Jikoen Hongwanji Mission Monthly Newsletter March 2015 Vol. XXXIV, No. 3 1731 N. School Street • Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96819 www.jikoenhongwanji.org Minister Rev. Shindo Nishiyama Phone 845-3422 Fax 845-3423 Cell Phone 754-3737 Email jikoen1938@gmail.com Lumbini Preschool Phone 845-7720 Fax 845-7721 Web www.lumbinipreschool.com THIS MONTH’S EVENTS Sangha family services are offered weekly on Sundays from 9:00a.m. (exceptions appear in the schedule). Sun 3/1 • Joyous Shotsuki Memorial Service Speaker: Rev. Shindo Nishiyama, M.C.: Kylie Urasaki Topic: “What is Namoamidabutsu?” • JBWA Monthly Meeting Time: after service, Location: Temple Hondo Sun 3/8 • Lay Speaker Sunday Speaker: Masuo Kino, M.C.: Keith Oshiro Wed 3/11 • Living Dharma Session with Rev. S. Nishiyama and Rev. Irene Nakamoto Time: 7:00 p.m., Location: Temple Hondo Sun 3/15 Sun 3/22 • Spring Ohigan Service Speaker: Rev. Irene Nakamoto, M.C.: Anne Holton • Jikoen Town Hall Meeting (see page 5 for details) Time: 10:00 a.m. (after service), Location: Social Hall Moderator: Pieper Toyama • Sangha Family Service Speaker: Rev. Alan Urasaki, M.C.: Sandy Toma • Board of Directors Monthly Meeting Time: 10:30 a.m. (after service), Location: Preschool Sun 3/29 • Japanese Language Service Speaker: Rev. Shindo Nishiyama, M.C.: Anne Moribe Sat 4/4 • Annual Jikoen Bazaar (see page 7 for details) Sun 4/5 • Hawaii Buddhist Council Hanamatsuri Service (no service at Jikoen; see page 10 for details) Sun 4/12 • Jikoen Hanamatsuri Buddha Day Service Speaker: Rev. Shindo Nishiyama, M.C.: Kylie Urasaki Jikoen Newsletter - March, 2015 1 Minister’s Message Rev. Shindo Nishiyama 形無く形有りの生きた言葉 早いもので年が明けてからもう2月を迎えた。本当に月日 が経つのは早いものである。小さいころは時間が過ぎる のがやたら遅かったような気がするが、年を重ねていくほ ど時間が急降下しているような感じがするのは私だけだ ろうか。 2006年から慈光園本願寺の保育園長となって早9年 が経ったが、とにかく毎日が忙しく学ぶことが多い。ハワ イ州認可を受けての保育園運営は安全面、衛生面、スタ ッフ、施設の管理、そしてキャリキュラム全般に渡りきめ 細やかな規則があり、その殆どを頭に入れて置く必要が ありそれに加え、もし子供の身に何か起きた時の緊急対 処法や親からのクレーム問題、先生同士の問題、それに 保育料延滞の催促も対処しなければならず気が休まる 時がない毎日だ。しかし一番の懸念は2歳児から4歳児 までの子供が怪我もなく無事に一日を過ごせるようには どのようにしたらいいのかいう事。それに今の時代、もし 通り魔的な予想もしないような事が起きた場合、どのよう にして子供の命を守る事が出来るかなどを考えると終わ りがない。子供たちの命を預かるという事がどんなに難 中の難かという現実の毎日だ。実は私の両親も九州の大 牟田市で太平洋戦争後間もない時期、戦争孤児となって しまった子供達へお寺を開放し保育施設所をオープンし た。保育施設所というと聞えが良いが、ただお寺の本堂 に子供を寝泊りさせて保護しただけの事なのだが、故母 の話によると戦後混乱期の中で慢性的な食糧不足で、 特に10歳以下の子供たちが栄養失調で多く亡くなった そうだ。その幼くして助ける事が出来なかった命に対する 苦しい思いを体験した両親はお寺の裏山に、解体した古 い校舎の材木を貰い受け、門徒さんと一緒に子供の命 を守り福祉社会への貢献を目指して正式な保育園を開い た。幼い頃の私の記憶にあるのはとにかく忙しい両親の 姿である。朝ごはんは殆ど家族そろって食べる事は無か ったし、晩御飯も9時過ぎだった。母はダイレクターとし て朝早くから保育園を開けて、釜戸の火を起こし給食の 準備をし、その間に1歳児から5歳児まで教室を回り休 む暇も無かった毎日だった。その母がよく口にしていたの が、 「命は一度限り。親から預かった子供の命を安全に 平等に守り育むのが保育」であった。まだ小学生や中学 生だった私にはまだ理解出来なかった言葉が今、この慈 光園の保育園を運営していく上で母からの宝の遺言だと 思い、毎朝起きたらその言葉を思い出して一日をスタート させている。 言葉には形は無いが心には形として残る生きた存在であ る。もう先にお浄土へ帰って行かれた父と母が今度はお 浄土から私の心に働きかけて形ある力となって支えて下 2 さっている。実はあまりの忙しさとストレスで去年の12 月にダイレクターを務めている妻が体調を壊した。そんな 事もあり休む暇がない毎日に愚痴もこぼす事もあるが、 そんな時にいつも聞こえるのが形無く形有りの姿で私の 中に生き続ける父と母の福祉に対する信念の姿であり言 葉であり、それは両親の形無くして形有る励ましの心力 であると感動している。 お念仏は形無くして形有って私達一人一人に大きな願い の力を持って働きかけてくださっている。一瞬も休む暇も 無く、只々この私、西山真道の為にお浄土への道を照ら し働きかけて下さっている。南無阿弥陀仏は生きた阿弥 陀様の大いなる無量寿の呼び声である。南無阿弥陀仏 は阿弥陀様と私を離す事が出来ない生きた呼び声であ る。 合 掌 Inter-Temple News 2015 Geiseikai and Living Treasures of Hawaii Recognition Highlights June J. Sutterfield As a delegate to the 103rd Giseikai Legislative Assembly, it was also a privilege to attend the 40th Annual Living Treasures of Hawaii Recognition Luncheon, which was held on February 14, 2015 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The following individuals were recognized as the Living Treasures of Hawaii for the year 2015: • Puanani Alama: Notable hula icon for over 60 years, kumu Hula of Alama Hula Studio. • Dr. Bernice Hirai: Pioneer in Japanese genealogy studies, Shihan (master teacher) of koto, author of educational material for schools. • Laura Ruby: Author and artist, graphic designer, active in restoration of art in the community. • Barry Taniguchi: A community leader, catalyst for growth and change, President and CEO, KTA. • S. Haunani Apoliona: Leader in the Hawai’i community, social worker, slack key guitarist, member of the group Olomana. • Paulette Nohealani Kahalepuna: Artist, restoration and practitioner of the ancient Hawaiian art of feather work, featured artist in national and international exhibitions. Listening to the stories behind these inspirational (continued on page 3) Jikoen Newsletter - March, 2015 (continued from page 2) leaders and respected elders was truly a memorable experience. Despite coming from different fields of excellence and traditions, they each exemplified the practice of compassionate living with an awareness of the interconnection of all living things. The Dharma was always the center of Dr. Unno’s life. I remember when he came to Hawaii Betsuin as a guest speaker, he said: Onembutsu wo itsumo wasure nai youni shite kudasai. Onembutsu wo itadakeba, nannimo osoreru koto ga arimasen shi, odoroku koto mo arimasen! The Hongwanji Mission of Hawai’i also recognized Rev. Mary David for her retirement and Rev. Tatsuo Muneto for his 50 years of service to Hawaii Kyodan. If you keep the Nembutsu in your daily life, there are no fears and no surprises, especially the unexpected events that may occur in your life. On the second day of the Legislative Assembly, Glenn Hamamura gave a short presentation regarding implementing a process to engage members in the temple effectiveness model. The key to the future of our temples is working together, lay and ministers in a collaborative leadership model. In order for temples to be effective and transition to the next generation, temple members and ministers must explore and define the “why” of the importance of temple life and purpose. It is often easy to state “what” temples do in terms of activities, services but the real reason for existence or the “why” has to be defined and explored. Unless you understand the “why” of what you do, then you may not go further. Dr. Unno was born in Shojoji temple in Kokura, in the city of Kita-Kyushu on February 5, 1929. The son of Rev. Enryo and Mrs. Hana Unno, he was the first of five siblings. He arrived in the U.S. in 1935 at the age of six, where he went through the turbulent years of the Pacific War. Dr. Unno and his family were put into internment In his closing message Bishop Eric Matsumoto also restated the importance of our temples being Dharma centered. We must ask ourselves, “What does a Jodo Shinshu sangha look like?” The Bishop encouraged the temples to become a sangha that recite the Nembutsu and practice it with compassion with each other in all our encounters. In Memory of Our Dharma Friend, Dr. Taitetsu Unno Rev. Shindo Nishiyama Rev. Dr. Taitetsu Unno completed his life journey on Saturday, December 13, 2014. To the very end, he was fully aware and at peace, saying, “Thank you for everything, Namu Amida Butsu.” And when he could no longer speak, he simply put his palms together in gassho. His family and close friends who were with him in his last days and hours experienced the deep joy of being with him, chanting together in the rhythm of boundless compassion. Jikoen Newsletter - March, 2015 (continued on page 4) Our deepest Sympathy The Jikoen ohana sends its condolences to the families of the following Dharma friends: • Mrs. Otome Atta (age 92) passed away on January 24, 2015 • Mrs. Betty Katsumi Uejo (age 89) passed away on January 28, 2015 • Mrs. Violet Otome Ogawa (age 90) passed away on January 29, 2015 • Mr. Gensho Miyashiro (age 102) passed away on February 1, 2015 • Mrs. Haruko Kaneshiro (age 97) passed away on February 1, 2015 • Mrs. Nancy Higa (age 80) passed away on February 14, 2015 • Mrs. Kiyono Fuchigami Kawabata (age 91) passed away on February 15, 2015 May happy memories and the O-Nembutsu sustain you in your sadness. 3 (continued from page 3) camps, first at Rohwer, Arkansas, then at Tule Lake, California. After the war, his family settled in California, where he eventually graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in English literature. Dr. Tai Unno’s life was one of gratitude, joy, acceptance, and freedom from limitations. His limited life became limitless through compassion and the Onembutsu. He became awakened through Shiran Shonin’s teachings which we call, “The Teaching of Jodo Shinshu, Onembutsu.” Even in death, he remains our dharma friend in showing us the Nembutsu way of life. Dr. Unno dedicated his life to sharing the teachings of Buddhism with others. Buddhism is the teaching of awakening. Awakening to the realization of our selfcentered, ignorant, judgmental and egotistical selves; but also, awakening to how we shall live this life. We are limited and can only do what we can. Even our love is limited. Yet, we must constatly ask ourselves, “how shall we live in this limited life and how shall I care for others with this limited love?” Knowing what we can and cannot do is very important in our daily lives. Shakyamuni Buddha said, “You must become aware of your own life and trust in yourself to live within your limits. You must also depend on the Buddha Dharma to guide you.” We were born into this human life not to become rich, or famous, or to gain a high social status. We were born into this life to become awakened ones who know oursleves and how to live in this very limited life with deep humility, gratitude, and acceptance of whatever may happen. This is how Dr. Unno lived his life and this is the message that continues through his works. Dr. Tai Unno was indeed a great Dharma friend who provided a great example of how to live one’s life. Those of us who met him were able to hear his voice carry the the Dharma. Through his books and his written messages, that voice will carry on. Let us follow Dr. Unno’s example and continue to listen to the Dharma to strive toward becoming an awakened one. In closing, I would simply like to say: “Dear Dr. Taitetsu Unno, hontouni nagaiaida arigatou gozaimashita for your life of Onembutsu.” Namoamidabutsu in Gassho. ] 4 ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Temple News Omigaki Cleaning Dec. 21, 2014 Editor’s Note: This article was meant for publication in the February issue, but was inadvertently missed. Thanks to the many volunteers from Jikoen and members of the Young Okinawans of Hawaii, we were able to clean our temple before the start of the New Year! While some were busy cleaning the Preschool, the JBWA ladies were upstairs in the columbarium (nokotsudo), the men were doing the floors, others were busy in the Social Hall cleaning the stage area, scrubbing the tables and chairs. With the help of YOH members Mana Alalamua, Garrett Ginoza, and David Miyashiro we were able to get the jalousies cleaned. They also took on the monumental task of crawling under the stage and cleaning everything out. Much was accomplished by YOH volunteers Glenn Hirano and Lynn Harada. Earl Kita and James Toma power-washed the temple grounds. Our heartfelt appreciation also goes out to Lawson Kita in getting the massive job of emptying and cleaning the storage container. Morning refreshments of pastries and snacks, assorted fruits, and a light lunch of pizzas and tossed greens were served by Jean Yamashiro and our JBWA ladies. All of this could not have been possible without the help of the many volunteers. We are deeply grateful for your support! Thank you very much to all of you! Photo Correction Our sincere apologies to Nobuko Kido sensei for the omission of this picture! This was the finished arrangement for the main altar in the hondo for the Joya-E Service. The equally beautiful arrangement pictured in last month’s newsletter was displayed in the Columbarium. (February, 2015: “Gratitude for Joya-E Floral Arrangements”) Jikoen Newsletter - March, 2015 Dana Day Observed A special Dana Day was observed on February 15 with Pieper Toyama, Hawaii Kyodan president and Jikoen member, as our special speaker. It was followed by recognition of all volunteers at Jikoen, including the community supporters. Mr. Toyama began his talk that, for him, the Dharma or the teachings needed to be translated into behavior that he could see. Trying to understand it intellectually was not enough. So when he read Your Body Is A Container of Life written by Dr. Taitetsu Unno, shared by Rev. Alan Urasaki at one of our Family Services at Jikoen, he discovered the passage, “TRUE AND REAL LIFE that flows within you. Something deep within you wants you to awaken to the precious life that moves within you.” He then realized that True And REAL LIFE happens when he volunteers and engages in work at Jikoen. Mr. Toyama went on to explain that there are many paths to living True and Real Life and volunteering is one of them. He cited the wonderful characteristics of Jikoen volunteering such as, the work is meaningful, it is ageappropriate, is well-organized, has reasonable time-limit, members are positive, supportive, patient, cheerful with a sense of humor, and the wonderful refreshments. Besides the visible kinds of volunteering just mentioned, Mr. Toyama talked about the invisible kinds and the different levels of volunteering. We may see the results of their work but not the hours of energy and time spent to produce them. He talked about the level of volunteerism that rises above the normal such as ongoing projects as Family Promise, Project Dana, Lions Club, care-giving or baby-sitting, etc. He concluded his talk by saying, “To all in this temple who volunteer, do not forget that our hands, moment to moment, turn the wheel of our society towards a more perfect peace. So let us celebrate and honor and thank each other today.” Following his talk, Mr. Toyama, recognized the volunteers according to groups, such as Temple Officers, Newsletter, Grounds and Building Upkeep, Temple Altar and Nokotsudo Cleaning, Food Services, MCs at Family Service, Choir, JBWA, Dharma School, Youth Activities, Sewing Circle, Family Promise, Yagura crew. The Community Supporters are, Young Okinawans of Hawaii, Ukwanshin Kabudan, Urizun of Okinawa Minyo Kyokai, Lanakila Nenchosha Club and the Individual Supporters who show up at our main events, and finally the Silent Supporters who donate produce, eggs and goods throughout the year. A special refreshment was prepared by the Food Services group while everyone enjoyed fellowship in the social hall. Jikoen Newsletter - March, 2015 Jikoen Town Hall Meeting Everyone is invited to a special Town Hall Meeting... Date: Sunday, March 15, 2015 Place: Jikoen Hongwanji ~ Social Hall Time: 10:00am-11:30am Light lunch and refreshments will be served The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and plan for the future of Jikoen. In small groups, members and supporters will be asked to share their vision of how Jikoen can be meaningful to its current members and supporters and for future generations. Please join us and share your comments, concerns, and suggestions so we may keep the the memory of our past alive. Please email Doris Oshiro at oshirods@gmail.com or call the office 845-3422 if you have any questions. Serendipities Judy Muramoto There was Donna Higashi of Moiliili Hongwanji puttering away between the headstones. She had already planted about 6 desert roses, so I carried the remaining 4 little pots and followed her. She picked a spot, dug a hole, placed, and carefully pressed the plant into the ground. After the last planting, while heading back, one shiny granite/marble headstone jumped out…”JIRO WAUKE”, a few lines down…”MASAKO WAUKE.” Wow! Mr. Wauke was a Jikoen Distinguished Member and Mrs. Wauke was an active Fujinkai (Jikoen Women’s Society) member during my mother’s (Masako Nakasone) time. Meeting up with Donna on January 28th and having taken Jikoen Shinnen Enkai’s tropical flowers and greenery on January 25th and 26th to Moiliili Japanese Cemetary’s Immigrants’ Monument was all the more special! You see, for Earl and Esther Kita’s family, the late Mr. Wauke was Esther’s grandfather and Lawson’s greatgrandfather. The late Mrs. Masako Wauke was Esther’s mother and Lawson’s grandmother. Thank you to the Wauke & Kita families for your unwavering support of Jikoen Hongwanji Mission. 5 JBWA News Keep Folding Peace Cranes! For over a year now all the temples throughout the state have had their members folding cranes from all types of colored paper to send to Honokaa Hongwanji to complete its goal to send 199,000 cranes to Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombs in August of 1945. This year will mark the 70th anniversary of this tragic event. It is hoped that this effort will be one of the many that drive everyone's wish for peace in the world. At the recently-concluded Giseikai, many BWA members brought bags and bags of cranes folded by their units which were given to the Big Island delegates to deliver to Honokaa Hongwanji, which reported that it now has gathered about 100,000. BUT, there are still 99,000 to go. So, members, please continue folding these cranes! Jikoen is doing its share, passing out squares of paper at any occasion where people gather for anyone to pitch into this unique and worthy project. Two New Members Haruko Okuma and Sharon Tomasa have joined our JBWA. Sharon was formally welcomed during our New Year party at the Yoshiya restaurant in January. She was given an onenju, lei and a packet of informational flyers. Haruko, unfortunately couldn't attend so will be recognized later. We hope to have both of these newcomers featured in a later issue. Donation Received from Member Eleanor Arakaki Although Ellie has not been able to attend most of our recent meetings or events, she still keeps in touch with us through notes, the last one including a monetary donation. Thank you, Ellie. We know you are busy with babysitting your grandchildren, but you are still considered a valuable member of JBWA. We were happy to see you and Harry at our recent JBWA Dana Day service! World Convention Update Irene Nakamoto displayed the bolt of fabric that was chosen to be used for the skirt for our Honolulu/Oahu delegation's hula presentation at the upcoming World BWA convention in Calgary, Canada. For the top, everyone will wear the official purple BWA polo shirt. 6 Dance practice tapes have been distributed to each unit to use initially. As the time draws nearer to departure, there will be rehearsals for larger groups. The final presentation in Canada should be a big hit, visually and performancewise. Loss of Two Members JBWA has lost two associate members Chiyoko Maeda and Betty Uejo in recent months. Mrs. Maeda was a regular member of our Tuesday sewing circle for years, helping with various sewing projects and also in the kitchen. She was also in the karaoke club. One of her proudest moments was when her grandson Jon Nakamatsu won the gold medal at the 10th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Her pride knew no bounds when he was a special guest at Jikoen when he came to visit his family later. Betty was also a staunch volunteer at our many events until she became infirm. We will miss them both. Hilites from hQ news updates (February, 2015) 103rd Giseikai (Legislative Assembly) Notes • Reading of message from Bishop Chiko Iwagami, governor-general of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha. • Welcome message by HHMH Bishop Eric Matsumoto. • Year's report by HHMH President Pieper Toyama • Five priorities: 1. Support propagation and education efforts to spread the Dharma. 2. Provide for well-being of ministers. 3. Maintain health of temples. 4. Restructure Kyodan to improve its capacity to support temples through prudent planning, program implementation, and governance. 5. Explore alternative sources of revenue to fund operations. • Eight resolutiions adopted. • Seven emergency resolutions adopted. • Bishop Eric Matsumoto unanimously confirmed for another term of four years. • Officers, Advisers and Directors of HHMH names for 2015. From Jikoen, the following have been selected: Rev. Chikai Yosemori (honorary adviser) and (continued on page 7) Jikoen Newsletter - March, 2015 (continued from page 6) June Sutterfield (director – Honolulu) • Six individuals were honored as 2015 Living Treasures at the luncheon on February 14. Rev. Mary David was recognized for her retirement and Rev. Tatsuo Muneto for 50 years of dedicated service to Hawaii Kyodan. Five Ministers to Participate in Ekiden (Long-Distance Relay Race) The race will take place on March 8, 2015 from Kapiolani Park to Diamond Head lookout and back, a distance of 3.1 miles. The ministers want to raise awareness of HHMH in the community and to support PBA's capital campaign fund for its new building. These five enthusiastic runners are Rev. Kojun Hashimoto, Rev. Ai Hironaka, Rev. Tomo Hojo, Rev. Shinji Kawagoe and Rev. Satoshi Tomioka. New T-shirt on Sale The State Ministers Association has for sale a newlydesigned T-shirt for a $15 donation (or XL for $20). All the proceeds will go towards the PBA capital campaign fund. It is bright blue in color, in all sizes. Get your orders in to your respective temples. Non-Violence: Philosophy and Practice in World Religions “Non-Violence: Philosophy and Practice in World Religions” – a facilitated dialogue with mainland and local scholars, sponsored by the Interfaith Alliance Hawaii: • Date: Thursday, March 12, 2015 • Time: 6:30 p.m. • Place: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin • Panelists: Bishop Eric Matsumoto (Buddhist) Rabbi Peter Schaktman (Jewish) Dale Bishop: Middle East scholar Damayanthi Niles: Prof. of Constructive Theology David Greenhaw: Pres. of Eden Theological Seminary Dr. Ismail Elshikh, Imam of Hawaii Muslim Association (to be confirmed) • Moderators: Pieper Toyama, Pres. of HHMH Sister Joan Chatfield, M.M., PhD Annual Jikoen BAZAAR! • Chairpersons: Masu Kino and June Nakamasu Date: Sat urday, Ap ril 4, 2015 Place: Jiko en Social Hall Time: 8:3 0 a.m. to 12 noon • Items on sale: gently used and new clothing, kitchenware, books, toys, fresh veggies, plants, objets d’art, baked goods, tsukemono, andagi, sushi, and more! • Donations are welcome. Please drop off your items between 7:00 a.m. and noon on weekdays and Sundays. • Donations we CANNOT accept: TVs; computers, laptops, and accessoris: monitors, keyboards, etc.; copy machines; major appliances; Halogen lamps; lighting fixtures; furniture (office/home) including metal desks, mattresses, bed frames, etc.; disassembled machinery or furniture; chemicals, paints, oils, and hazardous wastes; toilets; shower seats; bed pans; non-framed mirrors; car parts, tires, and wheels; torn, dirty, stained, or damaged items • Volunteers are needed: a. in the week of March 29 – April 4 to help sort and price the items. b. on April 4, to facilitate parking and security, to sell and pack the items. c. to help clean up after the event. Snacks, drinks and lunch will be provided on Friday and Saturday for all volunteers. Come and join the Jikoen Ohana in this popular fundraiser. Jikoen Newsletter - March, 2015 7 Shotsuki Joyous Monthly Memorial ServicE Shotsuki Monthly Service is a time to remember our loved ones and a time to express gratitude in Gassho. We will conduct this monthly service on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00am, in memory of those whose date of death or meinichi falls in that month. We also recognize the efforts of those who have passed before us and thank them for giving us the opportunity to share the Dharma. Roy Koyu Afuso ~ March 17, 2009 (age 93) Shizue Akamine ~ March 30, 2011 (age 94) Matsumori Arashiro ~ March 14, 2012 (age 95) Harriet Hanae Barboza ~ March 3, 2006 (age 58) Mrs. Otoyo Bise ~ March 13, 2003 (age 91) Raymond Masaaki Chinen ~ March 15, 2001 (age 65) Helen Hatsumi Fujimoto ~ March 24, 2004 (age 91) Teruo Fujita ~ March 2, 2012 (age 98) Francis Teruyuki Higa ~ March 25, 1999 (age 63) James Yoshimi Iha ~ March 19, 2011 (age 78) Kenichi Iha ~ March 19, 2001 (age 82) Harry Izumi Inazaki ~ March 9, 2003 (age81) Hiroyo Inoue ~ March 15, 2013 (age 54) Yuki Ishihara ~ March 16, 2001 (age 95) Tomi Kaneshiro ~ March 12, 2001 (age 95) Anne Umeno Kiyabu ~ March 04, 2013 (age 98) Kiyoshi Kiyabu ~ Marc 12, 2005 (age 93) Ryozen Kuwae ~ March 24, 2005 (age 94) Chiyoko Kuwana ~ March 17, 2003 (age80) Thomas Koozo Miyashiro ~ March 16, 2005 (age 55) Sadamu Mukai ~ March 23, 2011 (age 98) Takejiro Nakamasu ~ March 13, 1999 (age 93) Betsy M. Nakamoto ~ March 27, 2011 (age 89) Harry Seisho Nakasone ~ March 19, 2011 (age 99) Haruko Nako ~ March 20, 2005 (age 76) Ryotoku Noborikawa ~ March 30, 2005 (age 89) Harold Eichi Okino ~ March 13, 2003 (age68) Masayuki Okuma ~ March 3, 2005 (age77) Craig Tsugumi Oshiro ~ March 21, 1999 (age 49) Fujiko “Fudge” Oshiro ~ March 02, 2013 (age 83) Isamu Morris Oshiro ~ March 5,2003 (age73) Shizue Oshiro ~ March 20, 2005 (age 88) Stanley T. Oshiro ~ March 2, 2013 (age 90) Seiji Sesoko ~ March 7, 2004 (age 80) Fusae Shimabukuro ~ March 25, 2004 (age 70) Shizue Sue Shimabukuro March 29, 2004 (age 79) Kimiye Shinsato ~ March 17, 2013 (age 101) Clara Hanako Takeuchi ~ March 19, 2013 (age 96) Harold Sunao Teruya ~ Marh 26, 2013 (age 80) Harry Seiko Toma ~ March 12, 2000 (age 82) 8 Ruth Hanae Uchida ~ Marc 5, 2003 (age 82) Seitoku Uehara ~ March 1, 2001 (age 87) Anna Shizuko Uyehara ~ March 28, 2011 (age 94) Yoshiichi Uyehara ~ March 16, 2014 (age 88) Haruko Yamashiro ~ March 3, 2014 (age 93) George Ginye Yogi ~ March 11, 2000 (age 81) The following name was inadvertently left out in the previous list for February: Lois Kiyomi Yasui ~ February 25, 2010 (age 68) We sincerely apologize for the omission. If you would like to honor your loved one, please call the office at 845-3422 or email jikoen1938 for more information. See our newsletter for any schedule changes. Bits of Rubble into Gold To My Friends The Buddha of boundless compassion looks back so that no one is left behind. Beckoning with her left hand, “Come as you are!” And with her right held up high, crying, “Do not fear for I shall protect you!” When we hear this call, we respond and say “Namu-amida-butsu.” Namu is the lost and confused one, Seeking directions home, and Amida-butsu is Amida Buddha of Immeasurable Light grasping the wayward being never to abandon. Immeasurable Light is also the Light of beoundless compassion, embracing each Namu-being in pain and sorrow With its warm, comforting rays ultimately easing the suffering And opening up deep wisdom –life beyond our control – and sharing that sense of life with all others. The light of boundless compassion steadily focuses on each pain and transforms it As the jagged ice of immense difficulties melts to become the flowing water of true and real life, Finding its own way slowly into the calm ocean, peaceful and serene. — The Late Taitetsu Unno Feb. 5, 1929 - Dec. 13, 2014 Jikoen Newsletter - March, 2015 Donations from JANUARY 1, 2015 thru JANUARY 30, 2015 Ho’onko Asato, Helen.......................................$25.00 Ching, Alex & Jodie...........................$25.00 Fukuhara, Cordelia.............................$25.00 Gima, Lillian......................................$20.00 Ginoza, Janet......................................$20.00 Higa, Betty & Kevin..........................$25.00 Horio, Lily.........................................$25.00 Isa, Grace...........................................$10.00 Ishiki, Kimiko....................................$10.00 Kino, Masuo & Alice.........................$30.00 Kuniyuki, Kyoko................................$20.00 Minehira, Helene...............................$20.00 Miyasato, Shizue................................$25.00 Moribe, Morris & Anne.....................$25.00 Nakamasu, Roy & June......................$25.00 Nishihara, Kenneth & Myrna.............$25.00 Nishimiya, Marlene............................$25.00 Okita, Edward & Haruko..................$25.00 Okuma, Haruko.................................$20.00 Oshiro, Doris & Shigeru ...................$20.00 Oshiro, Keith.....................................$20.00 Oshiro, Sadako...................................$10.00 Sasaki, Janet.......................................$15.00 Sutterfield , June.................................$25.00 Tamanaha, Karen...............................$25.00 Tamayori, Roy....................................$25.00 Teruya, Takeo & Sachiko....................$25.00 Toma, Sandra & Wayne.....................$30.00 Tomasa, Ronald & Sharon.................$25.00 Toyama, Lois & Pieper.......................$50.00 Ueunten, Grace..................................$20.00 Wakakuwa, Satoru & Janet................$25.00 Yamashiro, Katsuo & Jean..................$25.00 Yasui, Bertram ...................................$25.00 Yosemori, Chikai & Chihoko.............$25.00 Yosemori/Ito, Joann & Grant............$25.00 Joya E Fraser, Dawn & Scott.......................$100.00 Gima, Lillian......................................$50.00 Higa, Takejiro..................................$100.00 Miyasato, Shizue................................$50.00 Nakamasu, Roy & June....................$100.00 Oshiro, Doris.....................................$25.00 Shimabukuro, Annie..........................$50.00 Teruya, Takeo & Sachiko..................$100.00 Yasui, Bertram....................................$50.00 Yosemori/Ito, Joann & Grant.............$50.00 Miscellaneous Aka, David & Mitsue.......................$100.00 Arashiro, Carolyn.............................$100.00 Asato, Helen.....................................$100.00 Colby, Scott & Alison........................$80.00 Fraser, Scott & Dawn IMO Wallace Nakasone..................$100.00 Ginoza, Garrett..................................$50.00 Jikoen Newsletter - March, 2015 Hokama, Aimee IMO Kiyoko....................................$30.00 Honpa Hongwanji Mission................$23.52 Hui O’Laulima .............................$1,000.00 Iha, Humi..........................................$40.00 Irei, Clara...........................................$50.00 Jakahi, Juliet & Layne......................$300.00 Kudaishi, Edwin & Elaine..................$50.00 Matsumoto, Colbert.........................$250.00 Matsumoto, Matsuko.........................$50.00 Miyahira, Violet Newsletter........................................$25.00 Miyasato, Shizue..................................$5.00 Miyasato/Zia, Leigh-Ann & Hoyt....$280.00 Murakami, Teri................................$100.00 Nakasone, Laura...............................$100.00 Okinaka, Robert & Pauline................$20.00 Oshiro, Doris...................................$100.00 Oshiro, Doris Shotsuki Service...............................$25.00 Oshiro, Jane E....................................$50.00 Oshiro, Natsue...................................$50.00 Saito, Amy & Ichiro.........................$100.00 Sakuma, Katsuji & Dorothty............$100.00 Shiira, Bert & Sharon.........................$70.00 Sutterfield, June Elevator.........................................$100.00 Tokumoto, Clyde & Claudia.........$1,000.00 Toma, Wayne.....................................$50.00 Toyama, Pieper & Lois.....................$100.00 Yamaguchi, Shigeru & Doris..............$25.00 Yamashiro, Doris Capital Fund..............................$1,000.00 Oshiro, Emi.......................................$40.00 Saito, Amy & Ichiro...........................$50.00 Sakoda, Maizie...................................$20.00 Sasaki, Janet.......................................$20.00 Shimabukuro, Edwin.........................$50.00 Shimabukuro, Sadako........................$25.00 Tamanaha, Karen...............................$50.00 Tamayori, Roy..................................$200.00 Tengan, Yoshiharu............................$100.00 Toma, James.......................................$20.00 Toyama, Pieper & Lois.....................$100.00 Uechi, Yoshiko...................................$25.00 Uyeunten, Aline.................................$20.00 Wakakuwa, Satoru & Janet................$25.00 Yamada, Barbara...............................$300.00 Yamaguchi, Doris & Shigeru .............$40.00 Yosemori, Chikai & Chihoko.............$50.00 New Year Luncheon Harada, Lynn.....................................$40.00 Higa, Betty.........................................$25.00 Higa, Fred..........................................$20.00 Higa, Gladys....................................$100.00 Higa, Takejiro..................................$100.00 Higa, Jane .........................................$50.00 Higa, Lillian.....................................$100.00 Hirano, Glenn....................................$40.00 Hirashiki, Elaine................................$25.00 Horio, Etsuko....................................$30.00 Isa, Grace...........................................$20.00 Isa, Kiyoko.........................................$10.00 Ito, Janet............................................$20.00 Jones, David.......................................$50.00 Kegley, Betty......................................$25.00 Kino, Masuo & Alice.......................$100.00 Muramoto, Steven & Judy.................$30.00 Nagamine, Sayoko..............................$55.00 Nakamasu, Roy & June......................$25.00 Nishihara, Kenneth & Myrna...........$150.00 Nishimiya, Marlene............................$25.00 Nishiyama, Shindo & Suzue.............$100.00 Okuma, Haruko.................................$30.00 It’s time again to make your commitment to Jikoen by paying your yearly dues... Temple Renovation Aragaki, Evelyn................................$200.00 Kino, Masuo & Alice.......................$165.00 Ogasawara, Evelyn...........................$100.00 Tsuha, Katsumi................................$100.00 Thank you for your generous support! 有難うございます $60 per adult $120 for family *Seniors may pay any amount they wish. Please consider becoming a dues-paying member. Your dues go towards helping Jikoen pay for its daily operation (utilities, salaries, insurance, repairs, maintenance, taxes, etc.). They also help Jikoen with all its programs and services throughout the year. Jikoen is where you can learn about and practice your faith, Jodo Shinshu, enjoy fellowship with others and work for the improvement of the community. Let’s make Jikoen the best little temple in Hawaii! 9 aNNOuNcEMENTS/rEMINdErS Hawaii Buddhist Council Buddha Day Service Date/Time: April 5, 2015, 9:00 a.m. An animated depiction of the life and teachings of Honen Shonin Date/Time: March 7, 2015, 8:00 p.m. Channel: KIKU TV (Japanese Language) Guest Speaker: Jay Sakashita Professor of Religion at Leeward Community College and University of Hawaii at Manoa, MidWeek Columnist Jikoen Hongwanji Mission 1731 N. School Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96819-4157 Our Saint Honen Location: Soto Mission of Hawaii 1708 Nuuanu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96817 Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 662 Honolulu, Hawaii
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