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1 DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS UPCOMING MARCH EVENTS Ministers Rinban Kakei Nakaga.wa Church President Steve Sasai Co-Vice Presidents Toshie Mori Secretary Kaye Kozuki Sho Higuchi Tatsumi Arakawa Treasurer Glenn Yoshimoto Maintenance James Goishi Kaye Kozuki BWA President Denise Kusunoki Newsletter Editors Curtis Kogo Karen Shirniru Sho Higuchi Webmaster Glenn Nakamichi /2 (Sat) Yard Sale 8,ooam 3/3 (Sun) Sangha Gathering I 0:00am 319 (Sat) Clean Up - Group 3 8,00am Q&A with Rev. WIll Masuda 4,00pm 3110 (Sun) Ohigan Service 10,00am 3/11 (Mon) Board Meeting 7,00pm 3113 (Wed) Curtis' Discussion 7,00pm 3131 (Sun) Community Picnic 10,00arn _.Jd~ CItw'cIt ot~. 1"Co~unity Picnic ~ Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Parlier Buddhist Churdl a RSVP by Man:h 20th p /Carl KozukI (818) ~kari@kozuid.com 'II Ii" "!,,'II'!'!"!"!"'I"I'I"'!'!"!""'!'!!!'!'",I"", zoaa. B:t:l~ "Z":'... Z#.1IWH3d 8f19 6 V=> 'H31lHVd 3!>V.1SOd 's'n NOI.1VZlNV~O.1I:10Hd-NON _....-li. l 8t9 6 VJ '.r.inj"ed Ll>S xog "O"d li'iii'uiyd do H:>~mD J,sIHOOnll

2 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY T H U R SDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 YARD SALE 8:00am Sangha Gathering lo:ooam OhlA: ParUerBC Curtis' Dharma Monthly emorial Board Meeting DiKll5Sion Service I Luncheon 7"lOpm 7,OOpm. ~ l O:OOam 7 Parlier Taicbi Class.<lOam Welcome Center 9 ' 15~ "!)Opm Zum Cw s 7:00pm 14 Parliu Taichi Claa.<lOam Wdcome Center 9:15am.-12:00pm Oean UJO Group 3 8: am Q&A Rev. Masuda 4:00pm Sh oshinge Chanting 7,OOpm 21 Parlier Taich.i Class.<lOam We:lw me Center 9:1Sam-12:QOpm Zumba Cias.s 7:00pm Parlier Taic:bi CIau 8:00am Welcome Center 9' 1 5~ "!)Opm Zum CIa.is 700pm Conununity Pi<:nic l O:OOaro

3 MESSAGE FROM REV. KAKEI NAKAGAWA, R INBAN In recent years, interest of Buddhism by the general American public has steadily increased. In the last few years, many questions and inquiries have become prominent. The situation in Central California is of no exception. There is one important thing I noticed. Despite the fact that the Central California Buddhist Sangha has a history of more than 100 years, we are not seen or understood by those of a different cultural background. It is surprising that some have misunderstood us to be as cult religion. So I have a proposal. Why not show our face, show the way of life as a Buddhist. the goal of our life, etc., with a dear mission statement? Below, is my draft of a Mission Statement. Please let me hear the valuable opinions of our dear followers of the Nenbutsu. [Mission Statement) VALUES Wisdom, Compassion (Empathy & Embrace) Freedom (Total Equality), Harmony (Non-Violence), Respect (Gassho), MISSION *Central California Buddhist Sangha is a harmonious dharma community whose mission is to develop humanity [= kokoro (Jpn.), citta (Skt.) = Heart/Mind) to help realize a world of non-violence, whether physical, mental, social or cultural. We work together to foster the true Sangha, where any individual would never be impaired to realize their full potential. GOAL To transform lives from 'ego' -centered to 'sense-of-care' -oriented To make aware of the reason why "} am here now" Replaceable with the name of each chapter 3

4 BUDDHIST WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION Moving along into March, th~ third month of the New Year, or not so New Year anymore. Higan or Spring Equinox, brings warmth, sunshine and all the beautiful flowers in full bloom. After a seasonal winter with much needed precipitation we can corry on through the seasons with appreciation Yard Sale 8am-11:30am Sangha Gathering Church Clean Up z 80m by Group 3 Q&A with Rev. W. Masuda 4pm 10 Spring Ohigan Luncheon - Calhouns MIrM &.,' at AdM!Iu 11 Church Board Meeting - Gail Hachiya 24 CCBWL Conference at Fowler BC 31 Community Picnic- Higuchi's & Guerra's and helpers PMt MMtI!', u 'Wirtz Parlier Temple was buzzing with energy and many activities. February started with a CC Super Bowl Combined Service sponsored by the VP Committee and hasted by Parlier Sangha. Attendance was overwhelmingly large, numbering about 150. This event was headed by Curtis and Cheryl with help and support of our wonderful Sangha. Below are few words from Cheryl and Curtis. e "./un """'III f4 4ekMwflllp III tim swtjrl:v HM s fiiif fr1ify wtjrl:iiiii"/ri 'ltrntv HM ș T7ri~ f~ wiiif W4 ftw4 8#"'" IJIJr $'4",116. ~ fit. """ lrislu..."...,. "'" IrI SfI/IPIIrlIlli /ufi. T/JMIks f4 tim fulhwi", f4r A./pi", flti~ fj8d wmk6llll, a ", _. GIIUI"6~ lii <lcllf~. $'4~/~. 1UMftu. YIld_. WtHlfl-~iIIg~. 1:11fI8~ D" 1m -Joy". lflllm 1l1li Adtl4y Otfw: C4lvilt bili z cede Pruld6lff. "'"-a... ". wri z C6f11i G. ~ K- &rp G. 1/fgtIeIIis. $'4~1$, lr- r. ~y.. Hllku I. GIIIII. 1:I1fI8~ Sangha Gathering was very intimate an Sunday, February 10. Melissa and Wyatt were service chairpeople. The Dharma talk was delivered by Nancy, Tom, Kim, and Wren Wilson. They each gave their interpretation of what Namu Amida Butsu meant to them. The discussion continued on in the social hall with Nancy and Tom as leaders. As usual, it was good to hear opinions and comments from the Sangha. Ashley did the children's activity. The kids made ojuzu hangers so they will always know where their ojuzus are. Calhauns also did lunch (with some help from Courtney). It was deliciousll All in all, a good time with good food and friends. 4

5 5. ~~ 4r~~ BUDDHIST WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION 4l;""~" 't~~ij ~. Nil"YClIIG Service and Keiro Kai Luncheon was well attended even with cold, wet weather. Rinban had a presentation about the Historical Buddha, and explained about the meaning of Nirvana Day. He also explained Keiro Kai, respecting and honoring the elderly, was started by King Asoko some 2600 years ago, after awakening to the truth of Dharma and came to realize how we are all interconnected and dependent on each other to finally awaken. This tradition has been carried on since. In Japan, respect for ancestors and the elderly is anchored in the culture, influenced by Buddhism and Shinto religions as well as Confucianism. But it wasn't until the twentieth century, in 1963, that it was decided to create a holiday dedicated to the elderly, keiro no hi, "respect the aged day". Kciro Kai Luncheon and Bingo were organized by Joyce S. and Lynne Y. It was wonderful and enjoyed by all as always. Special thank you to Matsuko S. for her Dana of the many rolls of makisushi. She rolls all of them without help. Certainly, without saying, there were many who worked behind the scene (too many to mention here) to bring it all together. Table decoration- Joyce S. & Lynne Y. Bento pick up-ashley C. and Courtney C. Game of Bingo is always enjoyed by all in attendance. We look forward to winning something whether it's a sponge, or note pads, or toys. It's also a perfect time to see how our heart and mind work: frustration and disoppointment when we don't win something within the game, jubilation of winning by shouting out "BINGO and heading out to the prize table to select something of our choice. It's all in fun, but deeply underlining it is the work of Dharma. e With Gratitude Our temple is as strong as the members that support it. Matsuko Suehiro for the many rolls of makisushi for Keiro kai luncheon. Beautiful an delicious as always. Cleaning Crew Group 2 Toban lead by the Goto/Mihara's for February Church cleaning. The group came out on Friday to do their job as Saturday was a very busy day. That's commitment!!! Parlier Buddhist Church Board work many hours to keep our temple running smoothly. There are many difficult decisions to be made and many details to be taken care of, and each of them do this voluntarily and willingly. Let's extend our feelings of appreciation to them when opportunity arises. Parlier Buddhist Church provided the delicious Bento Box for all who are or will turn 70 by the end of This is in appreciation and honor of the members who have supported the PBC in various ways and will continue for many more years.

6 BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY I I, 2019 I. Call to Order by Steve at 7,01 pm - Gassho led by Cwtis. n. Quorum established. Those present, Calvin Doi, Brandon Hill, Donald & Rhea Ikemiya, Derutis Ikuta, Curtis & Cheryl Koga, Tad Kozuki. Denise Kusunoki. Tosrue Moti, Steven & Joyce Sasai. Glenn & Lynne Yoshimoto m. Minutes from board meeting - Jan 14, Corrections: Committee Reports - "Moved by Calvin, seconded by Cwtis to accept committee reports". should be moved to after Ministerial Affairs Committee I Ceoc. New Business - under Other - add Rev John Iwnhara as guest speaker for July 14 OOOn Service Moved by Dennis, seconded by Glenn to accept minutes as corrected. Motion carried. IV. Treasurer's Report - Glenn reported. V. Ministers Assistant's Report - Toshie and Yuki are busy. VI. Committee Reports A. Maintenance - Steve will notify Maintenance Committee regarding water damage on door, carpet holes, permanent rails. B. BWA - Thanks to V & P fur refreshments. Thanks to Toshie & Yuki and Gronp I fur cleaning church Jan 26. Thanks to Cheryl, Curtis, Matsuko, Joyce, lynne, Gail H., Donna, Rhea, and many helpers for Ho-Onko luncheon. HomeboWld visits made by Denise, Barb, Carol, Gail H, Lynne. Visits to Kimiyo Dol. Yonemitsus, Mary KuOO, Takaka Kanemoto, Tom Yamanaka, Fred & Tami Nagare. Toshiye Nakamichi, and Josie Tsuboi. Up-Goming events, Clean np by Group 2 FrJ. Feb 15. Nirvana Day I Shotsuki I Keiro-kai luncheon on Sun, Feb 17 - Lynne and Joyce in charge. Rummage Sale - drop off Sun, Feb 24 (noon to 2,00 pm); actnai sale Sat, Mar 2 at 8,00 am. CCBWL Conference is in Fowler, Sun, Mar 24 - Parlier has 14 ladies attending. World BWA Convention - Aug 30 to Sept 1 - San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Club will pay registration for those interested in atteuding. Cool Hand Lnkis fundraiser - tickets $20-111es, May 14. C. Publication - dnplicator serviced. D. Finance (quarterly) - Dennis reported. E. V & P - Calvin thanked Cheryl & Co fur Inncheon. Good servia, good fund - well attended. Upcoming events, Fri, M.,y 3 - Rev Harry Bridge in Parlier; Frl. May 10 - Rev Jay Shinseki (site to be determined) VII. Old Business A. Review of church activities - Ho-Onko I Shotsuki -Jan 27, V & P Combined Service - Feb 3, Sangha Gathering - Feb 10 B. Sale of property - Tad reported on progress. C. Fund raisers - no report D. Cushions for hondo - ordered. E. National Conncil Meeting - Dennis attendins F. CCOC - last meeting was Jan 25 at China Garden. Calvin installed as President Janette Wong-Sing received Achievement Award - a surprise to her. G. Movie Day - Plan for day in April H. Other Old Business - Steve thank<d Karl and Sho fur the donation of the lcafblower. Thank you to Lynne fur potting togdher the calendar that is indnded with the church dir<ctory. BEC activity -Jun 3O@ IMO am in Parlier - 'let M. Eat Your Pancreas> Projector - Donald reported on progress of selling projector. VIll. New Business A. Up-Goming events Church clean-np - Feb 15@8,ooam; NIrvana Day I Shotsuki I Kdro-Kai Inncheon - Feb 17@ IMO am; Yard Sale Drop -Feb noon; Yard Sale - Mar Gathering - Mar I(}'oo am; Church clean-np - Mar 9@ 8,00 am - Gr 3; Q & A with Rev Will Masnda - Mar Spring Ohigan I Shotsuki with luncheon - Mar 10 all(}'oo am. Regularly scheduled events - Curu.' cia.. (second Wednesday), ShnshJnse Chanting (third Monday) Other New Bua1ness Rev Himaka - has been ill Moved by Tad, seconded by Calvin to send omimai. Motion carried. VIll. Adjournment a19,oo pm - Moved by Curu., seconded by Dennis - Gasshn by Cortis Next meeting- Mon, Mar 11, 2019 P. CCMAC - Review of MAC committee activities. Moved by De.nnis, seconded by Glenn to accept committee reports. Motion carried 6

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9 1 sangha. Gathering March3 loa Errin Davenport will give a short & interesting talk Join in for an enjoyable morning of Fellowship, Buddhism, and good foodl BWA Yard Sale March 2 8 am to II am start saving 80ur lflwantad Items. Please make sure everything is in running order with cords securely attached. Have clothing cleaned and appealing. Furniture in good condition. Baby items such as cribs, car seats, strollers will not be sold due to changing laws about the safety of them. No big appliances. nr-rln off 21f 12 noon to 2.30 March 10 6 loam CnJest SpeaKer' Rev. WtiGm Masrlda Lu ncheo n after Servi ce Q & A w/rev. Masuda on Mar is welcome Shoshinge Chanting With The MoriS Next class - Mar P artier PICnic ThIs Is going to be a FUN da!jll Sun, March 31, 2019 At Parlier Buddhist Church Races start at 1 0:30am!! $10 donation per family LunCh Hamburger $5, Hot dogs $2 (Please bring your own tableware) Make reservations by March 20 Please provide age and gender of children. Contact Kari Kozuki kari@kozuki.com CAArlis's tj\ov\thl~ Oisw.ssiM 6rov.p Held the second Wednesday of each month; 7pm@Temple Everyone is welcome and bring a friend. In Jan, Curtis discussed Buddhism and Valentine's Day. Also, we had a Valentine's heart shaped delicious pizza, heart shaped peach upside down dessert, seasoned musubi, strawberry bread, and other treats! e!bw, WNfIM'6 ~ March 24, 2019 in Fowler ~t Speahlt.:!II-.. fl. t9,1tjta, S~~M ~Rwl3ob-O~ ~~CMifA~'Y~ftw ~,-.r2 yw..-~ l3efcr~~ ~ ~ ~So.u-~T~ ftw ~ yw..-~ Rw. Pt>.>ffi., i. 0-~M ~~!

10 MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE The March Shotsuki Service will be on Sunday, March 10,2019. Familes as well as all members and friends are encouraged to attend. March Shotsuki DECEASED MOURNER Mr. Matsujoro Okada 78 Ms. Ellen Okada Mrs. Satsu Yamamoto 78 Mr. Kelvin Miyakawa Mr. Sosuke Yamamoto 77 Mr. Kelvin Miyakawa Mr. Ryo Furumoto 68 Mr. Roy Furumoto Mr. Shiemi Fujii 55 Mr. Takejiro Yagi 51 Mr. Akira Chiamori 50 Mrs. Panna Chiamori Mr. Masaki Ohara 48 Ms. Gail Hachiya Mrs. Suye Sunada 48 Mr. Randy Sun.d. Mrs.Kiyoko M.tsushima 48 Mrs. Hiroko Kimoto Mrs. Shizuko Nagare 36 Mr. Fred N.gare Mrs. Hisako Okino 27 Mr. Neil Okino Mr. lsaburo Izumo Mr. Mas.yuki Ohara 24 Ms. Gail Hachiya Mr. Katsuso Arifuku 24 Mr. Fred Fumio Kusunoki 17 Mrs. Penise Kusunoki Mr. Henry Tanouye IS Mrs. Lee Os.ki Mrs. Aiko Tanouye IS Mrs. Lee Osaki Mr. Ban Yorizane 14 Ms. Akiko Yorizane Mr. Tom Kobashi 13 Mr. Stan Kob.shi Ms. K.thleen Reiko Tanouye 6 Mrs. Lee Osaki 2019 Is the memori~1 year for those deceased in: One Year Memorial th Year Memorial rdYe.r Memorial rd Ye.r Memorial th Year Memorial th Year Memorial th Year Memorial th Year Memorial II

11 {)li»te ~ a 11M1f actwe ~ 0/ 01# PMIiM, 71!411j#e am :JeWed iii!- P~ 0/ IJIta lj1jjcil Site wad- tlte f.w9tfl!ell, w/tijl:jlmti!d 71zedaM 1U'J (Jaldwattfte Pa/I/ie!t, {!/uvtc/t, IJI1Je4 38 1fM ~ :liji IJIln tpu1~ CQuid /ealm pajjatt&je ~ am ~te litem, Site id. ~11Itid:Jed 81f IWI/, '-i11f f-iitf &- /WJ, IlUUUf foie4uu. Newly Beeted Board Members for BWA 2019 President - Denise Kusunoki Vice President - Lynne Yoshimoto Secretary - Janette Wong Sing Treasurer - Carol Guerra Religious Chairs - Minister's Assistants: Dois, Moris, Kogas Social Chairs - Gail Hachiya, Karen Shimizu, Rhea Ikemiya, Kaye Kozuki Newsletter writer - Toshie Mori Scrip PrograM You can order gift cards to give away or use them to spend on your everyday purchases. As you buy the cards, a percentage of your purchase is given to our Church by the Scrip Program. Order your cards from Bowlersr@aol.com or call You can find a complete list of all cards available at shopwithscrip.com. There is also a binder full of places you can order scrip cards from in the social hall. Favorite places to use Scrip cards: Walmart, SaveMart, Macy's, your favorite cinema or fast food restaurants. You can get an Uber gift card via their app. 12

12 13 c ot~. C p. ~ ommudlty lcdic Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Parlier Buddhist Church Races will begin at 10:30 a.m. All racers will win a prize! $10 donation per family is requested. Instead of a raffle, there will be other fun activities including: Races, Cornhole Tourney, Bingo! LuHclt Hamburger: $5.00 Hot dogs: $2.00 Includes condiments, potato salad, chips, drink (Please bring your own tableware.) Make reservations by March 20, 2019! Please provide age and gender of children. CofftiJft Kari Kozuki (818) or kari@kozuki.com

13 Thursday. March 21st, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Fresno Center for Nonviolence 1584 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, CA (SE corner Van Ness and McKinley) "American Pastime" is a 2007 film set in the Topaz War Relocation Center. a Utah prison camp which held thousands of people during the internment of Japanese Americans during Wo~d War II. While the film is a dramatic narrative. it is based on true events and depicts life inside the incarceration camps, where baseball was one of the major diversions from the reality of the intern ees' lives. It won the 'audience favorite' in 2007 at the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. The discussant at both showings will be Kerry Yo Nakagawa who was part of the film as a producer, actor, behind the scenes filmmaker, author and historian.,. r Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible. 106 minutes. For more information you can call the Center at Mon-Fri ~Mr?A/// Zumba Class MARCH 7, 2', 28 7pm 14

14 SPRING OHIGAN LECTURE SPONSORED BY THE IWATSUBO FAMILY REV. KURT RYE. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, :30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. FRESNO BUDDHIST TEMPLE 2690 E. ALLUVIAL AVENUE, FRESNO SPEND THE MORNING WITH REV. RYE AS HE SHARES THE DHARMA IN A WAY THAT WILL UPLIFT YOUR LIFE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT PAULA KANAGAWAAT psk89n@hotmail.com 15

15 SATURDAY, APRIL 27, :00 PM REEDLEY BUDDHIST CHURCH HALL $50 PER PERSON DINNER FEATURES.. APPETIZERS, SALAD, PILAF, GARLIC GREEN BEANS, ROLLS, & DESSERT BAR ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY LOCAL TALENT TICKETS ON SALE FROM ANY BWA M EMBER OR CALL JOY - (559) OR VICKIE AT: LVNISHIDA@GMAILCOM SPONSORED BY THE REEDLEY BUDDHIST WOMEN'S ASSOCIATI 16

16 CRAFT FAIR Fresno Buddhist GREAT HANDCRAFTED NEW VENDORS MARCH 16, 2019 Saturday, 10am - 3pm Family Dharma Center 2690 E. ADuvlal Ave., Fresno, CA (between WDiow I Chestnut) S4 1/

17 Finding your Japanese Roots in the U.S. and in Japan Learn how to resea."ch and document youi' unique family History Linda Hanns Okazaki is a fourth-generation Californian. active in the genealogy lind Japanese American communities in California and beyond. She is passionate about teaching Nikkei to research, document, and share their personal family histories. Her other areas ofrcscarch include upstate New York. E ngland, and Australia, as well as the usc of DNA in genealogy. Li nda has been researching her husband's anccstry, documenting his family in the internment camps and in Japan. A charter member of the Nikkei Genealogical Society, the Association of Professional Genealogists and a contractual genealogist with Ancestry.com's Progenealogists, she is also a featured columnist for the Nichi Bci Weekly. Her column, Finding Your Nikkei Roots. is published bimonthly. Co-Sponwrc:d hy Celllioat OtllfQmiu A~ i:u1 racific Women, ('I'nlnll Califurnill Dhlrict Coundl.Jap'.ulI~e Amcricm) ( ililcns LCllb'Uc, Fresno Belloulll Buddhlsl Telllllle, Fl'e~lIo/(.:lu'h l'ku.lell' Group.. Fresno Kochl Sj~lel' Cflies (;ollulliltee, J\lkJl:ci Sen kr ('1' 1111', / '1l..kci IoollnlluliOI1, Till' '~llimic CUlluml ('cllter of Fl'l'sl1o. Thc 1':111 \ ullt ) l'l~lltulc' of Ihe Anl!rir~1Il Ii!'{clUb, SC'n'irl' ('ummiu... Unitul"iall {. IIh'Cr'Snlbl awldl of Fresno. YOIl~ei Ml'llk"'~ "n'jl'cl. 1"'''''0 Clow," Uk" I. Oroup,..",.., YONSEI -- 18

18 .. ~ j.. ) JOil1 u!/ (&r a!!tnd look 6acle at the!tie and ('area 0/ I~fjet'ldanl J'fn,fjer; adrej'j' and enterta(izpr1r/fj'ora /.. /djaf,. Featuring "Hibari-chan's" greatest hits such as "Tokyo Kid" "Yawara" and HKawa no Nagare no Younl," our show will not only celebrate her amazing talen: blit wil also pay tribute to how she provided so much JOY, strength and encouragement to Jaoaoese and Japanese Americans as they rebuilt their lives after WWII For th,. and so much more, we will ho nor and gratefully remember the late. great M,sora HibarJ, FeatUring Fresno.natlve Merv Maruyama', " I I,, I', 559/ r, Tn, t h" om e F " org I~

19 Central California District Council Buddhist Education Committee Lecture Series Mr. George Teraoka lithe Essence of Shinjin in Nembutsu Practice" Monday, March 4, :00 p.m. Fresno Dharma Center Come and hear the Dharma from one of the foremost teachers of the Dharma in Central California. Mr. Teraoka credits his longevity of 97 years to his practice as a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist. Don't miss this opportunity to meet and share the path of the Dharma with this amazing and insightful Shin Buddhist!