appreciation
TO THE TEMPLE:
9/10
9/22
9/23
10/5
10/6
10/8
10/10
10/13
10/13
10/24
10/25
10/30
Rosemary Chong
Pat Yoseda
Tsuruko Sumida in memory of Sugi Kato
Edith N. Horii
Lucille Morihara in memory of Masahide & Tsuruko
Oshiro
Wesley Tanaka
Kathi Takakuwa
Betsy Nakamrua
Iolani School
Yashiki
Kikue Makino
Rolland Sugimoto
TO THE NOKOTSUDO:
9/20 Haito Nishita in memory of Kikuyo Nishita
10/13 M. Nekotani
10/15 D. Shimokawa
TO BWA:
9/27
9/27
Phyllis Nakasone
Carol Yamamoto
TO PROJECT DANA:
M. Cheang, M. Chun, W. Duncan, A. Fairfax, J. Fujita, E.
Hanaumi, H. Iha, E. Ito, M. Jussawalla, M. Kino, M.
Kiyabu, J. Kotake, R. Nagahisa, I. Nakagawa, F. Naito, F.
Naliielua, C. Reis, T. Sasaki, O. Silva, E. Thrapp, R.
Tokuoka, A. Toshima, J. Yokoyama, N. Uota, E. West
TO THE WHITE WAY:
10/05 Hazel C. Sakamoto
10/11 Dorothy Nakata
10/12 Masao Kurosu
ADDITIONAL OHIGAN DONATIONS:
Makoto & Nobuko Kunimune, Yokota
Y. M. Ebisu, Reiko Yoshioka
Alan Yokota
Walter A. Ebisu, T. M. Hasuike, James T. Mimuro,
Laura S. Moriyama, Tomie Nakahara, Yaeko Onuma,
Yasuko Tanaka, Mitsue Yanagihara, G. K. Yokota.
ADDITIONAL OBON DONATION:
Susan Morishige
Judith K. Nakamura
ADDITIONAL GOTAN-E DONATION:
Laura S. Moriyama
ADDITIONAL SPRING OHIGAN:
Yasuko Tanaka
HURRICANE KATRINA DONATIONS:
Edith Horii, Shuichi Miyasaki, Rose Nakamura
Kimiko Okano
Chiyono Ebisu, Shuku Najita, Betsy Nishioka, E.
Ryusaki, Helene Uyemura,
Laura Aoki, George H. Furukawa, M. Motooka, Tomie
Nakahara, Bessie Tanaka, Jeanne Watari
Y. Matsui
Masuko Murata
MAHALO TO SUSTAINING MEMBERS!!
The temple would like to express its deepest
appreciation to our Sustaining (Gojikai) Members
for your generous support! It is because of you that
the temple continues to exist!
During the month of December, we will be
mailing out the Honpa Hongwanji calendar to
Sustaining Members. Included in that mailing will
be a membership renewal form for updating our
records and an envelope for your 2006 dues
If you have not sent in your dues for the year
2005, we hope you will take a moment to do so at
your earliest convenience. If you are interested in
joining the temple Sustaining Membership, please
call the temple at 949-1659 for information.
Mahalo!!
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
A warm and hearty welcome is extended to
two new Sustaining Members Joyce Moriwaki and
Kathi Takakuwa.
We look forward to your
participation in temple activities and express our
deep appreciation for your membership pledge.
WHITE WAY BROADCAST
Please tune in to Radio KZOO (1210AM) for
Moiliili Hongwanji’s White Way Radio Broadcast
each Saturday from 7:45 to 8:00 AM. Mahalo to
our speakers, our sponsors and broadcast staff.
Nov. 5: Speaker:
Rev Shoji Matsumoto
Sponsor:
Dr. Mitsuru Shiraki
Nov. 12:Speaker:
Ms. Ann Ishizu
Sponsor:
M/M Shigeo Sorakubo
Nov. 19 Speaker:
Rev. Shinkai Murakami
Sponsor:
Mrs. Shizue Okamura
Nov. 26: Speaker:
Rev. Earl Ikeda
Sponsor:
M/M Roy Abe
Dec. 3: Speaker:
Rev. Toyokazu Hagio
Sponsor:
M/M Kenneth Koseki
Dec. 10: Speaker:
Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki
Sponsor:
Mrs. Michiko Morikubo
Dec. 17: Speaker:
Rev. Daien Soga
Sponsor:
M/M Alfred Ono
Dec. 24: Speaker:
Rev. Jan Youth
Sponsor:
Dr. Mitsuru Shiraki
Dec. 31: Speaker:
Rev. Irene Nakamoto
Sponsor:
Ms. Misae Takehara
Jan. 7: Speaker:
Bishop Chikai Yosemori
Sponsor:
M/M Michael Sorakubo
DHARMA SCHOOL NEWS
Our 2005-2006 school year has begun and
the following teachers have volunteered to assist the
students from Pre-school to Grade 12. They are:
Celeste Endo, Supervisor
Rona Fukumoto, Asst. Supervisor
Asami Matsunaga, teacher
Ethel Shintaku, teacher
Lily Masuda, teacher
Donna Higashi, teacher
Tamayo Matsumoto, asst. teacher
Patricia Holmes, asst. teacher
Noriyo Morikubo, organist
Once again the older students will assist by
ringing the bell and serving as MCs, while the
younger students will do offertory and flowers. It is
important to attend dharma school with your family.
New Officers for the Dharma School PTA
are: President Rona Fukumoto, Secretary Mel
Takemoto, Treasurer Paul Nitta.
Please check the MHM Dharma School
webpage for the calendar of events up to December.
A special project will be the BWA sponsored art and
essay contests in celebration of Moiliili Hongwanji’s
Centennial celebration in March 2006.
www.moiliilihongwanji.org/dharmaschool.htm
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Thank you to Dr. Richard Ridao for the
informative “Ask the Doctor” session after the
October 23 English Service. Thank you, doctor, for
preparing the informational handouts. Copies will
be available at the health library shelf in the annex.
Future “Ask the Doctor” sessions will be held after
the Spring Centennial Celebration. Until then, stay
well.
Contributed by Helen Hamasu
BWA FUNDRAISER ON NOV. 20
The Moiliili Hongwanji BWA will have a
fundraiser on Sunday, November 20, featuring
party mix and other treats. Funds raised will help
BWA members with the registration fees for the
2006 BWA World Convention. Please join us for the
Sangha Remembrance services and get some
delicious treats, too!
Our first excursion for the school year
was to the “Waikiki Fire Station” on Oct.
14th. It was so exciting to see the fire trucks,
the firefighters and their mascot, a Dalmatian
(actually someone in costume). Riding the
school bus was a fun experience too. At the
Station, the firefighters showed us their
rooms and how they changed into their coats
and boots. Uncle BJ told us that in order to
be a firefighter, they have to be strong,
handsome (joking) and a good cook because
when they are on duty at the Station, they
cannot leave and thus have to cook and eat
their meals there. Wow, we didn’t know that!
They also showed us how they climb up the
ladder. Of course, we learned about fire
safety and to have a safe Halloween too.
Thank you to the Waikiki Fire Station Staff
for having us!
On Oct. 26th, we went to Aloun Farm’s
Pumpkin Patch. It was a fun and dusty day.
The Staff showed us various kinds of
vegetables that they produce on the farm. We
also had a hay ride. In the huge field, we
spread out all over to hunt for pumpkins.
Every one chose a small pumpkin and took it
home.
On Oct. 31st , we had a Halloween
Parade at the Playground, did Trick-orTreating in Village Sections I-III and had a
Haunted House in the Annex Classrooms.
Everybody dressed up and enjoyed the fun
activities.
We can’t wait for next year’s
Halloween. We received some Halloween
treats from Mrs. M. Motooka who plays the
Ukelele at Temple Service. Thank you, Mrs.
Motooka.
Finally, we had some Staff changes.
Due to Ms. Kelli’s vacancy, we hired Mrs.
Tammy Ono as a new aide. She previously
worked for KCAA and knows our school well,
as her son attends here. We send our farewell
to Ms. Kelli and welcome Ms. Tammy O.
Submitted by Tamayo Matsumoto
Introducing Four Bright New Stars
New PBA Faculty Profiles
by Kathi Takakuwa
Pacific Buddhist Academy is moving into its third year of excellent education and Buddhist peace with four
new full-time faculty members. We are pleased to welcome Paul Cassens, Tanya Eaton-Fraser, Shelley
Nishimura, and Joy Turbeville.
Paul Cassens grew up in Michigan where he received a B.S. in biology. He first encountered Buddhism
as a young man traveling throughout Asia. Over the last twenty years he has been teaching science in
equally distant places—Africa and the South Pacific. A recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Fellowship
Award, Mr. Cassens completed his Masters in Secondary Education at Teachers College, Columbia
University. This year Mr. Cassens is teaching biology and trigonometry. He explained that he applied for
the position at PBA, “because the school’s principles and values are very much in keeping with my own
beliefs about what makes for an excellent educational experience.” Mr. Cassens and his wife have a one
and a half year old son.
Tanya Eaton-Fraser also grew up in Michigan. After receiving a B.S. in biology with a minor in chemistry
she moved to Hawai‘i and worked as a marine biologist for the National Marine Fisheries. Ms. EatonFraser is teaching chemistry, physiology, algebra, and geometry and is also the fitness instructor and cross
country coach. A former four year varsity member and team captain herself, she realizes that she
succeeded “because of my team members, from the best runner down to our last runner” and brings this
appreciation of every person’s contribution to her teaching. Ms. Eaton-Fraser is currently pursuing a M.A.
in education at Chaminade University and surfs in her spare time.
Shelley Nishimura grew up in Kalihi. She received a B.A., M.A. and last year, Ph.D. in English from the
University of Hawai‘i, Manoa. Dr. Nishimura has been teaching off and on in the local colleges including
HPU, Chaminade, LCC, and UH Manoa, for the past eight years. She says teaching has taught her that, “I
am accountable and there are ripples. I really, really appreciate that PBA stresses that daily. Hourly.”
She is teaching Asian and European Studies and Literature and is also coaching kendo with Mr. Toyama
and speech and debate. Dr. Nishimura’s uncommon passions are “insurance info” and rock climbing.
Joycelyn Turbeville graduated with a B.A. in Japanese from the University of Hawai‘i and studied in
Japan for two years with a full research scholarship from the Japanese government. Although she was a
practicing attorney for five years, Ms. Turbeville readily admits, “I love being a Japanese teacher!” She’s
been teaching Japanese for a more than a decade and before joining PBA was teaching at Radford High
School. Ms. Turbeville is teaching three levels of Japanese. She is also the lead facilitator for the
teleconferencing program with Heian High School in Kyoto, the 10th grade Buddhist Living instructor, and
the golf coach. And her highest hopes? “That the lessons we teach our students help them bring about
peaceful, wise, and compassionate solutions to the world’s problems.”
Finding great bargains at the Centennial Rummage Sale on Oct. 1!
BWA members relax after a successful fundraiser
Bonbu Club members learning about Buddhist art
Jr. YBA Officers installed (left to right) Adv. L. M.asuda, Treas. Nikiya,
Sec. Ryne, Pres. Paul , V-Pres. Eric & Rev. Matsumoto
Camera-shy workers at the Chicken Sale on October 9
Keirokai honorees--(left to right) S. Hamamoto, B. Koseki, E. Hasegawa, E.
Takenaka, T. Tando (represented by A. Tando), D. Kiyomoto, J. Hatta, H.
Uyemura, R. Sugimoto with Rev. Matsumoto
Preschool children visit Waikiki Fire Station
Thank you painters--K. Yamamoto, A. Nakasone, O.
Kawabata, S. Morishige. Missing from photo: T.
Iimura, M. Kanetani
ぶつだん
なに
し
おく
もの
ひと
﹁何 よりの贈 り物﹂
い
ひと
﹁ うちはだれも死 んだ人 がいないから、
ひじょう
おお
よ
なか
ご か い
仏壇 なんていりません」こう言 われる人 は
かずかぎ
ぶつだん
だれ
非常 に多 いですね。世 の中 に、「誤解﹂ は
もと
数限 りなくあるものですが、仏壇 は誰 かが
どうどう
かよ
なくなってはじめて求 めるもの、という
ご か い
かくかぞく
おお
げんだいしゃかい
誤解 も、堂 々とまかり通 っています。
ぶつだん
か ぞ く
ふ つ う
したがって、核家族 が多 くなった現代社会
て
では、お仏壇 がない家族 が普通 のように
なってしまっているのです。
ぶつだん
ば し ょ
しかし、お仏壇 がないということは、手 を
あ
な に げ
合 わす場所 がないということですね。これ
ほんとう
あ
しゅうかん
たいせつ
は本当 に何気 ないようなことなのですが、
て
かか
手 を合 わすという習 慣 ほど大切 なことは
げんだい
げんいん
おお
て
あ
ないのです。現代 …が抱 えてしまった
しゃかいもんだい
い
社会問題 の原因 の多 くは、手 を合 わすこと
わす
ちい
こ
て
を忘 れてしまったことによるものだと言 っ
とく
てもいいほどです。特 に小 さな子 が、手 を
あ
おや
し
こま
おお
合 わすことを知 らないままに、大 きくなり
ひと
こんどけっこん
べっきょ
む す こ
親 となってしまうことが困 るのです。
びつだん
お
すす
ある人 が、今度結婚 して別居 する息子 さん
ぶつだん
いっぱん
おも
のために、お仏壇 を置 くように勧 めまし
おお
ちい
た。仏壇 といっても、一般 に思 われている
ぶつだん
たな
ような大 きなものではありません。…小 さ
うえ
お
なお仏壇 です。これならちょっとした棚 の
りょうしん
ねが
いと
わか
ふ う ふ
か ぞ く
上 にでも置 くことができます。
せいかつ
ご両 親 の願 いは、これから家庭
じんせい
じんせい
はか
し
生活 を営 んでいこうとする若 い夫婦 に、い
こうみょう
て
まも
かなる人生 であっても、その人生 を量 り知
あ
み
だ
いっしょ
れない光 明 で照 らし、護 ってくださる
し
阿弥陀 さまが、いつも一緒 にいらっしゃる
う
まご
ば し ょ
あた
ことを知 ってもらいたいのです。そして、
あ
やがて生 まれてくる孫 に、
て
なに
こ
まご
おく
もの
手 を合 わすことのできる場所 を与 えたいん
ひ
そ
ふ
けっこん
ぼ
がつごう
さい
い み ん
達 が結婚 した際、
わたくしたち
２００５年１０月号 より
ねん
御堂 さん
MIDOSAN
み ど う
ですね。何 よりの子 や孫 への贈 り物 なので
かえ
すね。（ ｓ ）
ふ
ひろうえん
振 り返 りますと私
え ぞ う
披露宴 のときに曾祖父母 がハワイへ移民 し
あ み だ さ ま
たときにもってきた阿弥陀様 のご絵像 を
そ
ふ
ゆる
おや
こんにち
こ ど も
う
つ
いっしょ
祖父 の許 しをもらって親 から受 け継 がせて
え ぞ う
まえ
て
あ
いただきました。今日 は子供 と一緒 にその
かんしゃさい
ご絵像 の前 に手 を合 わせていただいており
じゅういちがつ
じゅうにがつ
こ ど も
まご
ます。感謝祭 ではじまるこのホリデイーシ
ひ ま ご
ぶつだん
てらまい
ズンの十 一 月 と十二月 に子供 さんやお孫
すす
じょうじゅつ
さんまたは曾孫 さんにお仏壇 とお寺参 りを
さいこう
おく
もの
つ
か
つと
お勧 めいかがでしょうか。上 述 のように
しゃくほうらく
じゅういちがつ
あんない
ご案内
え い た い き ょ う
は
合 掌。釈 法 楽。
＊ ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
がっしょう
最高 の贈 り物 になりましょう。
こ と し
むらかみしんかいせんせい
むか
今年 の永代経法要 は十 一 月 の二十日 に勤
ごぜんじゅうじはん
にほんごほうよう
つと
まります。村上信海先生 を迎 えて
えいごかぞくらいはい
ご ぜ ん く じ
午前十時半 より日本語法要 が勤 まります。
じゅういちがつ
にじゅうしちにち
ねんまつおおそうじ
じゅうにがつ
はい
英語家族礼拝 は午前九時 よりございます。
ねが
十 一 月 の二十七日 が年末大掃除 です。よ
じゅういちにち
ご ぜ ん く じ
じょうどうえ
ろしくお願 いします。そして、十二月 に入
こ としさいご
にほんごせっきょう
じゅうはちにち
りますと十 一 日、午前九時、 が成道会 で
か ぞ く
ゆうじん
す。今年最後 の日本語説教 が十 八 日 にご
うえ
まい
よろ
ねが
ざいます。いずれもご家族 やご友人 をおさ
いた
そいの上 お参 りくださいませ。宜 しくお願
い致 します。