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Tacoma Buddhist Temple タコマ仏教会
1717 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402-1706
TEL:(253)627-1417 FAX:(253)627-9374
HOMEPAGE: http://www.tacomabt.org/
MAIL: [email protected]
MYOKYO 明鏡
(MYOKYO, the Bright Mirror of Buddha Dharma always illuminates our LIFE)
May, 2012
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Thoughts on “Mother’s Day”
Rev. Kojo Kakihara
When I was in Japan, I used to help my father with temple affairs. This is a
story when a temple member passed away, and I visited his home for the 49th
day Memorial Service.
When I got to the house, the daughter of the deceased member and her sons,
two grand children of the deceased member welcomed me. I went before
Obutsudan, the small shrine, got ready, and explained a little about significance of having a
memorial service. Then, I asked, “Please join me in Gassho.” The daughter, the mother of two
sons, followed me, put her hands together, recited the Nembutsu with me, and we started
chanting sutra. It may be because I explained, “To chant Sutras is to listen to Amida Buddha’s
wish. And also it is to meet the deceased grand-pa’s wish embraced by the Amida.” Although
the mother was still young, it seemed that she tried to follow chanting with looking at a service
book.
But, it is children that don’t go as I expect. Two sons sat first for a while. But they might get
bored. They started to try to take things away from their mother in order to attract her
attention. But the mother remained sitting quietly. Then, children started scrambling to take a
thing aloud at the place where their mother could see.
Chanting sutras, I thought in my mind imprudently, “If the mother left this room with the
children, that would my defeat. I wish mother to remain sitting and listen to Amida Buddha
together…” In short, it is like a scramble for the mother between children and me. I think that
children are just acting on instinct because they want to attract the attention of their mother
who is sitting quietly following what I said. On the contrary, my voice is getting bigger
unconsciously wishing the mother to teach the children that this is a precious time even if we
cannot see it with our eyes.
As a result, the mother just reproved the children scrambling a thing, with a small voice. She
didn’t move where she has sat. Finally, children went to the hallway and started fighting in a
loud voice. Of course, they expect the mother to come. However, after all, the mother remained
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sitting without leaving the room until the service was done. I thought in my mind, “This is the
total defeat of the children.” But children are easy-going. After the service, they came back to
the room, and we had a tea and sweet chatting together.
In a while, when I visited their house again for the 1st year memorial, this time not only the
mother, but also the children and even her husband participated in the service. Not only being
there, the children sat and recited “Namoamidabutsu” in a loud voice together. When I heard
their voice of reciting “Namoamidabutsu,” I felt so ashamed that at the 49th day memorial, I
though in my mind, I won, and they lost. And at the same time, I couldn’t help thinking how
great the mother was.
It is said in Japan “A child grows looking at the parent’s back.” The mother did set a personal
example of the saying. A sutra says, “We meet the Compassion of Amida Buddha through
listening to the voice of Nembutsu that various Buddhas recite with praising Amida Buddha.”
Thinking of this, the mother seemed to be one of various Buddhas.
Gassho,
Announcement: We have Study Class Wednesday night almost monthly.
The Study Class in June will be about “History of Buddhism” on June13, at 7pm.
はは
ひ
かきはらこうじょう
「母の日」によせて
わたし
にほん
とき
じっか
てら
柿原興乗
てつだ
もんと
な
かた
私 は、日本にいる時、実家のお寺の手伝いをしていました。ある門徒さんが亡くなり、その方の
しじゅうくにちほうよう
いえ
たず
とき
はなし
四十九日法要で家を訪ねた時の 話 です。
いえ
たず
な
かた
ふたり
むすめ
むすこ
な
かた
まご
でむか
その家を訪ねると、亡くなった方の 娘 さんと、二人の息子さん、つまり亡くなった方のお孫さんが出迎
ぶつだん
まえ
い
ほうじ
すこ
せつめい
あと
いっしょ
がっしょう
ねが
えてくれました。お仏壇の前に行き、法事について少し説明をした後、「では、ご一緒に合 掌 をお願い
い
かあ
しず
がっしょう
いっしょ
ねんぶつ
とな
きょう
よ
はじ
します」と言いました。お母さんは、静かに合 掌 し、一緒にお念仏を唱え、お 経 を読み始めました。
じ ぜ ん
きょう
あ
み
だ
ねが
き
あ
み
だ
つつ
事前に、「お 経 をいただくとは、阿弥陀さまの願いを聞くこと。そして、その阿弥陀さまに包まれたお
ねが
あ
はなし
わか
むすめ
しず
きょう
じいちゃんの願いに会うことです。」とお 話 をしたからか、まだ若い 娘 さんでしたが、静かにお 経 の
ほん
み
本を見ておられるようでした。
おも
どお
こ
さいしょ
すわ
しかし、こっちの思い通りにならないのは、子どもたちです。最初はしばらく座っていましたが、すぐ
たいくつ
かあ
も
と
ちゅうい
ひ
はじ
に退屈したのか、まず、お母さんの持ちものを取って、注意を引こうとし始めました。しかし、お母さ
だま
すわ
んはそれでも黙って、座っておられます。
こ ん ど
こ
ど う し
かあ
め
み
あた
こえ
だ
なに
と
あ
はじ
そこで今度は、子どもたち同士、お母さんの目に見える辺りで、声を出しながら、何かの取り合いを始
めました。
ふきんしん
わたし
つと
かあ
こ
つ
へ
や
で
不謹慎かもしれませんが、 私 はお勤めをしながら、「もしお母さんが、子どもを連れて部屋を出てしま
わたし
ま
かあ
すわ
いっしょ
あ
み
だ
こえ
き
ほ
ったら、 私 の負けだなあ。お母さん、そのまま座って、一緒に阿弥陀さまの声を聞いて欲しいなあ。」
2
こころ
なか
おも
よう
こ
わたし
かあ
と
あ
こ
と 心 の中で思いました。要するに、子どもたちと 私 との、「お母さん」の取り合いです。子どもたち
わたし
い
しず
すわ
かんしん
じ ぶ ん
む
ほんのうてき
いろいろ
にすれば、 私 の言うとおりに、静かに座っているお母さんの関心を自分に向けたくて、本能的に色々な
こうどう
で
たい
わたし
め
み
いま
たいせつ
じ か ん
行動に出ます。それに対して、 私 は、「たとえ目には見えなくても、今は大切な時間だということを、
こ
おし
ほ
かあ
ねが
きょう
こえ
ちから
はい
子どもたちに教えてあげて欲しい」とお母さんに願いながら、お 経 の声にも 力 が入ります。
け っ か
こえ
だ
うば
あ
こ
かあ
ちい
こえ
ちゅうい
ば
すわ
結果、声を出して、ものを奪い合う子どもたちを、お母さんは小さな声で注意しただけで、その場に座
こ
ろ う か
で
おおごえ
はじ
かあ
ったままです。ついに、子どもたちは廊下に出て、大声でけんかを始めました。もちろん、お母さんが
き
き た い
けっきょく
つと
お
すわ
来てくれるのを期待しているのです。しかし結 局 、お母さんは、お勤めが終わるまで、座ったままで、
ば
はな
こ
かんぜんはいぼく
こ
げんきん
つと
その場を離れませんでした。子どもどもたちの完全敗北です。しかし、子どもは現金なもので、お勤め
お
へ
や
もど
いっしょ
ちゃ
か
し
が終わると、すぐに部屋に戻ってきて、一緒にお茶とお菓子をいただきました。
こ ん ど
いっしゅうき
まい
い
とき
とき
かあ
こ
しばらくして、今度は一周忌のお参りに行った時のことです。その時は、お母さんだけでなく、子ども
しゅじん
いっしょ
つと
こ
せ い ざ
たちも、ご主人も一緒にお勤めしていただけました。それだけでなく、子どもたちも、ちゃんと正座を
おお
こえ
とな
こえ
き
とき
わたし
しじゅうくにちほうよう
して、大きな声で「なもあみだぶつ」と唱えてくれました。その声を聞いた時、 私 は、四十九日法要の
つと
さい
か
ま
こころ
なか
おも
は
おも
ど う じ
お勤めの際、勝った負けたと、 心 の中で思っていたことが、とても恥ずかしく思えました。それと同時
かあ
す
ば
かん
に、お母さんの素晴らしさを感じずにはいれませんでした。
に ほ ん
こ
おや
せ
み
そだ
い
み
も
しめ
日本では、「子どもは親の背を見て育つ」と言われますが、このお母さんは、身を持ってそれを示して
きょう
なか
あ
み
だ
たた
しょぶつがた
とな
ねんぶつ
き
あ
み
だ
じ
ひ
くれました。お 経 の中に「阿弥陀さまを讃える諸仏方が唱えるお念仏を聞いて、阿弥陀さまの慈悲の
おこころ
で
あ
と
おも
かあ
しょぶつ
おも
御心に出会う」と説かれています。そう思うと、このお母さんが、諸仏のように思えてきました。
合掌
し
まいつきさいご
にちようび
へんこう
つうじょう
にちようらいはい
あと
お知らせ：毎月最後
らせ：毎月最後の日曜日（ 変更 することもあります）は、
することもあります）は、 通 常 の 日曜礼拝 の 後 に
日本語の法話をいたします。
をいたします。5月は 27日です。皆
す。皆さんどうぞお 聴 聞 ください。
にほんご
ほうわ
がつ
にち
みな
ちょうもん
Future Schedule
Sunday, May 20
Gotan-E Service at 10am (Appreciation Luncheon)
celebrating the birth of Shinran Shonin
Sunday, May 27
Memorial Day Cemetery Services
1:30pm Old Tacoma Cemetery
2:00pm Mt. View Cemetery
2:45pm New Tacoma Cemetery
4:00pm Sumner Cemetery
Sunday, June 3
Garden Clean-up
The annual clean-up of the garden behind the parsonage.
Please mark your calendars and volunteer to help out.
Sunday, June 3
BWA Pork Chow Mein lunch fundraiser
Wednesday, June 13
Study Class at 7pm “History of Buddhism”
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
WELCOME back Masayo and welcome Satone!!! Also, welcome Chieko,
Masayo’s mother. I am so happy for Kakihara Sensei. His family will be arriving
on May 17th. A welcome gathering/baby shower is being organized.
Thank you to the Dharma School students and teachers for putting on a great
program for Hanamatsuri, held April 8th. Thanks to all that participated in the
Potluck dinner. I always look forward to the Potluck dinners.
On April 22, we held our first Open House and had 21 people attend. It was an opportunity
for the general public to visit our Temple and get information about Buddhism, Jodo Shinshu
and the Temple. Based on the turn out, we’ll have more Open Houses in the future.
It is hard to believe, but we are nearing the end of the school year and will be recognizing our
graduating High School senior, Madison Akemi Ikeda, at our Gotan-e Service on May 20th.
The YBA will also be hosting a Parent’s appreciate lunch.
We will be having a Memorial Day service and cemetery visitation on May 27th. I hope you will
be able to attend.
Gassho,
David Yotsuuye
Jodo Shinshu Center (JSC) Donation Relief Fund
The campaign to raise funds to reduce the debt for the BCA Jodo Shinshu Center will be ending at
the end of May 2012. If you have already contributed, thank you. If you have not had the
opportunity to donate or can contribute more, I encourage you to do so.
So far $1.5 million of the bank debt has been retired, but there is still about $2.1 million left. As
this debt is reduced, funds for other activities become available, rather than for servicing the debt.
You can go to this website to donate:
http://buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/donations/drf
Some information about the JSC is available here:
http://buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/jodo-shinshu-center
I have not been to JSC personally, but those that have, say that it is a great place to learn more
about Jodo Shinshu and bring up the next generation.
David Yotsuuye President, Tacoma Buddhist Temple
Kojo Kakihara, Resident Minister, Tacoma Buddhist Temple
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Buddhism 101 starts in June
Rev. Kakihara will start Buddhism 101 monthly.
He tries to answer your questions at the Sunday Service of the last
Sunday of every month.
Please write your questions or what you want to learn more concerning
to Buddhism and Jodo Shinshu, and put it in the Box in the foyer.
The box was made by Mr. Rod Omoto.
Thank you so much!
Hatsumairi, Infant Presentation Service
Hatsumairi or Shosan-shiki is defined as the “First Visitation’ and is often referred to as the
Infant Presentation Service. During this ceremony, parents bring their child before Amida
Buddha and the Sangha to pledge a commitment to raising the child with the Nembutsu. The
Sangha community’s presence is to witness the ceremony and to support the parents’
endeavor.
Tacoma Buddhist Temple will conduct the Hatsumairi Service on Sunday, May 22nd at 10am
in conjunction with Gontan-E Service which is the observance of the birth of our founder,
Shinran Shonin.
We will be conducting the Service basically for any infant up to 3 year of age. But if you would
like your children who are older than 3 years, we will welcome it. Participating families will
receive small Nenju and photographs.
To those who are interested in participating in the Hatsumairi, please submit the registration
form below by May 16th, 2011 to Tacoma Buddhist Temple.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HATSUMAIRI REGISTRATION FORM
NAME OF CHILD: LAST
BOY_____ GIRL______
FIRST
:
BIRTHDAY: __________________________
TEL: _________________________________________________________
PARENTS’ NAME: _________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________
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Buddhist Women’s Association News
There’s a saying ‘April showers bring May flowers’ however the hanamido was
beautifully decorated with flowers for the Hanamatsuri service on April 8th.
Thank you to the BWA ladies who committed their time to have it ready for this special day.
After the service, the Dharma school students presented a creative and interactive program for
all to enjoy and the day concluded with a delicious potluck dinner. I would like to extend my
appreciation to all the ladies who helped in the kitchen.
I would also like to express gratitude to June Akita for organizing the bake sale to raise funds
and awareness for the upcoming temple centennial in 2015. There were many unique and
assorted products contributed by members that made it successful.
May 20th is the Gotane service observing Shinran Shonin’s birthday. We are also honoring
Dharma School high school senior, Madison Ikeda, better known to us as Akemi. Let’s all
attend this special occasion and extend congratulations to Akemi.
June 3rd, we will be sponsoring a Pork Chow Mein lunch fundraiser. Tickets will be available
from any BWA member for $10. Please be prepared and purchase your ticket in advance to
reserve your lunch for that day after the service and yard clean-up. The meal will be package
‘ready to go’. This fundraiser is to help cover the cost of the new flooring in the parsonage.
The annual BWA bus trip is right around the corner on Saturday, June 30th. Please inform me
or your toban head if you are interested in participating. Cost is the same: BWA members
and children-free; $25.00-spouses & temple members, $35.00-non members. Plan to be a
part of this exciting day trip to Port Townsend, Whidbey Island and Tulalip casino/outlet mall.
I heard there is also a new Cabela’s store nearby.
One last note, to plan ahead and save the date: this year’s Federation BWA conference will be
held on October 12-14, 2012 at the Doubletree Hilton in San Jose, CA. The theme is
“Diversity in Oneness, Oneness in Diversity”. All BWA members are welcome to attend.
Registration packets will be coming soon. If you are interested, please let me know.
In Gassho,
Patti Wong, President
Buddhist Education Committee News
As is typical with me, I’ve waited until the last possible moment to begin working
the BEC article for which I was charged with writing this month, and now I’m
sitting at my computer trying to compose an informative and engaging article, while looking
longingly out the window at the amazing sunny day we are having! Oh yeah, and I need to
mow my lawn ….as it seems that this sunny summery weather will be but a passing fancy. So
I’ve decided to just go with informative….. and let’s face it,…. engaging was going to be a
stretch for me anyway!
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In a meeting early in the month we discussed and reviewed the Sunday Service Calendar for April and
May, finalized details for Movie Night on April 6th and the Open House on April 22nd , discussed the Fall
Retreat, Reverend Pratt Lecture Series and Special Services, and heard updates on the Mission
Statement and Business Cards for the Temple.
In reviewing the Sunday Service Calendar for April and May, everything looks to be on track.
Highlights of two months include:
•
Hanamatsuri Service was held on April 8th at 2pm which included a Dharma School
presentation and potluck after the service
•
April 29th service will include a Japanese message following the adult service
•
May 20th is Gotan-e and will include Ochigo, recognition of high school graduates and a YBA
sponsored Parents appreciation luncheon
•
May 27th will be a Family Service with Japanese Message to follow. Also, Cemetery Memorial
Services will begin at 1pm.
Movie Night was held Friday April 6th at 7pm. The film Seven Years in Tibet featuring Brad Pitt was
shown and popcorn and other confections were served. Turn out was respectable for our first Movie
Night (in recent history anyway) and Sensei hopes to see even more folks out to enjoy the next Movie
Night!
Open House was held after services on April 22nd. Members of the Buddhist Education Committee were
on hand to help facilitate the event.
The annual Fall Retreat is scheduled for October 12-13, 2012. Reverend Michihiro Ama will be the
guest speaker for the retreat.
The Reverend Pratt Lecture Series is scheduled for November 17th, 2012 with the Etaikyo-Muenhoyo
Service on Sunday, November 18th. As of yet no speaker has been confirmed, though Sensei Kakihara
continues in his efforts contacting possible Ministers for the Lecture and Sunday Service.
In a BEC meeting two months ago Sensei Kakihara expressed interest in having a Mission Statement for
the Temple as well as Business Cards. In discussion about the creation of a Mission Statement it was
decided that this would be a great project for the Lotus Class. Jim Akagi, Ted Tamaki, John Inge and
Fred Pelger have been working with the lotus class and much progress is being made. The design and
information for the business cards has also discussed in BEC meetings, and the cards will be
completed soon. The idea is that cards will be available for Sensei and Temple members to give to those
interested in learning more about and/or becoming involved with Tacoma Buddhist Temple.
Lastly in Buddhist Education News; Sensei Kakihara holds Study Class the first Wednesday of nearly
every month (check the calendar). April’s Study class was titled “History of Buddhism”. The next Study
Class will be Wednesday, June 13th at 7pm in the Reverend Pratt Room. All are welcome to attend.
In gratitude,
Denise Cline
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Young Buddhist Association News
YBA family and friends,
This may the YBA will be hosting a parents day luncheon on may 20th
following the adult service and dharma school classes. Please join us for a great
meal to say thanks to our parents and families.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanna Yoshitomi, YBA Secretary
Dharma School News
Hana Matsuri service was held on April 8, 2012. Flower offering was given by Kate
and Emma Inge, fruit offering by Sara Ichinaga and Kenzo Yoshitomi.
The Hana Matsuri program was a nice variety of presentations.
The Lumbini class did a song with dance movement to Tulip no Uta. The Prajna class did a
Powerpoint presentation on the recovery from the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan one
year ago. The Maitreya class did a game show, titled “Name That Gatha!”. The Lotus class did a
presentation on Communication with full audience participation! Thanks to all the students and
their teachers for another successful program!
The NW Dharma School Teachers League selects a theme or focus each year in April for all the
Dharma Schools in the district to participate together at their respective temples. This year, the
theme is Compassion Outreach Day.
Our first community outreach project will be to do curb markings in the City of Tacoma, to identify
street drains that drain into our waterways. This will be held on April 28th.
The second project will be making no sew fleece blankets for donation to nursing homes. These
blankets will be made by our Dharma School children on April 29th.
High School senior, Akemi Ikeda will be honored at Gotanye service on May 20th.
The temple picnic will be held on June 10th. The Edgewood Park site has been reserved for this
event.
Gassho,
Donna Sasaki
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From Your Facilities Committee
The month of April has again, been to say the least very challenging
for the Facilities Committee! Jim Endo is on a mission to install
lighting for the outside rear kitchen stairs leading down to the alley in back, especially
during the evening hours. Jim and Henry have also made the hondo and adjacent
dharma school rooms ready for all of the Sunday services. Of course, Tad and David
have had their hands full doing repairs that needed on a on-going schedule to make
sure minor repairs have been accomplished. Gary, has been our plumber again, taking
care of the parsonage bath faucets so the leak has been taken care. The Tyco Group
has taken care of all of the fire extinguishers on the property to make sure they are all
within the guidelines of the Fire Department codes. The City of Tacoma has
accomplished their reading of our meter which is still in our pantry and our request to
install a remote transmitter for that meter is still under advisement as the City at this
time does not have the funds to do the install, so it leaves the opening up the Facility
to the city and the pantry for the City requirement, falls upon the Committees
responsibility.
Kojo Sensei wanted to have a "Movie Night", like we used to do in the past and Jim and Gary
were instrumental in getting the screen, video projector and the DVD player and the audio
ready for the movie, 7 Years in Tibet....starring Brad Pitt, and the night went off without a
hitch....especially with close captioning on the screen, and of course...Tom and Lynrae Hubbell
and their "World Famous popcorn was a big hit with everyone in attendance! The walk-in
cooler is being monitored by Jim Endo and at this time, the cooler is doing well, but Jim is
making a list of possible replacing of the unit for future consideration by the board of
Directors....so for now, PLEASE, PLEASE...DO NOT TURN THE COMPRESSOR OFF, ON
THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE
OFFICE,,,,DO NOT TURN IT OFF...A LOCK WILL BE INSTALLED ON IT SO AN
ACCIDENTAL TURN OFF WILL NOT OCCUR....THANKS.
FOR THE Hanamatsuri celebration, setting the screen and the video projector and taking is
down were again accomplished by Jim and Gary, ditto the microphones. Have you ever
wondered how the beautiful Hanamido gets there and who does it?....Jeff gets the flowers
several days before...the Hanamido itself if brought out of the back room and assembled, the
table that it sits on is brought forth and then on Sunday morning bright and early....temple
elves, namely Kiku and Yasuko Morita, Rose Kishi and Ellen Shigeno come to painstakenly
and lovingly put each bloom in place and also brew the tea that is used in the service. What
happens after the service and all of the daffodils wilt and are still in place on the hondo
floor?.......where does the hanamido go?.....how did all of the bright metal get polished on the
Onaigin?......Omigaki?...next time you are doing Onembustu at home...give thanks to the
many people that have been doing the aforementioned for many, many, many years....
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from Your Facilities Committee...Fudge Fujita, Jim Endo, Tad Kajimura, David Campbell,
Henry Stoll, and Gary Ichinaga..
in gassho
frank
Toban Committee News
Thank you for sending us your corrections to the toban schedule. Please continue to inform us of any
difficulties you are having reaching your Team members. To clarify Toban Group Chair
Responsibilities: If there is a Temple event that involves all members, it is up to the Toban Group Chair
person to call his/her team to inform them of the event even if the event is not happening during your
toban month. For example, in June there will be a General Temple Grounds Clean Up which would
involve all members. ALL toban chairs are to call their team to inform them of this event and to ask for
their help, not just the May/June toban groups. Again, if you are having difficulty reaching some of your
team members, please let us know.
May & June Toban Groups:
Toban heads are responsible to call group members for set up and clean up for certain Temple events held during
the two month period. The chairs for each two month period will coordinate with each other to set up the actual
dates of the monthly clean up for those able in their group.
May Members: Tom & Lynrae Hubbell – Chair, Ken & Lynne Tanino, Devi Dawady, Ed & Kimiko Fujinaga,
Kim & Cindy Nakamura, Pauline Yamashita, Minoru & Toyoko Nakagawara,
June Members: Kiyomi Ozanich – Chair, Patti Wong, Allan & Rose Kishi, Bob & Vicki Yoshioka, Todd &
Marsha Nakamura, Danny Otsuka, Hiroshi & Mary Nakagawara, Tom Osaka, Yoshiko Sugiyama
- May Group Responsibilities:
Monthly Clean Up with June
- June Group Responsibilities:
Monthly Clean Up with May
Temple Grounds Clean Up: ALL MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO HELP
Obon: Provide snacks for Friday and Saturday (August 3, 4, 2012)
Help make and serve somen after Obon Service
Clean up kitchen area, bathrooms, social hall and other areas in use for Obon Activities
All Toban Heads: Initiate Phone Tree for Temple General Grounds Clean Up
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This Month’s Bookmark
River of Fire
River of Water
Dr. Rev. Taitetsu Unno
With spiritual insight and unparalleled scholarship, Dr. Taitetsu Unno,
one of the foremost authorities on Shin, or Pure Land Buddhism,
introduces us to the most popular form of Buddhism in Japan. The introduction of this unique
form of spiritual practice is certain to enrich the growing practice of Buddhism in the United
States, which is already well familiar with Zen and Tibetan traditions. River of Fire, River of
Water is the first introduction to its practice from a trade publisher and in written for readers
with or without prior knowledge of Buddhism.
The Pure Land tradition dates back to the sixth century, when Buddhism was
first introduced in Japan. Unlike Zen, its counterpart, which flourished in
remote monasteries, Pure Land was the form of Buddhism practiced by
common people. Consequently, its practice is harmonious with the working of
daily life, making it easily adaptable for seekers today. Despite differences in
method, however, the goal of Pure Land is the same as that of other
schools…the awakening of the true self.
A valuable work for any collection, River of Fire, River of Water is an
important step forward for American Buddhism.
Until recently Taitetsu Unno, Ph.D. lived in Northampton, Massachusetts,
where he was the Jill Ker Conway Professor of Religion at Smith College.
Reprinted from the back cover
This book can be found in the Jodo Shinshu section of our Temple Library.
Centennial News
Centennial Bake Sale a Success!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Movie Night refreshments and Hanamatsuri
Bake Sale for the Centennial. We made a profit of $496.50 because members purchased the
many delicious food items that so many members made. Thank you to Richard and Tim
for taking photos for our Centennial Book. 83 photos were already taken; we will keep you
informed when our next photo shoot will be. Again, thank you to everyone for your loyal
support and encouragement towards our Centennial activities. Our next meeting will be May
6th after service in the Rev. Pratt Room.
Your Favorite Recipes
Please continue to submit your recipes to Cynthia Sasaki or June Akita for the 2nd edition of
the TBT Cookbook. Sending an email or giving a hard copy of your recipe(s) is perfect! Again,
we are looking at this as one of our Centennial projects.
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Also, June would like to have a copy of your 'favorite' recipe for the Centennial 100 Favorite
Recipes. (The recipe can be the same for the cookbook and the Centennial favorites.) Recipes
from Dharma School students are also needed. We will share 'one' recipe per month in the
Myokyo as we look forward to our celebration, so please share one of your favorites.
Smoked Salmon Ball
A Favorite Recipe from Jim Akagi
6 1/2 oz. Red Salmon can
1-2 t. horse radish
8 oz. cream cheese
1 t. lemon juice
1/2 c. finely diced onions
Pinch of salt
1 T. liquid smoke
Clean bones (if any) from salmon. Mix all ingredients with fork or spoon
and mold into a ball.
Chill and garnish with chives before serving with crackers.
Knowing Our Sangha!
As a means to introduce some Sangha members to you in a fun way, please see if you
can figure out who these individuals are. Answers are on the back page.
Individual #1 (Clue: A Keiro Honoree)
1. I was the first Nisei to earn a private pilot’s license in Pierce County.
2. I had planned to earn a commercial pilot’s license but WWII broke out.
3. I was my high school state wrestling champion for
several years.
4. I earned a black belt in judo.
5. One of my favorite sayings is “mottainai”
6. I love to shop at my favorite shopping place: Value Village.
7. I started driving a truck at age 11.
8. As a youth on Halloween, I liked to knock over outhouses with one of my brothers.
9. I am a BIG Elvis Presley fan!
10. I love ice cream.
Individual #2 (Clue: A Dharma School Student)
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I have never missed a spelling word yet!
I have read every Harry Potter book.
I love the Arizona Sport teams.
Peppermint Bark is my favorite candy.
My favorite animal is the Red Panda.
My favorite food is Cheese!
One of favorite singers is Michael Jackson.
The country I want to visit is China.
Drawing is my favorite pastime.
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10. What I want for the people of the world is to be War Free.
Individual #3 (Clue: An Important Sangha Member)
1. I was born in Moscow, Idaho.
2. I won a wrestling award in high school.
3. I was an avid baseball player as a kid.
4. I competed in a triathlon in 1988.
5. I love playing Mah Jong.
6. I used to build props for live theater.
7. I used to be an artist model.
8. I love reading and writing poetry.
9. I was named after a character in a Walt Disney movie called, "Moon Pilot."
10. I worked one summer in Alaska packing fish eggs to pay for my 2nd year of college.
Knowing Our Sangha answers…
Getting to know each other will strengthen our sangha, and in a 'fun' way. Thank you for
participating and be sure to check out next month's mystery members.
#1 is Leo Kawasaki
#2 is Ryan Ling
White
Temple
#3 is Lynrae Hubbell
River
Buddhist
Centennial
Past members and friends of White River, on May 19, 2012, the temple will be celebrating its
Centennial. Registration information is available at the temple website (www.wrbt.org) or
contact the temple (email, phone or mail) and registration information can be sent to you.
Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime event. Email them at [email protected] or
White River Buddhist Temple, PO Box 855, Auburn, WA 98071-0855.
(253) 833-1442
2012 Yearly Memorial Services
General Memorial Service Years for 2012
1st Year - 2011
17th Year - 1996
3rd Year - 2010
25th Year - 1988
7th Year - 2006
33rd Year - 1980
13th Year - 2000
50th Year - 1963
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June 2012:
50th Year
July 2012:
3rd Year
7th Year
33rd Year
August 2012:
1st Year
13th Year
50th Year
Kosai, Gizo
Shaku Myo-I
June 28, 1963
Shigio, Mitsuye
Masumoto, Irene Kinuye
Kosai, Yoshio
Tamaki, Seiichi
Tamaki, Tora
Shakuni Bi-Ko
Shakuni Ji-Sen
Shaku Shin-Etsu
Shaku Sei-Kyo
Shakuni Myo-Sen
July 5, 2010
July 29, 2006
July 19, 1980
July 19, 1988
July 30, 1988
Payton, Tayoko
Cooney, Setsuko
Tanabe, Hisaye
Shakuni Ho-Ju
Shakuni Shin-Ryo
Shakuni Myo-Ten
August 6, 2011
August 1, 2000
August 17, 1963
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GREETERS SCHEDULE
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Karen Yoshitomi & Ed Matsumoto
Gary Ichinaga & Kiku Morita
Bob Nakayama & Elsie Taniguchi
Wendy Hamai & Bob Yoshioka
Les Hitsman & June Akita
Temple Picnic
Jeff Hiroo & Fred Pelger
Rose Kishi & Ken Tanino
Welcome!
Omigaki Cle
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Hanamatsuri
April 8
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DHARMA KIDS PUZZLE PAGE
There are three types of Japanese noodles spelled somewhere within these squares. And, there
are three ingredients that go really well when you add each one to the noodles.
Can you find these six different words?
I will shade one of the words as a hint.
Bring your completed puzzle to the Temple for a prize.
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(green onion)
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