BUDDHIST CHURCH OF PARLIER Rev. Nakagawa

BUDDHIST CHURCH OF PARLIER
P.O. Box 547 360 Newmark Avenue
Parlier, California 93648
Phone: (559) 646-2844
TAKE REFUGE IN THE LIGHT OF JOY
May 2014
In the month of May, we observe Gotan-e.
celebrate
Shinran
Shonin’s
birthday
as
well
Sakyamuni Buddha’s birthday one month prior.
We
as
Honestly speaking, I have a little uneasiness
in my mind. As a Buddhist minister, I have often
wondered how the sangha views these great Dharma leaders on
their birthdays. Are they viewed as a great diety or do we admire
them for their past conduct. I hope they view it as the latter, as
the Buddha once said,
“People become a respected person because of their conduct,
not because of their birth. From any fuel, fire is burn. Everyone
can be a sage, courageous, restrained by consciousness.
We respect Shinran Shonin as well as Sakyamuni Buddha because of their conduct, which show us the true purpose of life, not
only as a human but as all sentient beings in this Universe. For
the Buddhist, a birthday is not related to the essential value of a
person. When we celebrate birthdays, including our own, we first think of our parents who delivered us, nurtured us and loved us, particularly our mothers.
There is one story that I’d like to share with you.
At an elementary school, during a PTA gathering for children and parents, the principal asked
the children to turn around and look at their parents. The principal then asked the mothers that were
there, “How many of you delivered your child very easily and had fun, singing and laughing during the
delivery? Please raise your hand!” No one did.
Then the principal asked another question, “Well, then those who really suffered, feeling as if you
were dying and felt severe pain with much sweating, please raise your hand!” To this question, even
before the principal completed the question, all of the mothers, 100 of them, raised their hands at
the same time. All of the children stared at their mothers with a surprised look. It was a miraculous moment. The principal said to the children, “Each of you are very lucky, because your mother
brought you into this world in spite of all her suffering during childbirth, you were born as a human being and are here today. So I want you to be nice and thoughtful persons, able to love one
another.” The children all nodded at those words, and looked at their moms with appreciative and
compassionate expressions.
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers!
Namu Amida Butsu,
Rev. Nakagawa
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MESSAGE FROM rEV. aLAN sAKAMOTO
Animals
The other day I travelled to a home to conduct a makuragyo or “pillow” service for a member who had
recently passed away. It was mid-evening, and dark outside. I pulled up in my car, opened the door, exited, opened
the trunk, pulled out my bags, closed the trunk, and when I turned around, there was a dog standing there looking
at me. My first thought was panic! Uh oh! What should I do? But, he just stood there, no barking and no growling.
I extended my hand, and he smelt it, then brushed up against my hand, asking to be scratched and petted. Later, I
found out that his name was Bear.
We have a very deep relationship with our pets and with other animals. The Buddha considered Animals
to be inferior to humans since they did not have the capacity to understand the Dharma. We see this since the
Six Realms of Existence contains an “Animal” and “Human” Realm. This does not mean the animals are less
important, as a matter of fact, the Buddha said: “because animals are dull by mature we should therefore have
sympathy for them. When it comes to desiring happiness and wishing to avoid pain, all beings are the same.”
The Buddha realized that cruelty to animals arises from the same problems that we inflict upon other humans, i.e.
anger, jealousy, vengeance, lack of sympathy and hatred.
The Buddha noted that animals sometimes set an example humans should notice and copy. When a group of
monks were quarrelling over some petty matter he told them, “If animals can be courteous, deferential and polite
towards each other, so should you be.” In a Jakata tale, a man named Pessa, an elephant trainer, made an interesting observation on the difference between humans and animals. He said to the Buddha, “Humans are a tangle
while animals are straightforward. While I am training an elephant, in the time it takes to go to Campa and back
again it will try every trick, ruse, stratagem and dodge. But our slaves, messengers and servants do one thing, say
another, and think something else.” The Buddha agreed.
We can be very good at disguising our real feelings or faking feelings we do not really have, but animals are
true. If a dog does not like you, he barks or growls at you. If the cat has had enough, she twitches the end of her
tail and struts away. Likewise, when our pets love us, they don’t hold
back. I remember coming home from a difficult day at work, thinking no one in world cares, only to have
my dog jump on me, knock me over, energetically lick my face, and unconditionally love me. Maybe, this
unconditional and unreserved love is the reason why some people find it easier to love their pets rather than
another human.
The love imparted by an animal is also healing. Just look at the joy that therapy dogs provide patients in
nursing homes and hospitals. And our pets reciprocate! You can often find stories about dogs that drag their
owners to safely away from danger, or the cat that wakes her owner to alert them of a fire. Other animals
reciprocate our love too.
One famous Jakata story is about the dangerous bull elephant Nalagiri. The Buddha’s jealous and
unscrupulous cousin Devadatta schemed to have the Buddha killed by arranging for Nalagiri to be released into
his path during his daily walk. Trumpeting and flapping his ears, Nalagiri charged. The Buddha radiated love
towards Nalagiri and, sensing his love and lack of alarm, the huge animal lost his aggressiveness and suddenly
calmed down. He approached the Buddha, picked up some dust from the ground with his trunk and then sprinkled
it on the Buddha’s head.
Animals and our pets are indeed, Bodhisattva’s, and we all can learn lessons from them. Perhaps, the most
important lesson is that we should all share our love and compassion with every living being. I was certainly
reminded of this very valuable lesson after my encounter with Bear.
Namu Amida Butsu
Rev. Alan Sakamoto
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TEMPLE
The Buddhist Church of Parlier would like to extend our
appreciation to the following for their generous donations
Mr. George English
In memory of Kathi Tanouye.................................................................. $500.00
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Kubo & family ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”
Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Osaki
”””””””””””””””””””””
Mr. John Sato
In memory of Kathi Tanouye.................................................................... $20.00
Lisle Funeral Home
” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”......................................................... $50.00
Mrs. Bessie Kurisu
Memorial for Ed, Helen, Muneo, & Tets Nakamura”............................ $100.00
Ms. Akiko Yorizane
1 year memorial for Tak Yorizane.......................................................... $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Koga
1 year memorial for Tak Yorizane...........................................................$100.00
Mr. Ben Koga
1 year memorial for Midori Koga............................................................$300.00
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Kurahashi
& family
”””””””””””””””””””””
Ms. Jan Koga
”””””””””””””””””””””
Mr. Ben Koga & Ms. Jan Koga 1 year memorial for Midori Koga...........................................................$100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Koga
” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”.........................................................$50.00
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Koga
” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”.......................................................$100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Koga
” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”.........................................................$50.00
Ms. Akiko Yorizane
” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”.........................................................$50.00
Ebisuda Family
” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”.......................................................$100.00
Mr. Stephen Fujii
” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”.........................................................$20.00
Okubo Family
Memorial for Tom Okubo.......................................................................$100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Johnson Kakutani
Memorial for Sadao Kakutani..................................................................$50.00
Mr. & Mrs. Johnson Kakutani
Hanamatsuri..............................................................................................$20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Hajime Yonemitsu Hanamatsuri............................................................................................$100.00
Mr. Tom Hayashi
Hanamatsuri..............................................................................................$25.00
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Iwo
Hanamatsuri..............................................................................................$20.00
Mrs. Alice Umeda
Hanamatsuri..............................................................................................$25.00
Ms. Nona Ebisuda
Hanamatsuri..............................................................................................$20.00
Ms. Donna Ebisuda
Hanamatsuri..............................................................................................$20.00
Ms. JoAnn Ebisuda
Hanamatsuri..............................................................................................$20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Suehiro
& family
Hanamatsuri..............................................................................................$20.00
Mr. Joe Simone
Bazaar.......................................................................................................$50.00
Sangha Gathering
Donations..................................................................................................$49.00
EMBERSHIP DUES:
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Mrs. Natsuko Kimura
Mr. & Mrs. Wes Kubo
Mr. Frank Yokoyama
BWA donations
Ben & Jan Koga, Brian &
Gay Kurahashi & family
Mr. & Mrs. Hajime Yonemitsu
1 year memorial for Midori Koga..........................................................$150.00
Special donation.....................................................................................$100.00
DONATIONS for MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE:
r. & Mrs. Henry Guerra.................$20.00
M
Mrs. Takako Kanemoto.....................$20.00
Mr. Kay Kobashi...............................$20.00
Mrs. Miyo Ohara...............................$20.00
Mrs. May Takata...............................$20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Tsuboi.....................$25.00
Mrs. Teruko Tsuji..............................$20.00
(Cont. on page 7)
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THOUGHTS FROM THE SANGHA
By Curtis Koga, Board Member
I would like to share a Mother’s Day story
that I came across on the internet.
A man stopped at a flower shop to order some flowers to be wired to his
mother who lived two hundred miles away. As he got out of his car he
noticed a young girl sitting on the curb sobbing. He asked her what was
wrong and she replied, “I wanted to buy a red rose for my mother. But I only
have seventy-five cents, and a rose costs two dollars.” The man smiled and
said, “Come on in with me. I’ll buy you a rose.” He bought the little girl her
rose and ordered his own mother’s flowers. As they were leaving he offered
the girl a ride home. She said, “Yes, please! You can take me to my mother.”
She directed him to a cemetery, where she placed the rose on a freshly dug
grave. The man returned to the flower shop, canceled the wire order, picked
up a bouquet and drove the two hundred miles to his mother’s house.
In Buddhism, especially in our Jodo Shinshu tradition, we reflect on our lives and
we experience the Buddha Dharma on a very personal basis. Mother’s Day allows
us to focus and reflect on our mothers. It’s a bit strange that it takes a designated
holiday to get us to focus on something which should be just a natural part of our
lives. We think our lives are so busy that we sometimes overlook this important part
of our lives. If our mothers are still with us, we can express our love and appreciation
to them. It costs us nothing but a little of our time. To mothers, this time can be
the best of Mother’s Day gifts. For those who have lost their mothers, the warm
memories of mom can be comfort that will last a lifetime. The life lessons that our
moms taught us help us throughout our lives. The memories are a gift given to us by
our departed moms. On Mother’s Day, we are still receiving gifts from our moms.
I’d like to leave you with two Mother’s Day quotes: “A mom’s hug last long after she
lets go.” “Mothers hold their children’s hand for a while, but their hearts forever.”
To all mothers present and past, Happy Mother’s Day - and thank you mom.
Namu Amida Butsu
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Monthly BOARD MEETING april 14, 2014
and San Jose are planned. Not all details are set but in
Berkeley, a tour of the JodoShinshu Center with lunch
is planned. In San Jose, a visit to the new Japanese Museum and a walk around San Jose J-town are planned.
Calvin D. made a wonderful presentation in Reedley as a
part of the monthly evening lecture series. His presentation consisted of video pictures and information about the
Life of Buddha.
Clyde made a motion to accept the reports and Curtis
seconded. Motion passed.
Old Business
1. Review of past month services: We had a nice Q&A
with Rev. Abiko. He told the group about his many visits
to Lumbini’s Garden in India. He let us know that Parlier is a special temple for him because he has come many
times and made many friends. The Sangha Gatherings are
attracting many people, young and older.
2. There was a meeting with 5 other churches about
sharing a new minister should one become available for
this area. There will be another meeting soon.
3. Our Community Picnic is set for April 26 at Woodward Park at 10a.
4. Kaye reported that the Post Food Bazaar meeting was
productive because it brought out suggestions and discussion about how to make the next Bazaar run smoother and
more efficiently.
5. At the Hanamatsuri Service, two new families were
introduced to the congregation; Darryl & Janette WongSing and their children Jackie and Greg and Donald &
Rhea Ikemiya and their children Kelsey and Will.
New Business:
1. The new scholarship committee will meet tonight after
the Board meeting.
2. There was a discussion about funding our present and
future Minister’s Assistance training. After much discussion, a motion by Curtis to send a letter to the church
members asking for monetary support was made. A goal
of $12,000, which comes out to $120 per member would
be requested. Tad seconded. Motion passed with one nay
vote.
Clyde made a motion to adjourn the meeting with a second
by James. Motion passed.
Yuki led the gassho.
The next Board meeting will be on May 12 at 7p.
The Parlier Buddhist Church Board meeting was called to
order by Dennis Ikuta on April 14, 2014. Those in attendance were; Curtis & Cheryl Koga, Glenn Yoshimoto,
Tad Kozuki, , Steve & Joyce Sasai, Calvin Doi, James
Goishi, Clyde Yoshikawa, Toshie& Yuki Mori, Neil
Okino, Kelvin Miyakawa, Kaye Kozuki. A quorum was
established. Yuki M. led us in gassho.
Minutes were read and corrections were made. A motion
to accept the minutes was made by Clyde and seconded by
Glenn. Motion carried.
After reading the treasurer’s report for monthly expenses,
Bazaar income and expenses, James made a motion to
accept this report, Clyde seconded, motion carried.
Committee Reports
1. Maintenance – Floors are going to be cleaned and
polished. Curtis made a motion and Clyde seconded to
have James get bids and authorize the cleaning. Motion
passed.
2. BWA – We thank Miyo, Gail K. and Cheryl for the refreshments for the meeting. In March, clean up was done
by Group 1 led by the Ishimarus. The Ohigan luncheon
was prepared by Julie and Karen S with help from many
ladies. We thank everyone for coming out to help and to
all the ladies that made those yummy desserts for the Bazaar bake sale. It was a successful bake sale. In April,
the Sangha Gathering learned about meditation and heard
a short synopsis on the life of Buddha from Calvin D.
Irene K. provided the delicious mini lunch.Group 2 led
by Denise K. cleaned the church in April and many others helped with the Omigaki. The Hanamatsuri Service
and luncheon brought many members and their families
to our temple. This is always a big, beautiful Service for
our church. Rev.HiroshiAbiko was the guest Reverend.
Many ladies prepared the tasty tri tip lunch: Matsuko S.,
Irene K., Karen S., Kaye K., Gail H., Gail K., Lynne
Y.Lloyd Suehiro and his son Elijah, James G., and Yuki
M. helped smoke the meat. It was a festive time for all
who attended. On April 26, our annual Community picnic was held.Irene K. and Carol G headed up the food,
games and prizes. BWA will be providingsome of the refreshments for the V&P May lecture series in Fowler.
3. Publication – Everything is running smoothly.
4. Finance – Returns are up in both portfolios. The finance committee will be meeting with the new manager at
Mutual Fund Store.
5. V&P – The May lecture series theme “Everyday Life
in Buddhism” will be held every Fri in May at the Fowler
library except for May 22 which is a Thurs and this lecture
will be held at the Woodward Park library at 7p. Mark
your calendars for Aug 16 when a bus trip to Berkeley
Respectively submitted by:
Kaye Kozuki
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buddhist women’s association
By Julie Doi, BWA Newsletter Writer
Another month has come and gone! April started
out with Asian Fest at City College on April 5th. If
you haven’t attended Asian Fest you’ve missed out
on an array of Asian culture and food. There is also
a fashion show, dance and martial arts performances
throughout the day. The next day we had our April
Sangha Gathering . Some members have commented
on how “Meditation” has really helped them at home
get though the day by practicing the breathing exercises
and entering into a calm state of mind. We also enjoy
the lunch prepared by Irene. On Monday we had our
CBE class in Reedley. Calvin gave a talk on how
Buddhism spread around the world and showed photos
of historical sites and many unusual architectural styles
of Buddhist temples. He commented that Buddhism
is the fastest growing religion in the world today. We
are lucky we have able-bodied members of our church
who can speak and lead our Sangha.
for the Hamamido and for the table decorations. Every
year we worry about not having enough flowers but
low and behold…our members always come through
with different flowers every year! Toshie, Matsuko,
Kay, Gail H. and myself decorate the hamamido. We
had a wonderful tri-tip luncheon prepared by Matsuko,
Irene, Karen, Kaye Gail H, Lynn and Kristen. Lloyd S.
and his son, Elijah, James and Yuki cooked the tri-tip.
I think food really brings out our member too. We had
setup for 75-80 members! Kaye did a wonderful job
decorating the social hall with all her special touches.
Our yearly Community Picnic took place on April
27th. The weather was a little scary that weekendwith
the rain and hail but it turned out to be nice day. We
had a record breaking 150 people attend the picnic. It
is so nice to see so many extended families come out
and enjoy the day. Thank you Carol and Henry, Lesley
and Lindsay for purchasing the prizes and taking care
of the games and Irene for organizing & taking care
of the food. Curtis tookcare of the bochi ball games,
Tad headed the raffle and Calvin called out the Bingo
games. Thanks to all that collected the raffle prizes
also.
Thank you Group 2 lead by Denise Kusunoki for
cleaning the church and other members who came out
for our bi-yearly Omigaki. Many thanks to the men who
come out also and help clean and move heavy items.
It takes many members to help set up for Hanamatsuri
and the luncheon. Thank you all who brought flowers
Hanamatsuri
April 13, 2014
Rev. Abiko was our guest speaker for the Hanamatsuri Service. Two
new families were introduced to the congregation; Darryl & Janette
Wong-Sing and their children Jackie and Greg and Donald & Rhea
Ikemiya and their children Kelsey and Will. Take the time and welcome our new members with open arms and hearts!
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2014 Community Picnic
We had a successful 2014 picnic at Woodward Park in Fresno. It takes many people who volunteer their
time to make our annual community picnic a success. Here is a list of people and the jobs they did.
Securing the location, taking care of the food, pilaf – Irene Kozuki, cooking the steaks and serving – James
Goishi, Wes Kubo, Lloyd Suehiro, Kaye Kozuki, Janette Wong-Sing, Cheryl Koga, and Joyce Sasai.
Buying the steaks, hot dogs, salad, rolls, rice and condiments – Irene and Tad Kozuki, raffle – Tad and
Tim Kozuki. Soliciting the raffle prizes and donations – Tad Kozuki, James Goishi, Andrea & Tatsumi
Arakawa, Glenn Yoshimoto, and Calvin Doi. Buying all the prizes and organizing the races – Carol &
Henry Guerra, Bingo game – Calvin & Julie Doi, Bocce Ball Tournament – Curtis Koga & Dennis Ikuta,
Volleyball nets and equipment – Rich Ishimaru, Soda and water – James Goishi, Juice Drinks and ice –
Tad & Irene Kozuki. We had a great turnout and it looked like everyone had fun. Thank you to all the
volunteers for making this a successful picnic. See the separate list of donors for the picnic.
Below is a list of individual and businesses that have donated raffle prizes
and money to our community picnic. We would like to acknowledge and thank
them for their generosity and support.
Daniel’s Mexican Restaurant
Uncle Harry’s
California Ripe Olive
China Gardens
Wallin Funeral Home
Valley Regional Insurance
Services -Frank Isonio
Los Pepe’s Authentic
Mexican Food
Calvin & Julie Doi
Wells Fargo
Corsaro’s Family Pizza
California Apple Commission
Sun Hong Kong
RPS Real Estate
Kubo Brothers
Kings River Tractor
Reedley Lumber
Manning Chinese Buffet
Tatsumi & Andrea Arakawa
La Haciendita-Sanger
Central Fish
Kiku Floral
Union Bank
Simplot Growers Solution
California Blueberries
Yoshino’s
Davis Road Oil
Fresno Equipment
Sansei Restaurant
Fresh Select
Jackson & Associates
Kimo’s Tropical Car Wash
Malaga Shears
Mid Valley Packaging
Pearson Realty
RV Jensen Incorporated
Shanghai Chinese Cuisine
Marten’s Chevrolet
Velasco’s Mexican Restaurant
Sam Jorgenson Pump Co.
Dayka - Hackett
Royce Kimura - Rock Tenn
Big Val’s Auto Parts
Fitness Quest
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MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE
The May Shotsuki Service will be on Sunday, May 18, 2014.
Families, as well as all members and friends are encouraged to attend.
MAY SHOTSUKI
DECEASED
MOURNER
Mr. Tamjiro Nagare
Baby Kubo
Mrs. Mikoto Takayama
Mr. Kotara Yamanaka
Mr. Miyaichi Sunada
Mr. Tadayoshi Yamamoto
Mr. Kazuo Yotori
Miss Lily Nishimura
Miss Linda Kuramoto
Mrs. Eka Tanaka
Mr. Toichi Doi
Miss Betty Kiyono Doi
Mrs. Kimiyo Hachiya
Mr. Ralph Kimoto
Mrs. Shinayo Takata
Mr. Torao Ty Arifuku
Mrs. Shizue Kagawa
Mr. Iwao Togo Yamashiro
Mr. Tom Nishimura
Miss Kuye Takano - 5/7/08
Mr. Bill Nobuo Goto
59 yrs.
Mr. Fred Nagare
58 yrs.
Mr. George Kubo
44 yrs.
Mrs. Natsuko Kimura
41 yrs.
Mr. Thomas Yamanaka
40 yrs.
Mr. Randy Sunada
39 yrs.
Mr. Jimmie Yamamoto
39 yrs.
Ms. Setsuko Yotori
38 yrs.
Mrs. Kuni Nishimura
28 yrs.
Mrs. Kay Kuramoto
24 yrs.
22 yrs.
Mrs. Kimiyo Doi
18 yrs.
Ms. Eleanor Doi
16 yrs.
Mrs. Miyoko Ohara
13 yrs.
Mrs. Hiroko Kimoto
17 yrs.
Mr. Fred Takata
13 yrs.
Mrs. Irene T. Kozuki
9 yrs.
Mrs. Naomi Tamura
7 yrs.
Mrs. Yamashiro
7 yrs.
Mrs. Kuni Nishimura
7 yrs.
2 yrs.
Mrs. Denise Kusunoki
2014 is the Memorial year for those deceased in
2013..................One year Memorial
1998............ 17th year Memorial
2012...................3rd year Memorial
1990............ 25th year Memorial
2008................... 7th year Memorial
1982............33rd year Memorial
2002................. 13th year Memorial
1965............ 50th year Memorial
1915....... 100th year Memorial
(Cont’d from pg. 3)
Hanamatsuri
Mr. & Mrs. Tatsumi Arakawa.................$20.00
Mr. Patrick Chiamori..............................$20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Doi............................$20.00
Mrs. Kimiyo Doi.....................................$20.00
Mrs. Flora Doi.........................................$20.00
Mrs. Sumiko Ebisuda..............................$20.00
Mr. & Mrs. James Goishi........................$25.00
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Guerra.......................$20.00
Ms. Gail Hachiya....................................$20.00
Mrs. Kikuye Hirakawa............................$20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ikemiya...................$30.00
Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Ikuta.........................$25.00
Mrs. Takako Kanemoto...........................$20.00
Mrs. Hiroko Kimoto...............................$25.00
Mrs. Natsuko Kimura..............................$20.00
Mrs. Sawae Kimura................................$20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Shiz Kimura.........................$20.00
Mr. Kay Kobashi.....................................$20.00
Mr. Ben Koga..........................................$20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Koga..........................$25.00
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Koga............................$20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kozuki........................ $25.00
Mr. & Mrs. Tad Kozuki.......................... $25.00
Mr. & Mrs. Kelvin Miyakawa................ $25.00
Mr. & Mrs. Yuki Mori............................. $25.00
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Nagare......................... $25.00
Mrs. Toshi Nakamichi............................ $20.00
Mrs. Miyo Ohara.................................... $20.00
Ms. Lynn Sasai....................................... $20.00
Dr. & Mrs. Steven Sasai......................... $25.00
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Shimizu.................... $20.00
Mrs. Matsuko Suehiro............................ $20.00
Mr. Fred Takata....................................... $20.00
Mrs. May Takata..................................... $20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Tsuboi........................... $25.00
Mrs. Teruko Tsuji.................................... $20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Wong-Sing................ $30.00
Miss Jacqueline Wongsing...................... $20.00
Mr. Greg Wongsing................................. $20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Yoshimoto................. $25.00
Mr. Kaz Yoshimoto................................. $20.00
Mrs. Ruby Yukawa................................. $20.00
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By Reverend Alan Sakamoto
INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM
Description:
This course will be an introduction to Buddhism by looking at the lives of Shakyamuni
Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu
Buddhism. The class will focus on the main events in their lives, how they shared their
teachings, and the fundamental lessons.
Dates:
May 1, May 8, May 15 and May 22 (4 classes)
Time:
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location:
Fresno Dharma Center, Classroom
2690 E. Alluvial Ave., Fresno 93720
Cost:
$20 or $5 per class
INTRODUCTION TO JODO SHINSHU BUDDHISM
Description:
This is the natural continuation to the “Introduction to Buddhism” class. Fundamental
Jodo Shinshu teachings will be presented as they relate to our everyday lives.
Intended for the newcomer, and those who have never had a systematic presentation
of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
Dates:
May 29, June 5, June 12 and June 19 (4 classes)
Time:
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location:
Fresno Dharma Center, Classroom
2690 E. Alluvial Ave., Fresno 93720
Cost:
$20 or $5 per class
Everyone is welcome!
No need to register!
Questions? Call the Fresno Buddhist Temple office at (559) 442-4054.
Thank you.
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Rinban Kakei Nakagawa..442-4054
Rev. Alan Sakamoto...... 442-4054
Dennis Ikuta.................. 638-4962
Toshie Mori.................... 638-8614
Wes Kubo....................... 638-6758
Glenn Yoshimoto............897-1811
James Goishi.................. 638-5510
Joyce Sasai..................... 897-7236
Cheryl Koga.................. 638-4669
Curtis Koga................... 638-4669
Julie Doi......................... 896-6354
Karen Shimizu.............. 896-0795
Glenn Nakamichi.......... 896-5240
www.bcparlier.org
upcoming JUNE events
Lecture Series - Fowler Library... 7:00pm
Sangha Gathering.......................10:00am
Rev. Harada’s Class,.....................7:00pm
Lecture Series - Fowler Library... 7:00pm
Board Meeting.............................7:00pm
Curtis Discussion Class..............7:00pm
Lecture Series - Fowler Library... 7:00pm
Gotan-E Service........................ 10:00am
Lecture Series -Woodward Park Library
......................................................7:00pm
Flower Prep for Cemetery.......................
Memorial Day Service................ 8:30am
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宗祖親鸞聖人降誕会 並びに五月先亡者
法要 2014年五月十八日午前十時
GOTAN-E SERVICE and
May Monthly Memorial Service
Sunday, May 18, 2014- 10:00 A.M.
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
at Mendocino Cemetery
Monday, May 26, 2014 - 8:30 A.M.
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Parlier, CA 93648
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Thursday
Parlier Class 1
Taichi
8:00am
& Welcome Ctr.
Rev. Alan
Intro. Buddhism
7:00pm
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Saturday
2
3
V & P sponsored
Rev. Harada’s
Lecture Series @
Fowler Library
7:00pm
4
5
6
Fowler
Classes:
Dharma Class:
1:00pm
Sumi: 3:00pm
Calligraphy
5:00pm
7
Parlier Class 8
Taichi &
Welcome Center
8:00am
C.C. Map
Reedley 7:00pm
9
V&P
sponsored
May Lecture
Rev. Harry
Bridge @
Fowler Library
7:00pm
10
11
12
Fowler 13
Classes:
Dharma Class:
1:00pm
Sumi: 3:00pm
Calligraphy
5:00pm
14
Parlier Class 15
Taichi
8:00am
& Welcome Ctr.
Rev. Alan
Class
7:00pm
V&P
sponsored
May Lecture
Henry Adam @
Fowler Library
7:00pm
16
17
Sangha
Gathering
10:00am
Parlier
Board Meeting
7:00pm
Curtis
Discussion Class
7:00pm
Church
Cleanup
Group 3
8:00am
18
19
Fowler 20
Classes:
Dharma Class:
1:00pm
Sumi: 3:00pm
Calligraphy
5:00pm
21
Parlier Class 22
V & P sponsored
May Lecture
Rev. Kodani @
Woodward Park
Library
7:00pm
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24
25
26
Fowler 27
Classes:
see above
28
Parlier Class29
Taichi
8:00am
& Welcome Ctr.
30
31
Gotan-E &
Shotsuki
Service
w/ Midori
Nakagawa
10:00am
Flower
assembly
9:00am
Friday
Memorial Day
Service
Mendocino
Cemetry
8:30am
C.C. Map
Parlier
7:00pm
Rev. Alan
Tannisho
7:00pm
BEC Parlier
7:00pm
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