BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE June 2016 Web Edition
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BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE June 2016 Web Edition
the Padma BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE June 2016 Web Edition BBT members slice, season and simmer abura age in dashi to make inari age (sushi pouches) for inari sushi. Our Vision A Community Where Our Spiritual Life And True Self Can Be Realized Our Mission To Live A Life Of Joy In The Nembutsu And Share The Dharma With Others the Padma June 2016 BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE Sun 2121 Channing Way, Berkeley, California 94704 (510) 841-1356 Mon Tues Wed Thurs WEB EDITION Fri 1 2 3 NOTE: For temple matters, please contact Rev. Shibata at (510) 508-0292, or the temple office (510) 841-1356. web: berkeleysangha.org e-mail: [email protected] facebook: facebook.com/BerkeleyBuddhistTemple 5 6 7 8 9:30 am Dharma Family/ Shotsuki Hoyo Svc 12 13 10 16 17 11 15 18 Flower Arrangement 10am Temple Bd Mtg 7:30 pm 20 Padma Articles Due 26 14 Crafts 10am 19 8:30 am Chanting Service 9:30 am Dharma Family Svc Colma Cemetery Visitation 9 Gagaku Practice 6pm 8:30 am Chanting Service 9:30 am Dharma Family/ DS Graduation Service 8:30 am Chanting Service 9:30 am Dharma Family/ Sochoki & Shotsuki Hoyo Service 4 Rev. Shibata in NYC 6/4-6/8 21 Padma Newsletter 6:30 pm 28 27 Crafts 10am Obon practice Berkeley Higashi 7:30 – 9:00pm 22 Gagaku Practice 6pm 29 23 Obon practice Berkeley Higashi 7:30 – 9:00pm 30 Obon practice Berkeley Higashi 7:30 – 9:00pm 24 25 On the cover Sangha members prepare custom seasoned age for inari sushi. Inside June Calendar........................ 2 Future Dates to Remember ..... 3 I take refuge in the Sangha, Rev. Shibata .......................... 4 President’s Message ............... 5 Shōtsuki Hōyō Service ............ 6 What's Good, What's Bad, and… Diane Ames ........................... 7 Commemorative Services ........ 8 Dharma School ...................... 9 FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBER June 5: DFS & Shotsuki Hoyo June 12: DFS & Dharma School Graduation service June 26: DFS, Sochoki & Shotsuki Hoyo for July July 3: No Service Thank You........................... 10 Shōtsuki Hōyō Service (July) . 11 Condolences ........................ 12 Coach Kagawa ..................... 13 Earthquake Relief Fund......... 14 Dana................................... 15 July 9: Bon Odori at Berkeley Higashi Temple July 10: Obon/Hatsubon service Pledge................................. 16 Toban ................................. 16 Board Minutes...................... 17 Volunteer at the Book Fair .... 19 Buddhist Art and Book Fair.... 20 Summer Pacific Seminar ....... 21 Human Nature within............ 22 Lodi Obon Bazaar................. 27 Conversations on Shin .......... 28 June 2016 Dharma School Schedule June 5: Regular Dharma School classes. June 12: Dharma School Graduation Service. Please join us in congratulating our high school seniors! _________________________________________________________________________________________ Padma Staff: Rev. Shibata, Gene Chin, Pauline Fong, Susan & Al Gabriel, Lucy Hamai, Norman Hirose, Ellen Jorgensen, Keiko Kawakami, Emi Matsunaga, Yuki Otake, Mae Takeda, Scott Takeda, Edythe Vassall, and Yae Yedlosky “I take refuge in the Sangha. May we live in harmony in the great assembly as disciples of Buddha and be freed from all hindrances, becoming units of true accord in the Life of Harmony, in a spirit of Universal Oneness, freed from the bondage of selfishness.” 1 Greetings to all Padma readers! You may be reading this edition of the Padma during the last few days of May, which means that we just concluded with our annual Satsuki Bazaar during the weekend of May 21st and 22nd! Although I am writing this message just days before the big event, I want to thank everyone for your countless hours of volunteering, commitment, support, and enthusiasm in making this such a wonderful and successful event. Our annual Satsuki Bazaar is a precious opportunity for us to come together, enjoy each other’s company, watch so many talented performers, and to devour so many delicious foods while sharing these joys with the community. As a new minister, I am experiencing my year of “firsts” here at the temple. The Satsuki Bazaar was an event that I was definitely looking forward to this year as a “first.” The month of June is also my half-year mark as the new minister and I have to admit that it has gone by so quickly. As I reflect on the recent bazaar and as I look back upon my first six months here at the temple, I am so humbly grateful for all of you and everything that you have done to help me get settled here. Your warm welcome, smiles and hugs have been truly appreciated. Also, there have been so many accommodations made to ensure my comfort and safety here at the parsonage, numerous people helped with my move and with the assembly of my furniture, so many kind members have helped and continue to help with the office tasks and with teaching me about the magic of databases, and the list goes on and on and because of that, my heart is full. As I continue with my year of “firsts” and as I continue to meet members and see your smiling faces, I am reminded of one of the Three Jewels in Buddhism, which is the Sangha, or members, of the temple. It is the Sangha who continue to make this temple an enjoyable, comfortable and safe place to gather to learn about the teachings of the Buddha and Shinran Shonin. It is because of all of you that I am purely delighted to be here. We all may walk different paths in life, but one factor bonds us…we are all followers of the Buddha, together. Your kind and selfless acts as the members of this Sangha will allow Jodo Shinshu Buddhism to continue to be shared with others so that we may all live with gratitude in our hearts. Namo Amida Butsu. In Gassho, Rev. Candice Shibata Buddhist Churches of America, Shin Buddhist Service Book (San Francisco: Department of Buddhist Education, 1994), 8. 1 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The 67th Annual Satsuki Bazaar is now upon us. As I write this, we are in the home stretch for our big weekend. Our thanks to Russell Ware and Sara Jotoku as our Chairs for this event and to all of the individual chairs, volunteers, and members of our Sangha who work so many hours to make this the amazing event it is. On another note, please note the request for donations from the BCA for those impacted by the recent earthquakes in the Kumamoto Prefecture. Checks can be sent directly to BCA or submitted to our Temple. Please be sure to note “Kumamoto Earthquake Relief” in the memo section of the check to ensure contributions are forwarded to the BCA Endowment Foundation. Gassho, Takashi Nikaidoh BBT President 2016 Let us remember that we are part of the world community and should be willing to help at all times and in all situations. Be mindful of people everywhere. We encourage you to support The Kumamoto Earthquake Relief effort, and to engage in social welfare efforts in other communities as well. BBT and BCA would like to assist the Hongwanji in their relief efforts for the Kumamoto earthquake. You can help victims of this disaster with a special contribution. All funds collected will be sent to the Hongwanji in Kyoto, Japan to aid in the relief effort. For more information about the Relief Fund and ways to donate, see the announcement in the Padma and buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/disaster-relief RELIEF COMBINED DHARMA FAMILY SERVICE & SHOTSUKI MEMORIAL SERVICE June 5, 2016 9:30 am Shōtsuki Hōyō Service – June 5, 2016, 9:30 AM The following persons will be remembered during the Shōtsuki Memorial Service for June. Takeshi Ariyoshi Tom T. Daikai Toshio Doi Jiro Fujii Joseph Fukuda Hisao Hamachi-Brillon Sono Hataye Giichi Imada Shiki Ito Tome Kaneko Mitsunori Komure Mitsugi Miyasaki Eddy Morimoto Norma Fujikawa Yoshio Fukunaga Masako Haraguchi Chiyoko Hishida Takeyo Inouye Masao Iwawaki Betty Nakahara Toshiyuki Nakano Umeyo Fujioka Hiroko Goto Toi Hata Hisayo Hooki Richard Itaya Kaz Izumi Marlene Keen Hisako I. Mitsuyasu Tomojiro Mizusaki Kinuko Morinaka Nobuo Muramoto Shimo Nakamura Shika Nishikawa Heihachi Oda June M. Okimoto Hajime Ota Haruno Oto Kishichi Saito Sayo Sameshima Mine Saito Nobuyuki Sasaki Kinichi Shiromoto Bunji Morita Ren Muramoto Gonkichi Nakano Motomi Sakamoto Ichitaro Shigematsu Sana Sumisaki Yoshijiro Tanabe Asaki Umawatari Waichi Watamura Arthur Satoshi Yamada Toru Yokoyama Fiona Quynh Kato Edward Kurokawa Niichi Miyasaki Bert Morinaka Chiyoko Morita Yumi Shigematsu Yoshibe Sumisaki Tadashi Tanaka Tayeko Waki Toshiko Watanabe Katsuyo Yamada Asano Tanabe Don T. Ueda William M. Waki Toyoko Oda Williams Sumiko Yokoyama Ancestors of Tsuyoko Hooki Parents of Hideko Sumida Note: If there are any additions, corrections or deletions to the above list, please notify the Berkeley Buddhist Temple at 510-841-1356. What's Good, What's Bad, and What's Confused By Diane Ames When I dropped in on my friends in the drought-stressed water utility GOTNOMUD, I found Joe, the ever-optimistic P.R. man, trying to cheer up Bob, the climate science advisor who was recovering from a nervous breakdown. "It was supposed to be a monster El Niño," Bob kept saying with a glassy-eyed stare. "It was supposed to be a monster El Niño." "Count our blessings!" said Joe. "We almost got a normal rainfall year. And the snowpack! Look at the beautiful snowpack!" "Which is melting like it was on a stove," sighed Bob. "At the end of March, it was 87% of normal. At the end of April, 60% of normal. Will it even be there at the end of July?" "Since nobody knows, why not be optimistic? Some parts of the snowpack are lasting better than others. We'll pull through the summer somehow. And right now the reservoirs here in northern California look just fine." "In no small part because the snowpack is melting so fast." "Why are you always such a gloomy Gus? Look how much better off we are than we were last year." "Talk about a low bar! Our reservoir was a little more than a quarter full, and there just wasn't any snowpack. Like, nothing. Bare rock. I see it in my dreams, I tell you!" "That's your problem, living in the past. Why can't you learn to be in the present moment?" "That may turn out to be preferable to living in our future. We're probably headed into a La Niña, which usually means more drought. God only knows how much water we have left in our aquifers. And what the climate scientists say about our long term prospects has me back on antidepressants." "Enough, you guys," said the office manager. "You've been debating whether the current water situation is good or bad. You must learn that good and bad (in the sense of desirable and undesirable) are concepts devised by the human mind, categories we try to fit reality into. As usual, reality is too complicated and fluid to fit perfectly into either. Concepts are very useful in that they enable us to think and talk, but if we don't recognize their limitations, they can distort our thinking. Besides, whether something is good or bad depends entirely on one's point of view. From the point of view of Oregon and Washington, which got the El Niño rain we were supposed to get, things are fine. They did have some floods, though, showing, again, that reality is more complex than our conceptual thinking would have it. Our job is to try to see the situation we have as clearly we can and then try to do the most compassionate thing towards all concerned, which is to divide up the water equitably." GRADUATION SERVICE June 12, 2016 9:30 AM Coffee Social following service DFS & SOCHOKI SERVICE & SHOTSUKI HOYO FOR JULY June 26, 2016 9:30 AM Colma Ohakamairi following the service ************************************************************************************* COLMA CEMETERY VISITATION The annual visit to the Colma Cemetery will be on June 26 after the Sochoki service at temple. Rev. Shibata will conduct a short service for the BCA bishops and ministers at the cemetery. Following the Colma Cemetery visit, the group will go to the San Mateo bazaar for lunch. Anyone interested should contact Art Nishimura or Takashi Nikaidoh. ************************************************************************************* BON ODORI AT BERKELEY HIGASHI TEMPLE Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 6:30 pm Bon Odori practice will take place this year at the Berkeley Higashi Temple, 1524 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703. Tel: (510) 843-6933. Practices will be led by the Hanayagi Dance School. Everyone is welcome to participate. PRACTICE SCHEDULE Thursday, June 23 Tuesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 30 Tuesday, July 5 and Thursday July 7 All practices are from 7:30 until 9:00 pm. Dharma School Sunday, June 12 Dharma School Graduation Service. Please join us in congratulating our high school seniors! Obon dancing and festivities will be held this year at Berkeley Higashi Honganji, Saturday, July 9. Dharma School classes will resume for the 2016-2017 year on Sunday, September 11. Enjoy the festival and summer break! A gigantic Thank You to the Dharma School Staff for a wonderful year of Inside Out feelings, a P.I.E.C.E. of peace, and compassion: Rev. Shibata Mimi Kagehiro Joyce Oishi Irene Asao-Wells Karen Kato Akemi Hamai C.J. Dunford Bradley Menda Lena Yin Emiko Katsumoto Judy Kono With deep gratitude -- Stacy Uyeda, Dharma School Superintendent Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Bazaar. THANKS TO ALL WHO CAME OUT AND HELPED AT THE ANNUAL BAZAAR CONSTRUCTION DAY Rev. Shibata Sara Jotoku Russell Ware Barbara Reid Bradley Menda Bruce Buchholz CJ Dunford Hitomi Kuwahara Carl Wilmsen Craig Griffin Denise Lapidus Tiegan Nagafuji Don Hamasaki Emiko Katsumoto Gary Oda Irene Asao-Wells Joanie Hamasaki Kiyonobu Kuwahara Linda Griffin Skye Nikaidoh Mike Nagamoto Miki Adachi Millie O’Connor Lucy Hamai Eight Kuwahara Patty Fujiwara Ralph Reid Robin McGuire Vernon Kato Wayne Sugihara Yuki Otake George Yin Sonya G. Gazi Russell Wells Jeff Nagafuji Ron Hiraga Takata Kuwahara Jeff McGuire Anna Hamai Noel McGuire Lena Yin Apologies to those whose names were inadvertently omitted. Thanks also to the May Toban and others for the flavorful breakfast & lunch. COMBINED DHARMA FAMILY SERVICE & SHOTSUKI MEMORIAL SERVICE for JULY June 26, 2016 9:30 am PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE! Shōtsuki Hōyō Service for July – June 26, 2016, 9:30 AM The following persons will be remembered during the Shotsuki Memorial Service for July. Motoharu Doi Miyoko Fukunaga Seijiro Hamamoto Denichi Hiraoka Yasuyo T. Hoki Masanobu Iwaihara Gordon T. Kono Ishizo Matsubara Shinobu Matsuura Masaru Morita Pearl T. Nagafuji Yoshiko M. Nakao Grace Oki Hideo B. Sasaki John S. Sugihara Hitoshi Tsufura Tamiye Umawatari Walter A. Doi Yasuko U. Goto Shigeo Haraguchi Naoichi Hirofuji Ayako Honda Inokichi Kaneko Albert S. Kosakura Suematsu Matsubara Toshiko Miyamoto Tsuyoshi Morita William J. Nagareda Miyeko Nehira Heizo Oshima Etsuko Steimetz Masami Takano Larry S. Tsuyuki Toshio Yamasaki Yumiko Fujii Hisao Hamachi Keiji J. Hiraga Noe Hirofuji Kawaya Imada George Katayama Helen C. Kurakazu Akie Matsui Keiji Morita Tsuya Mukai Ruby N. Nakano Leroy Nitta James Pankey Tomoe Sugawara Yotaro Tominaga Setsuko Uchiumi Carolyn Y. Yoshii Note: If there are any additions, corrections or deletions to the above list, please notify the Berkeley Buddhist Temple at 510-841-1356. Berkeley Buddhist Temple expresses condolences and deep sympathy To the Family of Mr. George Teruo Kagawa Shaku Ri Yo July 19, 1924 - February 14, 2016 To the Family of Mr. Osamu "Sam" Yamauchi Shaku Fuku Shi July 21, 1930 - March 25, 2016 To the Family of Mrs. Kiyoye Unoki Shaku Ko Ko December 16, 1921 - May 5, 2016 To the Family of Mrs. Ami Oki Shaku Zen Jyu June 11, 1925 - May 9, 2016 Namo Amida Butsu Namo Amida Butsu Namo Amida Butsu **************************************************************** The following is a list of special service years. If you have a departed relative who has passed away in any of the listed years, and would like to make arrangements for a memorial service, please contact Rev. Shibata at 510 508-0292. **************************************************************** 2016 MEMORIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE YEAR 2015 2014 2010 2004 2000 1992 1984 1967 1917 SERVICE 1st Year 3rd Year 7th Year 13th Year 17th Year 25th Year 33rd Year 50th Year 100th Year Back row: Betty Kimura, Linda Hirose, Diane Yoshida, Leslie (Ota) Lethridge, Donna (Hataye) Ikuta, Coach George Kagawa Front row: Susan Nawata, Shirley Hirose, Sachi (Kaneko) Kishi, Marjorie Kagawa-Singer, Dale (Oda) Haratani Mid 1960’s photo of Coach George Kagawa and Sangha girls championship team. Several players got together 50 years later for Mr. Kagawa’s memorial service. LtoR: Keiko McCoy (George's great granddaughter), Marjorie Kagawa-Singer, Sachi (Kaneko) Kishi, Dale (Oda) Haratani, Donna (Hataye) Ikuta, Leslie (Ota) Lethridge, Betty Kimura, Amy Ota (Team Mom), Judy (Tominaga) Fujimoto May 14, 2016 Dear BCA Ministers and Temple/Church Presidents: This letter is a humble request to your temple members if they would like to give to the Hongwanji Earthquake Relief fund. Please consider putting this in your newsletter, bulletin boards, etc. to share with your members. HONGWANJI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND (KUMAMOTO) Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan was struck by two devastating 7+ magnitude earthquakes and numerous aftershocks since April 14, 2016. The Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) extends our thoughts of concern and sincere condolences to those whose lives have been affected by this tragedy. Immediately following the initial earthquake, the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha in Kyoto initiated relief efforts, started a relief fund, and dispatch relief assistance to the affected areas. A Kumamoto Earthquake Emergency Headquarters at the Hongwanji headquarters in Kyoto, as well as an on-site disaster management office at the Hongwanji’s Kumamoto district office have been established to grasp a better understanding of the situation in the area so that we may be able to provide those affected with the appropriate support both physically and emotionally. The BCA would like to assist the Hongwanji-ha in their relief efforts for this disaster. As members of the BCA, you can help victims of this earthquake with a special contribution. All funds collected will be sent to the Hongwanji in Kyoto, Japan to aid in this relief effort. Your gift, big or small, will make a lasting impact on those who need it most. You can send donations in the following ways: 1. Give through your local BCA temple or church (CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO YOUR LOCAL TEMPLE OR CHURCH). The local temple or church should in turn write one check to the BCA Endowment Foundation. 2. Give through the BCA website: Visit BuddhistChurchesofAmerica.org/Disaster-Relief and use your credit card or debit card to send a secure donation. 3. Give directly to the Buddhist Churches of America by mail: Send a check payable to the Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation Please note Kumamoto Earthquake Relief in the memo section of your check. BCA Endowment Foundation 1710 Octavia St. San Francisco, CA 94109 Please send in your donations by JUNE 30, 2016. As we respond to the call from Hongwanji, we must remember that tragedies and natural disasters happen constantly all over the world. Let us remember that we are part of the world community and should be willing to help at all times and in all situations. We ask that your temple or church be mindful of people everywhere. We want to encourage you to support not only this effort, but to engage in social welfare efforts in your communities as well. Thank you for your kindness and consideration. With palms together in Gassho, Rev. Kodo Umezu, Bishop Buddhist Churches of America Ken Tanimoto, President Buddhist Churches of America Donation List - May 2016 Shotsuki Hoyo Name Ms. Miki Adachi Mr. & Mrs. Akio Fujinaga Akemi Hamai and Amy Haruyama Mrs. Lucy Hamai Paul Hamai & Diana Tsoi Mrs. Yo Hiraoka Mr. Norman Hirose Mr. Norman Hirose Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ishida Meriko Maida and Junko Kimura Mr. Jeff Koblick Mrs. Nancy Lee Mr. Ronald Morimoto Mr. & Mrs. Ittsei Nakagawa Mr & Mrs. Sadao Oki Sakai Family Mrs. Edna Sakai Ms. Deborah Yamasaki Mrs. Mizue Yamasaki Mr. & Mrs. Yoshito Yoshimura In Memory of Hideyo Adachi Shotsuki Hoyo Junji Hamai Junji Hamai Junji Hamai Kiriye Hiraoka Alma T. Hirose-Miller – 11th yr Yonezo Hirose – 66th year Kazuhiro and Tamayo Ishida Torayoshi and Kane Maida Kiyomi Uehisa Ginzo Suto Yuta Morimoto Miyoko Nakagawa Wataru Tsuchihashi Michio Kono Fumiko Sugihara Satoshi Joe Yamasaki Satoshi Joe Yamasaki Priscilla Setsuko Mayeda Hanamatsuri Mr. & Mrs. Kenji Ota Gotan-E Bruce Buccholz & Doreen Sakamoto Ms. Denise Gervais Kiyoshi & Emiko Katsumoto Don & Fumi Matsubara Dr. & Mrs. Leroy Morishita Mrs. Sally Takeda Special Donations Ms. Atsuko Awaya Mrs. Patricia Hoshi Nagamoto Ms. Maya Murashima Aki and Emi Nakao Yuki and Eugene Otake Mrs. Norma Yamauchi and Family Kagawa Family Mrs. Sadako Delcollo Mrs. Lucy Hamai Mrs. Meriko Maida Mrs. Fumiye Mayeda Mr. & Mrs. Kenji Ota Mrs. Sachi Yamasaki In memory of Sam Yamauchi Donation Donation In memory of Chiyoko Sasaki Buddhist Holidays In memory of Sam Yamauchi In memory of George Kagawa Pledges Received April 12th thru May 2nd, 2016 The following members have pledged in amounts ranging from $150 to $500. Pledges sent in after this date may not have been processed by the Padma deadline and will be published in subsequent issues. The temple gratefully acknowledges your generous contributions and thanks you for your dana and understanding. Please advise us of any omissions. Yasuko Harano Sady & Amy Hayashida Andy Mayeda Mari Mayeda & Albert Kutchins James & Hazel Nakabayashi Eugene & Yuki Otake Makoto & Amy Oto Doreen Sakamoto & Bruce Buchholz Dennis & Kathleen Yee George & Len Yin Thank you to all temple members for your generous and continued support! For any questions, please call Mimi Kagehiro (510-841-1356) or email [email protected] _______________________________________________________________________________________ TOBAN COORDINATORS: LENA YIN & PAT TAKEDA JUNE TOBAN: Chmn: Cochairs: Judy Kono Emily Ushijima, Patty Fujiwara, Wes Fukumori Michiko Anzai, Patty Fujiwara & Carl Wilmsen, Wes Fukumori, Jim Furuichi, Dale Haratani, Judy Kono, Ron & Julie Kono Manning, Harry & Shizu Okino, David & Emily Ushijima, Kiyo Eshima*, Tomoko Hamamoto*, Norman Hirose*, Taye Oda*, Makoto & Amy Oto*, Chiyo Pohan*, Roy & Alice Wakida*, Dan Calef JULY TOBAN: Chmn: Cochairs: Caroline Fernandez Miki Adachi, Evelyn Glenn Miki Adachi, Gene & Traci Fernandez Bondoc, CJ Dunford, Willie & Caroline Fernandez, Jean Fujikawa, Gary & Evelyn Glenn, Dii Lewis & Joyce Oishi, Bradley Menda, Jimmy & Janie Nehira, Dennis & Mary Okamura, Geina Palacio, Tsuyuko Hooki*, Don & Fumi Matsubara*, Toshi Sato*, Hitoshi & Madge Takemori*, Norma Yamauchi* *Denotes disabled and/or elderly – Toban duties optional. BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE Board of Directors Meeting April 12, 2016 Attendance: Takashi Nikaidoh, Rev. Shibata, Ron Hiraga, Judy Fujimoto, Don Hamasaki, Kiyoshi Katsumoto, Emiko Katsumoto, Judy Kono, DII Lewis, Bradley Menda, Millie Nikaidoh, Karen Sugiyama, Wayne Sugihara, Lucy Hamai, Lena Yin Proxies: Denise Lapidus, Emi Nakao, Gary Oda President Takashi Nikaidoh called the meeting to order at 7:30PM with opening gassho led by Rev. Shibata. MARCH MINUTES were accepted as amended. MSC W. Sugihara /R. Hiraga MINISTER'S REPORT: Rev. Shibata presented a written report for the period February 10, 2016-March 8, 2016 which included the following Services, Meetings & Other Activities: 3/12 – Conducted Mr. Masami Oda’s 7 Year Memorial Service (BBT) 3/13 – Chanting Service/DFS/Spring Ohigan (Rev. Alan Sakamoto) 3/15 – Helped to Collate Padma (BBT) 3/19 – Attended and Facilitated Parent Workshop at the Bay District Jr. YBA Conference (PABT) 3/20 – Chanting Service/DFS/Pet Memorial; Conducted Mr. Willy Ide’s 1 Year Memorial Service (BBT) 3/24 – BDMA Meeting/Fuken Planning Meeting (BTA) 3/25 – FAC Meeting for Mrs. Ann Yamoto’s Service (BBT) 3/27 – Chanting Service/DFS (BBT) 3/30 – Farwell Gathering for Rev. Nariaki Hayashi (Los Altos, CA) 4/1 – Conducted 7 Day Memorial Service for Mrs. Ann Yamoto (Chapel of the Chimes) 4/2 – Attended Rev. Matsumoto’s Gratitude Luncheon (Mira Vista Country Club) 4/3 – Chanting Service/ DFS (BBT) 4/7 – FAC Meeting for Mr. Sam Yamauchi (BBT); Consultation with Rev. Matsumoto (JSC) 4/9 – Conducted Mrs. Ann Yamoto’s Funeral Service (BBT) 4/10 – Chanting Service/DFS/Hanamatsuri/Hatsumairi (BBT) th st th Memorial Announcements Mr. George Kagawa (July 19, 1924-February 14, 2016) Early May service Mrs. Ann Yamoto (March 31, 1941-March 23, 2016) April 9th service Mr. Sam Yamauchi (July 21, 1930-March 25, 2016) Service later in April Upcoming Events & Activities 4/17 – Chanting Service/DFS (BBT); BD Jr. YBA Meeting (SMBT) 4/23 – Mr. Sam Yamauchi’s Funeral Service, 11:00 AM (Sunset View Mortuary) 4/24 – No Chanting Service/DFS Only (BBT); Sensei Gone Today (Conducting Service in Concord) CJ to do Dharma DFM and Tara Adult 4/28 – BDMA Meeting /Fuken Planning Meeting, 10:00 AM (SACBC) 4/29-5/1 – FDSTL Conference (Sacramento Betsuin) 5/1 – May Shotsuki Hoyo (JSC); Bazaar Construction (BBT) 5/2 – Cal Nikkei Student Union to Use BBT Social Hall (4:00-10:00 PM) 5/3-5/5 – Minister’s Continuing Education Seminar (JSC) 5/4 – Guest Speaking at the Monthly English Buddhist Lecture, 7:30 PM (SMBT) 5/7 – Mr. George Kagawa’s Funeral Service and Otoki, 11:00 AM (BBT); Bay District Jr. YBA Meeting (SACBC) 5/8 – Chanting Service/DFS/Gotan-E/Parents’ Day 5/11-Lecture by Dr. Rev. Kenneth Tanaka TREASURER'S REPORT: Satoshi Steimetz issued a written income/expense report for 1/1/16 to 3/31/16. General ledger report for March was submitted by Satoshi. CORRESPONDENCE: Thank you letter from Buddhist Global Relief. Zoning hearing for proposed restaurant at Shattuck at Durant. Raffle Tickets received from Buddhist Temple of Alameda. Thank you letter from J-Sei for Flavor of Spring and Crab Feed. Donations and cards: YAC Committee donation. Rev and Mrs Masuda donation. Vicki and Gene Chin donation. Techno Buddha Committee. Uchiumi Family. J-SEI: No report. “Flavors of Spring” April 22nd DHARMA SCHOOL: Hanamatsuri presentation by the Dharma School students. JR. YBA: President Noel McGuire issued a written report for April 2016. Bay District Conference in Palo Alto-BBT Jr YBA won the talent show. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE: Art Nishimura will provide an updated 2016 service calendar report. Changes include the following: 9/11/16: Coffee Social 5/1/16: Shotsuki Hoyo at JSC (bazaar construction day) PLEDGE/MEMBERSHIP: A report from Mimi Kagehiro and Pat Takeda showed that we have 151 members from 111 family units. 61 senior members. BUILDING MAINTENANCE: Sink in the social hall repaired by Mike Nagamoto. Roof of old temple appears to have been repaired. Rev Shibata to ask contractor to repaint ceiling in minister resident apartment. Still awaiting one window to arrive- contractor will install upon its arrival. Repositioning of security camera to be addressed by Rev Shibata. Front door of old temple to have additional panel added so a peep hole can be installed. Gate: waiting for Rex key to schedule date for installation of motor. GARDEN MAINTENANCE: Issue with south wall in hondo to be addressed in the summer. APARTMENTS: Ron Hiraga reported that the Channing Way and Fulton Street apartments are full. Follow up certified letter sent to John Kauppinen March 23 asking tenant to contact K&S to resolve. As of April 4th, return receipt from certified letter had not been received. If no response, final certified letter will be sent advising him that K&S will proceed to eviction if not contacted within 2 weeks. Reimbursement for March received. PG&E is submitting plans for new house meter. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Completed Events • Saturday, March 19 Alameda County Food Bank • 16 temple members participated in this event. • Will coordinate another event in the summer/fall Wednesday, March 23 Project Homeless Connect • 4 individual participated in this event. Saturday, April 16 St. Vincent de Paul • 9 temple members participated in this event. Thank you to Judy Fujimoto for leading the group. th d th Upcoming Events • Toiletry Drive benefiting local community organization • Ongoing-donation containers placed in the temple foyer to collect travel size toiletries. • Satsuki Bazaar • Will staff information booth both days of the bazaar. • Would like to create temple informational brochure. • Promotional tote bags ordered and will be distributed from the information booth both Saturday and Sunday. • Attempting to have Berkeley Fire and Police department staff a community information/resource booth on Sunday. OTHER REPORTS NEW COPIER: Rev. Shibata and a representative from Shamrock will meet 4/11/16 REVEREND MATSUMOTO LUNCHEON: Lena Yin submitted a report- 168 Total guests. 9 No Shows. $5,633.77 Total Cost. Donations received: $250.00, $50. And orchid plant to Ann Groux (Mira Vista Golf). Decorations made by Vera Leo, (Aunt) Ailene Hiyashida Lew, Courtney Fujikawa, Lena Yin, Ron Kagehiro Paper Floral arrangements, bookmarks Entertainment: Max, Linus Buchholz, Sangha Singers (Dii/Emiko), Taiko-Cal Raijin Dharma School sang songs. Purchased leis for Rev and Mrs. Matsumoto from Sumito’s. Servers helping seniors: Michael Adachi, Anna Hamai, Charlene Din, Mia Nikaidoh, Naomi Furuya, Noel McGuire, Akemi Hamai, Pat Takeda. Thank you to Denise Kaneshiro (Mira Vista Golf), Robin McGuire (receiving orders) $50. Supplies and thank you to Ailene Hiyashida NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CLIMATE MOBILIZATION: Request received from Misao Sato Brown to Rev. Shibata that a committee of 30 people want to use BBT as a central meeting place prior to their rally in November. Unless a temple member is present, there is a liability issue. Rev Shibata will inform organization we respectfully decline. PARKING SIGNS: Cars illegally parked in temple parking lot. . Rev Shibata has researched towing services, as we need to have a contract with a towing company and appropriate signage. Ron Hiraga is contacting East Bay Tow. AED: Required to have a person trained to use the device. There are potential legal and liability issues for the temple when used. We will decline the purchase an AED for now. MS: K. Katsumoto/L. Yin Motion amended: Upon further discussion, board will revisit this issue in the next year. MSC: K. Katsumoto/L. Yin NEW BUSINESS Judy informed the board that there will be a group coming from Hiroshima visiting the temple on July 20th. Temple members are invited to attend a short service and tea time on that day. We would like to encourage Japanese speaking members to attend. Lena inquired about Emergency Assistance Program. Request for volunteers to assist with scholarship applications by Wayne Sugihara. Don Hamasaki and Karen Sugiyama volunteered to help. Karen Sugiyama and Wayne Sugihara were thanked for the delicious snacks. Next Month: Dii and Takashi. The meeting was adjourned at 9:16PM with closing gassho led by Rev. Shibata. Respectfully submitted, Millie Nikaidoh, acting recording secretary *********** (Please contact a Board member if further clarification of these minutes is required.) __________________________________________________________________________________________ Volunteers Needed for Security at the JSC Buddhist Art and Book Fair No experience required! The Center for Buddhist Education needs several individuals to simply be present during gallery hours on June 24, 25 & 26 to monitor the beautiful art work on display at the Jodo Shinshu Center. Enjoy this fabulous exhibit while helping to keep it secure. If you are free during the times below, please contact Edythe by email: [email protected] or by phone: (510) 809-1460. Any amount of time you can spare will be greatly appreciated! Gallery Hours: Friday, June 24: 3 - 8:30 pm Saturday, June 25: 10 am - 4 pm Sunday, June 26: 10 am - 2 pm Jodo Shinshu Center 2140 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 The Institute of Buddhist Studies & BCA Center for Buddhist Education present SUMMER PACIFIC SEMINAR - 21ST CENTURY Jodo Shinshu Buddhism Beyond Borders KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: August 19-21, 2016 Jodo Shinshu Center 2140 Durant Avenue - Berkeley, CA 94704 What would it mean for Jodo Shinshu Buddhism to be recognized as a worldwide religion? Dr. Ugo Dessi University of Leipzig, Germany Dr. Elisabetta Porcu University of Cape Town, South Africa Prof. Ugo Dessi, Prof. Elisabetta Porcu, and other speakers will explain that Jodo Shinshu has become known throughout the world and, as a result, is both the agent and object of change within a global exchange between religions, cultures, nations, and values. In other words, what does it really mean to say that Jodo Shinshu has become a worldwide religion? Both Dr. Dessi and Dr. Porcu were born in Sardinia, Italy, studied Buddhism in India and Japan, and taught at the University of Leipzig in Germany. Each has a Ph.D. in religious studies. This husband and wife team lived in Japan for six years, and in 2013 were Scholars in Residence at the Buddhist Study Center in Hawaii. Registration: $140 Deadline: August 6, 2016 BCA Member Rate $125 until July 23 Make checks payable to “BCA” with “Summer Pacific Seminar” written on the memo line. Mail form and check to CBE at 2140 Durant Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CBE Email: [email protected] Ph: (510) 809-1460 Visit: www.BuddhistChurchesofAmerica.org Click on CBE HUMAN NATURE within BUDDHA NATURE Resolving Life Issues Using Buddhist Principles Shin Buddhist Retreats since 1998 August 12-14, 2016 Shin Buddhism, the largest branch of Buddhism in Japan, is emerging in America. Shin offers a compelling process of approaching life challenges with effective results. Using introspection, dialogue, and insightful activities, we will learn some simple daily habits which will bring alive a deep philosophy to a personal experience. Come experience a fulfilling life practice of gratitude and joy, amid the challenges of contemporary life. Wake up to American Shin Buddhism. The Land of Medicine Buddha: A beautiful, redwood retreat near Soquel in the Santa Cruz mountains. www.landofmedicinebuddha.org Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi Shin Buddhist minister with a background in transpersonal psychology, wilderness vision quests, personal growth and body-mind-spirit disciplines. Details and Registration $ 250 Paid before July 1 Shared room & veg. meals. $ 275 “ after “ Tuition: by donation at Retreat For more information: Email: [email protected] www.btsd.net Phone: (619) 239-0896 Letter of Welcome HUMAN NATURE within BUDDHA NATURE Resolving Life Issues Using Buddhist Principles August 12-14, 2016 Welcome to a retreat, designed to clarify and implement an ancient teachings into our contemporary lives. The intention is to provide a personal experience of Buddhist practice as a way of understanding its deep philosophical principles. To enhance the experience, we ask you to identify your particular concerns of the human condition. Also write down your thoughts of how you feel Buddhism can help your perspective on life. We will address these concerns and will only share issues that you feel comfortable discussing with others. In a light, relaxed atmosphere, insightful activities will reveal the causes and conditions that determine our misery or happiness. By applying some simple daily habits, we can illuminate our own path to a fulfilling life practice. Accessing our Buddha Nature within our human nature, invariably results in gratitude and joy. ACCOMMODATIONS: The Land of Medicine Buddha is in a redwood forest just outside Soquel. The dress is very casual and layering is recommended as the temperature may vary. Mornings and evenings may be cool with warm afternoons. Rooms are shared with a private toilet and shower. Linen and towels are provided. Vegetarian meals are served from Friday evening to Sunday lunch. A hot tub and pool are on site. Check website < www.landofmedicnebuddha.org > Office: (831) 462-8383 Necessary Items: Toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc.) Recommended: Comfortable shoes for pleasure walks Warm jacket, Socks for meeting room (no shoes) Flashlight, Alarm clock, Insect repellent Light spirit and accepting heart Please: no pets, candles, incense, nor smoking on trails More detailed information regarding the site will be forwarded after registration. SCHEDULE: The Friday night session begins at 7:30 PM. Check in anytime after 4:00 PM. Six meals are included, beginning with Friday evening at 6:00 pm (no late dinners after 6:30) and ending with Sunday lunch at 12:30 pm. The retreat ends before lunch on Sunday. There will be some free time during the retreat, to explore the grounds. Donation for the tuition can be made at the end of the retreat to Rev. Kenji Akahoshi. DIRECTIONS: For directions, please access the website: < www.landofmedicinebuddha.org > . Friday afternoon traffic from San Jose can be very heavy. It may take over 1½ hours from the San Jose Airport. There is usually a traffic jam at the junction of Hwy 17 and Hwy 1. Once on Hwy 1 South, exit at Bay Ave./ Porter St. (Capitola/Soquel) and turn left onto Porter Street (under freeway, away from beach). After ¼ mile, turn right at Soquel Dr. Take first left at N. Main St. Stay on Main St. and take right split to Glen Haven Rd., then turn right onto Prescott Rd. LMB is at 5800 Prescott Rd., Soquel, CA. An alternate route is on Hwy 17, from Summit Rd. and Soquel-San Jose Rd., but is a curvy mountain road, but also has a traffic jam at the corner of Soquel Rd. Car-pooling is encouraged. TESTAMONIALS: Kenji Sensei’s retreat was thought-provoking, meaningful, and fun. It helped me to “wake up and change my life from ordinary to extraordinary.” -JK The retreat was a friendly, safe place, to grow, learn, and listen to my inner voice. I truly enjoyed it. What a wonderful, valuable experience! I loved the process, the content, and the fun of it all. -DF Wow! What an experience! I am fortunate that I entrusted my precious weekend to the guidance of an innovative, master teacher, Kenji Sensei. I tasted and savored the beautiful Shin Buddhist perspective of the sacred in the ordinary, for an ordinary American. My daily practice will change for the better. -CP This retreat is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the causes and conditions of my life, to perceive how fortunate I am to be alive, and to see where I fit in the universe. I am grateful. -LL A great workshop in understandable language to explain Buddha Nature. The retreat with Kenji Sensei brought a great deal of insight and peace. His calm disposition and evidence are wonderful. You’ll leave the retreat with a quieter, more focused mind. -AL Creative workshop, innovative methods and approaches in experiencing Buddhism “outside the head.” Learn and laugh! This is my second retreat with Kenji Sensei. He puts forth Buddhist concepts in a way that increases my awareness and desire to put into action the ME and WE relationships for compassionate living. -JD This workshop has expanded my sight to the gifts in my life! From practical and simple tools, I’m able to begin experiencing the essence of Buddha Nature right now. The experiential work deepened my intellectual understanding. -JH I have had an incredible experience at Kenji Sensei’s retreat. I have learned a new way to see and live my life. I feel like I will be able to enjoy each day with a positive attitude and I think I will do more today instead of putting things off until tomorrow. I plan to tell my friends about this retreat and I plan to come back next year. I recommend Kenji Sensei’s retreat for everyone. For Shin Buddhists, the retreat brings into focus the Teachings that we have taken for granted, but may not do. For nonBuddhists, Kenji Sensei’s presentation style offers a starting point that is truly at the beginning. The retreat demonstrates how all of us can incorporate Buddhist thought into our daily lives. -MV This is a great retreat for anyone beginning their journey into Buddhism or wanting to enforce their understanding of Buddhism. Kenji Sensei delivers the exercises in a practical and entertaining manner, which makes it simple to apply to one’s daily life. I strongly encourage every member to attend one of Kenji Sensei’s retreat in your lifetime and the sooner rather than later. I assure you that you will have a good time and you will come home a more awakened, mindful and grateful individual. -JD, Temple Pres. REGISTRATION August 12-14, 2016 Land of Medicine Buddha Name Address City Email State Zip Telephone Dietary Concerns Medical/Health Concerns [ ] YES [ ] NO Would you like to share your email for car-pooling and other transportation help? Other questions or concerns ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of preferred roommate Fee: lodging & food $250 $275 Paid before July 1 “ after “ Shared Room and veg. meals “ Tuition (separate from lodging): by donation at retreat to facilitator (cash or check) Buddhist practice of accepting any donation for Teachings Checks for registration payable to: Mail to: Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi Buddhist Temple of San Diego 2929 Market Street, San Diego, CA. 92102 Email: [email protected] www.btsd.net (619) 239-0896 SATURDAY, JUNE 25 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 26 <SATURDAY JUNE 25, 2016> FOOD SALE 12:00pm-‐8:00pm (Church Courtyard) CHURCH TOUR 12:30pm-‐1:30pm (HONDO, SANCTUARY) ENTERTAINMENT (Everything inside JACL Hall) 2:20 Ukulele performance 3:00 Gagaku (Japanese Traditional Orchestra) 3:30 Bass Guitar Songs 4:00 Shigin (Japanese Vocalized Poem) 4:30 Minyo (Japanese Folk Dance &Music) Ukulele Strummers of Lodi & Stockton Northern California Gagaku Group Rev.Yuki Sugahara Kokusei Ryu Shigin Kai Tanoshimi Kai KID’S GAME BOOTHS 5:30pm-‐8:00pm (Outside, SATURDAY ONLY) BINGO 1:00pm-‐8:00pm (Church Basement) <SUNDAY JUNE 26, 2016> FOOD SALE CHURCH TOUR BINGO TAIKO 12:00pm-‐7:00pm (Church Courtyard) 12:30pm-‐1:30pm (HONDO, SANCTUARY) 1:00pm-‐6:00pm (Church Basement) 6:30pm-‐7:00pm (Street by STOCKTON BUKKYO TAIKO) OBON ODORI 7:00pm-‐9:00pm (Street) RAFFLE DRAWING takes place during intermission of Obon Odori BON ODORI PRACTICE from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Buddhist Church of Lodi Courtyard JUNE 13(MON), 15(WED), 17(FRI), 20(MON), 22(WED) Please come to practice dancing with your friends!!!!! We will need everybody’s help. Please join us if you can. Feel free to bring a friend or three! Please call church office to get more detail information. Buddhist Church of Lodi 23 N Stockton St, Lodi CA 95240, 209-368-5589 The Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara & BCA Center for Buddhist Education present Conversations on Shin Buddhism in Your Daily Life Guest Speaker: Rev. Marvin Harada Rev. Harada has been the resident minister at the Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC) for the past 28 years. He also serves as a co-director of the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) Center for Buddhist Education (CBE); and executive assistant to Rev. Kodo Umezu, bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon, the Institute of Buddhist Studies, and Ryukoku University and author of Discovering Buddhism in Everyday Life, a collection of essays his based on his first 25 years of ministry. SUNDAY EVENINGS 7 pm - 8:30 pm May 15, 2016: Matters of Life & Death June 12, 2016: Relationship Issues July 24, 2016: Buddhism at Work August 14, 2016: Self-Esteem Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara 1015 E. Montecito Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Cross street: N. Alisos St. Near S. Milpas & Eastside Branch Library www.BuddhistChurchofSantaBarbara.org FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Donations are welcome! For information, please contact: Rev. Masanori Watanabe Email: [email protected] (805) 483-5948 Rev. Marvin Harada Email: [email protected] (714) 323-6843 Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara: (805) 962-3633 Services And Information Berkeley Buddhist Temple Services Visitor Information Our regular Sunday program begins with a Family Service at 9:30am. A Dharma talk is available after the Family Service while Dharma School classes are convened for students. Please feel free to ask any of our greeters for information. We are here to assist you with whatever level of participation you may be seeking. Special Services January 1 February March April May July September November December December 31 Shusho-e Nehan-e Ohigan Hanamatsuri Gotan-e Kangi-e Ohigan Hoonko Jodo-e Joya-e New Year's Day Service Nirvana Day Spring Equinox Flower Festival Birthday of Shinran Obon Autumn Equinox Shinran Shonin Memorial Bodhi Day Year End Service A Shotsuki Hoyo (Monthly Memorial) Service is held the first Sunday of each month. Whether you are here to satisfy a slight interest or to make a more personal connection, we wish you well and hope that you will be visiting us again soon. Membership Information Membership is open to all who view our Temple as their religious home and seek the Buddha-Dharma. To join, complete a membership form, have your name entered on the membership roll and support the Temple through a pledge and participation. To inquire about becoming a member, please speak with our Membership Chair or Minister. Dharma School Our Dharma School (Sunday School) has classes from preschool through high school. Our teachers are happy to discuss the appropriate level of spiritual enrichment for your child. Monthly Discussions In our discussions, we strive to experience the BuddhaDharma with our entire selves – with our bodies (quiet sitting and other forms of meditation), voices (chanting and other liturgy) and minds (study and discussion). Our sessions focus on ways in which Buddhist teaching and practice can impact our everyday lives. Each session will take up a different topic and so you are welcome to attend any or all sessions. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Berkeley Buddhist Temple 2121 Channing Way Berkeley, CA 94704 Office Hours Monday – Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm 510-841-1356 [email protected] berkeleysangha.org facebook.com/BerkeleyBuddhistTemple
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