Orange County Buddhist Church KORIN Wisdom and Compassion
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Orange County Buddhist Church KORIN Wisdom and Compassion
Orange County Buddhist Church KORIN Wisdom and Compassion of Amida Buddha February 2015 909 South Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA 92804 (714) 827-9590 E-Mail: [email protected] Web-Site: www.OCBuddhist.org Fax: (714) 827-2860 Reflections on the Parable of the Two Rivers and the White Path Buddhism is rich with parables and stories used to communicate or express the teachings. One of the most famous is the parable of the Two Rivers and the White Path, by Chinese Pure Land Master Shan-tao, or Zendo in Japanese. Shan-tao composed a most graphic and powerful parable, based on his own spiritual existential experience. The story goes as follows: A traveler is heading west, when from behind he is pursued by bandits and wild beasts. The traveler flees for his life but runs into a dead end. He finds before him a strange river that flows from the north to the south. Directly in front of him is a narrow white path that crosses the river. The river to the north is a river of water, with high waves seemingly too rough to cross. To the south, the river is not water but is a river of fire. Flames blaze and leap high in the river of fire. Truly it is impossible to cross such a river of fire. In between these two rivers lies a narrow white path, merely inches wide. The flames of fire and the waves of the river lap over the narrow white path. The traveler is trapped. He cannot go back, as surely he will die by the bandits or wild beasts. He cannot go to the left around the river of fire, or to the right around the river of water. He could go forward, but the path is so narrow, he fears he cannot make it. But behind him he hears an encouraging voice urging him to go forward. From the other shore, he hears another voice saying “Come, I will protect you.” And so the traveler begins to step forward, on the narrow white path, reaching the other shore being welcomed by good friends. I think that Shan-tao composed this parable based on his own spiritual dilemma. He himself felt trapped, unable to go back, go left, go right, or go forward. This parable expresses the feeling of someone who has fallen into a deep, dark hole, like a black hole, where everything seems bleak and desperate. I think anyone can fall into this kind of state. Maybe you yourself have already experienced this state of utter despair, of not knowing which direction to go. Any number of life experiences could throw us into this world of darkness. We could lose a dear loved one, like a spouse or a child. We wonder how can I live even another day? What meaning of my life is there, without my dearest loved one? Or the doctor could tell you that you have a terminal illness and six months to live with no hope for cure or treatment. Or you could get laid off after 30 years of giving your life for the company, and now they say they don’t need you. Where is the meaning of your life when your career has been everything? Or, your spouse of 30 years tells you out of the blue that he or she is leaving you for someone else. Where did that come from? You thought your marriage was fine, and now you are all alone. For Shan-tao, this parable expresses his spiritual impasse, the block wall that he had encountered in his spiritual search, perhaps not unlike the Buddha’s own spiritual journey. Shan-tao explains this parable to us, and tells us what the metaphors represent. The river of water represents our greed and how we can be consumed by our greed for all kinds of things, hindering us along our spiritual journey. The river of fire represents our anger and the destructive forces our anger can cause, just like a raging fire. A raging fire and to be raging mad are not dissimilar. We can easily become out of control, as is evidenced by our daily news of road rage and other episodes of people losing control. The bandits pursuing us represent enticing teachings that promise material benefits in this world. It is the “Get Rich” syndrome or the path of trying to find happiness in material things. The wild beasts represent our instinctual passions, that bind us to this world of delusion, of samsara. This could be our ego that looks out for itself first, or basic passions for food or sex. The voice urging us to take the path from this shore represents the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, urging us to move forward on the path to truth. The voice calling us from the western, or the other shore represents Amida Buddha, the “timeless” Buddha, calling us to take the path. The path is narrow, to illustrate our weak aspiration or weak resolve to seek the path. To me, the most important part of this parable is the white path. No matter what might happen to us in life, tragedy, misfortune, failure or disappointment, we must never lose sight of the path. There is a path. There is a way out of the darkness. All is not lost. There is a path, right in front of us. All we have to do is step forward on the path that is before us. Once we step forward on the path, our journey out of darkness has begun, and light will begin to shine. I have heard a few teachers explain to me that in this parable, when the traveler decides to move forward on the narrow white path, then suddenly the path becomes quite wide. When we are unsure of what to do, to go forward or not, the path seems so narrow, but once we decide to move forward in life, then the path becomes very broad and wide. If you find yourself at such an impasse in life, I hope that you will step forward on the narrow white path that leads to the other shore of truth and enlightenment. Namuamidabutsu, Rev. Marvin Harada February Korin A WAY OF SEEING (0215, Ty and I) He was my friend, my teacher, my senpai (a senior, a superior, an elder, an older, a senior friend – Kenkyusha’s New Pocket J-E Dictionary, Desk Ed.): this man, Taitetsu Unno, affectionately called “Ty.” Actually, I think we all called him Ty because Taitetsu was too long, and, as I recall, he asked to be called Ty. It’s been around 60 years ago since I first met him, so you’ll have to excuse me if memory does not serve me, or him, right. If there are any errors, please put the blame on me. Who else is there? We first met when he returned from Japan, where he had received his PhD in Buddhist Studies from the University of Tokyo, the number one school in Japan. I think I was going to Berkeley at the time. I can’t recall who arranged it, but a number of us Nisei and Sansei (Haruo Yamaoka, Leslie Kawamura, of Canada, William Masuda, myself, all of whom became ministers, and two or three others who were unable to go to Japan to study at Ryukoku University, in Kyoto,) got together with him to talk about going to Japan to study for the ministry. At this initial meeting, Ty must have been trying reverse psychology or just trying to have us truly think about what it meant to go to a foreign country where we did not even speak the language anywhere near fluently, let alone read and, especially, write the language. We quickly learned when we got to Japan, for example, that Buddhist Japanese and regular Japanese were quite different; what we learned in preparation for classes often could not be understood by the average Japanese. When Ty told us about such things, we, I, thought he was just trying to scare us. We learned. On another occasion, Ty was a judge in a YBA oratorical contest. Yours truly was a contestant. A guy from Los Angeles was also a contestant. There were several others, but I’ve forgotten everyone else, because the guy from L.A. was George Takei. Bet you didn’t know he was a Buddhist. Hompa Hongwanji Betsuin, I think. He was still a university (UCLA?) student at the time and unknown to most people outside of Southern District. He spoke after I did: eloquent, using words I may have read, but had never heard, with the same voice we all have since heard. He won in a breeze. I was second. Ty came up to me afterwards and commiserated with me. Ty knew that I wanted to study Madhyamika Buddhism, the school founded by our first patriarch, Nagarjuna, so he recommended that I study Sanskrit, since his writings were still extant in the original, and not just in Chinese, as was the case with much of early Buddhist writings. He knew a teacher down in L.A., and made arrangements for me to study under her for the few weeks I had left before leaving for Japan, and he let me stay in his apartment with him and his wonderful wife, Alice. Although it was only for a few weeks, it certainly helped later when I took a course in it at Ryu-Dai, if only because I had a text in English to which to refer. If I gave him any reason to doubt whether I was truly studying in Japan, when I visited him on one of his trips to Japan, he gave me a spot quiz: He noticed that I seemed to be reading his Japanese newspaper, and he asked me to translate a section. I mentioned above that there is a lot of difference between everyday Japanese and Buddhist Japanese. If the material had been a Buddhist text, there Page 2 was a good possibility that I could read it, but since the vocabulary was more akin to political discussion than to Buddhism, I had to stumble through it. I guess his compassion (pity?) got the better of him, because he let me go/stop. We had a common interest in Myokonin, and Ty had actually met some “in the flesh,” so to speak, although that might have been later, when he went to Hawaii and met some contemporary Myokonin. It is quite possible that he seldom spoke of them with me because I did not bring them up. It took me quite awhile to understand what many of them were trying to tell me. No, they were not speaking to me personally; many of them had been dead for years, even a century or more. However, if, as I have found, you do not read what they have to say as personal admonitions, it is unlikely you will ever truly understand what is being said. At least, that is what I found to be the case: reading their words and trying to understand their intent got me only so far. The only way in which to make their words part of my own experience was to cease parsing the words and simply digest their intent. It took me a long while to get to that point. Of course, it helps to read a lot, but it also helps not to try to “understand” the words on the spot. Just let them percolate. What I probably should have done more of is exchange thoughts with Ty, but that would have taken a lot more writing of letters and time and effort than I felt I had time for. And I am sure he would have had even less time, although he was very accommodating with his very precious time. His advice on, and understanding of, the Buddha Dharma were always freely given when asked for, but if he expected a lot from you in terms of fathoming what he was saying and you did not respond well, you might get some words you did not expect. Ty apparently liked to hold group discussions. Me? I did not, and still do not. They serve a purpose, but, for me, they tend to get too emotional. Displays of emotion might have their place, but they make me uncomfortable. Of course, the discomfort comes from within. When I needed to talk to someone during my process of understanding my real self while I was studying in Japan, I went directly to my revered professor, the late Prof. Kenryu Tsukinowa. At OCBC, I would on rare occasions, conduct one-on-one sessions, but the only group sessions were study classes, and those were Q & A-type. Ty’s son, Mark, also likes group sessions, as well as one-on-ones. Please excuse me for making this more about me than about Taitetsu Unno, at least that’s the way it seems to me. Ego is a masterful thing. It is very difficult to see its errors; more so to correct them. Ty was my friend and teacher. Now, he has returned to the Pure Land, one with Amida. In time, I will join him. To join him now, just say, Namo Amida Butsu. I trust your first month of 2015 went well. I hope the rest of your year goes even better. Make it so. Thank you for continuing to read these essays. Take care. Gassho, Donkon Jaan Doami February Korin President’s Message When I was installed a year ago I was fortunate to have a great set of officers and directors that were already established. While there are 20 people based on the organization chart reporting to the president (6 VPs, 6 treasurers, 2 secretaries, and 6 directors), they do not need managing. I did not expect they would be looking to me for direction and that was a good assumption. Along with our ministers they keep OCBC moving forward. They are really the “backbone” of OCBC. Luckily for OCBC the change of the OCBC president is not like the state governor or US President where all the staff is replaced. Our officers and directors do not change much and they continue to provide leadership and direction to the BOD and OCBC even when the president changes. For that, we should all be thankful that we have dedicated set of individuals that keep OCBC moving. And for me they are a self-directed work team (a concept I saw many companies struggle with). In the December Korin I discussed our 2014 officers and directors. For 2015 there are few changes Outgoing Administrative VP - Sus Iwamasa 2nd VP, Religious Programs - Richard Kuramoto Publicity/Historian Director - Linda Okino I would like to express my thanks to each of them for their years of service. And rather than wish them success in their next endeavor, I hope to see them back, just perhaps less involved. (While we keep saying we should run OCBC like a business, it will never be exactly like a business). Regarding Linda we will still see evidence of her involvement as she has volunteered to stay involved with the Korin as she has been. That will continue to be great help going forward. Thank you Linda. Richard Kuramoto was involved in coordinating many of the religious programs in the 9 years he held the position. We thank him for his service to OCBC. The biggest change was Sus Iwamasa who guided the administration of OCBC for many years. He gave a lot to OCBC and always had the best for OCBC in mind. He helped make sure we stayed on budget, was the behind the scenes leader of our festivals and helped set up our current office manager position. Finally, he took over leadership for the pre-construction preparation and construction of the new social hall. OCBC owes much to Sus and I personally thank him for all his work for OCBC, much of it behind the scenes. Incoming for 2015 Treasurer, Rental house fund - Kent Suzuki. This is new position formed by the BOD when we decided to rent out the Devoy and Calico houses. Kent is part of the OCBC Owned House committee and was involved in the set up of the rental house program. Kent has been involved with OCBC in many capacities in the past, and I am glad he agreed to take this position. Publicity/Historian - Janet Sakahara agreed to take this position and I know will do a good job. She is already Page 3 well known for starting and running the OCBC “Wish list” program that has resulted in many valuable donations needed by various organizations. 2nd VP, Religious Programs - Jim Pollard has agreed to take over this area and is well qualified being one of our current minister assistants. Jim has already developed a new report for the BOD meetings that helps to keep us informed of the activities of the OCBC ministers and minister assistants. They are doing more than most are aware of. Administrative VP - Alan Endo - In addition to being president-elect, Alan has agreed to add this position. This is actually an optional position for the BOD and having Alan as Administrative VP helps him become involved with the operations of OCBC and allows him to assess how this position should be positioned for the future. Alan will also be Hanamatsuri festival chair this April 11-12. All these tasks make him well positioned to be president next year. Please THANK the outgoing officers and WELCOME the incoming officers. Having a strong set of officers and directors form a strong “backbone” to carry OCBC forward. As the OCBC president am I “in charge”. I think NOT. I view my role more as a steward, explaining to others who is who, where things are and possibly providing some guidance. That “guidance” is not by directing but helping to get involved the right people to get the best results and explaining aspects to others to clarify issues. This organization is an amazing one that I am glad to be part. I look forward to another year. Hopefully I am helping us improve and go forward in a good direction. A request - let me know how I am doing. In gassho, Aaron Nagayama Save the date! Hanamatsuri Bazaar April 11-12 2015 February Korin Page 4 DID YOU KNOW??? BWA News From the files of “Bet you never thought about your $$$ in this way,” check out these items! Announcements - The BWA would like to express a warm welcome to our newest member, Linda Hara. We look forward to working with you and encourage others to join this dynamic group of ladies. - BWA will be holding a bento sale on March 1st in the MPB lobby at 11:30am. Help is needed with the food preparation on Saturday and Sunday at 8:30am in the MPB kitchen. If you have any questions, please contact Jodi Hisamoto at [email protected] and thank you in advance for your support. - Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, March 15th, after the Spring Ohigan service and luncheon. Please meet in the Kodo at 12:30pm. BWA dues are $15. Please bring dues in cash or checks payable to OC BWA. New members are welcome to join throughout the year so consider bringing a friend to our next meeting. Item 1: DID YOU KNOW that when you make payments with a credit card to OCBC for purchased items, membership dues, and donations, OCBC pays the credit card fees out of your payments/donations? Item 2: DID YOU KNOW that if the credit card you used to make those payments or donations gives you travel points or cash back, OCBC pays those benefits with additional fees? Item 3: DID YOU KNOW that in 2014, OCBC paid $4,596.49 in credit card fees? Item 4: DID YOU KNOW that the 50th Anniversary Project has paid over $14,470 in Paypal and credit cards fees since it began its fundraisings in 2009? OCBC greatly appreciates all donations in any form and understands the convenience of using credit cards, but if you want OCBC to receive every penny of your donation, a check or cash is the way to go. A little food for thought from our treasurer’s ledger - if you have other interesting / little known / surprising DYK items, please send them to Janet Sakahara, c/o [email protected]. Senior Luncheon On Monday, January 12th, 64 seniors and guests celebrated birthdays for Kirii Askew, Hatsuko Matsumoto, Namiye Okada, Junji Sarashina, Kiyoko Sarashina, and Masa Tominaga. The tables were adorned with beautiful flowers and everyone enjoyed the delicious lunch. Thank you very much to Namiye Okada for the fresh flowers, to OCBC for 20lb rice, to Irene Koga for the sweet strawberries, to Chris Nakamura for the cookies, and Kirii Askew, Hatsuko Matsumoto, and Junji Sarashina for their generous monetary donations. The next Senior Luncheon will be held on February 9th, 2015. Questions: For general questions regarding BWA or its activities, BWA members may contact Amy Iwamasa at [email protected] or (714) 968-2649. In Gassho, Chris Nakamura Korin Articles Due Date 02/22/2015 [email protected] February Korin Page 5 Maintenance Social Welfare / Dana Program. This report describes some of the major the work that was done during January. Thank you to the following dedicated people for their help. Paul Fujimoto Kay Fujimura Dan Hakikawa Wat Iwakoshi Haruo Iwo Keith Kamimura Dan Kaneko Hideo Kawamura Jim Mitchell Dennis Morinaga Norman Nishioka Akio Nitta Taka Noguchi Dennis Okada Frank Okamura Ron Sakoda Junji Sarashina Winston Shigenaga Tom Sunada Minoru Suzuki Ron Suzuki Masa Tominaga The following major work was done: 1) MPB. a. Moved all the desks, chairs and storage cabinets from all the class rooms into the hallway to allow the janitorial crew to clean and wax the classroom floors. b. After all the classroom floors were cleaned and waxed all the furniture was moved back and the hallway was cleaned and waxed. c. Fixed a slow kitchen sink drain leak. 2) Class Room Building. a. Moved all the desks, chairs and storage cabinets from all the class rooms into the walkway to allow the janitorial crew to clean and wax the classroom floors. b.After all the classroom floors were cleaned and waxed all the furniture was moved back. c.All the wood bulletin board cases were removed for refinishing and new cloth backing. d.Continued with hole patching and sanding of the lounge (old office) drywall. 3) General a.General landscape cleanup around the Hondo and along Dale Street.. b.Continuing with work to repair the damage caused by thieves that stole the sprinkler solenoid valve copper pipes north of the Kodo c.Removed the old cracked elastomeric coating from the interface of the cage storage roof to classroom building and applied new a elastomeric coating to stop rain water leakage. d. Many burned out light bulbs were replaced. 4) 912 Calico Home. a.Repaired one of the kitchen stove burners that would not ignite. b.General landscape cleanup of the front and back yard. . Next monthly workday. February 9, 2015 at 9 AM. Anyone that has some free time on the second Monday of each month is welcome to join us. A delicious home cooked lunch is provided by the BWA. OCBC is the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) center on the 2 nd Monday of each month, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Dianne Kujubu Belli is the counselor. Anyone interested should call the OCBC. Games, Games, Games – The group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. There are all kinds of card games that can be played like Mahjong, Shanghai Rummy, Hanafuda, blackjack and board games like chess, checkers scrabble, monopoly, etc. The instructor for Mahjong is Francis Quon and he is helping the students how to count points when playing the game. Donation of $1.00 is collected at the door. Please contact Irene Yamanishi (562) 860.5155 or email [email protected] if you have any questions. OCBC is a partner with Keiro Senior HeathCare in support as a Genki Partner. In response to the identified needs of our community and the complexities of health care reform, Keiro will focus this year to educate our community on issues of health literacy and offer self-management tools. Health care reform will dramatically change how health care is delivered in this country, and the roles and responsibilities of providers and patients/consumers. It is up to all of us to take care of ourselves, our families, and our community. In order to meet the evolving needs of our community, especially with the changes in our health care system, Keiro is providing a well-rounded education program to OCBC Sangha and our community. The list of some of Keiro’s upcoming educational programs and events being offered to our community can be obtained at the OCBC office. Are you interested in strengthening your body, improving coordination and balance, becoming healthier and having a more relaxed body and mind? There is a beginners Tai Chi -Longevity Stick class led by Dan Hakikawa on Thursdays starting at 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the MPB. If you don’t have the stick for this class you can pay only $9 at the time you sign up. A form of moving meditation, it's been shown that it helps reduce stress and boosts your immune system and memory. Dana Program continues to exist because of the following leaders and committee members who generously give their time and expertise: Vivian Beckker Karen Nagayama Hideo Kawamura Jane Kawamura Irene Koga Dorothy Matsuoka Rumi Nakatani Linda Nakauchi Irene Yamanishi Phyllis Uyemura If you are interested in joining the Social Welfare/Dana Program you can contact Linda Ishibashi (562) 860-5993 or email [email protected]. In Gassho, H. Kawamura February Korin Page 6 Project Kokoro News OCBC Wish List Samurai Jan 30 A full bus is planned for a trip to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to view one of the finest collections of battle gear of the might Samurai in the world. There are 140 items of Armor, Helmets, Weapons and horse trappings of highranking warriors and Daimyo of the 14th and 19th centuries. A tour of the Japanese art “Art of the Samurai” will follow in the Pavilion. The bus will pick up at OCBC at 10am and returning at 3pm. For more information please contact Amy Iwamasa: 714-968-2649 . Senior Luncheon Mar 8 The upcoming Senior Luncheon will be dedicated to the victims of the March 11, 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. Grateful Crane Ensemble, coming back from their 2014 Goodwill Tour to Tohoku and Hiroshima, Japan will share their life-changing experience with a DVD and singing nostalgic songs such as Hana wa Saku, Koko ni Ari and Kawa no Nagare no Youni – the same songs they sang to the people of Japan. Join us with your friends and family as we celebrate the Year of the Sheep, dine on a delicious buffet from Cooking with Chopsticks and listen to the special musical program from Grateful Crane Ensemble. The event is free to OCBC senior citizens (65+), $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 to 4. RSVP is required by February 22 to Jo Ann Tanioka. For more information contact Jo Ann @ 714-5230243 or [email protected] As we gear up for the spring months ahead, our list of requests has dwindled down to a precious few. Nevertheless, we are still asking for your consideration in granting items from these wish lists: Gratitude . We would like to express our appreciation for the recent donations from Rev. John and Koko Doami, Ralph and Marie Maeda, Shoji and Mitsuko Korin, Winston and Ruth Shigenaga and Sueko Togashi. The funds will be used to support our future programs. Next Meeting Feb 11 Please join us for our next meeting held in the Senior Room at 7:00 p.m. to hear of future programs or learn how you can get involved. If you would like more information please contact our president, Phyllis Uyemura: [email protected] In Gassho, Project Kokoro Senior Crafts: (Your generosity has warranted a temporary respite in PK’s request list. Tune in next month!) E-Cookbook: Japanese platters, bowls, cups, dishes, utensils, and placemats for photographing dishes created from e-cookbook recipes (questions to Lynn Black) Social Hall Kitchen: 2 comfort mats ($55 each), 2 3-tier carts ($88 each); or monetary donations to purchase these items. (questions to Kathy Nishimoto) All donated items may be dropped off at or sent to our office. Thank you in advance! In Gassho, Janet Sakahara WANTED VEHICLES RUNNING OR NOT (cars, boats, vans, trucks, RVs) Free pick up! We handle DMV paperwork! No cost to you! Neddie Bokosky For more information, please visit the OCBC website at www.ocbuddhist.org. Go to Visit, Donate, Car Donation or call the OCBC office at 714-827-9590. February Korin Page 7 Dharma School News Adult Buddhist Association OCBC Family Choir Thank you very much to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Yamamoto for their many years of service as choir directors of the OCBC Family Choir. You have made choir an enjoyable experience. The Adult Buddhist Association, commonly called ABA, is a group of no-nonsense dedicated people serving the SANGHA since 1967. We encounter the Buddha Dharma thru our thoughtfulness in action. We are nondiscriminating: man, woman, young, old, pidgin speaking, hapa, daikon ashi, we welcome you to join us. You have absolutely nothing to lose, but to gain a wealth of living kindness group of people. On January 11, 2015, the ABA Installation Service was led by Rev Dearth, after the HOONKO Service. Our illustrious leader is, President: Margie Mio; and her great cabinet members are: Treasurer-Lynn Morita; Recording Secretary-Jeanne Kumagai; Corresponding Secretary-Joan Tani; Auditor-Art Mio; Religious Director-Richard Kuramoto; Activities Directors-Sue Endo, Chieko Miyake, Karen Kino; Publicity/Historian-Ron Suzuki; Ex Officio (Membership)Ron Suzuki, Edie Gulrich. We will be celebrating the New Year by a luncheon on January 25, 2015, at the Panda Inn in La Palma. Any “sheep” person will be recognized at this special event. Therefore you must be 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 or 96 years old this year. ABA, again is sponsoring the Super Bowl Party on February 1st in the Social Hall. The congregation is welcome to attend. There will be a $10 fee for the food, fun, and friendship. ABA members bringing food will not be charged. Come join in the fun, have a great time, loosen up for a day. It is BINGO time this year. ABA and OCBC Sports are sponsoring this huge event on March 14, 2015. The ABA chairpersons are Karen Kino and Sue Endo. The exceptional event will require a great amount of planning, organizing, and coordinating to be successful. ABA members will do their utmost with manpower and their special skills. Daikon No Hana: (Words of Wisdom). There is no today after tomorrow. D.S. Class Schedule D.S. classes will be held on the following dates: February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 22, and 29 Classes begin immediately after service and end at 11:30 a.m. Gassho, Tracy Yamashita-Perry Respectfully, R. Suzuki FAMILY MOCHITSUKI WORKSHOP Kizuna-LA will be offering a Family Mochitsuki Workshop on Sunday, March 15th, at OCBC. Participants - children ages 7 – 13 (all ages are welcome, however) and their parents - will have the opportunity to pound mochi the “old – fashioned way” with mallets and mortar. Afterwards, they will mold the mochi, eat it, and take some home for later. Registration cost is $14/family, but sustaining OCBC members will receive the special discount of $7/family! RSVP is required. Please check out the detailed information on the Kizuna flyer in the back section of the Korin. For more information, please contact Paul Matsushima at [email protected] or (213) 973-4465. February Korin Page 8 Youth Department News Daion Taiko The OCBC Youth Department gratefully received a donation from the Korin family in memory of Mr. Shoji Korin, past OCBC Board President 1988. Also the Buddhist Women’s Association made a donation to the Youth Department from their December Eshinnisama service and luncheon. Youth Department appreciates the donations that help our mission to advance Buddhism in our children’s lives. In the past we have supported our youth organizations trips to Japan, supported the Youth Advocacy Committee to expose our youth to the tasks of a minister, and supported community service projects with the seed money to fundraiser for the 50th anniversary. Our temple is busy all year round with the many youth activities and projects going on. We thank all the leaders, advisors, and coaches for their time and dedication. Arigato!! 2015 is really starting out to be a fairly busy one. We’ve had a small flurry of performance requests. Yes, people want to hear you play. Hopefully, we’ll be able to squeeze them all in. Another amazing mention, we’ve finally gotten around to starting the Beginner Workshop with 9 brave souls (do Buddhists have souls?). Normally this starts in October, but better late than never, right? Hanamatsuri is already fast approaching and there’s still lots to learn for everyone. All of our groups are learning new songs, so please don’t miss out on practice. Upcoming Events Kimono Festival – 2/8 HB Cherry Blossom Festival – 3/22 City of Orange Drum Week – 6/13 In Gassho, Daryl Doami In Gassho, Mike Black & Diana Ono Youth Department OCBC Recycling OCBC Sangha Members ~ Bring your aluminum cans, newspapers to the bin. Remember to recycle, reuse & reduce whenever you can! It’s good for the earth!! Feb 2015 Mar 2015 Apr 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 Sangha Teens Girl Scouts Girl Scouts Dharma Wheel Daion Taiko Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts MONDAY Night Women’s Basketball Come out to play!!! We welcome new players to join us for women’s open gym. We play from 7:00 PM every Monday except for National Holidays i.e. ~ no basketball on Feb 16, President’s Holiday! Whether you are a beginner or old timer (like me) ~ come out to play from 7:00 to 9:00PM. Bring a reversible jersey, play some 5 on 5, meet some new friends and get some exercise! Or if you just want exercise and be fit, come out & walk around the gym with us to get your 10,000 steps a day and rack up steps for your FIT BIT!! Any questions call or email Diana Ono 310-508-3966 [email protected] Sangha Teens The Sangha Teen”s mid-year laser tag activity has been re-scheduled to February 28 as it did not take place on January 10 due to rain. Please note that this activity will be taking place outdoors. The Pasadena event on Saturday, February 21 is a fun, carnival themed event and anyone wishing to attend still has the chance to sign up! The sign up sheet is available on our Shutter Fly site. Another upcoming event will be perfect for anyone who enjoys basketball! Venice is hosting a basketball event which will take place March 29. It will include a small tournament, and everyone will be divided into teams. Make sure to mark these fun upcoming events on your calendar! Other upcoming events: February 1 - Sangha Teen Meeting February 14 - Recycling March 15 - Ohigan Luncheon hosted by Sangha Teens & Dharma Wheel Club In Gassho, Rachel Wong February Korin Jr. YBA In celebration of the new year, we participated in the OCO Mochitsuki Pound Off. Taking place at Tanaka Farms, our members got to experience making mochi from start to finish! There were many organizations and people that came, which helped make the event seem even more community-based and family-oriented. We pressed down on the rice, took turns pounding the rice into mochi, and then moved it to a table to shape it into Kagami mochi. Our strategy was to make the two parts and let it cool down before putting them in place. After everyone made their Kagami mochi, we all celebrated by eating some delicious Loco Mocos! Despite the cold weather, this annual Pound Off was great because we got to learn about our culture through food, and create bonds not only with each other, but also with a large part of the Japanese American community. On January 10, Jr. YBA helped babysit at the OCBC New Years Luncheon. We had lots of fun playing games with the kids! We even got a yummy lunch, and watched a movie afterwards. We had our volleyball clinic this month too! On January 19, our participating members got together at the gym. We did some drills to warm up, and then played 6 on 6, which both our members and their parents participated in. This Page 9 clinic was put on to prepare for the annual, upcoming Southern District Volleyball tournament on January 31. Everyone looks forward to this event because we get to play on mixed teams, having a variety of skill levels, and coming from various chapters within Southern District. It’s also great because it’s not too competitive, and is meant more to bond with other SD delegates. And of course we always have a fully stocked refreshment area! Coming up on February 8, high school girls from Kyoto are coming to visit OCBC. We will be hosting them for the day, providing lunch and some fun activities. This is an annual visit that is very enjoyable and rewarding. Seminar 1 is also coming up on February 21 at Gardena Buddhist Temple. With so many more events coming up very soon, we can’t wait to see what the rest of 2015 has in store for us! Thank you again to everyone for supporting our Gratitude Grams; it’s so fun to see the recipients’ smiling faces when we get to deliver these grams around church! In gassho, Kayla Katsuda Jr. YBA Publicity Chair February Korin Page 10 Cub Scout Pack 578 Boy Scout Troop 578 At the start of the New Year, the cub scouts hosted the Ho-onko Luncheon on January 11th. The families of the scouts provided all the food. This year, although the day of the event rained heavily, over 250 members attended this event. All the scouts were assigned to work specific tasks. The Tiger Den and the Bear Den worked very hard by serving drinks and deserts to attending church members, as well as clearing tables. They learned manners and the value of hard work, and received many kind words from the members they helped. The cub scouts would like to thank all the church members who continue to support us by attending such events. This year, the Tiger Den has six good natured first time scouts; Ashton, Braden, Carson, Grant, Nicholas, and Seth. Although the bi-weekly meetings continue past their normal bedtime for some of these young scouts, each one of the Tigers arrive with a big smile and innocence only found at this age. In the past five months, the Tigers have attended an Anaheim Ducks Hockey Game, went bowling, gone on a hike through a nature park, visited a working farm, went ice skating, rode on a fire truck and hosed down a fire, and had a sleep-over at the zoo. In addition, Reverend Turner generously donated his time to provide the Tigers with a special tour of the Church’s Media Center where they learned about how information is broadcasted and distributed which was one of the requirements to earn their Tiger badge. Through their “do your best” attitude and the dedication of their parent as well as all the surrounding support of others, all six Tigers have achieved a major goal of earning the Bobcat badge. Rice Washing Swish, shoosh, swish, shoosh were the sounds you heard coming from the back of OCBC’s multi-purpose building on the early morning of December 20, 2014. Sixtysix boy scouts, rolled up their shirt sleeves, to wash 900 pounds of mochigome, rice. Novice rice washers learned the skill of togu, rice washing, using an open palm and gently rubbing the rice with a pressing motion against the bottom of their bucket. Expert rice washers polished their togu skills. The great balance of novice and expert rice washers generated several tubs of clean rice grains for the OCBC annual mochitsuki event. A special thank you to Mrs. Yuko Sugiyama-Ly for organizing this event. Thank you to the parents that washed the buckets and tubs, and for providing the delicious breakfast and lunch. As this was Troop 578’s last event of the year. We would like to thank the Sangha for your generous support, this past year, and wish everyone a prosperous and healthy 2015 Year. In Gassho, Lou Nakagawa Tiger Den Leader Chandler Takeuchi, Lightning bolts, Patrol Historian Troop 578 Keiro Caroling On December 13th 2014 our troop went to the Kerio resident’s home to sing Christmas carols to the residents. We all got there pretty early and most of us were pretty tired. Before we were taken in, we took a nice group picture outside. We were given festive hats and silver bells to set the Christmas spirit and assist our caroling. There were many songs we sang, such as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, White Christmas, Silver bells and even Frozen’s “Let it Go”. Even though all of our voices are deep, we still sang pretty well. The day before caroling, our troop made small paper Christmas trees to pass out to the residents. Passing out the paper trees was very pleasing and the residents seemed to enjoy it too! We sang to four different rooms of residents, some of whom were relatives of some of our scouts. After bringing early Christmas cheer to the folks at Keiro, we got to celebrate our success by eating at a place called Noodle World, which was very good. Doing this every year makes our troop happy to be able to give these kind people some cheer. February Korin Page 11 Daisy Girl Scout Troop 2041 Senior Ambassor/Troop 881 The Daisy Troop is getting geared up for our annual cookie sales! We will have our cookies ready to sell to the OCBC Congregation on Girl Scout Sunday (March 1), so please bring your money to purchase your cookies. If you can’t wait until March 1st for your cookie fix, then please contact me at [email protected] to purchase cookies. We are starting our Flower Garden Journey this month by growing some new flowers. Each Daisy Girl Scout will earn their “Responsible for What I Say and Do Petal “ and “Watering Can Award” by watering their own flower seeds. This journey will be a good way for the kids to learn responsibility and how they can play a role in our daily environment. We will end the journey at the end of the year with our Environment Nature Hike in Newport Beach. Next month, we look forward to dressing in our yukatas and kimonos for Girls Day on Friday February 27. This month, the Senior/Ambassador Troop learned how to take good care of themselves by learning about health and fitness during their meeting on January 11. The patrol in charge prepared a short presentation for everyone and discussed about what you should be eating and how much exercise you should be doing. After learning about good foods to try and how to keep yourself in good shape, fresh homemade smoothies were made. On January 25, the girls learned about self-esteem and how to have good mental health. They learned how to stay mentally fit and how to control the stress that they may be going through. Lastly, cookie sales began also on Sunday the 25 and will continue throughout February. The month of January was a great start to a new year for the girls, and many more fun events will make for a great year. Brownie Girl Scout Troop 916 Brownie Troop 916 had their annual sleepover at OCBC in January. We worked on the “Potter” badge during our meeting led by the Cadette troop. Brownies always enjoy any opportunity to work together with the older scouts! Also during our January meetings the Brownies earned their Cookie Activity Pin by learning skills we will use during the upcoming cookie sales. Thank you for your continued support of our troop! Junior Girl Scout Troop 855 In January, the Junior Troop celebrated their amazing accomplishments during the first half of the year with a Court of Awards ceremony. Each Scout shared what her favorite thing has been so far about being a Junior Girl Scout. Fourth grader, Carina Furumoto said, “At the sleepover, learning how to pitch a tent, making a fire, sleeping with my patrol, folding a tent and flag… too many to list.” Many of the girls agreed! Congratulations to all the Juniors for earning their awards and badges! The girls also enjoyed having a special guest, Mr. Ron Nakahira, come to talk to them about his career as an engineer. The Scouts learned that studying science, math and computers, and having good communication skills, would help girls who are interested in any type of engineering. He also told them not to be afraid to fail, and encouraged them to be persistent and always keep trying, and that they could all be successful in their futures. Thank you very much, Mr. Nakahira! In February, we will start preparing for Junior Jam, the camping competition event for Junior Troops in Anaheim! We will also be selling Girl Scout Cookies! Thank you for supporting the OCBC Girl Scouts by buying cookies or donating them to the US Marine Corps! In Gassho, May-Wah Chu, Janis Mauldin, Denise Ueno and Joyce Yada Junior Troop #855 Leaders Some of Our More Popular Scrip Cards (Please see vendor list for a complete listing) Grocery Stores: Albertsons, Stater Brothers, Ralph’s Community Program, Vons and Smart and Final. We also carry Marukai cards. Gas Stations: Arco, Chevron, Shell, Exxon and Mobil Department Stores: Kohl’s, Target, Macy’s, Kmart, JCPenney, Sears and Walmart Fast Food: Carl’s Jr., KFC, Jack in the Box and Wendy’s Restaurants: Cheesecake Factory, Mimis, Carrows, Hometown Buffet, Claim Jumper and Panera Bread Others: Starbucks, Crate and Barrel, Amazon, iTunes, REI, Best Buy, GameStop, Jo-Ann Fabrics and Michaels Entertainment: Regal (UA and Edwards), Caremark and AMC February Korin In Memoriam The Orange County Buddhist Church wishes to express its deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the late: Osamu Fukushima Futae Kawate Masayoshi "Mac" Kakudo Reiko Koyama Lois Matsui Roy Hidekazu Mayeda Ka Osumi Taka Ota Yasuko Jean Sakamoto Masuye Sunada Harry Akio Umemoto Aiko Yasuda Page 12 For the Sake of the Children In the January Korin issue Aaron Nagayama in his President’s message and Bill Sakahara in his report stated that the OCBC Board of Directors had approved a new budget for Phase 2; an increase of $500,000 from $3.5M to $4.0M. As they wrote, the initial figure was preliminary and the increases were due to up to date construction cost estimates, more accurate details, and actual proposals received. The project team realizes this is a significant increase and cost containment will be one of the most important tasks for the team. We are grateful to the Sangha for their continued support in donations, pledges and their hard and dedicated efforts in all our fundraising events. There is a Japanese saying, “Kodomo No Tame Ni” meaning “For the Sake of the Children.” I think that every parent wants the best for their children and thusly sacrifices a great deal for them. The 50th Anniversary Project, both Phase 1 and Phase 2, is not only for ourselves to have nicer and bigger facilities, but it is for our children, their children, and all who come to our temple to listen to the Dharma, both now and in the future. To the entire Sangha for your continued Dana, Arigato gozaimasu. Howard Nakagiri Phase 2 Project Manager May the family members find solace and comfort in the infinite compassion of Amida Buddha. Namu Amida Butsu Services Conducted December 29 Taka Ota Funeral Service January 1 Shimizu Family Memorial Service 3 Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial Service Yasuko Jean Sakamoto Funeral Service 9 Futae Kawate Funeral Service 10 Ikuko Kurosu 49 Day Memorial Service 15 Ka Osumi Funeral Service 16 Harry Akio Umemoto Funeral Service 17 Edwin Matsuda 1 Year Memorial Service Aiko Yasuda Funeral Service 18 Reiko Koyama Funeral Service 19 Masako Mimura 7 Year Memorial Service Masuye Sunada Funeral Service 24 Akiko Maruko 49 Day Memorial Service Masayoshi "Mac" Kakudo Funeral Service Sakaye Kato 1 Year Memorial Service 25 Agnes and Shimei Yuda 1 Year Memorial Service Akeko Sawada 3 Year Memorial Service 27 Roy Hidekazu Mayeda Burial Service 31 Clara Kumamoto 3 Year Memorial Service Lois Koko Matsui Funeral Service OCBC Coin Drive Hello Everyone! Remember me? I am the coin person who wanted to collect $25,000.00 in coins by OCBC 50th Anniversary in October 2015. The coin count is now at $17,230.76 which is $7,769.24 short of $25,000.00! This means I need to collect at least $863.25/month for the next 9 month which is possible but…? I was thinking about decreasing my goal but I am going to bite the bullet and going to REACH MY GOAL! If you have not donated to the 50th Anniversary Fund, donating coins is a great way to be a part of this wonderful event! By the way… I Hate Failure! Thank you to all that have donated your coins and for those who have not… DO IT NOW! February Korin 50th Anniversary Project Report As OCBC begins 2015 with the social hall portion of our project successfully completed, attention and focus shifts back to fundraising activities. I am pleased to report that OCBC had a successful end-of-year campaign as we passed the 2014 donation and pledge goal of $8M! The generosity of the OCBC Sangha and its friends is both awesome and humbling. Who could have imagined we would have raised this much money when we started with just $45,000 in the Building Fund at the start of 2009! And it’s humbling for OCBC because this has been such a long and sometimes tiring effort as OCBC continues to ask for donations, and the Sangha continues to respond. As OCBC embarks on the final two years of this campaign, the ultimate goal is clear. We already have over $2.5M of the required $4M needed to complete the Hondo, courtyard, and MPB flooring tasks. We must raise an additional $1.5M. This seems like a daunting task, but compared to what we’ve already accomplished, OCBC can clearly see this goal is achievable. As I mentioned in last month’s article, many Sangha members have donated or pledged multiple times. Without this type of support, our fundraising status would not be where it is. But OCBC also realizes this has been a long campaign, and some members cannot donate as much as others. It is both heart-warming and heart-breaking to hear that many older Sangha members call OCBC and apologize that while they want to donate more, they cannot as they are on fixed income. But they promise to donate again when they can. The Hondo renovation is for our future generations, but it’s obvious it is very important for our older members as well, and they would like to see it happen sooner than later. So we ask the Sangha members who can afford to donate, to help where our older generation cannot. If you’ve donated early in our campaign, thank you. But if it’s been awhile, can you help again? Every donation helps and OCBC is so close to getting this done! The next ten months of fundraising will be critical if OCBC is to give the go-ahead for construction start after Obon 2016. The Phase 2 team plans to complete the planning and construction drawing phase and start the city planning approval process by the end of 2015. OCBC needs to know it has the funding to make the go-ahead decision. Let’s together make it happen! The 50th Anniversary Project Development Committee is planning the 2015 fundraising campaign, and information will be passed as details are finalized. One of the first activities will be updating the leaves of the Bodhi recognition tree. Since last spring, OCBC has had a number of donors reach tree recognition levels, as well as many more who have made additional donations to achieve a higher recognition level. OCBC will begin notifying those donors of their new or changed recognition status and to get their desired wording for their leaves. This will also be an opportunity for those current donors who are just short of Bodhi tree recognition to add to their total donations and join the growing number of donor leaves. OCBC gratefully acknowledges the following new and repeat donations received between December 28, 2014 and January 24, 2015. Page 13 Family and Individual Donations (new and repeat): (Coin donor names reported separately) Anonymous Anonymous Rev. & Mrs. John Doami, David, Kim, Daryl, & Lily Paul & Joyce Fujita Jon & Jodi Hisamoto (2) Kazuya & Fusako Ichikawa In memory of Russell Ken Ichikawa Greg & Sandra Kimura Mary Kodama Roy & Michiko Kouchi Eunice Kusunoki Ben & Mae Minamide Katsuhiro & Michiko Miyamoto Isamu Miyashiro Dorothy Morisako In loving memory of Henry Morisako Steve & Linda Nakauchi Emy Sakamoto In memory of Stan Kong Mr. Saburo Sakamoto In memory of Jean Sakamoto Hiromichi & Nancy Sakioka Winston & Ruth Shigenaga Goody, Carol, & Nicole Takashima Sandra, Tyler, & Kylie Togashi Masa & Kazuko Tominaga In memory of Kazuko Tominaga Richard & Janet Uyeno Robert & Jane Wada In memory of H. Bill and Jane Wada Doris A. Yoshikane In memory of Franklin Y. Yoshikane, DDS Family/Individual Donations this period: $81,255.00 Total Family/Indv'l Donations to Date: $3,465,367.00 Family and Individual Pledges (new and add'l): Robert Bolander Michael & Ellies Watanabe Total Pledges (collected & uncollected) to Date: $3,619,850.00 OCBC Organization Donations, Pledges (new and repeat): OCBC Project Kokoro $2,000.00 OCBC Organization Donations, Pledges to Date: $963,564.00 Total Pledges and Donations: $8,065,978.00 (includes coin collections) Total Donations and Pledge Payments Collected to date: $7,746,696.00 Phase 2 Goal $4,000,000.00 Current cash-on-hand $2,543,809.19 Additional donations required $1,456,190.81 In Gassho, Bill Sakahara Project Treasurer February Korin Ministerial Scholarship The Ministerial Scholarship Committee acknowledges with gratitude the following Sangha members for their generous donations to the OCBC Ministerial Scholarship Fund. Please note that any donations received subsequent to January 25, 2015 will be acknowledged in the next Korin issue. Donations received from October 19, 2014 through November 24, 2014: Margaret Abo Jiro Aratani April Choi Michael & Neddie Bokosky Tom & Ellen Crane Robert & Setsuko Eto Paul & Miyuki Fujimoto Paul & Joyce Fujita Larry & Kimiko Fukumoto Harry & Joyce Furuya David & Toby Fusato Masako Hamada Ronald Hamada Roy & Clara Hayashi Tomoaki & Dianne Hayata Akio Steven & Cheryl Higashi Kenneth & Yukiko Hirata Tsutomu & Miyoko Hirayama Annie Hirokawa Shiro & Toku Homan Saburo & Clara Horiba Kaz & Fusako Ichikawa Paul & Nancy Inafuku Tomio & Kathy Ito Wat & Hiromi Iwakoshi Keith & Noreen Kamimura Dan & Noriko Kaneko Eugene Kano Ray & Helen Kato Hideo & Jane Kawamura Masao & Joyce Kimura Earl King Julie Kitajima Harry & Hiroko Koike Sho & Mitsuko Korin Noel & Judy Kurai Shigeki & Sachiko Kusumi Ralph & Marie Maeda Joel & Wendy Marutani Edwin & Hatsuko Matsumoto Shizuko Matsumoto Marcia Miyoshi Jenny Mizusawa Mitsuo & Sachiko Mizutani Don & Sets Miyada Lloyd & Joni Morinaga Glenn & Lynn Morita Karen Muramoto Sachiko Murata Mutsuko Miyakawa Maurice & Carrie Nakagawa Fumi NakanoJoe Natsuhara Kathy Nishimoto Sachi Ochiai Dennis Okada Michiko Osako Tilden & Lisa Osako Patty Ruiz Judean & Tamiko Sakimoto Junji & Kiyoko Sarashina Gary & Nancy Sato Winston & Ruth Shigenaga Jean Shimazono (in memory of Carolyn Fujishige Greg Shimizu Kenny Shimizu M.T. & W. R. Shishido Tamiji & Rosa Somen Masamichi & Michiko Sueda John & Mary Sunada Tom & Muriel Sunada Kent & Nancy Suzuki Ron & Kyoko Suzuki Teri & Dick Tanimoto Glen Tanaka Seiju Terada Sue Togashi Alan & Akiko Tomiyama Roy & May Tomiyoshi Roy Tomooka Joyce Tonooka Dennis & Shoko Tsujimoto Davis Uyeda Karen Ujihara Kinuko Ujihara Karen Wong Misuno Yamada Susan Yamada Laura & Stanley Yamamoto Dean Yamanaka Tracy Yamashita-Perry Yoko Yamashita Page 14 Donations received from November 25, 2014 through December 23, 2014: Robert Bolander Eizo & Aiko Yasuda Frank & Yoshiko Harada Midori Kanbara Richard & Charlene Kuramoto Dennis & Mona Morinaga Taka & Setsuko Noguchi Bill & Janet Sakahara Beth Fujishige Hayami Helen Fukino Jeffrey & Laurel Hirouji Tak & Aiko Kiyohara Ritsuko Kuroki Mary Nakayama Jan Okinishi Donations received from December 24, 2014 through January 25, 2015: Jeff & Namy Folick Kirk & Gail Kusano Michiko Miyamoto Setsuko Munemitsu Ruby Takazumi (in memory of Taitetsu Unno) Doris Yoshikane Total contributions received through December 23, 2014: $19,420.00 WOW, AMAZING, FANTASTIC!! Those are words to describe all of the donors above. We have had thus far a wonderful campaign year and we thank each and every one of you for your support. In the last Korin article, I believe I wrote that we remained hopeful that this campaign year would be as successful as years past. Well, thanks to all of you, this campaign year is an unbelievable success. Our ministers and minister’s assistants continue to show such dedication and hard work. There is also so much that they do for all of us behind the scenes. They are all unique and special and we are so fortunate to have them. Did you know that Reverend Jon Turner conducted the very first BEC class through our new media center so that others could join in the class online? Did you know that Reverend Ellen Crane will give an address at the upcoming National Conference in San Diego? How tremendous is that that our ministers’ messages are not just being heard here at OCBC but beyond to the entire community. Gassho, Carrie H. Nakagawa February Korin Page 15 February Korin Page 16 と 阿 あ を で さ と 意 い す 三 さん り 寒 さむ 銀 ぎん こ ま お か こ ぎ 疑 も 弥 み 学 な す ま 思 も 味 み 。 回 い 今 ん し さ 世 せか ち 皆 みな 問 ん 陀 だ び 。 が い に 先 ま に 回 かい て の 界 い ら さ が さ 始 はじ 仏 ぶっ こ ま つ ず わ の 気 きも な の 京 きょ ま 沸 わ ま め 教 きょ の す い は た 法 ほう 持 ち か お 都 うと の く の る を う 世 よ 。 て 、 っ 話 わ ち で 正 しょ で お こ 関 かん な 学 ま に 「 、 一 いっ て は を も 月 うが は 正 しょ と 係 けい か ん な 誕 たん 出 しゅ お 回 かい 、 「 新 あら 、 を つ 、 月 うが が は で で 生 じょ 世 っせ 聖 しょ 目 め お 出 しゅ た 本 ほん 迎 む 元 がん は つ う あ い 、 、 さ う 本 ほん 話 はな 世 っせ に 山 ざん え か 旦 たん い ぎ は が 教 ょ る か お そ れ 懐い し 本 ほん し の ま に か う 「 し し と な 釈 ゃ し た 」 か 出 ゅ し 懐 がい ま 修 しゅ し 雪 ゆき が 思 おも る 迦 か て 目 も と ら 世 っせ た 」 た 正 うし た が で い も さ 浄 じ 的 くて は 説 せつ 本 ほん い を 。 会 ょう 。 降 ふ し え ま の ま 土 ょう の き 、 明 めい 懐 がい と テ に 厳 きび り ど お す な と お し 」 思 、 た も ー し お か し ん こ 真 し 。 の 釈ゃた の い マ 一 いち ? し ま 参 ゅ と い い め 宗う そ か 迦かい ま に 面ん い 世 せか い な 現 げん も を し 「 群 ぐん 「 ( た て 界 い る い 代 だい っ 光 こう た 如 にょ 萌 も 如 にょ 『 『 。 、 に 人 ひと 大 だい 語 ご て 闡 せん ま 来 らい 恵 うえ 来 らい 註 ちゅ 仏 ぶっ 真 しん 出 しゅ び 慈 じ に せ し ふ 、 以 いし 所 しょ 釈 うし 説 せつ 実 じつ 現 つげ と 悲 ひ し ん て 。 無 むが 真 ん 以 こい ゃく 無 むり の し ん を 心 しん ま と 群 ぐん 世 よ 蓋 い 実 じつ 興 うし 版 ばん 量 ょう 利 りや て 哀 あわ を す 欲 ほっ 萌 もう に の 之 し 出 ゅ 』 寿 じゅ 益 く 、 れ も と し を 出 しゅ 大 だい 利 り 於 つお 九 きゅ 経 きょ う う を ひ み っ 、 て 拯 すく 興 っこ 悲 ひ 」 世 せ ペ う ー 』 頁 ほ ろ た て 「 な ひ す を 、 、 ジ か ど く ま 、 諸 しょ り 恵 めぐ る も 読 よ 欲 よく ) 巻 んじ こ 悟 さ い 迷 めい 仏 ぶつ 」 む ゆ っ み 拯 じょ に 上 ょう う し り と 、 界 かい 如 にょ と に ゑ て 下 くだ は ら し さ て の こ に 来いあ 真んは 三んし 、 、 道 み の 苦 くる は り 実 じつ 、 界 がい ま 一 いっ を ち 娑 しゃ し か ま の す ど を 切 さい 説 と 婆 ば ん ぎ す 利 り 道 うき 矜 こう と の で り 。 を 教 ょう 哀 あい 、 本 ほん の 海 かい 出 しゅ け と 願 がん 世 よ 世 っせ て 、 か お 海いに 応う 、 示 しめ す こ し ゆ を 興う信ん唯い「 さ く 説 と 出 しゅ 如 にょ 説 せつ 正 しょ れ は く さ つ 来 らい 弥 み 信 うし て ん た れ 如 にょ 陀 だ 偈 んげ い と め る 実 じつ 本 ほん 」 ま お で 理 り 言 ごん 願 がん で す ぼ あ 由 ゆう 」 海 かい は 。 し る と 、 そ め 。 は さ 五 ごじ 「 し す 五 ごじ 、 れ 濁 ょく 如 にょ て と 濁 ょく た 、 悪 あく 来 らい 、 し だ 如に時じ所しそ る 悪 あく 弥 ょ ょ み 時 じ 陀 だ 来 らい 群 ぐん 以 うい れ べ の の が 生 じょ 興 こう を し う こ 受う。 出 しゅ 世 っせ 本 ほん 懐 がい の お は 話 なし ( 三 さん の 一 いち ) オ レ ン ジ 郡 仏 教 会 二 月 号 2 0 1 5 年 出 しゅ が 聖 しょ 経 きょ こ え 本 ほん の 世 っせ 説 と 人 うに 典 うて の を 懐 がい 疑 ぎも 本 ほん か さ ん は ん 人 にん 得 え 」 問 ん 懐 がい れ ま 、 間 げん る の は の た は い 界 かい こ 意 い 大 たい き へ 経 ょう 『 ぶ 、 く に た と 味 み 変 だん 仏 誕んが を 大い で 説 っせ 阿 あ つ じ り つ 生 ょう で 理 か 事 じ あ む 弥 み か き 解いな る 無 りょ 陀 だ あ さ ま す う に と 量じ如ょり れ す る こ ご 寿 ゅき 来 らい ま た 。 こ と 理 りか 経 ょう の す 理 りゆ お と で 解 い 』 本 ほん が 由 う 釈 し で 、 さ こ 願 がん 、 を 迦 ゃか 、 こ れ そ の 親 しん 説 と さ そ の 「 ま が 教 おし 鸞 らん く ま の 出 し ゅ し 、 え こ が 答 た 世 っせ ひ に く り す 群 ぐん ま 「 と を 出 い は 、 と 萌 もう ふ 興 こう い 説 と で ん 「 な 」 と 出 しゅ う き た と 群 ぐん り は 申 もう 於 つお は て ま お 萌 もう 、 、 す 世 せ ゆ よ ふ ぼ 」 「 「 み 」 ゑ ろ ゆ し は 拯 じょ 欲 よく こ と と う づ ゑ め よ 」 と い い 」 の は す ろ と な ふ ふ は し 衆 ゅじ 、 と づ す い り は み み よ 生 ょう 弥 だ な の し く ふ 。 世 こ り 衆ゅ は 「 に と 陀 を の 。 じ は よ ぶ お つ な た 御 お 仏 ぶ 生 ょう ん ぼ 欲 くじ 仏 ん つ ょ 出 い り す ち の を と し 拯うで 、 け か 世 よ― す 1な ―め た ペ し と 頁 ージ 真 んぞ し 像 う 親 ん で と 「 ) 銘 めい 鸞 らん す も に に 申 う 如 ょ お 文 もん 聖 しょ 。 す 来 うら い 』 人 うに は 所 いし て ( さ ん 諸 しょ 以 ょい 、 『 ま ち 仏 ぶつ 興 こう 註 ゅう は と 出し 釈 しゃ 、 申 於 ゅつ く 版 ばん こ す 世せ の な 」 』 箇か ろ し り は 六 っぴ 所 ょ 、 、 ゃ く を 「 「 な 七 な 『 に し 所ょ如ょ じ そ ゅ 尊 ん ら 以い来い う 一 い 号 ごう 」 」 ち 人 ひと び と を 済 さい 度ど し よ う と さ れ る 」 と い う こ ま め す 「 ら 。 出 しゅ れ ま 世 っせ た た 本 ほん こ 、 懐 がい と 」 で が お 合 っし 会 あ の す 掌 ょう い お 。 し 話 はな ま はし し ワ ょ 、じ ン う 次か ド 。 回い も ラ 続 つづ む き 睦 つみ ( 龍 谷 大 学 博 士 課 程 大 学 院 生 ) ン グ に 是 非 お 友 達 を お 誘 い し て ご 参 ( 舞 田 翻 訳 セ ン タ ー 住 任 ) 時 で も 大 歓 迎 で す ! 次 回 の ミ ー テ ィ 信 生 博 士 願 い 致 し ま す 。 婦 人 会 へ の 入 会 は 何 て 厳 修 致 し ま す 。 英 語 部 ・ 日 本 語 部 と も 合 同 法 要 と し 入 B 参O W の A 下C 上 さ 、 M E い B 仏 M 。W 教 B E 出 A 会 R 席宛 オ S での H フ I きチ ィ P なェ ス D いッ ま U 場ク で E S 合 を 郵と封 送ご筒ご お記に持 午 前 1 0 時 1 2 日 の ミ ー テ ィ ン グ に 現 金 ま た は 日 時 … 2 0 1 5 年 3 月 1 5 日 ( 日 ) 婦 人 会 の 会 費 は 1 5 ド ル で す 。 1 月 日 ( 日 ) 1 2 時 半 よ り 開 か れ ま す 。 内 申 し 上 げ ま す 。 * 次 回 の ミ ー テ ィ ン グ は 3 月 1 5 合 わ せ て お 参 り 下 さ い ま す 様 、 こ こ に ご 案 り 行 わ れ ま す 。 ご 家 族 ・ お 友 達 を お 誘 い 彼 岸 法 要 と お 彼 岸 仏 教 講 座 は 、 左 記 の 通 デ ィ ー 夫 人 ま で ご 連 絡 下 さ い 。 二 〇 一 五 年 の オ レ ン ジ 郡 仏 教 会 春 期 お 何の かで ご、 質ご 問協 が力 あ宜 りし まく しお た願 らい 久致 本 ジし ョま ― 2 ―す 。 [email protected] 加 下 さ い 。 日 本 語 ご 講 師 … ワ ン ド ラ 睦 先 生 英 語 ご 講 師 … 羽 田 て 阿 あ 私 わた が 本 ほん お は さ 、 弥 み が し で 願 がん 釈 しゃ 、 こ れ そ 陀 だ こ き の 迦 か 多 おお こ て の さ の た お さ く で い 道 みち ま 世 よ 。 い ま の 大 だい ま を の に そ わ に 仏 ほと 事 じ す け れ よ 歩 あゆ ご な 。 し し ほ 出 ゅ さ を っ む 本ん こ つ て た 願 がん 現 げん 同 どう 聞 き て ま と め を し 時じか 、 が は で 聞きて に せ 阿あお 、 あ か き そ て 弥 み ら 親 しん っ せ た の い 陀 だ れ 鸞 らん た て 本 ほん こ た 如 にょ る 聖 しょ と い 意 い と だ 来 らい な 人 うに ん 受うた は は く さ か さ 、 こ ま で け だ と の も ま 止とい 、 『 春 期 お 彼 岸 法 要 』 八 時 半 よ り お 弁 当 の 準 備 を 致 し ま す ま す 。 土 曜 日 ・ 日 曜 日 と 両 日 午 前 ( 舞 田 翻 訳 セ ン タ ー 住 任 ) B W A 主 催 の お 弁 当 セ ー ル を 行 な い 羽 田 信 生 博 士 * 三 月 一 日 ( 日 ) 午 前 十 一 時 半 よ り 英 語 部 ・ 日 本 語 部 共 ご 講 師 ・ 日 本 語 部 … 午 後 1 時 よ り 下 さ い 。 ・ 英 語 部 ・ サ ー ビ ス …… ( 土 ) に 開 か 午午 れ 前前 ま す 9 時 半 よ り 正 午 迄 非 こ の 活 力 に 満 ち た グ ル ー プ に 参 加 9 時 本 堂 温 か く お 迎 え 致 し ま す 。 他 の 方 も 是 * 新 会 員 の 原 リ ン ダ 夫 人 を B W A に 。 如 にょ 群 ぐん 実 じつ 生 じょ の 海 かう い 言 ごん に ( い 教 おし る え わ ) 私 たし を た 信 しん ち じ は る 、 べ ま き さ で に あ 如 にょ る 来 らい と の 今 年 の お 彼 岸 セ ミ ナ ー は 、 3 月 1 4 日 ▽ お 知 ら せ 「 春 期 お 彼 岸 セ ミ ナ ー 」 婦 人 会 便 り い ま せ 。 合 計 2 , 5 3 0 ド ル 合 計 8 3 3 ド ル 更 科 じ ゅ ん じ ア ス キ ュ ー キ リ イ 松 本 は つ こ ・ 名 前 は 、 英 語 欄 の ペ ー ジ を ご 覧 く だ さ 講 」 法 要 に ご 寄 付 戴 き ま し た 方 々 の お 匿 名 ( 8 ) 富さモ 樫だリ かス サね ン シ ドアリ ランマ さ る 1 月 1 2 日 に 営 み ま し た 「 報 恩 名 前 で す 。 ( 敬 称 略 ) 「 報 恩 講 」 法 要 * 金 一 封 ご 寄 付 戴 き ま し た 方 々 の お 中 村 ク リ ス ー ク ッ キ ー 合 計 1 , 1 6 0 ド ル 古 賀 ア イ リ ー ン ー 甘 い 苺 O C B C 米 2 0 ポ ン ド 岡 田 な み え ー 美 し い お 花 せは法 。、要 英に 語ご 欄寄 の付 ペ戴 ーき ジま をし ごた 覧方 く々 だの さお い名 ま前 光林土安堂 林田網藤面 満ふジとた 子じョみか こンこし ご 寄 付 ご 芳 名 で す 。 ( 敬 称 略 ) 前 で す 。 ( 敬 称 略 ) * 当 日 ご 寄 附 戴 き ま し た 方 々 の お 名 「 1 月 祥 月 法 要 」 さ る 1 月 3 日 に 営 み ま し た 「 祥 月 」 ( 1 2 御 寄 付 戴 き ま し た ご 芳 名 ) 匿 名 ( 3 ) 「 納 骨 堂 」 合 計 7 7 5 ド ル ― 味 し い ラ ン チ を 皆 で 頂 き ま し た 。 3 ― 月 2 8 日 ~ 1 月 2 4 日 ま で に テ ー ブ ル は 美 し い お 花 で 飾 ら れ 、 美 富 永 ま さ 岡 田 な み え ・ 更 科 じ ゅ ん じ ・ ご 寄 付 や坂西 だ原本 ― フビ西 ラル田 ン ク シ ン シ ア ア ス キ ュ ー キ リ イ ・ 松 本 は つ こ ・ 合 掌 中 村 ク リ ス ス ト の 方 々 が 、 左 記 の 方 々 の お 誕 生 ラ ン チ ョ ン で は 、 6 4 名 の 敬 老 と ゲ 1 月 1 2 日 に 催 さ れ ま し た シ ニ ア ま た は 、 電 話 番 号 … ( 7 1 4 ) ら 、 岩 政 エ イ ミ ー 会 長 へ ご 連 絡 下 さ い 。 婦 人 会 に 関 し て ご 質 問 が あ り ま し た に ご 寄 付 戴 き ま し た 方 々 の ご 芳 名 で す 。 さ る 1 2 月 3 1 日 ・ 元 旦 に 営 み ま し 9 6 8 2 6 4 9 川古 本本 きブ よラ とイ ア ン ・ ス ゼ ッ ト ( 2 ) 日 を お 祝 い し ま し た 。 ( 敬 称 略 ) [email protected] ラ ン チ ョ ン は 、 2 月 有 難 う ご ざ い ま し た 。 - 次 回 の シ ニ ア ・ 9 日 ( 月 ) に 行 わ れ ま す 。 ( 敬 称 略 ) た 「 除 夜 会 」 法 要 及 び 「 修 正 会 」 法 要 ▽ シ ニ ア ラ ン チ ョ ン ▽ ご 質 問 「 除 夜 会 」 法 「要 修及 正び 会 」 法 要 合 計 藤フ 岡ォ リ メッ イク ジ ェ フ 合 計 ( 4 , 4 2 5 ド ル 鈴か藤 木ん岡 ば エらロ ド イ ワみ ーどフ ドりァ ミ リ ー 追 加 分 ・ 敬 称 略 ) ご 寄 付 ご 芳 名 で す 。 「 お 歳 暮 大 会 」 う め ひ ら ト ラ ン ス ハ ワ ー ド 株 式 会 社 坂大お 本田お す ラリみ リチ ーャフ ーァ ドミ リ ー O C B C プ ロ ジ ェ ク ト 心 合 計 1 4 , 9 4 5 ド ル 安植梅た坂 田野本か本 た 英リき さ 三チよとぶ ャ子しろ ー きう ド 6 、 4 6 5 ド ル 南 無 阿 弥 陀 仏 ま仏 す教 。会 一 同 、 心 よ り お 悔 や み を 申 し 上 げ 故 松 井 故 小 山 故 砂 田 ト清清清 ー水水水 マ 、 スマブ足 リル利 マ ー、 シ スウ ォ ュ ン ー グフ ァ ウ フン ァデ ミー リシ ーョ ン なみ松ま かむ田る おら こ エ スたレエ テだンバ ィま リ ーさ ン ブ ン 故 か く ど 2ロ2れ2ま2う2 0イ0い0す0 0 1ス1子1え1ま1 5 5 5 4さ4 年こ年 年 年よ年 1う1 1 1し1 2 2 月子月 月 8 8 6 月 月 2 2 日 日 日 往 往 往 7 7 生 生 生 日 日 往 往 生 生 ― 4 ― 故 安 田 小 田 フ ァ ミ リ ー 松牧川キ福 本内内ャ井 ツ葬 れふバマ儀 いみーン社 子子ト ベ テ チ ィ ャ ー リ タ ブ ル きか加か伊 よわ藤く藤 むて どと ら アうみ お ゲー ロリリし バーーず ー ンこ ト 故 か わ て 故 お お す あ2 2み2 い0ふ0 0 子1た1ケ1 4え4イ4 年 年 年 1 1 1 2 2 2 月 月 月 2 2 2 7 6 1 日 日 日 往 往 往 生 生 生 ハ ガ ー ド デ ビ ッ ド ガ ー ル ス カ ウ ト 2 0 4 1 隊 フ ォ リ ッ ク ジ ェ フ ご 寄 付 ご 芳 名 で す 。 ( 敬 称 略 ) 福 島 え い じ 故 大 田 故 坂 本 孝2 0 1 4 年 1 2 月 1 8 日 往 生 や2 ハ す0 リ 子1 ー 4 ジ年 ー1 ン2 月 1 4 日 往 生 ご 寄 付 ご 芳 名 で す 。 ( 敬 称 略 ) 「 仏 教 会 に 特 別 」 「 仏 教 会 に お 礼 」 故 梅 本 お 葬 儀 February Korin Page 17 February Korin Page 18 February Korin Page 19 February Korin Page 20 February Korin Page 21 February Korin Page 22 February Korin Page 23 February Korin Page 24 February Korin Page 25 February Korin Page 26 2015 ORANGE COUNTY BUDDHIST CHURCH SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM ______________ [ ] Mr. [ ] Mrs. [ ] Ms. [ ] Dr. Date ____________________________________ ________________________ Last Name _______ First Name MI __________________________________ ____________________ ______ _________ Street Address Home Phone City 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Method of Payment: [ ] Check No. _________ (Make check payable to OCBC) Amount: $__________ [ ] Credit Card (Make arrangement in OCBC Office) Amount: $__________ Total: $__________ Please submit check and application form to: ORANGE COUNTY BUDDHIST CHURCH 909 South Dale Avenue Anaheim, CA 92804 For Office use only: Received by: ______________________ Quick-Book Entry by: ______________ Database Entry by: _________________ BCA Entry by: _________________ Date Date Date Date _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ February Korin Page 27
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