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OCEAN OCEAN Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Volume 6, Issue 11 Path of Entrusting - Recite the Nembutsu November 2012 Excerpts from Bright Dawn: Discovering Your Everyday Spirituality By Reverend S. Koyo Kubose Continuing his father’s approach as in the books “Everyday Suchness” and ”The Center Within,” Rev. Koyo Kubose has written a down-to-earth, yet inspiring account of relating Buddhist teachings to his typi- cal day of getting out of bed, washing up, putting on his running shoes, driving to nearby Lake Michigan, looking at the sky, water, trees, and sunrise while on a lakefront jogging path. Bright Dawn shows how spirituality, gratitude, joy and mindfulness can be brought into today’s daily life. *********************** “Keep going” means to be truly open-minded. Some of us may think we are open-minded and willing to listen to new ideas, but rarely are we really open-minded about life itself. We close our minds to unde- sired changes in life. We cling to our ideas about youth, health, and mortality. We have trouble accepting the realities of old age, illness, and death. In Buddhism, we don’t talk about sin but consider ignorance as the basic human condition. Actually our ignorance is not due to a lack of knowledge but rather due to our ignoring of the basic truths in life. Thus, it has been said that we do not suffer from ignorance but from “ignore-ance.” We ignore the fact that life is a very dynamic, changing process. We close our ego-centered minds to life’s fundamental realities. “Keep going” means to take a wide view of life. Like the vast open sky that keeps going from horizon to horizon, we can take in all things, wanted and unwanted. “Keep going” means to alter our usual attitude or approach to life. We have to change our understanding of the nature of purpose and meaning in life. We might ask ourselves, “Well, if we take the wide view of always ‘keep going,’ how can we accomplish any- thing? Shouldn’t we have goals in life?” Being goal-oriented is okay in that it provides a direction or an impetus for our actions. Yet, an important teaching in life is, “The means equals the end.” That is, the real joy is in the doing itself. A similar saying is, “Don’t concentrate on the pursuit of happiness; instead, con- centrate on the happiness of pursuit.” Separate the journey from the destination. Life is not a problem to be solved. It is okay to “live the question.” We don’t have to have the final answer to everything. …This is the spiritual life of liberation and enlightenment. This is how to live an absolute life in a relative world. Be yourself, freely walking in the world, just as you are. ….Our relationships provide a real richness in life but they also can bring great emotional pain. We humans are social animals. There can be misunderstandings and difficulties in any relationship, whether between husband and wife, between friends, or among co-workers. Why is it that we get frustrated and upset? How do we handle problems in a relationship. Typically we blame the other person. We think that things would be okay if the other person changed and were to act in a different way. We have strong feelings like, “I am right; you are wrong.” “I’m doing my share but you’re not doing your share.”

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Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

Volume 6, Issue 11 Path of Entrusting - Recite the Nembutsu November 2012

Excerpts from Bright Dawn: Discovering Your Everyday

Spirituality By Reverend S. Koyo Kubose

Continuing his father’s approach as in the books “Everyday Suchness” and ”The Center Within,” Rev.

Koyo Kubose has written a down-to-earth, yet inspiring account of relating Buddhist teachings to his typi-

cal day of getting out of bed, washing up, putting on his running shoes, driving to nearby Lake Michigan,

looking at the sky, water, trees, and sunrise while on a lakefront jogging path.

Bright Dawn shows how spirituality, gratitude, joy and mindfulness can be brought into today’s daily life.

***********************

“Keep going” means to be truly open-minded. Some of us may think we are open-minded and willing

to listen to new ideas, but rarely are we really open-minded about life itself. We close our minds to unde-

sired changes in life. We cling to our ideas about youth, health, and mortality. We have trouble accepting

the realities of old age, illness, and death.

In Buddhism, we don’t talk about sin but consider ignorance as the basic human condition. Actually

our ignorance is not due to a lack of knowledge but rather due to our ignoring of the basic truths in life.

Thus, it has been said that we do not suffer from ignorance but from “ignore-ance.” We ignore the fact that

life is a very dynamic, changing process. We close our ego-centered minds to life’s fundamental realities.

“Keep going” means to take a wide view of life. Like the vast open sky that keeps going from horizon

to horizon, we can take in all things, wanted and unwanted. “Keep going” means to alter our usual attitude

or approach to life. We have to change our understanding of the nature of purpose and meaning in life. We

might ask ourselves, “Well, if we take the wide view of always ‘keep going,’ how can we accomplish any-

thing? Shouldn’t we have goals in life?” Being goal-oriented is okay in that it provides a direction or an

impetus for our actions. Yet, an important teaching in life is, “The means equals the end.” That is, the real

joy is in the doing itself. A similar saying is, “Don’t concentrate on the pursuit of happiness; instead, con-

centrate on the happiness of pursuit.”

Separate the journey from the destination. Life is not a problem to be solved. It is okay to “live the

question.” We don’t have to have the final answer to everything. …This is the spiritual life of liberation

and enlightenment. This is how to live an absolute life in a relative world. Be yourself, freely walking in

the world, just as you are.

….Our relationships provide a real richness in life but they also can bring great emotional pain.

We humans are social animals. There can be misunderstandings and difficulties in any relationship,

whether between husband and wife, between friends, or among co-workers. Why is it that we get frustrated

and upset? How do we handle problems in a relationship. Typically we blame the other person. We think

that things would be okay if the other person changed and were to act in a different way. We have strong

feelings like, “I am right; you are wrong.” “I’m doing my share but you’re not doing your share.”

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Excerpts from Bright Dawn: Discovering Your Everyday Spirituality (continued from previous page)

In most relationships, the typical attitude is that each person should give 50%. The thinking is that

50% + 50% = 100%. However, love’s arithmetic is 100% + 100% = 100%. This is Life’s arithmetic, too.

Each person can live his or her life 100% with no regret. To love and live 100% means to respect one’s

individual uniqueness and the absolute value of one’s life. It is only when one truly respects oneself that

the uniqueness and absolute value of others are also respected.

When two people respect one another, each person takes responsibility for his or her own well-being.

They do not make the mistake of thinking that one’s happiness is dependent upon the other. The arch I run

under (two small trees forming an arch over the path where Rev. Kubose ran) is formed by two trees, each

independently rooted, which lean and come together. Although I call this arch a wedding arch, it can sym-

bolize the importance of all loving relationships. As I run under the arch, I wish the best for all people, in-

cluding myself, in all our relationships. May we love unconditionally and may we not take any of our rela-

tionships for granted.

Relationships can be fragile, like the two trees gently intertwined over the path. Seeing the delicate

togetherness of the arch reminds me that relationships need patient, kind nurturing. One of the Buddha’s

teachings is the Eightfold Path: Right Understanding, Thoughts, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mind-

fulness, and Meditation.

Right Speech is especially important in our relationships because much of our interpersonal interac-

tion is talking to one another. Right Speech means to speak in a sincere and kind manner. It means not us-

ing “honesty” as an excuse to engage in judgmental blaming and malicious criticism. If one cannot say

something constructive, we should keep a “noble silence.” Do not speak carelessly. Treat your mouth as if

it were a loaded gun. Remember that words are powerful.

My wife and I raised two boys, who were two years apart in age. When the boys were growing up, I

devised a family code word “NS” which stood for “Negative Speech.” Negative speech was whenever one

of our sons said something to make the other feel bad. For example, “I have more pop to drink than you

do” or “I’m better at this than you are.” Whenever one of our sons felt hurt by such a comment, he would

say, “NS.” This was simply to give immediate feedback to the offender of his inappropriate comment. Al-

though there was no added parental lecturing or consequences imposed, the use of “NS” alone dramatically

reduced the occurrence of negative speech between our two sons.

My sons also observed that I often used a gruff voice in family interactions. They used the code term

“MT” for “Mean Talk” whenever they felt I talked to them in a “mean” voice. I welcomed such feedback

and it made me more aware of how I was speaking. However, even today when I honestly assess how I

speak to family members, I still am struggling with my “MT” problem.

...As individuals, we can decide what kind of person we want to be and what kind of life we want to

live. This can be an unconditional and unilateral decision that is not dependent on how others act. Holding

grudges and not being able to let go of resentments is a major reason for discontent in life. Misunderstand-

ing with a friend? Harsh words from a loved one? The secret to happiness is sometimes said to be a poor

memory. Here, wide view means to clean yesterday off your eyeglasses and see today as a completely new

day. Young children and our animal pets forget yesterday’s frustrations and greet each day with fresh en-

thusiasm. In their natural innocence, they know how to keep going.

In our interpersonal interactions, some things are worth remembering while other things are best for-

gotten. Wisdom is knowing the difference.

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Rev. Kubose was the guest speaker at a seminar held recently on Maui at Kahului Hongwanji. His Bright

Dawn Institute is currently located in California. The website can be found on the internet.

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Eitaikyo Service Sunday, November 25, 9 a.m.

Speaker: Rev. Ai Hironaka, Minister-in-Charge

Maui Fair 2012 has come and gone……The Kahului Hongwanji Officers and Board of Directors send

you oceans of “THANK YOUs”! The successful outcome of this major project is only possible through the

joint and individual efforts of many people pulling together. Each person was a piece of a jigsaw puzzle,

and when the pieces were put together it formed a picture of dedication, teamwork, and camaraderie.

Thank you to the people who said “Yes, I can help!” We know that those who were not able to help for

those four days still supported the Maui Fair effort. You are also much appreciated!

There were mixed reports from the vendors at the fair: some reported better sales, others reported sales as

being down from last year. A final financial report for Kahului Hongwanji will be shared as soon as all the

expenses are tallied.

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At the Lay Associations Convention held in early September on Kauai, Bishop Eric Matsumoto talked

about the significance of Make a Difference Day. (This particularly significant grassroots movement was

officially on October 27.) Bishop Eric equated Make a Difference Day with the Jodo Shinshu Golden

Chain. The difference was that the Golden Chain should be in Action Every Day, not only for one day or

even several days. Everyone is encouraged to make the Golden Chain an actuality, not something recited

once a week during service.

Elaborating on Bishop Eric’s thoughts: The Golden Chain in Action should make a difference for an ac-

tual person. Only thinking good thoughts does not count; it has to be an action of actually doing something

kind and gentle for someone. This compassion need not be a major movement; it can be as simple as open-

ing a door for someone. It can be saying “Thank you” to someone whom you don’t thank often enough. It

can be doing someone’s chores, “just because.” And if you go out of your way to do something nice for

someone, that action on a one-to-one basis should be anonymous. Why does it have to be anonymous, one

asks. Let’s think about it—ego. The Golden Chain of Love in Action—365 + 1. What a Wonderful World

it would/could be!

In Gassho,

Janet

President’s Corner

Members and friends of Kahului Hongwanji are cordially invited

to attend the Eitaikyo Service on Sunday, November 25 at 9 a.m.

Eitaikyo service is a memorial service for people who have

handed down the teaching of the Nembutsu to us. “Eitaikyo” is de-

fined as a “perpetual memorial service.” This is a general memorial

service for all departed members of the temple. We honor those

names which have been placed in our temple’s Eitaikyo Register.

Eitaikyo actually means “perpetual sutra.” Eitai means “perpetual and

Kyo means “sutra” or “teaching of the Buddha.”

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Mark Your Calendar!

Service Responsibilities

Nov 4 (no service at KHM)

Nov 11 Kyodan

Nov 18 BWA

Nov 25 Eitaikyo: Dharma School

Dates to Remember!

Nov 4 Service at WHM—

Rev. Akahoshi

(No service at KHM)

Nov 11 Dharma Speaker:

Leonard Oka

Nov 18 Dharma Speaker:

Nelson Okumura

Dec 2 Yard sale—No service

Dec 9 Bodhi Day Service

Dec 16 Year end General Cleanup

8 a.m. - No Service

Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Service

6 p.m.

Hosha

Hosha means to give or to help

as an expression of one’s gratitude.

In the spirit of hosha, let’s all con-

sider working for the temple to be a

privilege.

Please come and help!

Nov 3, 7:30 a.m.

Nov 17, 7:30 a.m.

(Window cleaning on Decem-

ber General Clean-up day)

Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawaii George Tanabe, Author and Keynote Speaker

Maui United Buddhist Women’s Assembly

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Lahaina Hongwanji Mission

All are welcome to attend lecture!

Maui District Nembutsu Seminar

Guest lecturer: Dr. Kenji Akahoshi November 2 – 4, 2012

Wailuku Hongwanji Mission

Sponsored by Maui Hongwanji Council

Kahului Hongwanji Mission

Holiday Yard Sale!

Sunday, December 2, 8 a.m.

New holiday decorations,

furniture, mattresses, bedding, houseware, dishes,

clothing, collectibles, books, toys, anything you

might want and more!

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Buddhist Women’s Creed

As a person of Buddhist faith, I will follow Shinran Shonin who sought to live the life of truth, appreciate

fully the blessing of human existence; thoroughly hear the Primal Vow of the Buddha; and diligently strive

to live the life of Nembutsu as a Buddhist woman.

To this end:

• Earnestly listening to the teaching, I will live my daily life embraced in Amida’s Light.

• Building a home fragrant with the Nembutsu, I will nurture a child of the Buddha.

• Following the teaching of “One World,” I will spread the circle of Dharma friends.

The Maui United BWA Dana Award was given to Women Helping Women whose mission is to

end domestic violence through advocacy, education and prevention and to offer safety, support and em-

powerment to women and children victims. The Award was presented to Stacey Moniz, Director by Kahu-

lui BWA members Bernie Tagomori, Irene Matsuda and Charlotte Wilkinson.

Twenty-one members attended the annual luncheon meeting at Tiffanys Restaurant last month. De-

licious food, games and door prizes enlivened the gathering. Thank you to Patsy Saki who organized the

luncheon and conducted games, and to the others who graciously donated prizes and goodies. Mark your

calendar for the 2013 annual luncheon meeting that will be held on March 3 at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel.

To the members who signed up to attend the Maui United BWA Fall General Assembly in Lahaina

on Saturday, November 10, please gather at the temple parking lot at 7:45 a.m. The bus will be leaving at 8

a.m.

The next BWA meeting will be on Saturday, December 1 at 8:30 a.m. after hosha. Our guest

speaker will be Lynndee Gomes, the Community Educator of the Administration Department at Maui Elec-

tric Co. She will present vital information about ways to conscientiously reduce and prevent wasting of en-

ergy consumption, and thereby lowering our monthly electricity bill. Questions from our members have

been forwarded to her which she will answer at her presentation.

Please call the temple office if there are any questions about our activities.

Buddhist Women’s Association

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Hojukai

Recipe Corner

Recipes Welcome

The newsletter staff welcomes you to

share a favorite recipe with our sangha.

Please send a copy to the temple office or

send it via email to kahului-

[email protected]. Please email

your picture and we will gladly insert it in

the recipe corner. Mahalo!

Lilikoi Cheesecake Tarts

Shared by Thelma Edo

1 envelope or 1 T gelatin

1/2 cup lilikoi juice, divided

1/2 - 3/4 cup sugar

1/3 c boiling water

2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened

1 (8 oz) Cool Whip

In a large bowl, soften gelatin in a little of the fruit juice; mix in sugar.

Add boiling water and remaining lilikoi juice, and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.

With electric mixer, beat in cream cheese until smooth (about 10-12 minutes).

Pour into crust and chill until firm (about 2 hours).

Top with Cool Whip.

Suggested crusts:

• Keebler Graham Cracker Crumbs

Prepare as suggested in recipe on box. Press a spoonful into paper cupcake holders.

• Prepared Keebler Graham Cracker Crusts

Yield: 24 tarts

Hojukai offers seniors fun and nourishment, and Bingo was a big hit during the September 22 gather-

ing. Pam Farnsworth assisted with the Bingo game, and Irene Matsuda prepared a healthy lunch with

Arleen Yoshimoto’s helpful assistance. Thank you to donors Masue Kimura, Chieko Hiwatashi, Tokie

Hidani, and Momoye Shimada.

The Hojukai session held on October 20 featured Kiku Kanemoto who helped attendees create flower

arrangements to take home or to share with others.

Please come to enjoy the activities Hojukai offers.

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Maui Fair Fun!

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Highlights of Kahului Hongwanji Mission Board Meeting Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Members Present: Rev. A. Hironaka, J. Shimada, G. Hiyakumoto, N. Okumura, L Sakuma, C. Suyama,

D. Toyama, H. Toyama, A. Yoshimoto, I. Matsuda

Because of lack of quorum, President Shimada will contact other Board members by e-mail or telephone for

their votes on motions made.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Solar Panels Report – KHM will now notify Honpa of our intention of entering into a contract with Halea-

kala Solar, a request will be submitted to Maui Electric Company, and a county permit will be secured. Mo-

tion was made and seconded to allow the current President and Treasurer to be signators for Maui Electric

Company. Motion carried.

Zoning – Council Land Use Committee voted for the proposed zoning change. The first reading with the

full Council will be held on September 21, with second reading probably within two weeks later. It will then

be sent to the Mayor’s office for his signature.

Schedule of Repair/Maintenance of Minister’s Residence – All bi-fold doors in the residence have been

fixed and toilet seats changed. No quotes have yet been received for painting. Options for flooring are still

being considered.

NEW BUSINESS Maui Fair – Thanks were expressed to Douglas Toyama and the crew which worked on the completion of

the booth and construction of the cooking shed and storage closet.

Year-end Clean-up will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2012.

Mochitsuki – Decision was made to conduct mochitsuki for temple members interested, and not as a fund-

raising event. A sign-up will be circulated.

New Year’s Eve Service/New Year’s Party/Hoonko

Planning with Rev. Hironaka will be necessary. LHM dates and Rev. Hironaka’s schedule will be consid-

ered. Feedback on the time for the New Year’s Eve service is requested by President Shimada.

REPORTS

Minister’s Report and Announcements

Rev. Hironaka requests that a member of the Bereavement Committee be present and available to assist him

at temple funerals. Communication among those involved at the temple is important to best assist families at

funerals as well as at memorial services.

Damage has been reported at the main altar and on the incense burner table. These were just recently refur-

bished for our Centennial celebration; as a result, all those who assist in the temple are asked to be very care-

ful, no one should be on the elevated areas at the altar unless for purposes directed by the minister, and there

should be no movement of the large incense burner and table.

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Finance

Motion was made and seconded to authorize additional compensation to temple secretary Sharon Higa, for

the period of July, August, and September 2012. This recommendation from the Finance Committee was

made because of the additional day to day duties which are now required of Sharon during the absence of a

resident minister. Motion carried. The Committee will be making similar recommendations at each subse-

quent quarter while there is no resident minister.

Finance Committee also recommended that KHM auditors audit financial records shortly after this year’s

closing on December 31, 2012. Further recommended was that two audits per year be conducted – mid-

year and at year’s end.

Dharma Education Service Responsibilities/Window Cleaning Helpers

December (proposed)

December 2 Jr. YBA

December 9 Dharma School

December 16 No service – General Clean-up

December 23 BWA – Mochitsuki?

December 30 Kyodan Window cleaning on General Clean-up day

Facilities

Work was done on a corroded pipe attached to one of the basins in the women’s restroom. Chris and Heidi

Overall trimmed the bodhi tree. A section of the sprinkler system in the lawn adjacent to the parking lot

was replaced. A spike used for setting up tents for the Yard Sale caused this damage. Nelson Okumura

was thanked for continuing to weed in different areas around the temple. Request was made to check on

the lock on the door of the Nokotsudo bathroom.

Announcements – A Maui District Nembutsu Seminar with Reverend Akahoshi will be held at WHM on

November 3-4.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Highlights of Kahului Hongwanji Mission Board Meeting Tuesday, September 18, 2012

(continued)

For the Garden of Your Daily Living

• Plant three rows of peas: 1. Peace of mind, 2. Peace of heart, 3. Peace of soul

• Plant three rows of squash: 1. Squash gossip, 2. Squash indifference, 3. Squash grumblings

• Plant four rows of lettuce: 1. Lettuce be grateful, 2. Lettuce be kind, 3. Lettuce be patient,

4. Lettuce really love one another

• No garden is without turnips: 1. Turnip for meetings, 2. Turnip for service, 3. Turnip to help one

another

• To conclude, in our garden we must have thyme: 1. Thyme for each other, 2. Thyme for family,

3. Thyme for friends

• Water freely with patience and cultivate with love. There will be much fruit in your garden because

you reap what you sow.

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Grateful Acknowledgments As of October 11, 2012

FUNERAL

In memory of Suzue Morimoto

Kumika Soga

MEMORIAL SERVICES

In memory of Tami Kiyotoki

Kiyotoki Family

(Kimiyo Makii)

In memory of Taiji & Yoshie

Inamasu

Patrick & Sue Nomura

Larry & Joan Yokoyama

Troy & Jean Yokoyama

Darin Yokoyama & Maureen

Oshiro

Craig & Lori Kinoshita

Mr. & Mrs. Mel Mukai

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Mukai

Mr. & Mrs. Roy Mukai

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Teraoka

Kyle Teraoka & Family

Todd Teraoka & Family

Kazuto & Yukie Takahashi

Harold & Janet Inamasu

Mr. & Mrs. Neal Inamasu

Ricky & Sonya Purdy Sr.

In memory of Suzue Morimoto

(Bedside)

Kumika Soga

In memory of Tatsuo Hiranaga

(33 year)

Jane Hiranaga & Rene Kanno

Tom & Miyoko Hiranaga

Rosetta & Leighton Hiranaga

Colin & Janis Hiranaga

Harry & Cheryl Cruel

Yasumasa & Lillian Sakuma

Glenn & Pamela Tsutsui

Shan Tsutsui

In memory of Takehisa “Sam” Onaga

Itsuko Onaga & Family

SPECIAL KHM 4-H Shooting Stars

In memory of Kenji Hedani

Peter Hedani & Family

In memory of Yoneichi Seki

Patsy Seki Ogata

Penny Kiyabu

OBON—Additional Donations

Gerald Hiyakumoto (inadvertently

omitted from original list)

Yvonne K. Kishi

Donald & Jeanette Okuda

Ronald & Carol Ouchi

Minoru & Ann Igarashi

Howard & Susan Takamori

Lorraine, Lance & Russell Nishijo

HOONKO—Additional Donation

Erillee Takabayashi

FALL OHIGAN

Anonymous (1)

Domae, Toshi & Mabel

Fukumura, Dr. Richard

Gushi, Mikiko

Hashimoto, Jeannie

Hidani, Tokie

Hiranaga, Fusae & Pat Borg

Hironaka, Guy

Hironaka, M/M Masami

Hiwatashi, Chieko

Hiyakumoto, Gerald

Hiyakumoto, Sally

Imada, M/M Tatsumi

Ino, Diane

Kawamoto, Charlotte

Kawamoto, M/M Tom

Keith-Agaran, Kallie

Kimura, Masue

Kishi, Yvonne & Toshio

Kohama, M/M Yoshio

Kondo, Reiko

Lee, Diane

Makishima, Tama

Matsuda, M/M Alan

Miyasato, Jean

Morihiro, Sally

Murakami, Yukari

Nagamine, Claire

Nakamura, Henry Z.

Nakamura, Lindie

Nishimura, Edmund & Ellen

Nozaki, Katsuya & Akiyo

Ojiri, Laura

Okumura, Nelson

Saki, M/M Tamotsu

Sakuma, M/M Yasumasa

Searcy, Kaimi & Kailani

Seki, Yoshiko

Shimada, Momoye

Shimada, Janet & Harry

Shoji, Yoshie

Tagomori, Bernadine

Takabayashi, Erillee

Teraoka, M/M Harold

Tokishi, M/M Walter

Toyama, Douglas & Harriet

Wells, M/M Scott

Wilkinson, Charlotte

Yokoyama, Larry & Joan

Yoshimoto, Shuji & Arleen

NOKOTSUDO

Donald & Ryuko Hidani

In memory of Hisako Kohama

The Kohama Famliy

BWA

The Otake Family

COPY MACHINE

Lillian Sakuma

Yoshie Shoji

Mabel Domae

PROPERTY USE

Mabel Domae

Alice Kutsunai

Mukai Family Reunion

Roy & Karen Mabe

GOLD AWARDS

Yukie Kohama

Nobuko Yamashige

Lorrayne Otsu

Charlotte Wilkinson

Bernie Tagomori

Ann Igarashi

Chieko Hiwatashi

Tokie Hidani

Kallie Keith-Agaran

Doomo arigato gozaimasu!

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IN MEMORIAM

Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple extends

deep sympathy and condolences to the family of

the following member who passed away recently:

Suzue Morimoto - September 20, 2012

NOVEMBER

1 YEAR (2011)

None

3 YEAR (2010)

Sato, Rodney Koichi, 83 November 27

Nakamura, Takashi, 93 November 30

7 YEAR (2006)

Yoshioka, Masako, 93 November 5

Otake, Polly Nobuko, 77 November 27

13 YEAR (2000)

Ikawa, Hatsue, 85 November 1

Inouye, Erlene Sayuri, 50 November 22

17 YEAR (1996)

None

25 YEAR (1988)

Yasumichi, Kazuyo, 84 November 14

Okumura, Masayuki, 68 November 15

Sunada, Richard Eiichi, November 25

Tanaka, Doris Morie, 69 November 28

33 YEAR (1980)

Yoshida, Ryuichi, 82 November 11

50 YEAR (1963)

Kinoshita, Zenjiro, 88 November 8

Tanaka, Itsuo, 57 November 9

Matsui, Yutaka, 65 November 23

DECEMBER

1 YEAR (2011)

None

3 YEAR (2010)

Kono, Ichiro “Harry”, 91 December 19

7 YEAR (2006)

Tamura, Kaoru, 83 December 16

13 YEAR (2000)

None

17 YEAR (1996)

Tsunada, Jane Fujie, 78 December 1

Kakihara, Keizo, 98 December 8

Yoshida, Yukiko, 82 December 24

25 YEAR (1988)

Saito, Setsuo, 75 December 28

33 YEAR (1980)

Yayoshi, Masaharu, 60 December 7

Kawamoto, Masako, 63 December 15

Yamada, Kaoru, 64 December 31

50 YEAR (1963)

Murakami, Uku, 84 December 8

Memorial Listing

Memorial Service

A memorial service is held in gratitude for

the compassion of Amida Buddha and the life of

Nembutsu. It is a time for family members and

friends to gather together on behalf of the de-

parted person, to share their memories, and to

express thankfulness and gratitude.

To make arrangements for a memorial ser-

vice, please call the temple office at 871-4732.

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1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Phone: (808)522-9200 Fax: (808)522-9209

Web: www.hongwanjihawaii.com Email: [email protected]

OCTOBER 20, 2012 HAWAII STATE FEDERATION OF HONPA HONGWANJI LAY ASSOCIATIONS

OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND ADVISORS FOR THE YEAR 2012-2013

President: Keith Fukuda (Oahu)

Immediate Past President: Wayne Fujioka (Kauai)

Vice Presidents: Dorene Niibu (Honolulu), George Otani (Oahu), Roy Nishida (Kauai)

Chris Richardson (Maui), Gordon Heit (Hawai’i)

Secretary: Warren Tamamoto (Oahu)

Assistant Secretary: June Asato (Oahu)

Treasurer: Richard Tokuoka (Oahu)

Auditors: Bea Sonoda (Oahu), Bob Asato (Oahu)

Directors:

District 1, Honolulu Blayne Higa, Dorene Niibu, Jerry Tamamoto

District 2, Oahu Bob Asato, June Asato, Keith Fukuda, George Otani, Beatrice Sonoda,

Warren Tamamoto, Richard Tokuoka

District 3, Kauai Lynne Matsumura, Roy Nishida, Carol Valentine

District 4, Maui Richard Nishihara, Chris Richardson, Janet Shimada

District 5, Hawaii Gordon Heit, Rowan Matsumoto, Richard Onishi

Advisors:

District 1, Honolulu Edward Fujimori, Keiji Kukino, Roy Miyamoto, Rose Nakamura, Janet Sasaki

District 2, Oahu Susan Fukuda, Dennis Kawamoto

District 3, Kauai Ted Inouye, Clyde Takekuma

District 4, Maui Gordon Cockett, Glenn Hamai, Stanley Okamoto

District 5, Hawaii Richard Fujii, Barry Mizuno, Barry Taniguchi

JINJI – MINISTERIAL ASSIGNMENT

Rev. Yuika Hasebe, the associate minister of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, will take leave of absence and return

to Japan from January 31, 2013 to January 31, 2014. She will be discharged from her current assignment at Honpa

Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin as of January 31, 2013.

AIEA HONGWANJI HOSTED AFFIRMATION RITES

Aiea Hongwanji Mission hosted the Affirmation Rites on October 6, 2012. The rite was held under the officiation of

Bishop Eric Matsumoto, and 12 people took refuge in the Three Treasures of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha and

received their Dharma Buddhist Name.

FOODLAND GIVE ALOHA - A SUCCESS!

Thanks to your donations through the Foodland Give Aloha Program, we will be able to add $2,379.31 to Hawaii

Kyodan's Ministerial Training Fund. Your donations of 2 $1,918.01 were supplemented with $461.30 in matching

contributions from Foodland and the Western Union Foundation. This was a good first year and we hope that as

more members become aware of Honpa Hongwanji's participation in this program, we can make an even greater

contribution to the Ministerial Training Fund.

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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

Rev. Shinkai Murakami of Wailuku Hongwanji Mission received a certificate of ap-

preciation from the United Japanese Society of Hawaii in recognition of his out-

standing commitment to teaching and preserving the Japanese language in Hawaii

for the past twenty-five years. Congratulations, Rev. Murakami!

BLAYNE HIGA RECEIVED TOKUDO IN JAPAN

Mr. Blayne Higa, member of the Moiliili Hongwanji Mission, attended the 11-days

Tokudo Training which was held from October 6 to 16, 2012 at Nishiyama Betsuin in

Kyoto, Japan. Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani also participated in the Tokudo Training as the

interpreter. Tokudo is the official training which is administered by the Honzan to

educate and prepare the candidate for ordination as a Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha

minister. Blayne Higa successfully completed all the required training and received a

Tokudo from the Gomonshu Koshin Ohtani in the evening of October 16, 2012 at

the Goeido Temple in Honzan.

REV. MUNETO OFFERED THE INVOCATION AT OAHU AJA VETERANS COUNCIL’S MEMORIAL SERVICE

The Oahu AJA Veteran’s Council held its seventh annual Joint memorial

Service on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the National memorial

Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. This service was held to honor

the fallen World War II members of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd

Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service and the 1399

Engineer Construction Battalion. Rev. Tatsuo Muneto, Rimban of Honpa

Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, participated in the event and offered the

Invocation:

As the sun shines upon the earth, awakening the seed that lies therein,

so does the light of truth sheds its glorious radiance in the hearts and

minds of all mankind, calling forth into activity the compassion of the

universe. May the same light shine upon us all as we commence with

the Oahu AJA Veterans Council World War II Joint Memorial Service at

this hallowed site.

Let there be sincere heart to honor the many AJA soldiers and civilians who fought bravely for democracy, without

which equality and freedom that are enjoyed today in Hawaii’s society would not have been easily realized. We

gather together each year not only to honor the individuals who fought bravely for our country, but also to per-

petuate the values of “loyalty”, “honor” and “sacrifice” that the AJA soldiers demonstrated in their actions.

May our deep aspiration to live in peace and justice prevail in our hearts and minds, as we see more people who

were once separated as enemies meeting together in forgiveness and in reconciliation! May we be ever grateful to

the spiritual guidance of Amida Buddha that promotes the spirit of meeting together in warm memories of the

fallen soldiers and civilians and to promise to work together for peace of the country and the world!

Namo Amida Butsu.

PEACE DAY FESTIVAL 2012

On September 22, 2012, a Peace Day Festival was held at the World War II Valor in the Pacific Memorial and Blais-

dell Park sponsored by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. The festival included a few ceremonies, live enter-

tainment, booths and a peace walk. This year’s theme was “A ‘Peace’ of Aloha,” encouraging participants to 3

share the Aloha Spirit and the Peace that comes from it. The idea of sharing Peace through the Aloha Spirit re-

sounded not only locally, but also internationally as we were very fortunate to have Mr. Yuji Sasaki, nephew of Sa-

dako Sasaki, participate in the festival.

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Sadako Sasaki was a victim of the atomic bomb attack on Hi-

roshima. Although she survived the initial blast, the lingering

radiation caused her to get leukemia at the age of 12. While in

the hospital, Sadako’s friend convinced her to fold paper

cranes with the belief that if she were to fold 1,000 cranes, her

wish would come true. There is a book titled Sadako and the

Thousand Paper Cranes that details her life and her aspiration

for world peace.

Through the efforts of the Hawaii Federation of Jr. Young Bud-

dhist Associations and the National Parks Service, a special pa-

per crane ceremony was held at the WWII Valor in the Pacific

Memorial where Mr. Sasaki Donated a paper crane, folded by

Sadako, to support the Peace Education Efforts being done by

the park. There were about 90 people who heard an inspirational message from Sasaki as he presented a crane.

Following his presentation, the Hawaii Federation of Jr. Young Buddhist Associations and the Pacific Buddhist Acad-

emy donated 1,000 cranes each to also support their Peace Education efforts.

After the ceremony, a peace walk was held going to Blaisdell Park, asking participants to carry Sadako’s aspiration

and spirit of peace from the paper crane to the Peace Day Festival. About 60 people participated in the fun walk,

including Sasaki; Mr. Paul DePrey, Superintendent of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument;

Bishop Eric Matsumoto and Mr. Alton Miyamoto, of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii; faculty and students

of the Pacific Buddhist Academy; and members of the Hawaii Federation of Jr. YBAs.

The festival at Blaisdell Park featured live performances and activity booths centralized around the opportunity for

dignitaries and participants to ring the Peace Bell to make a commitment to carry peace within their daily lives. The

booths that were featured taught Peace and Tolerance through various means such as constructing a Peace Gar-

den, sponsored by Hongwanji Mission School; teaching people how to fold paper cranes, sponsored by the United

of Oahu Jr. YBA; and making a pinwheel for peace, sponsored by the United of Honolulu Jr. YBA. We were also very

fortunate to have live performances from diverse individuals and groups within the community and around the

world. Ranging from both traditional and non-traditional Filipino dancing to local singers and groups to even a few

songs by Sasaki, the entertainment at the festival was a fun filled family

event for all.

Thanks to the vision and effort set forth by the Peace Day Committee,

comprised of Kristen Toguchi, United of Honolulu Jr. YBA President and

Co-Chair; Jake Chang, Children and Youth Activities Specialist and Co-

Chair; Claire Tamamoto, United of Oahu Jr. YBA Advisor; Isabelle Oka,

United of Oahu Jr. YBA President; Blayne Higa, Moiliili Hongwanji Presi-

dent and Pacific Buddhist Academy; Brandi Yamamoto, Hawaii Federa-

tion of Jr. YBAs President; and Emi Hashi, Buddhist Study Center Fellow-

ship Club Secretary; the 2012 Peace Day Festival was an event to be re-

membered.

Photos courtesy of Kazuko Minamoto & Arthur Nakagawa—

Upper right: A Paper Crane folded by Sadako Sasaki, from the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper

Cranes Lower left: Bishop Eric Matsumoto and Yuji Sasaki with the Paper Crane folded by Sadako Sasaki

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Office Phone: 871-4732

Office Fax: 877-2640

Novem

ber 2012

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

2 (Office Closed)

Nembutsu Seminar

@ WHM 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

3 (Office Closed)

7:30 a.m. Hosha

Nembutsu Seminar

@ WHM 9 p.m.-5p.m.

4 No Family Service

9 a.m. Service at

Wailuku Hongwanji

Nembutsu Seminar

@ WHM

3 p.m. Yoga

5 7 p.m. Maui

Buddhist Council

@Wai Jodo Mission

6 8:15 a.m. Yoga

9:30 a.m. Yoga

7 5:30 p.m. 4-H Mtg

8

9 (Office Closed)

10

(Office Closed)

9 a.m. MUBWA Assembly

@ LHM

11

9 a.m. Family Service

(Kyodan)

3 p.m. Yoga

12

Veterans’ Day

6 p.m. Scouts Mtg

13

8:15 a.m. Yoga

9:30 a.m. Yoga

14

15

16

(Office Closed)

17

(Office Closed)

7:30 a.m. Hosha

Window Cleaning—none

18

9 a.m. Family Service

(BWA)

3 p.m. Yoga

19

6 p.m. Scouts Mtg

20

8:15 a.m. Yoga

9:30 a.m. Yoga

21

5:30 p.m. 4-H Mtg

22

Thanksgiving

Holiday

(Office Closed)

23

(Office Closed)

24

(Office Closed)

8:30 a.m. Hojukai

25

9 a.m. Family Service

Eitaikyo with Rev. Ai

Hironaka

(Dharma School)

3 p.m. Yoga

26

6 p.m. Scouts Mtg

7 p.m. Maui

Hongwanji Council

KHM

27

6:30 p.m

. Board of

Directors’ Meeting

28

29

30

(Office Closed)

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November Calendar of Events

Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 291 South Puunene Avenue Kahului, Hawaii 96732

Address Service Requested

Office: (808) 871-4732 Fax: (808) 877-2640

Email: [email protected] Website: http://kahuluihongwanji.org

Minister-in-Charge

Reverend Ai Hironaka

Kyodan President

Janet Shimada

Office Secretary

Sharon Higa

Office Hours: Sunday-Thursday

8 am—12 noon

Fri-Sat—Closed

Nokotsudo hours: daily 8 am—5 pm

Hosha

Saturday, November 3 & 17, 7:30 a.m.

*********

Sunday Family Service

Sundays, 9 a.m.

**********

Eitaikyo with Rev. Ai Hironaka

Sunday, November 25, 9 a.m.

**********

Dharma School

Sundays after service

**********

Nembutsu Seminar at WHM

November 2: 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

November 3: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

November 4: 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

**********

BWA Meeting

No meeting in November

**********

MUBWA Fall Assembly at LHM

November 10, 9 a.m.

**********

Board of Directors’ Meeting Tuesday, November 27, 6:30 p.m.

***********

Hojukai

Saturday, November 24, 8:30 a.m.

***********

Scouts Meeting

Mondays, November 12, 19 & 26, 6 p.m.

***********

4-H Meeting

Wednesdays, Nov 7 & 21, 5:30 p.m.

***********

Yoga Class

Sundays, 3 p.m.

Tuesdays, 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

No yoga on Nov 27

***********

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage

PAID

PERMIT NO. 37

Kahului, Hawaii