Sunday, March 1st, 9 a.m. Family Service Toban: Jr. YBA. Sunday, March 8th, 9 a.m. Family Service Toban: BWA

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1 Makawao Hongwanji Mission P. O. Box 188 Makawao, Maui, HI Ph: Fax: March Website: makawaohongwanji.org Resident Minister: Reverend Sol Kalu MAKAWAO HONGWANJI MISSION P. O. BOX 188 Makawao, HI Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID PERMIT NO. 6 Makawao, HI Return Service Requested Makawao Hongwanji Sunday, March 1st, 9 a.m. Toban: Jr. YBA Sunday, March 8th, 9 a.m. Toban: BWA Sunday, March 15th, 9 a.m. Dana Day Service Guest Speaker: Cyndi Osajima Sunday, March 22nd, 9 a.m. Toban: Kyodan Sunday, March 29th, 9 a.m. OHIGAN SERVICE Guest Speaker: Rev. Tennes We have changed the temple address. The new address is: makawaohongwanji@gmail.com Please use the new address, change it in your CONTACTS list. sent to the old address makhon@hawaiiantel.net will still work. However, there is a lot more space available on gmail and they have better spam filtering. Thank you.

2 MINISTER S MESSAGE By Reverend Sol Kalu The Golden Rule Do unto others what you want others to do unto you or stating it in the negative way: Don't do unto others what you don't want others to do unto you Most people are familiar with this saying as the Golden Rule, a concept that describes a reciprocal or two way relationship between one's self and others that involves both sides equally and in a mutual fashion. The golden rule, with roots in a wide range of world cultures, is well suited to be a standard that different cultures can appeal to in resolving conflicts or misunderstanding and it is endorsed by all the great world religions, including Buddhism. It is often regarded as the most direct and general principle of ethics. All the world's major religions have quotations that state the golden rule, in different words, but nevertheless the meaning is the same. Buddhism has several versions of this ethical statement, among which are: Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful Comparing oneself to others in such terms as 'Just as I am so are they, just as they are so am I,' he should neither kill nor cause others to kill. And, a direct quotation from Shakyamuni Buddha Himself: One should seek for others the happiness one desires for himself. Perhaps its simplicity is what gives the Golden Rule its universal appeal and acceptance. Unfortunately, due to our blind passions and imperfection as unenlightened beings, the Golden Rule is as often violated as it is practiced. Due to greed, anger, ignorance, pride, jealousy and other forms of poisonous passions, it is an unfortunate reality that the base of human behavior is centered upon the gratification of the self or the ego. Religion or education in ethics and morality may help curb excessive self centered desires but when the right causes and conditions are present, we are capable of inflicting pain and suffering, both physical and emotional, on others to meet the demands of our ego self. The golden rule here doesn't apply, we will do as we please without consideration for the feelings of others. It is always wise to reflect on the fundamental Buddhist teaching of the law of cause and effect, that we reap the consequences of our actions, wholesome or unwholesome, in one way or another in a future time. The Golden Rule in both its positive and negative affirmation, serves as a useful guide in our actions towards our fellow human beings. To apply it requires us to know what effects our actions have on the lives of others, to be able to imagine ourselves accurately on the other person's place on the receiving end of the acts we do. We like to be respected by others, to be treated with kindness and consideration, so we should do the same. We dislike to be hurt, to be judged unfairly, to be manipulated or controlled maliciously, or our privacy intruded upon, therefore we should strive never to do the same to others. To violate the rule is going against fairness and concern that lie at the heart of morality. Namu Amida Butsu! Note: Rev. Kalu will be on vacation 3/1/15-3/29/15.

3 In Memoriam Makawao Hongwanji Mission extends its deepest sympathy to families that have recently Lost a loved one: Family of the LATE MR. AYATO KIYOMOTO (94) who passed away on February 6, March & April 2015 Memorial Anniversaries (Please call Temple Office to schedule your service ) 1st Year Memorial Service st Year Memorial Service 2014 March _ None April 15 Hisae Edith Watanabe 3rd Year Memorial Service rd Year Memorial Service 2013 March - None April 22 Sumie Sally Sumida 7th Year Memorial Service th Year Memorial Service 2009 March 07 Sadao Otani April 10 Ellen Shizuyo Okuda March 28 Masaru Kijima April 23 Glen Haruo Isobe 13th Year Memorial Service th Year Memorial Service 2003 March 23 Masaru Iwatake April 03 Eileen Michie Iwatake 17th Year Memorial Service th Year Memorial Service 1999 March - None April 16 Harumi Kawaharada April 28 Tsurue Kawahara 25th Year Memorial Service th Year Memorial Service 1991 March - None April 10 Masao Itamura April 18 Kiyoshi Tateyama April 19 Katsuto Mizoguchi April 22 Fumi Yamanaka April 29 Tokiyo Hiromoto 33rd Year Memorial Service rd Year Memorial Service 1983 March 28 Toyo Kuwahara April - None March 31 Mitsuyo Yamamoto 50th Year Memorial Service th Year Memorial Service 1966 March - None April - None

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 received January 22, 2015 to February 16, 2015 OFUSE: Harold Makimoto - Funeral service for Mildred Makimoto - $500 Neil & Mona Nakamura - 1st year memorial service for Reed Yoshio Nakamura - $200 Sue Nagao and Family - 1st year memorial service for Suzanne Hirota - $50 Phyllis and Doris Nakamura - In memory of Suzanne Hirota - $50 Lyle Hirota - 1st year memorial service for Suzanne Kanae Hirota - $500 Allan and Janie Karimoto - 7th year memorial service for Chiyoko Karimoto - $50 Yvonne Kishi - 7th year memorial service for Chiyoko Karimoto - $100 Mickey Karimoto - In memory to Chiyoko Karimoto - $100 Gilbert and Mildred Kaneko - 7th year memorial service for Chiyoko Karimoto - $100 Hitoshi Yamashita - 3rd year memorial service for Hisako Yamashita - $200 Melvin and Carol Endo, Ronald, Gladys, and Faye Okuda, Alan, Jane, and Alison Tamiya - 33rd memorial service for Toshio Okuda - $300 Jane Seki - Funeral service for Roy Seki - $400 Nagahiro Family - 1st year memorial service for Misae Nagahiro Donald Shizumura - 1st year memorial service for Misae Nagahiro Richard Karimoto - 7th year memorial service for Chiyoko Karimoto - $50 DONATIONS: Michael Nakagawa - Use of social hall - $200 Warren and Misa Nishida - $100 Anonymous donations for MHM listing in Upcountry Event Guide - $140 Lon Mizoguchi - In memory of Tsunezo and Sawayo Mizoguchi - $100 Anthony and Valerie Jones - $100 Michael and Karen Inouye - In memory of Tokiyo and Giichi Inouye - $100 Tommy and Jane Sato - $25 Asano Suizu - In memory of James Suizu - $1000 Anonymous - $20 Richard and Harriette Miyamoto - In memory of Suzanne Hirota - $50 Jessie and Joseph Castiel - In loving memory of Mamoru Nakagawa - $100 Shirley Takahashi - $260 Jane Seki - $1000 Evelyn Asato - $20 Stella Kawaharada - $100 Faith Ito - $50 Jeffrey Tsai and Laurie Fukushima - $250 Continue next page...

5 Cont. Contributions NOKOTSUDO: Timothy and Joyce Guillermo - $500 James and Jean Ogata - $100 Robin and Lynn Tengan - In memory of Reed Nakamura - $50 Gay Sibonga - In memory of Reed Nakamura - $20 Tsuzuki Matsumura - $50 Melvin and Carol Endo; Ronald, Gladys, and Faye Okuda; Alan, Jane, and Alison Tamiya - In memory of Toshio and Tomie Okuda - $200 NEWSLETTER: Janice Okamoto - $20 Janet Honda - $10 Jane Tamiya - $75 Kenneth and Betsy Nishida - $70 Toshiko and Meiji Hirose - $50 Shigeyo and Melvin Komoda - $25 E and M Kanemoto - $50 Scheduled Activites for March...(changed from previous schedule) March 15 Dana Day Service BWA - Bingo at Hale Makua March 22 BWA - Luncheon at Ohana Karaoke and Grill March 29 Spring Ohigan, Guest Speaker Rev. Tennes April 5 April 12 April 26 Hanamatsuri at Wailuku Community Center Hananatsuri and Children's Day Service BWA Esshinni/Kakushinni Day Service Makawao Hongwanji Club Class Schedule Update - The Club has combined their judo classes since February 16th. Practice times are now from 7pm to 8:30 pm. This will be the practice schedule until May 9.

6 HANAMI - Appreciation for the Peach Blossom February 15 turned out to be a beautiful day to give appreciation for the peach blossoms. After the strong winds and rains of the previous day, we are thankful that Sunday was clear and warm. There were still some flowers blooming, and there were many peaches of all sizes growing toward the day when they will be picked for pickled peach. Thank you to Sharon Nagoshi and Marilyn Morikawa from Dharma School for planning HANAMI and providing music, hanafuda cards, origami, and other activities. Thank you to everyone who brought "picnic" refreshments, and to everyone who came to sit on the new picnic table and enjoy some followship. HANAMATSURI/CHILDREN'S DAY SERVICE AT MAKAWAO HONGWANJI\APRIL 15 Hanamatsuri is when we celebrate the birth of Lord Buddha in Lumbini Garden. It was a glorious day with beautiful flowers and birds singing everywhere. To celebrate this special day, we also want to celebrate the children of our Sangha Ohana. So, we will have Hanamatsuri and Children's Day Service on April 15. Please plan to attend our Dharma with your children and grandchildren. Watch the April newsletter for more information on the special activities planned.

7 Monthly Cleanup Temple/Nokotsudo/Restrooms Cleanup is scheduled on every second and fourth Saturday of the month by member s district. The 4 Districts are: Pukalani 8 a.m. Makawao 7 a.m. Kula 8 a.m. Paia, Haiku, Haliimaile, Wailuku, and Kahului 7 a.m. Please check your monthly newsletter calendar for district assignments and starting time. Also needed are volunteers to help clean the Nokotsudo on the 1 st, 3 rd, and 5th Saturday of the month. Cleaning of Nokotsudo starting time is 7 a.m. Contact person: Floyd Nagoshi BWA NEWS Its time for the BWA Annual New Year s Party. Carol and her committee have a fun day planned. Please plan to attend, contact Diane by March 15th. Cost is $10, complimentary for those 80 years and older. MARCH 22nd, SUNDAY, 11 A.M. OHANA KARAOKE AND GRILL - Korean Buffet SPRING AND AUTUMN EQUINOX (Higan-e) March 21 and September 23 Higan means the other shore. It is an abbreviation for to higan meaning reaching the other shore (of nirvana). Conducted during the vernal and autumnal equinoxes when days and nights are of equal length, it is a service of reflection when practicers should meditate on the harmony of nature and devote themselves to the realization of this harmony in our inner lives. During the week-long observances, emphasis is placed on observance of the Six Paramitas (precepts) which lead to the other shore. Paramita is the Sanskrit for gone to other shore. Jodo Shinshu, A Guide.

8 THE 103rd LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY EMBRACE CHANGE By: Sharon Higuchi The overarching theme of the 2015 Legislative Assembly was the necessity for change. The myriad challenges facing temples, especially the need to raise funds to pay for assessment and maintenance of the temple while dealing with dwindling manpower, has reached the tipping point. Bishop Eric Matsumoto said that in the recent past some thought that change was mentioned only for the sake of change. But this is not the case anymore. He said, We have to change! I don t want to sound too pessimistic, but if we do not we will go the way of the dinosaurs or if you use Japanese history we might say we are heading towards the final days of the Tokugawa Shogunate. President Pieper Toyama said that the task is challenging because heading the Hongwanji organization is like herding cats. The challenge facing the shepherd of cats is to help the cats agree in what direction to go and help them move along in an orderly fashion as much as possible with cats. The business of passing 8 resolutions and 7 emergency resolutions was done in record time so delegates found that it is possible to have many different points of view and still come to agreements if everyone cooperates with respect and a sense of humor. Coincidentally, the reason that I became a delegate to the Legislative Assembly was because of change. While on the MHM Council, I voluntarily took on the task of researching our connection to Hana Hongwanji Mission. I learned that this relationship began 42 years ago when Bishop Imamura assigned Rev. Yosemori to take charge of Pauwela and Hana Hongwanji along with Makawao Hongwanji. For many years the Makawao sangha honored this commitment, donating funds and labor. However, about 10 years ago, it was learned that the original lease between Kaeleku Sugar Company and Hana Hongwanji had ended in 1970 and by the time Rev. Yosemori started to perform services for the Hana residents, they no longer owned the premises or the temple. A lawyer concluded that MHM didn t have the right to enter the premises without permission from the present owners and this situation was also a risk because there was no fire or liability insurance. Given this information, I started to appeal to HHMH for assistance in resolving this situation which placed undue burden on MHM. The good news is that all 15 resolutions passed, including Emergency Resolution Closing of the Hana Hongwanji. I thanked Bishop Eric Matsumoto, President Pieper Toyama, HHMH Business Manager Arthur Nakagawa and Roy Miyamoto for listening to my small voice calling for help. The bishop wrote me, Thanks to you it has been resolved. But this is truly an example of interdependence and how each person can play a role to bring about change. As we cats all pull together and follow Pieper s lead, let us remember WHY this is important to us as individuals. For me, I learned that adopting any type of temple project (and every temple has dozens and dozens) is exhilarating because I like to learn new things and while taking on new challenges, I encountered people I would otherwise never know. And WHY is taking on this challenge to change our temples important? For me it s because Amida Buddha offers unconditional love. Come as you are. This is the message that many seek today and our temples offer a place to hear this message. Ministers and HHMH also need to change because temples closing puts the existence of ministers and headquarters at risk. So let us all EMBRACE CHANGE! If you have questions regarding all the other resolutions, please MHM delegates Calvin and Sharon Higuchi. We will be reporting more in depth to Council members and at a March Sunday service.

9 Kyodan Board Mee ng February 11, :00 p.m. Minister s Report : Sensei will be a ending the Geseikai, and the Maui ministers will be recommending that all financial support for the Pacific Buddhist Academy from Honpa should be terminated, as it has increasingly become a financial strain for the Hongwanji missions on Maui. Sensei will be in Texas for family business, and Rev. Tennes will be covering from March 1 st through March 29 th. Affiliate Reports: Boy Scouts: Scouts will have a busy month with camping and hiking in Hosmer s Grove, Scout o Rama and Court of Honor. Dharma School: A mo on was made and passed to give the Sunday offertory dona ons for the Hanami, Hanamatsuri/Childrens Day, Parents Day and Grandparents Day services to Dharma school for their expenses. Buddhist Women s Associa on Bingo at Hale Makua on March 15 th. New Year s Party at Ohana Grill and Karaoke on March new member goal is 3 members. Anyone interested should contact Diane Kosaka. Pre School Fred Wong to check into sand dona ons, 15 x 20 and 6 inches deep. Buddhist Educa on: Sharon Nagoshi will a end the March 28 mee ng on Oahu, which will be to review the Buddhist Educa on Commission. Makawao has decided to use social media to promote educa on. Sensei will contact Sean Higuchi for Facebook support. March 29 th Ohigan speaker will be Rev. Tennes. VP Ac vi es February schedule - Scout Sunday, the Peace on Your Wings musical, and the flower viewing. March schedule 15 th is Dana Day, 22 nd is Ohigan and BWA New Year s Party. April schedule 5 th is Hanamatsuri at Wailuku Community Center, 12 th is Children s Day/Hanamatsuri, 26 th is Eshinni/Kakushinni Day. Membership As of 2/11 there are 54 sustaining members. Emeritus members are considered full temple members, but not included in the sustaining member count. Maintenance Tree trimming is scheduled from March 16 to March 18. Wai ng for quote on social hall rain gu er, Floyd Nagoshi is inves ga ng repairs to driveway. Social Hall lights haven t been working well and the board approved for an electrician to trouble shoot. Repairs to the social hall will come from the social hall fund. Refurbishment of restroom and property development are possible future projects. Nokotsudo This commi ee was formed in 2014 and has collaborated to create a wri en procedure and protocol binder. Repairs will be done on the nokotsudo door and lock, and adding dusk to dawn ligh ng. Refurbishment of prepara on area is a future project. Old Business: 125 th Anniversary Live with Harmony, Peace, Gra tude Share Aloha Discussions are being held about holding Taste of Hongwanji again. Bobbi and Ray Nakagawa donated Sunday breakfast for the Peace on Your Wings cast. A endance was good for the Sunday performance of Peace on Your Wings. Cemetery Concerns Sent request for the release of our cemetery obliga ons to A&B, Marilyn Morikawa to contact any families that we know of, of our inten on to close the cemeteries. Sensei and Marilyn will be responsible for any closing ceremonies. Hana Hongwanji Emergency resolu on to close Hana Hongwanji to be presented at the Geseikai. All rights to any of the property have been relinquished long ago, so all property belongs to the historical society, per Roy Miyamoto, the legal counsel for Honpa. By Laws Por ons of the By-Laws that were approved at the recent general membership mee ng were reviewed. Efforts were made to move from Japanese to more English usage. In the By-Laws. New Business: Wailuku Hongwanji Chow Fun Fundraiser at the County Fair Wailuku has requested the Maui temples for help with their chow fun fundraiser, in return for a yet to be decided share of their profit. The board has agreed to find 12 volunteers. Sharon Higuchi to let Wailuku know. Legisla ve Resolu ons Sharon Higuchi presented the resolu ons to be voted upon at the 103 rd Legisla ve Assembly (Geseikai), February 12-14, for input from the board. #1 is to approve the 2015 budget. #3 is the centraliza on of Minister s health insurance costs. #4 is to increase the Widow s aid. The last increase was in #8 is to explore coordina ng statewide Hongwanji gatherings to minimize the effort and expense of the temples. Respec ully submi ed by Peggy Kono, Secretary of MYM Kyodan Board

10 PEACE ON YOUR WINGS What a musical! What a show! The voices that came out of these kids (ages 6 to 18) were amazing. We laughed and we cried, mostly we were totally entertained. Maui was sure lucky to have them. Makawao Hongwanji hosted breakfast for Saturday and Sunday, below are photos. MHM Preschool Happy Valentine's Day a special occasion to express and share with others how much we appreciate all the special people in our lives. The children had a chance to say thank you to Dylan's Mom a Dental Hygienist who stopped by to share dental health during Dental Awareness month.

11 PROJECT DANA MARCH SCHEDULE: March 1 st (Monday) NO DANA SERVICE - (Sensei on Vacation) /Lunch - Yes March 9 th (Monday) - - /Lunch March 15 th (Sunday) - 9:00 am - DANA DAY SERVICE Sp: Cyndi Osajima (Oahu) 25 Years and Beyond Social Hall (Soup, Salad, Sandwiches) Open House (George Ito Hall (Dana House) March 16 - (Monday) March 18 (Wednesday) March 23 (Monday) March 30 (Monday) - /Lunch Sewing with Jean Nishida: Know your Sewing Machine Kamehameha School students (Japanese Class) Guest Speaker arranged by MEO NO SR. PROGRAM And OMG! (Oh My Gosh) WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE - - What a beautiful surprise. Thank you to all who participated in cleaning, rearranging and organizing the George Ito Hall (Dana House). It is now ready for use and Open House on March 15 th after the Dana Service. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Please join us for our annual Dana Day Service at Makawao Hongwanji on Sunday March 15. Service starts at 9:00 am and lunch to follow at the social hall. PLEASE JOIN US! Mrs. Rosalyn Carter s book: Helping Yourself, Help Others is now in stock. Please call: to reserve a copy. Cost $20. Retail: $29.95 BUDDHIST CLASSES OFFERED IN MARCH How to Make a Buddha Land: A Journey Through the Larger Pure Land Sutra a Buddhist educa on class is being offered at Kahului Hongwanji Mission on 6 Wednesday evenings from March 4 through April 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The class will be facilitated by Reverend Richard Tennes of Kahului Hongwanji. The focus of the class will be on the Larger Sutra, a Buddhist text that the founder of Shin Buddhism, Shinran Shonin, believed best and most authen cally expressed the true understanding of of Buddhism. Through presenta on and discussion, the class covers: o the story of Bodhisatva Dharmakara, who becomes Amida Buddha, o the Buddha s 48 vows especially as understood by Shinran Shonin, and o the gathas Sanbutsuge and Juseige. Class dona on will be $15 for the six sessions, and handouts will be provided.

12 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9:00 am Jr. YBA 2 9:00 am BWA 2 9:00 am MARCH - APRIL :00 pm Kyodan Mtg 12 Judp 6 7 7:00 am Nokotsudo - Cleaning :00 am Clean-Up Pukalani 15 9:00 am Dana Day Service (Guest Speaker; Cyndi Osajima) :00 am Nokotsudo - Cleaning 22 9:00 am Kyodan ;00 am Clean-Up Pukalani 29 9:00 am Spring Ohigan Service Speaker: Rev. Tennes Rev. Kalu < Vacation 3/1~3/29> Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 7;00~8:30 pm 3 4 7:00 am Nokotsudo - Cleaning 5 9:00 am Jr.YBA 6 7;00~8:30 pm 7 8 7:00 pm Kyodan Mtg :00 am Clean-Up Makawao 12 9:00 am BWA 13 Sr.Program :00 am Nokotsudo - Cleaning 19 9:00 am Dharma School :00 am Clean-Up Makawao 26 9:00 am Kyodan 27 Sr.Program :00~8:30