Sunday, December 17, 8:00 a.m. NEW YEAR S EVE SERVICE followed by toshi koshi soba

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1 P.O. Box 188, Makawao, Maui, HI Office Phone: (808) Emergency Phone: (808) December 2017 E mail: makawaohongwanji@gmail.com Website: makawaohongwanji.org Resident Minister: Rev. William Masuda MAKAWAO HONGWANJI MISSION P. O. BOX 188 Makawao, HI Return Service Requested Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID PERMIT NO. 6 Makawao, HI Makawao Hongwanji, Sunday, December 3, 9:00 a.m. BODHI DAY SERVICE and Children Dharma School Refreshments: Pink Dahlias Sunday, December 10, 9:00 a.m. FAMILY SERVICE Guest Speaker: Mike Nishimoto Refreshments: Peonies Sunday, December 17, 8:00 a.m. GENERAL CLEAN UP Sunday, December 24, 9:00 a.m. FAMILY SERVICE Refreshments: Gardenias Sunday, December 31, 9:00 a.m. NEW YEAR S EVE SERVICE followed by toshi koshi soba

2 BRIGHTER ENDING, CLEARER BEGINNING As the end of the year approaches quickly and quietly, I see the many wonderful moments we experienced and shared with our Makawao Dharma friends. One of the highlights is the 110 th year celebra on of the Makawao Buddhist Temple and reflec ng on the many Dharma friends from the past and present who cherish and celebrate our temple as the symbol of their spiritual refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. All the events throughout the year, for me, give meaning to this fundamental commitment and dedica on to the Three Refuges. I firmly believe that when the Three Refuges are alive and well; illumina ng our heart and mind, our Makawao Buddhist Temple community evolves meaningfully in faith and devo on, commitment and dedica on for the be erment of the Buddhist way in Maui. I am reminded of an anecdote about a person who was browsing at a temple garage sale somewhat akin to our annual garage sale. While walking among the many people who were also browsing, his eyes were drawn to a beau ful vase almost hidden amongst all the items for sale. He was cap vated and filled with delight. He bought it and hurriedly took it home. The vase was so beau ful that it made his living room look dull, drab and unappealing. So he bought a gallon of bright paint, a bright pa erned carpet, and even stripped down and varnished the furniture. Because of the beauty of the vase, the whole room was totally transformed. In a similar way, when the light and beauty of Amida Buddha s workings of wisdom and compassion enters and brightens our heart, the areas of our life in need of a en on become quite obvious and clear. And in this oneness and wholeness with Amida Buddha I realize too that I am more deeply a person of ignorance and foolishness than I ever thought I was! The closer and more in mate I become with the workings of Amida Buddha the more obvious the contrast becomes. With the clarity of this awareness, taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha again affirms my resolve to live with faith and trust, devo on and commitment to the meaning and joy of the Nembutsu way. In Gassho, Rev. Will Masuda December,

3 December 2017 & January 2018 Memorial Anniversaries (Please call Temple Office to schedule your service ) 1st Year Memorial Service st Year Memorial Service 2017 December 07 Yoshino Ruth Magarifuji January 10 Nadao Makimoto December 28 Ray Kazuo Yamamura January 24 Masaya Kametani December 28 Yoshimi George Hata Jason Mitsuaki Kawahara 3rd Year Memorial Service rd Year Memorial Service 2016 December None January 14 Kazuo Takemoto January 14 Nobuyoshi Jio 7th Year Memorial Service th Year Memorial Service 2012 December 30 Haruki Nakamura January None December 31 Dorothy Haruye Iwaishi 13th Year Memorial Service th Year Memorial Service 2006 December None January None 17th Year Memorial Service th Year Memorial Service 2002 December None January 20 Lorna Cook Moffi 25th Year Memorial Service tNoneh Year Memorial Service 1994 December None January None 33rd Year Memorial Service rd Year Memorial Service 1986 December 03 Shigeru Okuno January 30 Sakari Kadosaki 50th Year Memorial Service th Year Memorial Service 1969 December 08 Isano Kashiwamura January None December 17 Masayuki Kuwahara OUR JODO SHINSHU TRADITIONS Nenju or Juzu? What is the difference with these strands of beads? Some people call them nenju and others call them juzu. Are they the same? In some Buddhist tradi ons and other religious tradi ons, the nenju or juzu is used for coun ng how many mes a person recites something. In the Chinese characters for juzu, ju means counter and zu means beads. However, in our Shin tradi on, since we do not use the beads as an aid for medita on or chan ng, we should refer to it as a nen ju : nen (mindful or thinking) + ju (beads) = beads to keep us mindful of the Buddha. Excerpt form Wheel of Dharma, Vol. 39, Issue 9, September

4 Donations - Makawao Hongwanji Mission can operate only because of the generous donations from many, many people. All donations are humbly received with sincere gratitude and appreciation. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO HAVE YOUR DONATION PRINTED IN THE NEWSLETTER OR IF YOU WISH TO HAVE YOUR DONATION LISTED AS ANONYMOUS, PLEASE INDICATE SO BY ATTACHING A NOTE TO YOUR CONTRIBUTION. Thank You! Contributions October 17, 2017 to November 22, 2017 DONATION: Ira and Marilyn Tagawa Anonymous Jean Heselden Carol Gentz Blanche Ito In memory of Toyoma and Masao Yoshimi - Margaret Honda In memory of Ron Yamamoto - Robert and Iwa Yoshioka Etaikyo donation - Leatrice Taketa, Diane Kosaka, Gail Hamai, Marion Morikawa, Marilyn Morikawa, OFUSE: In memory of Jay Satoru Murashige - Toshi and Mitzi Yamamoto 13th year memorial for Mitsugi Yamamura - Family of Mitsugi Yamamura, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Honda NOKOTSUDO: 110TH ANNIVERSARY: Gail and Peter Nakamae (in memory of Itsuo and Ruth Magarifuji), Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, Rev. and Mrs. Tennes, Rev. and Mrs. Murakami, Leatrice Taketa, Bishop Eric, Tamayo, Chika, and Coden Matsumoto, Rev. Toshiyuki, Yoshiko, Naho, and Riho Umitani, Michael and Cielo Molina, Michael and Lori Munekiyo, Yaemi Yogi, Sadako Nikaido, Nalani Archibeque, Janet Kamasaki, Lynn Pilarski, Shery Ghazuini, Florence and Hisao Yoshizu THANK YOU FOR RECYCLING: $55.70 Everything You Wanted To Ask About Buddhism But Was Too Shy To Ask Are you a newcomer to our Temple or one who needs a refresher of our basic teachings and understanding of Shin Buddhism? Rev. Will Masuda, Resident Minister of our Makawao Hongwanji, will conduct an interac ve talk and discussion during the following Sunday services: Dec. 3 and Jan. 21. Please join us to share your thoughts and ques ons. During these discussion mes, the children will be par cipa ng in their own Dharma lessons in the Temple Social Hall. Temple service begins at 9 a.m. 4

5 Hi. Hope you are all happy and well. Last month our temple hosted the Maui Hongwanji Council Nembutsu Seminar. About 50 were in a endance. Our resident minister, Rev. Dr. Will Masuda, invited Rev. Dr. Nobuo Haneda, Director of Maida Center of Buddhism in Berkeley, California, as our guest speaker. The messages that he delivered were very enlightening. On November 11 th (Veterans Day), I a ended the Welcome Back Home dinner for the Vietnam Veterans. About 150 veterans a ended with their wives and friends to celebrate the 50 th Anniversary of the ending of the war. Although I was not a combat infantryman, I was In Country for a year of duty. At first, I wasn t planning on going but my friend said, lets go. My unit supported the troops in the fields with supplies necessary for them to do their job. I went to the dinner to lend support to them. Many of them are now suffering from the effects of Agent Orange... cancer, diabe c, and PTSD. Some of my high school classmates who served in Nam are now being treated with some form of cancer. On November 14 and 15, a couple of us (sons and daughters of the 100 th Infantry Ba alion, and the 442 nd RTC), a ended the 10 th Graders classes at Kamehameha School (Maui Campus) to share stories of our dads experiences during World War II in Italy and France. This was my 5 th me going there. Every year that I a end classes, I meet students that have rela ves who were in the 100th, 442 nd, or MIS (Military Intelligent Services). You may be wondering, Why are we going over to Kamehameha School?. Well, did you know that prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, some of them were part Hawaiians with Japanese last names? In Hawaii, there were two Army Reserve units prior to the war. Many of them were of Japanese ancestry. They were released of their du es of fear that they may fight alongside with the enemy. Later, they were allowed to return to the Army to fight for their country They became the One Puka Puka Ba alion (100 th Inf. Bn.). Later, an all volunteer unit was formed. The 442 nd Regimental Combat Team, which was made up of 2 nd genera on Japanese Americans born in Hawaii and the young men that volunteered from the internment camps on the mainland. This year, the 100 th Inf. Bn. is celebra ng their 75 th Anniversary. Next year, the 442 nd RTC will be celebra ng their 75 th Anniversary. Photo displays and other memorabilia are being shown at the Maui Nisei Veterans Educa on Center here on Maui. If able, please go and see the display. Many of the men were Buddhist or of Buddhist families. On October 22nd, Makawao Hongwanji celebrated its 110th Anniversary. How wonderful this event was. This could not have happened if it wasn t for the first Buddhist Minister from Japan who came to Hawaii to propagate Jodo Shin Shu Buddhism..and from the support of the Sangha that con nues to spread the teachings of Shinran. For this, I am truly grateful. I encourage all of you to a end our Buddhist seminars. To hear and learn about the Buddha Dharma..and to support all those that bring the teachings to our temple. Namo Amida Butsu. Floyd Don't forget to remit your 2017 membership dues by November 15, Dues for 2017 are $240/year or $20/month. Next year, 2018, dues will be $300/year or $25/month. Mahalo if you have already paid. If you can't remember, call the office at

6 MHBT CHILDREN DHARMA SCHOOL Dharma School children enjoyed reading the books The Gi of Nothing and The Giving Tree and making cra s represen ng the theme of thanksgiving. Yr. YBA On November 5, 2017 the Maui United Jr. YBA'ers from various temples assisted in MHBT service in hopes of sharing their enthusiasm for Jodo Shinshu. Throughout the coming year they will be par cipa ng in the other Maui temples' services and would like to show their presence in our community. 6

7 Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii HEADQUARTERS UPDATE 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii Phone: (808) Fax: (808) Web: Message From The Gomonshu: It is my pleasure to be able to visit Makawao Hongwanji Mission, and join all of you here today for the first time as Monshu. On this occasion, I would like to express my sincere respect to you and our predecessors who had emigrated from Japan to Hawaii, despite such challenging times, building temples, and having transmitted the Dharma and supporting the temples until today. The Jodo Shinshu teaching expounded by Shinran Shonin about eight hundred years ago became known and supported by more and more people during Rennyo Shonin s tenure due to his skillful propagational efforts. After the Meiji era, the teaching was spread beyond the national borders to the rest of the world, therefore making it possible for us to meet here today. This global propagation is realized because the Jodo Shinshu teaching can essentially serve as anyone s spiritual foundation without regard to time and place. Being aware of Amida Buddha s great compassion embracing every one of us, we are enabled to accept each incident we come across as a great opportunity, and thus we are able to live our lives energetically even though life itself is filled with a variety of limitations. However, we cannot help but stop thinking of only our own desire or convenience and find it difficult to accept things as they are. That is why it is important for us to continue listening to the Dharma and understanding how Amida Buddha s working reaches us. Through such efforts, our views and ways of living gradually changes. In conclusion, I hope that every one of you who have gathered here today will continue your efforts in listening to and sharing of the Dharma with as many others as possible. SHINSHU PLEDGE 1. I take my refuge in the Vow of the Buddha. Reci ng his Sacred Name, I will live through life with strength and serenity. 2. I adore the light of the Buddha. I will put my effort in my work with self reflec on and gra tude. 3. I follow the Teachings of the Buddha. Discerning the Right Path, I will spread the True Dharma. 4. I rejoice in the Compassion of the Buddha. I will respect and help others and do my best for the welfare of humankind. 7

8 Message From Japanese Ministers During Gomonshu Visit: Rev. William Masuda Makawao Hongwanji Mission Dear Rev. Masuda, We hope this le er finds you enjoying the best of health in Amida Buddha s compassionate light. Thank you very much for your warm hospitality extended to us on the occasion of the 25th Monshu Sennyo s visita on to your temple on September 7, The friendly welcome you and many others had provided, enabled us to duly complete this official visit and Gomonshu has since returned to his du es at Honawanji. Being able to meet and hear from you and the many sangha members in person of temple ac vi es during our visit to the temple was truly meaningful. In making the most of these experiences, we shall con nue in our efforts in promo ng propaga on of the Nembutsu teaching. We hope that your temple will also take this opportunity to flourish even more and con nue to be a place filled with the resona ng of the Nembutsu. In closing, we would like to once again extend our sincere gra tude to you. In gassho, Rev. Keiichi Abe, Governor Rev. Noritaka Asaeda, Office of the Monshu Rev. Yoshiko Morioka, Hongwanji Press Rev. Tokiko Hikida, Supervisor, Int l Department Rev. Itaru Nozaki, Int l Department MAKAWAO HONGWANJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE 2018 OFFICERS President: Immediate Past President: Secretary: Treasurer: Director of Finance: Co Director of Proper es: Director of Maintenance: Co Director of Funeral and Nokotsudo: Director of Ac vi es: Director of Buddhist Educa on: Co Director of Membership: Floyd Nagoshi Michael Nakagawa Diane Nako Fred Wong Clyde Hamai Gail Hamai Ray Nakagawa Calvin Higuchi Clifford Tokumaru Sharon Nagoshi Marilyn Morikawa Sharon Nagoshi Diane Kosaka Sharon Higuchi ADVISORS: David Judd Glen Hamai Paul Sentani Glen Coryell Richard Blue Andy Hirose 8

9 MHM COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS November 5, 2017 Treasurer s Report: Report submi ed. Unfinished Business: th Anniversary: Report submi ed. Pain ng of outside of social hall s ll needs to be done. 2. Pauwela Memorial Bell: Working on having the brackets made. 3. Reverend Masuda replacement: Reverend Tennes will be assis ng MBT with the transi on. Note: Reverend Tennes is the chairman for the Maui Ministers for 2018 in which he will be responsible for all services here. 4. Nembutsu Seminar: On November 11 at 8:30 a.m. ringing of bell in memory of Queen Liliuokalani. 5. Peach Lot Development: Second payment made to Lengo Construc on; building permit to proceed. 6. Headquarters Training: Floyd reports that planning s ll in progress. MBT council members originally agreed to a end this training Council Officers/Advisors: Slate submi ed; council approved. New Business: 1. Installa on of Officers/Shinnen Enkai: January 14, Marilyn Morikawa has submi ed name for the Fukunaga Dana recogni on for Garage Sale December 2, 2017: Set up will be on Monday, November 20. Work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 3. Coffee Hour 2018: Floyd would like to be a part of Makawao s community by having coffee hour sessions. Council approved. Minister s Report: 1. Nembutsu Seminar November 11 & 12, 2017 at Makawao Buddhist Temple. 2. Service at Roselani Place on November 14 at 10:00 a.m. 3. Kula Hospital service on Wednesday, December Reverend Masuda will be speaker at Wailuku Hongwanji on Sunday, January 28, Bishop Matsumoto and Pieper Toyama will be at MBT on Saturday, December 9, any me between the me of 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 6. Reverend invited to Bodhi Day, December 10 at Hawaii Betsuin (Oahu). 7. December 16 has mee ng on Oahu and will be speaker at Mililani Hongwanji on December 17. Affiliate Organiza ons Report: 1. BWA: Senior fair in October was very successful. Commi ee Reports: 1. V.P. Ac vi es: See a ached report and Dra #1 for a. November 26 Social Concerns: MBT donate to the Puerto Rico hurricane fund. b. Obon 2018 for MBT is July 27 & 28, We will have one Obon Service/Hatsubon Service on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. 2. Repair & Maintenance: Floyd changed faucet in social hall sink. 3. Membership: On November 1, 2017 twenty (20) reminder le ers were sent out for dues collec on. One hundred thirty eight (138) paid members. Need to submit to Honpa total members in the month of December. 4. Funeral/Nokotsudo: Clifford Tokumaru working on new name tags for niches. Will inves gate for a ven la on system for Nokotsudo. Other Business: 1. Makawao Town Associa on: discussing with Duane Hamamura on installa on of flashing light(s) crosswalks by Kalama school/makawao avenue and by Eddie Tam Gym. Duane is working with Public Works department. (Full Council Minutes plus reports can be obtained at Temple Office.) 9

10 ACTIVITIES FOR DECEMBER, 2017 to JANUARY, 2018 Dec. 2(Sat) Garage Sale 7:00 am 2:00 pm Dec. 3 Bodhi Day Service, Children s Dharma School Interactive Talk and Discussion Session Dec. 17 Winter General Clean up 8:00 am Dec. 24 Sunday Service (regular) 9:00 am Dec. 30(Sat) Mochi Tsuki 8:00 am Dec. 31 New Year s Eve Service (9:00 am) (Note: There will be only 9:00 am service on New Year s Eve) Jan. 14 Installation of Of icers Service and New Year s Party Jan. 21 St. Shinran Memorial Service (Ho onko) MOCHI TSUKI.. Prior to bringing your mochi rice, please soak in water at least for one day. Bring your rice to our church kitchen on Dec. 30th by 8 a.m. Rice will be steamed in the order as it comes in. Also, remember to bring containers to take home your finished products (wax paper in soda flats work very well!). Let s have some fun helping each other make mochi to bring in the new year! MHM PRESCHOOL Happy Holidays from all of us at Makawao Hongwanji Preschool! We enjoyed a fun Halloween family night with children wearing costumes and feasted on pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving eve. The season of sharing has begun as the a ernoon children welcomed Jesse Thomas, a student at King Kekaulike High School who taught the children three songs to share with families and friends. Just a reminder if your child is turning two of age you may contact the preschool to place your child on a waitlist. 10

11 BWA NEWS By: Marilyn What a year it has been? BWA ladies, you are a valuable asset to Makawao Buddhist Temple. All that you do for our temple is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! You ve done it ALL..New Year s Party, Sunday Family Service Refreshments, Dharma School, Hanamatsuri & Fujimatsuri, Esshini & Kakushinni Day, Pickled Peach & Sanbaizuke, Garage Sale & Bazaar, Obon, General Cleanup days, Ho onko, Gotan e, Etaikyo, Higan; Hale Makua, Kula Hospital, & Roselani Visita on, Cra Class, Exercise Class, Senior Program & Project Dana, Parents Day & Grandparents Day, Peace Day, 110 th Anniversary, Seminars, Social Concerns Day, Winter Garage Sale Bodhi Day, Mochi Tsuki, New Years Eve.. and the LIST GOES ON. All we can say is THANK YOU, ARIGATO, MAHALO!!! On November 4, the 63 rd Maui United BWA General Assembly was held at Makawao with Diane Kosaka presiding. There was a general mee ng with reports & discussion on goals of the BWA, 2018 officers were installed & a memorial service was held. Embrace Change Open Communica on was the theme as we learned about Islam from our guest speaker Emna Maksud. In the panel discussion with two genera ons of Muslim women, we heard about how important their religion is to them and how it affects their daily lives, & how their perspec ves of life and desires for their family are universal to all women. When they did a hijab (head covering) demonstra on and tradi onal wedding presenta on, the men present were asked to leave the room. The desserts and food shared was delicious; we only wish we had had more me to share our cultures. This year we welcomed new members Christy Vale, Denise Fleetham, & Sherri Okuni. We honor and give thanks to our deceased members Ruth Magarifuji, Narue Nitahara, Sachiko Smith, &Gladys Ushijima. In the spirit of universal sisterhood, each of us is part of the world peace movement by dispelling our ignorance through Wisdom and Compassion, and compassionately sharing our understanding with others. We con nue to share with each other as we embrace our Buddhist Dharma. Thank You again for all you do, as we look forward to more opportuni es to serve Makawao Buddhist Temple in WEEKLY CHANTING: Join us at Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist Temple for chanting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. inside our Temple. Dharma discussions and sharing to follow. 11

12 December 2017 January 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Garage Sale 3 9:00 am Bodhi Day Service Childrends Dharma School :00 am Clean-up Makawao 10 9:00 am Family Service 11:00 am Council Mtg :00 am Nokotsudo Cleaning Makawao 17 8:00 am Winter General Clean - up 18 9:00 ~ 12:00 pm Senior Luncheon Japanese sch :00 am Clean-up Makawao 24 9:00 am Family Service 31 9:00 am New Years Service 25 Office Closed * Chrismas Mochi-tsuki Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Office Closed *New Year s Day Nokotsudo Cleaning Kula 7 9:00 am Family Service 11:00 am Council Mtg Clean-up Kula 14 9:00 am New Year s Party & Installation of Officers 15 Office Closed *MLK Jr. Day Nokotsudo Cleaning Kula 21 9:00 am Ho onko Service Japanese sch Clean-up Kula 28 9:00 am Family Service (1/25) 9:30 am ~ 12:00 pm Senior Prg. 12