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THE GEPPO
A publication of the Ogden Buddhist Temple
155 North Street Ogden, UT 84404
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Understanding Amida Buddha through
Heavenly Mother and Heavenly Father
~ By Reverend Jerry K. Hirano
In the heav'ns are parents single? No, the thought makes reason stare! Truth is reason; truth eternal tells me
I've a mother there. When I leave this frail existence, When I lay this mortal by, Father, Mother, may I meet you
in your royal courts on high?
[Hymn no. 292](Oh my Father) Eliza R. Snow
An exalted and glorified Man of Holiness (Moses 6:57) could not be a Father unless a Woman of like glory,
perfection, and holiness was associated with him as a Mother. The begetting of children makes a man a father
and a woman a mother whether we are dealing with man in his mortal or immortal state
Mormon Doctrine Bruce McConkie
I
know that there are many members of our temple that have a very strong opinion about the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons). It is very difficult to live in Salt Lake City or anyplace in Utah
without some opinion. Personally I feel extremely grateful for the Mormons. Its unique form of Christianity
has without a doubt, made me strongly question what I believe. I personally believe that a strong spiritual life is
essential in living a meaningful human life. This month, I wanted to comment on a very unique aspect of the
Mormon religion. I know that I am writing for a predominantly Jodo Shinshu readership, but I believe that it is
often through understanding other religions, that we can better appreciate our own. October 15-19, Salt Lake
City is hosting the Parliament of the World Religions. I wanted to show how one religion can help us better
understand our own.
The two quotes I began with are from examples of the inferred but not often talked about Mormon concept of
Heavenly Mother and Father. The Mormon doctrine is unique in its belief in a Heavenly Father who works
alongside a heavenly Mother. First of all, although born and raised in Salt Lake City Utah, I was born and raised
a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist. I am currently the resident priest of the Salt Lake, Ogden and Honeyville Buddhist
temples. I have devoted my life to Jodo Shinshu in America. However, I grew up across the street from Whittier
Ward in Salt Lake City and my backyard was next to the South High School seminary. One of my closest
childhood friend’s father was the Bishop of the Wilson Ward a few blocks from my home. As a child I attended
the LDS Church’s Primary and Mutual programs along with their Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and was a
participating nonmember of the Ward’s softball team. At the Mormon churches I attended, I always felt
welcomed. I still feel the warm welcome of Bishop Smart of Wilson Ward and Bishop Cazier of the Whittier
Ward. The way these men and these churches welcomed a non-member child inspires me to welcome all to my
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own Buddhist temple. To this day, I strongly believe that the Mormon Church has deepened my own faith as a
Buddhist. With this as a long-winded introductory statement (after all I am a minister and being long winded is
a professional hazard), I wanted to speak to my feelings about the Mormon concept of Heavenly Father and
Mother.
Within the Buddhist tradition, and I believe you will find similar beliefs in most religions of the world, the
concept of balance in life is extremely important. Although my personal belief in God may be different than
those of my Christian friends, I believe true balance is what it means to know God. Of all the Christian beliefs
of Trinity and Godhead, I like the Mormon belief in Heavenly Father and Mother. I believe it is the expression
of the balance of the divine. The trinity would be much more understandable if it were explained as Father,
Mother and Son in Heaven rather than the typical definition of Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Is not the Holy
Ghost the spirit of warmth and understanding that can be seen in the spirit of Motherhood? I wonder why the
LDS church does not actively promote this aspect of their religion. I have seen the Mormon Church change in
many ways since I was a child, attending primary at Whittier ward. I have seen Mormons move more and more
into the American mainstream. Which is good and positive in many ways. However, moving into the
mainstream does not mean to give up on your unique identity.
We have hosted the Ordain Women Movement meetings at our temple. I am aware of their desire to have the
Mormon and Catholic churches ordain women into their priesthood. I believe that in understanding this idea of
heaven as Mother, Father and Son, would theologically explain the gender roles within the Mormon Church. If
the Mormon Church has any resemblance to my temple organizationally, I believe that women in many ways
are the foundation and backbone of our religious organization. It was through emphasizing the important role of
women in religion as Rennyo Shonin (1415-1499) did, that Jodo Shinshu moved from being a small obscure
Buddhist temple in the eastern foothills of Kyoto, Japan, to become the largest sect of Buddhism in Japan.
Although my form of Buddhism does ordain women, our central object of worship is not male or female. The
Buddha Amida is often called “Oyasama.” This Japanese word has no gender within it, but focuses on parental
love in general. This reflects the balance of Universal Wisdom and Compassion. Within the current Mormon
Church I believe that a reemphasis on the belief in Heavenly Father and Mother would bring about a similar
balance.
As a Buddhist, I view the Christian concepts of the Godhead as “Upaya” - a Buddhist concept often translated
to mean “expedient means”; a way to explain a very difficult thing in an acceptable and understandable manner.
Whether it is explained as the orthodox view of trinity or the Mormon view of Heavenly Father and Mother, I
see them as no different. People often question whether Buddhists believe in God. I would have to say, it
depends on your definition of God. The basic teaching of Karma would probably exclude my belief in a creator
God or first cause of the Universe in general. However, personally I would have to put that whole creation
question into the category of unknowable. However, if by God you mean a Universal Truth beyond words or
concepts, endowed with great wisdom and compassion, I would answer, “Yes, I guess I believe in God.” With
the Christian belief in a Heavenly Father in a literal sense and human beings as the spiritual children of God,
isn’t it only logical that there must be a Heavenly Mother. This points to why Jodo Shinshu does not use the
term of Mother or Father in reference to Amida Buddha.
The parental metaphor that is most often used in Jodo Shinshu “Oya” is neither mother or father, but of the
balanced love and compassion that parents use for their own children. This same ideal can be seen in the
attendant Bodhisattvhas to Amida Buddha, these are Seishi and Kannon. Seishi represents wisdom and Kannon
represents compassion. This balance in life as well as the universal is necessary for us to understand our lives
and the wisdom and compassion that we are embraced in. Whether we are Mormon or Jodo Shinshu, balance in
life is essential to understanding who we are. To understand who we are is to see the world around us and
understand our place in it. As Nietzche the german philosopher had said, “He who has a why to live to live for
can bear almost any how.” For myself, this means that if I can understand balance in my life, no matter the
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religious context, the how to live my life will reveal itself. Heavenly Mother, Heavenly Father, Amida Buddha,
Seishi Bodhisattvha, Kanno Bodhisattvha, whatever you use to realize universal balance is of the most
important things you can do. As a Buddhist living in Salt Lake City, Utah, Heavenly Father and Heavenly
Mother helps me to understand how my Mormon friends, find balance in their lives, just as I strive to find it in
mine.
Namo Amida Butsu
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
I hope you are all doing well.
Thank you for your support of this year’s Bazaar. The event was very successful and I appreciate all the help.
Please note that the church has a new web site: ogdenbuddhistchurch.org. I want to thank Kris Y. for setting
up the new web site.
We have our General Board meeting, November 22nd. I ask for your support and help when asked for church
positions. All members are welcome to attend.
In Gassho,
Thomas F.
BWA NEWS
Greetings from the Ogden BWA …
I would like to thank everyone that helped make the annual bazaar a great success. Thanks to all the ladies that
helped in preparing the manju/mochi we sold in the dry goods area of the bazaar in October, from those who
prepared it and those who sold it! It always seems to take a “village” to get this done. Thanks to our special
helpers like Maddie Y., Andrew K. and Brandon T. that came to help!
The sushi we sell at the bazaar takes a lot of preparation also. Thanks for all the hard work on the sushi.
The quilt the BWA ladies make to raffle off turned out beautiful. Thanks to Ruth S. for finding and picking out
the material. A big thanks also to Darlene M. for doing all the expert finishing touches, and Lorraine S. for
making matching pillow cases. The winner of the quilt was thrilled and made a generous donation back to the
church, so great work ladies!
We will be having the BWA/Eshinniko Memorial Service and lunch on November 15, 2015 starting with
lunch at 12:00. Please join us for this special service.
Our BWA Annual General Meeting will be November 22, 2015 at 11:00am. Anyone that would like to be
more involved or has any new ideas please come join us for the meeting and elections for 2016 officers. New
ideas and a different prospective are always welcome.
We will also be having a lunch prior to the Bodhi Day Service on December 13, 2015. Please join us as we
start into the holiday season for these special services and lunches. It is always good to see everyone during this
time of the year.
Thanks again for all the support and hard work it is very much appreciated.
In Gashho,
Tami H.
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BWA DONATIONS
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DHARMA SCHOOL NEWS
Superintendent Message:
It’s a great feeling knowing even though I was not able to attend Bazaar, everyone took special care in
making sure everything operated smoothly. In the past I’ve observed, as busy as everyone is, they always take
time to visit with friends and make sure everyone feels welcome and have a great time. I want to thank
everybody who helped in taking on my responsibilities.
I also want to thank Justine H. and Robyn H. and their helpers, Kobe H., Colton H., Kimi H., Kelsie H.
and Maia Y. for the great job they did in the children’s games area, surpassing last year’s sales.
On November 1st at 8:00 am Dharma School will be preparing for the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple’s
Holiday Boutique by making our famous Manju. Last year we were unable to participate due to problems with
our freezer and heard several people were asking about our Manju. We won’t disappoint them this year! If you
have time stop by the Dharma School booth on November 21-22.
We will not hold Dharma School on Sunday, Nov 8, since Ogden is hosting Mt States Conference in
Moab.
Thank you everyone for making Bazaar a great success!
In Gassho,
Suzan Y.
Dharma School Donations
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NEW WEB SITE
The Ogden Buddhist Church now has our own Website!
ogdenbuddhistchurch.org
Please take a look and let us know what you would like to see.
In Memory
The Ogden Buddhist Temple Sangha extends its deepest sympathies
to the families of the following member who recently passed away.
May the family members find solace and comfort in the Nembutsu.
Namo Amida Butsu
Sam Osamu Yamamoto – August 23, 2015
Yuriko Inouye – September 17, 2015
Tomiko (Kaneko) Brown – October 15, 2015
The 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions
was held Oct 15-19. The Ogden Buddhist
Church had a group of 29 that were registered
for the conference. The theme: Reclaiming the
Heart of Our Humanity, Working Together for a
World of Compassion, Peace, Justice, and
Sustainability.
The first day we attended the Inaugural
Women’s Assembly, Program Initiative for
Global Advancement. It was a proud moment for us all when Carmela J.-H.was one of eleven women
representing their religion, offering a prayer. Each day there was a plenary session. We especially enjoyed the
plenary Nuclear Weapons and the Moral and Spiritual Compass, hearing from Karen Armstrong, Allan Boesak
and Jane Goodall on how violence is used and misused. At the evening plenary session in which each speaker
expressed how we can each change the world and encourage peace in every individual, our own Taylor Hirano
gave the opening prayer! Each day was filled with workshops. Topics included the origin of a specific religion
and their form of meditation, interactive workshops such as compassion games, dances, hearing from the
Indigenous women from around the world, learning about relationship building as an antidote to hate: A
Muslim Jewish vision for peace, exhibits and films. This is only a small sample of some of the workshops we
attended.
By Suzan Y.
Parliament of the World’s Religions article continued on the next page.
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In addition to Carmela representing the Jodo Shinshu Religion, we were fortunate to have Bishop Umezu,
Bishop Matsumoto, and 24 ministers from BCA attended the conference, staff the BCA and IBS booth; the
Ogden Buddhist Taiko Group performed and on Saturday, October 17, Masami Hayashi provided calligraphy at
the BCA booth, and again, we are so proud that Taylor H. gave the opening prayer at the main evening plenary.
The Salt Lake Buddhist Temple, in conjunction with the conference, offered several classes on Buddhism.
The enormity of the conference, made you feel inconsequential when compared to the world religions
represented at the conference. However, we can all be part of the solution through faith – whether we are
focusing on our local community, assisting other countries who experience natural disasters, and especially
continuing our practice in treating others with dignity, and compassion.
Building
relationships
with friends
and making
new ones!
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BAZAAR THANK YOU
The Ogden Buddhist Church is VERY fortunate to have generous members that always support
our fund raising efforts! Thank you to the following individuals that made a contribution to
offset some of the costs involved in Bazaar.
Maya C.
Susan C.
Mas E.
Linda E.
Christy F.
Julia F.
Aiko H.
Craig & Susan H.
Fran H.
Alice H.
Stan & Tami H.
Bryson & Colton H.
Bart & Robin H.
Kevin & Justine H.
Steve & Ellen K.
Kuni K.
Brenda K.
LaVerne & Ernie K.
Kunie O.
Shauna R.
Geoff & Linda R.
Lorraine S.
Ruth S.
Janice & Roland S.
Harry & Alice S.
Bill & Pam S.
Ruth S.
Craig & Geniel S.
Kris & Steve Y.
Betty & Kirk Y.
Yoshiko Y.
Toby Y.
Max & Georgia Y.
Suzan & Blaine Y.
A special THANK YOU to Toby, Georgia, and Max Y. for providing lunch on Saturday for all
our members!
If we have left your name off the list, please contact a board member so we can make that
correction and please accept our apologies.
The Board would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their donations
to our 2015 Bazaar.
PLEASE support these businesses who have been so generous to our temple.
-AG Financial
-Andy's Lounge
-Beez Café
-Ben Lomond Golf Course
-Best Burger
-Carolyn C.
-Criddle's Café
-Ed Kenley Ford
-Geigergear
-GriDeli's North
-Heide Gobbels
-Great Basin Electronics
-Dave & Dorothy H.
-Earl H.
-Hanamaru Restaurant
-Ho Ho Gourmet
(Bountiful)
-The Horse Lounge
-Jack's Tire & Oil
-JACL Credit Union
-Japanese Cultural and
Community Center of
Northern California
-Sharon J.
-Kano & Sons
-Le Bus
-Mark Kano Insurance
Agency
-Minky Couture
-Kent N.
-Ila O.
-Rainbow/Peppermill/
Montego Bay Casinos
(Wendover)
-Rickenbacker’s
Steakhouse
-Savon Sporting Goods
-Judy S.
-Utah Bean Sprouts (SLC)
-Utah Onions
-Lynne and Elizabeth W.
-An T.
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ESHINNI-KO AND BWA MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, November 15, 2015
1:30 p.m.
Otoki Lunch at 12 noon
This is a memorial service for the wife of Shinran Shonin, Eshinni. Eshinni is considered the
first role model of Jodo Shinshu womanhood. In this regard the memorial service is held in
memory of any BWA (Buddhist Women’s Association) member who died during the previous
year.
SLBT
Holiday Boutique
Salt Lake Buddhist Temple
211 West 100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, November 22, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Over 40 booths of artisans
and retailers.
Gift items, clothes, jewelry, crafts,
toiletries, and various food items.
Our Dharma School Students will become ANGELS
this holiday season!
For the past several years, our Dharma School students have
decided that instead of buying Christmas gifts for each other, they
would prefer to use that money to give Christmas to a child who is
less fortunate than them!
This is a GREAT way for our students to learn about Dana and
truly share Buddha’s compassion. If you would like to share in
this project, you can do the same! Just take the money you would
have used to purchase gifts for other church members and give that
to Betty.
If you would like to join us as we shop, disguised as angels, we
will meet on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at:
11:00 am – McDonald’s on 12th & Washington for lunch
11:45 am – ShopKo on Washington Blvd.
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YBA Mochi Fundraiser
The Ogden YBA will be making mochi again this
year!
The YBA will be making mochi on Saturday,
December 12th and distributed the next day on
Sunday December 13th at our Bodhi Day Service.
Please reserve your order by December 6th! Please
give your order to any YBA member, Stan H., or
Suzan Y.. The price for each order is $7.00 for an
order of six pieces of mochi.
Thanks again for your support of the Ogden Buddhist Church YBA.
_________ __________________________________________________________
Ogden Jr. YBA/YBA Mochi Fundraiser Order Form
Thank you for your support! Your mochi will be ready for pick-up or delivery on
Sunday, December 13, 2015.
Mochi is $7.00 per tray of 6.
Your Name: _________________________________________________________
# of trays ordered ________________ x $7.00 each = $ __________________
Please make checks payable to:
Ogden Buddhist Church YBA
____ We will pick up our order on Sunday, December 13th after Bodhi Day Service.
____ Please deliver my order to: ___________________________________________
Thank you for your continued support!
For YBA use only:
Paid: Y / N
Deliver Y / N
Sold by: ____________________________
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You’re invited!
EVERYBODY IS INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL GENERAL BOARD MEETING!
This is where you can have a say in what happens to our Temple! We would LOVE to hear what
you would like to see happen this coming year! Our General Board Meeting will be at 2:30 pm,
after Family Service on November 22, 2015.
**Refreshments will be served!**
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Eitaikyo & November Shotsuki Hoyo
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Service at 1:30 p.m.
The Eitaikyo Service is a memorial service for people who have handed down the teaching of the
Nembutsu to us. In the glossary in our temple’s service book, "Eitaikyo" is defined as a
"perpetual memorial service." This is a general memorial service for all departed members of
the temple. The word Eitaikyo actually means "perpetual sutra." Eitai means "perpetual" and
Kyo means "sutra," or "teaching of Buddha."
Bodhi Day & December Shotsuki Hoyo
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Service at 1:30 p.m.
Otoki Lunch at 12:00 p.m.
At the age of 35, while meditating under the bodhi tree, Siddhartha Gautama attained
enlightenment and became Sakyamuni Buddha. By his example, the Buddha showed us that it
was possible for anyone to become a Buddha - a fully enlightened person. We commemorate this
very special event on Bodhi Day.
Joya-E
(Last Night Gathering) New Year's Eve Service
Saturday, December 31, 2015
Service at 8:00 p.m.
Potluck Dinner at 6:00 p.m.
This year end service is held to express gratitude for all the causes and conditions which have
allowed us to live this past year. It is a time to reflect upon the interdependence of all Sangha
members and the lives we live. At the end of the service all those attending the service participate
in the ringing of the Joya no Kane (Last Night Bell). The Temple Bell is rung 108 times
signifying the 108 Bonno or Passions that make up our human existence. This bell is rung to
recognize these traits in our own personalities and express appreciation for Amida Buddha's
compassion, which embraces us, even though we are bound by these passions.
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November & December Shotsuki Hoyo
November Shotsuki Hoyo
December Shotsuki Hoyo
November 22, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.
December 13, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.
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Kikujiro Ishii
Masami Itakura
Chiyoji Kamita
Toshio George Kano
Yoshito (Yosh) Kato
Kiyoyasu Kawashima
Jimmie Noboru Kunimoto
Todd T. Kuroiwa
Masaichiro Marumoto
Yagoro Nakamoto
Shigako Nimori
Kimi Nishikawa
Toddy Sameshima
Jisaku Sakurada
Kamesaburo Suekawa
Motoharu Sumida
Sanji Tawatari
Dan Tsukamoto
Kiyonobu Watanabe
Tomesaku Watanabe
Suzumi Yamada
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Nobuo Kamigaki
Shigeru Henry Kawaguchi
Ray Isao Kano
Hideo Kawaguchi
Shigeru Kiyomura
Shizu Nakano Miya
James Sunao Morinaka
Hanako Moriyama(Yonemoto)
Yae Murakami
Suyeo Frank Nakano
Isekichi Nishiki
Masashi Nozaki
Staci Sachiko Oda
Wataru Jack Oda
Mitsugu Oda
Tokiichi George Sato
Elsie Shiramizu
Yonekichi Shiramizu
Hajime Tokifuji
Asao Tsukamoto
Tatsuji Watanabe
Takako Watanabe (Onishi)
Torahei Yamamoto
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For those years not having a specific memorial service such as 2 nd, 4th, 5th, etc. the temple is holding these monthly Shotsuki Hoyo.
During these services, the temple will list the names of those members who have died during the month in the preceding years.
The families then attend that monthly service in memory of their loved one.
These services are not meant to replace the specific memorial services. Please contact Rev. Hirano to make arrangements for those
services. Rev. Hirano contact information:
Office: 363-4742, Home: 299-8727,
Emergency: 819-2648.
2015 Memorial Service Schedule for those who passes away in:
2014 – 1 year
2003 – 13 year
1981 – 33 year
2013 – 3 year
1999 – 17 year
1966 – 50 year
2009 – 7 year
1991 – 25 year
1916 – 100 year
Corrections/Additions to the Shotsuki Hoyo list, please contact Ruth S. *omitted for online version*
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November 2015
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8:00 am – Dharma School MANJU
making for Boutique
12:45 pm – Discussion Group
1:30 pm – Family Service
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Buddha’s
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OBC
Board
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MOUNTAIN STATES CONFERENCE
IN MOAB
*No services in Ogden or Salt Lake*
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12:30 pm – Discussion Group
12:45 pm – Dharma School
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11:00 am – BWA General Mtg.
12:30 pm – Discussion Group
12:45 pm – Dharma School
1:30 pm – Eitaikyo Service
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*No services in Ogden*
Thanksgiving Holiday
Toban Cleaning Group:
Ruth K. (Toban Cleaning Leader)
Bart & Robyn H.
Kevin & Justine H.
Marie H.
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1:30 pm – Family Service
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12:00 pm - Otoki Lunch
12:30 pm – Discussion Group
12:30 pm – Dharma School Bodhi
Day Activities
1:30 pm – Bodhi Day Service
December Shotsuki Hoyo
14
20
21
8
9
7:30-9:30 pm
OBC
Board
Meeting
10-11:30 am
Buddha’s
Roundtable
15
16
10
12:30 pm – Discussion Group
12:45 pm – Dharma School
Meeting
1:30 pm – Family Service
23
11
12
9:00 am
YBA Mochi
making
17
10-11:30 am
Buddha’s
Roundtable
22
5
5:00-7:00 pm
JACL Member
Appreciation
“Prime Rib”
Night
18
19
GEPPO
Articles
Due
24
25
26
10-11:30 am
Buddha’s
Roundtable
Merry
Christmas!
27
28
9:00 am
OBC Mochizuki
*No Services in Ogden – Holiday
Break*
29
30
10-11:30 am
Buddha’s
Roundtable
31
6:00 pm
Pot Luck
8:00 pm
Joya-E
Service
9:00 pm
Last Night
Gathering
Party!
Toban Cleaning Group:
Stan & Tami H. (Toban Cleaning Leader)
Mackenzie & Alex H.
Alice H.
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