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1 LIVE A REAL LIFE September 2015 Hello Central Cal Sangha Rev. Kakei Nakagawa, Rinban When you read this Newsletter, Midori and I will be enjoying a short summer break. Having enjoyed and survived our wonderful O-Bon Festivals, which will soon become the best among temples in America, we now look forward to the beginning of another term of Central Cal Sangha activities. Dharma School, Jr.YBA, BWA, Dharma Study Classes, Meditation Class and various cultural classes go forward in full swing. September is just around the corner. Do not forget the Fall O-Higan service at your local temples. I am always appreciative that our ancestors carried on this service to the present time. Our new CC minister Reverend Matthew Hamasaki will speak at Fresno s Fall seminar and O-Higan service. Since his assignment to the Central Cal District on August 1 st, the ministers three-man cell is activated and thus, the Central California District entered into new era. A team of ministers serve several Sanghas spread throughout a broad area, now more efficiently and conscientiously. The CC ministers promote Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha as a team effort to build a contemporary CC sangha as well as to maintain traditional JA community sangha. Fortunately, CC has one Kyoshi MA, three Tokudo MAs, nine Active MAs and four Youth MAs and they are all very supportive of the CC Dharma activities. Now, there is no doubt that the challenge of restoring Dharma enthusiasm in the entire CC chapter is achievable. We have some outstanding guests sharing the Dharma with our Sangha next month including CC Nembutsu Seminar speaker, Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto. It is our hope the Nenbutsu practitioners of Central California learn the living dharma at these occasions. I, as a minister, continually examine myself to True and real Dharma Living during the new term of CC Sangha. Namo Amida Butsu. BUDDHIST CHURCH OF PARLIER P.O. Box Newmark Avenue Parlier, California Phone: (559)

2 MESSAGE FROM REV. ALAN SAKAMOTO The Power of Nature This summer I had the opportunity to experience a magical and wonderful time in the Sierra National Forest with the Camping in the Sierras group. I was only there for one night, a very limited time since the campers and staff were there for one week. I was immediately taken back to great times and memories when I was a staff member at the Los Angeles Buddhist Coordinating Council summer camp just east of the Los Angeles area. Some of my best friends were also staff members from that camp, and it remains some of the best times of my life. As I drove from Fresno up into the National Forest, the windows of my car were rolled up; the air conditioner was blasting along with my music. The change from the Valley was amazing. The beauty of the trees, the peacefulness of nature, and the lack of cars and people overtook my emotions. I turned off the air conditioner, lowered my car windows, turned off the music, and realized that I was sitting in the midst of something much bigger and grander than myself. I began to relax, smell the pine scent and appreciate the beauty and oneness of Nature. Then I came upon a rather depressing sight that was the remains of the North Fork fire that encompassed approximately 16,000 square miles. The devastation was mind boggling as I stopped the car to view the scorched earth and burnt remains from the valley floor to the top of the ridge, and continued on for as far as one could see. Yet, even among the devastation of a fire, one could see that Nature was still at work. There was the stark contrast of the new green plant growth against the dark and blackened remains of trees and earth. There was new opportunities and Nature was coming back at its own pace and at its own time. It made me think about the stress and pressure that we encounter in our own lives, such as tests, project deadlines, due dates, transporting kids to their daily activities, and meeting the expectations of others. As I looked over the fire damaged area and the new growth, I realized that our stress comes entirely from within ourselves. We create the conditions that enable ulcers, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and other illnesses. Nature works on its own beautiful schedule, timetable and pace. Nature is patient, and has the ability to heal itself and all living things around it. Lao Tzu once wrote, Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. I also thought of other lessons that nature teaches us. Nature is content with itself. People always seem to be striving for or hiding from different things. Yet, when we go and look at the beauty of nature, we can see that happiness and beauty can be found just as it is, nothing more and nothing less. The beauty that can be found in nature is also a reminder that all good things do not require money. We don t have to buy the beauty of the sunrise or sunset or the wonderful smell of the pine trees. And yet, at camp, I was able to sit outside, listen to the sound of the wind blowing through the pine trees, and smile. I didn t need music, television or a movie to enjoy the moment. And, perhaps, the most significant reminder I received while at camp was that the beauty of nature not only exists outside among the tress, but it also exists within each and every one of us. It s amazing and wonderful to receive those lessons if we can just take a moment away from our busy lives to take a deep breath and to be aware. I go to the Buddha for guidance. I go to the Dharma for guidance. I go to the Sangha for guidance. Rev. Alan Sakamoto 2

3 MESSAGE FROM REV. ALAN SAKAMOTO Hello! Rev. Matt Hamasaki My name is Matt Hamasaki and I am the newest ministerial addition to the Central California District. To everyone that I have met, I would like to thank everyone for being so welcoming! And I would like to thank you all for so graciously helping me remember your names as I continue to meet many new people. And to everyone I have not met yet, I would like to give a bit of an introduction of myself: I was born and raised in Berkeley, California and grew up going to the Berkeley Buddhist Temple. I often participated in the Dharma School activities and was active in the Jr. YBA. After graduating from Berkeley High School, I went to the University of California, Davis, where I majored in Religious Studies. I continued to participate in the College YBA activities and completed the Jodo Shinshu Correspondence Course. Following that, I moved back to Berkeley where I continued my education at the Institute of Buddhist Studies. During my time studying there, I was able to help out as a Minister s Assistant at the BBT and through the Minister s Assistant Program I was able to prepare for the first level of ordination, called Tokudo, which I received in I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to study for a year as an exchange student in Japan through the partnership of the IBS and Ryukoku University in Kyoto. The coursework was an intensive Japanese Language program since I had never learned how to speak. It was a wonderful experience to be there! I came back this past February and finished up my thesis to graduate in May. I went back to Japan and completed the second level of ordination, called Kyoshi, in June and upon returning to America I went to the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple and shadowed the minister there before moving here! It has been quite a whirlwind these past couple months and I have jumped right in here since I started on August 1 st. I am still getting used to the area---and the weather! But I am excited to be here and I can t wait to start getting to know everyone better! The Central California District Council is excited to announce the arrival of a third minister to Central California. Rev. Matthew Hamasaki began his tenure on August 1, CCDC will be welcoming Rev. Hamasaki with a pot luck luncheon in conjunction with our annual Nembutsu Seminar on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at the Fresno Family Dharma Center. Please plan to attend the Seminar, and stay for the welcome luncheon for Rev. Hamasaki. The Nembutsu Seminar will feature a keynote address by Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto of the Berkeley Buddhist Temple and Institute of Buddhist Studies. The Seminar begins at 9:30 AM and will conclude after the luncheon. 3

4 TEMPLE Ellen & Jane Okada Sawae Kimura Family Minoru Yamada Family Kikuye Koga & Family Arlene Lyons Harman Ms. Nona Ebisuda Ms. Joann Ebisuda Ms. Donna Ebisuda David & Aya Windle Aki Nagatomi Mrs. Janet Takata Mrs. Janet Takata Mr. & Mrs. David Ogami Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Iwo Mr. & Mrs. Royce KImura Ms. Varlene Kimura Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Kimura Ms. Joanne Kimura Ms. Ellen Okada Ms. Jane Okada Doi Family Mr. & Mrs. Craig Kotake & family Mr. Tom Hayashi Mr. & Mrs. Hajime Yonemitsu Ms. Nona Ebisuda Ms. Joann Ebisuda Ms. Donna Ebisuda Mr. & Mrs. Donald Calhoun Mrs. Nancy Suda Yoshimoto Family Okada Family Ms. Joanne Kimura Ms. Akiko Yorizane Sangha Gathering Sangha Gathering Medaka no Gakko ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Buddhist Church of Parlier would like to extend our appreciation to the following for their generous donations In memory of George Okada...$ In memory of Sawae Kimura...$ In memory of Minoru Yamada...$ In memory of Tom Koga...$ In memory of Tom Koga...$15.00 Memorial for Nob Ebisuda...$50.00 Memorial for Nob Ebisuda...$50.00 Memorial for Nob Ebisuda...$50.00 Memorial for Masumi Kimura...$ Memorial for Masumi Kimura...$ Memorial for Sumio Takata...$ Memorial for Fukutaro Takata...$50.00 Memorial for Lillian Ogami...$20.00 Hatsubon for Sawae Kimura...$25.00 Hatsubon for Sawae Kimura...$25.00 Hatsubon for Sawae Kimura...$25.00 Hatsubon for Sawae Kimura...$25.00 Hatsubon for Natsuko Kimura...$25.00 Hatsubon for George Okada...$50.00 Hatsubon for George Okada...$50.00 Hatsubon for Eleanor Doi...$25.00 Obon...$20.00 Obon...$25.00 Obon...$30.00 Obon...$20.00 Obon...$20.00 Obon...$20.00 Obon...$25.00 Obon...$35.00 lantern...$25.00 lantern...$25.00 lantern...$25.00 Obon dinner...$20.00 July service...$74.00 August service...$ Orei for use of facilties...$ MEMBERSHIP DUES: Mr. & Mrs. Henry Guerra Ms. Lynn Sasai Mr. Clyde Yoshikawa Mr. Glenn Nakamichi (Cont. on page 5) 4

5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (Cont d from page 4) BWA DONATIONS Arakawa Family (Tats & Andrea) Okada Family Yamada Family Mrs. Kikuye Koga & Family Special Donation...$90.00 In Memory of George Okada...$ In Memory of Minoru Yamada...$50.00 In Memory of Tom Koga...$ DONATIONS for JULY MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE: Mrs. Sumiko Ebisuda $40.00 Mr. & Mrs. Yuki Mori $25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Steven Goss $20.00 Mrs. Toshi Nakamichi $20.00 Ms. Gail Hachiya $20.00 Mrs. Miyo Ohara $20.00 Mrs. Kikuye Hirakawa $20.00 Mrs. Matsuko Suehiro $20.00 Mrs. Fusa Ishimaru $25.00 Dr. & Mrs. Randel Yano $20.00 Mr. & Mrs. Wes Kubo $25.00 Mr. Robert Yano $20.00 Mr. & Mrs. Kelvin Miyakawa $50.00 DONATIONS for AUGUST MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE: Mr. & Mrs. James Goishi $50.00 Mr. Kay Kobashi $20.00 Mr. & Mrs. Henry Guerra $20.00 Mr. & Mrs. Fred Nagare $25.00 Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Ikuta $25.00 Mr. Fred Takata $50.00 Mr. & Mrs. Shiz Kimura $25.00 Anonymous $18.00 OBON DONATIONS: Mr. & Mrs. Tatsumi Arakawa $20.00 Mr. & Mrs. Tad Kozuki $25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Doi $20.00 Mr. & Mrs. Yuki Mori $25.00 Mrs. Kimiyo Doi $20.00 Mrs. Toshi Nakamichi $20.00 Mrs. Flora Doi $20.00 Mrs. Kuni Nishimura $25.00 Mrs. Sumiko Ebisuda $20.00 Mrs. Miyo Ohara $20.00 Mr. & Mrs. James Goishi $25.00 Dr. & Mrs. Steven Sasai $25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Steven Goss $20.00 Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Shimizu $25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Henry Guerra $20.00 Mrs. Matsuko Suehiro $20.00 Ms. Gail Hachiya $20.00 Mr. & Mrs. Nob Takasaki $20.00 Mrs. Kikuye Hirakawa $20.00 Mr. Fred Takata $20.00 Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ikemiya $25.00 Mrs. May Takata $20.00 Mrs. Takako Kanemoto $20.00 Mrs. Teruko Tsuji $20.00 Mrs. Hiroko Kimoto $50.00 Mr./Mrs. Darryl Wong-Sing $20.00 Mr. & Mrs. Shiz Kimura $25.00 Dr. & Mrs. Randel Yano $20.00 Mr. Kay Kobashi $20.00 Mr. Robert Yano $20.00 Mr. Ben Koga $20.00 Ms. Akiko Yorizane $50.00 Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Koga $25.00 Mr./Mrs. Glenn Yoshimoto $25.00 Mrs. Kiku Koga $20.00 Mrs. Ruby Yukawa $25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kozuki $

6 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING JULY 13, 2015 By Cheryl Koga, Co-Secretary The Buddhist Church of Parlier Board Meeting was called to order by President Steve Sasai at 7:17 p.m. Yuki led in gassho. Those in attendance were Steve & Joyce Sasai, Glenn Yoshimoto, Dennis Ikuta, Kaye Kozuki, Cheryl & Curtis Koga, Calvin Doi, Yuki & Toshie Mori, Clyde Yoshikawa and James Goishi. A quorum was established. Minutes from the June meeting were read. It was moved by Clyde and seconded by Curtis to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion was carried. Treasurer s Report - Glenn Yoshimoto presented the June 2015 Income and Expense Report. Dennis moved to accept the report and was seconded by Clyde. Motion was carried. Committee Reports: Maintenance - James reported that the air conditioners have been placed on the roof. James also noted that the pest controller has assessed the problem. BWA - Thanks to Fusa Ishimaru for refreshments for tonight s board meeting. Upcoming events were reviewed. Thanks to Lindsay and Lesley Guerra for teaching the dances. Publication - Curtis reported that everything is going fine. Finance - Dennis reported on the funds. V&P - The Las Vegas bus trip will be held August 7-9. The seminar formerly known as the Baby Boomers Seminar will change its format. It will be held on November 7. Reverend Sakamoto will give the Dharma talk and Gordon Ah-Tye will be featured. Participants will be asked to bring their cell phones to use for immediate feedback. Minister Feasibility - The CCDC Committee has come to an agreement in having Reverend Matt Hamasaki assigned to the Central California District as the third minister. He will begin his duties on August 1. It was moved and seconded by Toshie and Clyde to approve the Committee Reports. The motion was passed. Old Business Services - Services were reviewed. Obon and Obento Sales - Roasters will be needed for the pork. Yagura set-up will begin at 7:00 a.m. James Goishi and Wes Kubo will get the corn and grapes. Also the CCDC is sponsoring the theme of Dance to the Beat of the Drums for the 2015 Obon season. Fans will be given to the dancers. The fans will be stamped at each community Obon to verify attendance. Participants with 3 different stamps will be given a pin. Property Sale - Report dispensed with Guest Speakers - Report dispensed with. Air Conditioners - The AC in the office just needs to be plugged in. The BWA requested that the AC be vented into the kitchen. Buddhist Church of Parlier 85th Anniversary Calvin reported that the CC 2016 dates were not yet available nor cleared with the ministers to date. Funeral Committee Meeting and Phone Tree - Funeral particulars were discussed and assigned. Curtis will work off the BCP Board Funeral Phone Tree that Kaye worked out. The names on the phone tree and those responsible for calling specific members was clarified. New Business Services - The August Sangha Gathering will be held on August 2 at 10:00 a.m. The August Shotsuki will be held on the 16th at 10:00 a.m. Other - Dr. Gordon Misaki will be the guest speaker for the CCDC BEC Lecture Series on August 3 to be held at the Buddhist Church of Parlier at 7:00 p.m. The CCDC Nembutsu Seminar will be held on September 27 at the Fresno Dharma Center. The guest speaker will be Reverend Dr. David Matsumoto. Keizo Arakawa and Reese Kubo were featured in the Exponent for activities at Riverview and T.L.Reed schools respectively. Calvin reported the recipients of the scholarships from CCYBA. Adjournment - With no further business, it was moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Gassho was led by Yuki. Next meeting will be on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, With gassho, Cheryl Koga 6

7 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AUGUST 10, 2015 By Joyce Sasai, Co-Secretary Meeting was called to order at 7:16 pm. Gassho was led by Yuki. Quorum was established. Those in attendance: Calvin Doi, James Goishi, Curtis Koga, Cheryl Koga, Kaye Kozuki, Tad Kozuki, Yuki Mori, Toshie Mori, Steve Sasai, Joyce Sasai, Clyde Yoshikawa. Minutes from July 13, 2015, meeting read. Clyde moved to accept minutes as corrected, seconded by Kaye. Motion carried. Treasurer s report dispensed Minister s report dispensed Committee Reports: Maintenance: James had nothing new to report. He will get try to get together again with termite man. It was suggested that another Women s bathroom sign be purchased and placed above the door. The existing sign is on the door and cannot be seen as door is always open. BWA: Thanks to all who came out to help with the Obon and bento (those who came out the Wednesday before to clean containers, get out yagura posts, etc and the extra yagura helpers (Techno Buddha people). Everything went well food was good and there were many dancers. Thanks to those who brought refreshments for BEC Lecture on August 3. Group 1, led by James and Yuki, will clean church Saturday, August 15. South District (Karen) will provide refreshments after August 16 Shotsuki service. September clean up by Group 2 (Tad and Irene). After Ohigan service luncheon will be done by Kathy and Christine. Publication: Everything going well. V & P: Calvin reported a good trip to Las Vegas Obon 44 people on bus. Everything went well and on time. Arrived back in Fowler at 7:00 pm as scheduled. Next BEC Lecture will be in Reedley September 7 with Rev Kobata. Everyone is encouraged to attend. September 27 is Nembutsu Seminar at Fresno Dharma Center with Rev Matsumoto (topic: Shinjin). There will also be welcome luncheon for Rev Hamasaki. November 7 is What Now Seminar formerly Baby Boomers seminar in Fowler. Calvin also reported that there is 7 YBA retreat in San Luis July About 20 people signed up to go (kayaking, electronic shut-down). Ministers feasibility: Steve reported that agreements with Rev Hamasaki were signed. Curtis moved to accept committee reports, seconded by Clyde. Motion carried. Old Business Services: August 2 Sangha Gathering went well. Funeral/Memorial services were held for Minoru Yamada (July 30) and Tom Koga (August 2). BEC Lecture with Gordon Misaki was August 3. Obon Odori and bento sales: Kaye wrote thank you note to the company who donates the vegetables (brought by Dick Koga). She will send thank you to Techno Buddha group. Also thank you to Toshie and Matsuko for dressing dancers. There were compliments about the yagura and the Obon itself. Property sales: No new news guest speakers: Tad reports 2 services need to be filled. 85 th Anniversary: Calvin reported progress on deciding date in October. Other: Steve reported that Tim Kozuki will be working on improving internet reception. Dance to the Beat of the Drums : 100 pins given out. About 50 more pins are needed. New Business August Shotsuki August 10:00. Rev Nakagawa and Rev Hamasaki scheduled. Sangha Gathering September 10:00: Everything is set. Other: Service/Funeral protocols: Protocols were discussed regarding minsters and services. No further business. Clyde moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Toshie. Gassho was led by Yuki. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 pm. Next meeting Monday, September 14, :00 p.m.

8 BUDDHIST WOMEN S ASSOCIATION We are beginning a new era in Central Ca. Our ministers are now Central Cal ministers over seeing of all the churches in the Valley. Our newest addition to the ministers is Rev. Matt Hamasaki from Berkeley. This is his first assignment as a BCA minister. He came to our August Shotsuki Service and introduced himself. He is a vibrant young minister with a very deep voice and will be an asset to our ministers with a young persons perspective. He will be the speaker for the Fall Ohigan Lecture at the Dharma Center on September 12th. (See flyer) Thank you all who came out and helped at the Obon. It is truely a team effort. Thank you Kaye and Karen for scheduling and overseeing the event and making sure everything ran smoothly. We had alot of help from the YBA group and their friends and the Sangha Gathering children also helped! Thank you Group 3 lead by Cheryl and Curtis for cleaning the church in July! Our guest speaker for the Obon Service was Rev. Yukiko Motoyoshi. July was also a sad month in that we lost two of our members, Mr. Tom Koga and Mr. Minoru Yamada. August was alot less hectic! Thank you Group 1 lead by Yuki and James Goishi for cleaning the church. Thank you Karen for organizing the refreshments for the August Shotsuki Service. By Julie Doi, BWA Newsletter Writer Denise and I will be representing Central Cal at the FBWA Delegates Meeting in Seattle, Washington on October 9 and 10th. Thank you Parlier BWA for paying for Denise s expenses. September Events: 9/6 Sangha Gathering - 10:00am 9/7 BEC Lecture Series in Reedley - Rev. Kobata - 7pm 9/9 Buddhist Discussion Group -7:00pm 9/14 Board Meeting 9/19 Church Cleanup, Group 2-8:00am 9/20 Ohigan & Sept. Shotsuki -Ellen Crane-10:00am 9/21 Shoshinge Chanting - 7:00pm 9/27 Nembutsu Seminar, FDC, and Welcome lunch for Rev. Matt Hamasaki. Rev. Yukiko Motoyoshi was our guest speaker for our Obon Service and Toshie was the chairperson. V &P Las Vegas Trip was enjoyed by all 44 who attended. There are some die-hard gamblers in the group! 17 churches were represented at the Las Vegas Obon from as far away as Canada! Obon Setup by YBA and Techno Buddha Group from the Bay Area Landon Yamaoka, Megan Mori, Shari Matsuura, Blake Honda, Lindsay Guerra, Kimberly Koga, Calvin Tamano, David Chin, Bobby Koga, Kyle Yoshimoto, Chelsey Koga, Stacy Matsuura, Tracy Okamoto, Lindsey Yoshimoto, Lesley Guerra, Eric Imazumi, & Tim Maemura 8

9 The Sangha Gathering Corner Ben Higuchi Age: 6 yrs. old Sangha Gathering kids decorated fans for Obon & worked on their family trees. Happy Birthday! September Will Ikemiya - 2nd Alyssa Calhoun - 16th Elyse Ikemiya - 22nd Keizo Arakawa - 23rd Claire Ikemiya - 27th 9

10 MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE The SEPTEMBER Shotsuki Service will be on Sunday, September 20, Families, as well as all members and friends are encouraged to attend. SEPTEMBER SHOTSUKI DECEASED MOURNER Mrs. Taka Koga 59 yrs. Mr. Ben Koga Mr. Genzo Koga 77 yrs. Mr. Ben Koga Mrs. Matsu Yorizane 57 yrs. Ms. Akiko Yorizane Mr. Tatsuzo Yoshimoto 41 yrs. Mr. Evan Yoshimoto Mrs. Yoshino Ebisuda 33 yrs. Mrs. Toshiye Nakamichi Mr. Fred Yoshii 30 yrs. Mrs. Toshiye Yoshii Mr. Tom Hirakawa 29 yrs. Mrs. Kikuye Hirakawa Mrs. Towa Takata 23 yrs. Mrs. May Takata Mr. Kisaku Yokoyama 53 yrs. Mr. Frank Yokoyama Mrs. Tome Yokoyama 31 yrs. Mr. Frank Yokoyama Mr. Kaichi Harada 42 yrs. Mr. Tom Yamanaka Mrs. Tsuna Fujii 49 yrs. Mr. George J. Kanemoto 75 yrs. Mrs. Takako Kanemoto Mr. Sataro Kanemoto 73 yrs. Mrs. Takako Kanemoto Mr. Fred Goishi 52 yrs. Mr. James Goishi Mr. Toshio Saiki 21 yrs. Mrs. Toshie Mori Mrs. Dorothy Mihara 20 yrs. Mr. Arthur Mihara Mr. Haruo Mihara 16 yrs. Mr. Arthur Mihara Mrs. Ku Yagi 19 yrs. Mrs. Lily Yagi 17 yrs. Mrs. Ruth Sadako Kusunoki 14 yrs. Mrs. Denise Kusunoki Mrs. Julia Sunada 13 yrs. Mr. Randy Sunada Mrs. Estie Kobashi 11 yrs. Mr. Kiyomi Kobashi Mrs. Hatsuno Arifuku 9 yrs. Mr. Alan Arifuku Mrs. Yaeko Ito 16 yrs. Mrs. Ruby Yukawa Mrs. Marie Ohara 5 yrs. Mrs. Miyo Ohara 2015 is the Memorial year for those deceased in One year Memorial th year Memorial rd year Memorial th year Memorial th year Memorial rd year Memorial th year Memorial th year Memorial Our Sincere Condolences to the Families of: Mr. Tom Minoru Koga Mr. Minoru Yamada April 19, December 27, 1920 July 25, 2015 July 23,

11 NOTES FROM KAYE Sangha Gathering September 6 Everyone is Always Welcome Topic: Kansho Lively Discussion Lively and light discussions about Buddhism are held the second Wed. of each month. Curtis leads these interesting discussions. Bring a friend. The next get together will be on September 7p. Chanting Practice This is a new activity provided by Yuki & Toshie Mori Third Monday of every month 7pm Parlier Buddhist Temple For more information call Mori s Thank you! Thank you to the Taichi Group who are always donating items to our church. Their latest donation is a sturdy storage rack. Church dues are payable Now! The dues schedule: $275 per person or $550 per couple. BCA dues are $107 per person each year which is taken out of your dues. If you fail to pay, your BCA dues are still paid by the church. Thank you if you have already paid. Welcome Center is available to all who would like to socialize, play card games, and enjoy some refreshments. It is held every Thurs beginning at the parsonage. Everyone is welcome!! Contact the Moris for more information, Ohigan & Shotsuki Service Sept 20 Guest speaker will be Ellen Crane from the Orange County Buddhist Temple who is a tokudo. There will be a luncheon prepared by Kathy Yano & Chris Yano Goss 11

12 Thank you to all members who helped with the Obon Obento Sales for 2015!! Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated. Especially the BWA women and men who roasted 400 lbs of pork! Special thanks to Karen Shimizu, Toshie Saiki, Curtis Koga, Sho Higuchi, and James Goishi who spent many hours in preparation. A special thanks to some of the Techno members from the Bay Area who attended our Obon and helped with setting up the yagura and the moving of tables & chairs. They are young and energetic. Donations: 1. Dick Koga Boskovich Farms for the precut veggies 2. Wes Kubo 3 boxes of grapes & 1 big bin of those delicious corns 3. Sansei - Warren Yoshimoto, 5 gals of mirin 4. Flo Doi salad dressing 5. Kozukis 5 boxes of fruits 12

13 FALL OHIGAN LECTURE Presenting his thesis THE EVOLUTION OF BCA RITUAL OVER TIME CENTRAL CAL MINISTER, REV. MATTHEW HAMASAKI SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 9:30AM - NOON FRESNO BETSUIN FAMILY DHARMA CENTER 2690 E. ALLUVIAL AVE. FRESNO SPONSORED BY THE YAMAGUCHI FAMILY AND THE FRESNO BETSUIN BUDDHIST TEMPLE EDUCATION AND PROPAGATION COMMITTEE 13

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16 DIRECTORY OF OFFICIERS Minister Rinban Kakei Nakagawa Rev. Alan Sakamoto Church President Steve Sasai Vice-President Toshie Mori Secretary Cheryl Koga Joyce Sasai Treasurer Glenn Yoshimoto Maintenance James Goishi Fujinkai Presidents Joyce Sasai Kaye Kozuki Newletter Editors Curtis Koga Julie Doi Karen Shimizu Webmaster Glenn Nakamichi UPCOMING OCTOBER EVENTS 4 (Sun) Sangha Gathering...10:00am 8 (Th) MAP Parlier...6:30pm 10 (Sat) FBWA Delegates Mtg, Seattle (Mon) Board Meeting...7:00pm 14 (Wed) Buddhist Discussion Group...7:00pm 17 (Sat) Church Cleanup (Group 3)...8:00am 18 (Sun) Eitaikyo Service...10:00am 27 (Sun) MAP Reedley...6:30pm SEPTEMBER BUDDHIST RADIO BROADCAST KFIB (AM900) SATURDAY 7:20AM SEPTEMBER Japanese 5 Mrs. Midori Nakagawa 12 Mrs. Midori Nakagawa 19 C.C. Rev. Yuki Mori 26 C.C. Rev. Yuki Mori Ohigan Service & September Monthly Shotsuki Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m Guest Speaker: Ellen Crane Luncheon to follow NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S POSTAGE PARLIER, CA PERMIT #23 BUDDHIST CHURCH OF PARLIER P.O. Box 547 Parlier, CA Address Service Requested

17 September Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sangha Gathering 10:00am Ohigan & Shotsuki Serivce Ellen Crane 10:00am Luncheon Parlier Board Meeting 7:00pm 2 Parlier Class Taichi 8:00am Parlier Class Taichi 8:00am (see above) BEC Rev. Ron Kobata in Reedley Buddhist Church 7:00pm Parlier Class Taichi 8:00am Nembutsu Seminar FDC 9:30am Welcome Luncheon for Rev. Hamesaki Curtis Buddhist Discussion Group 7:00pm MAP in Reedley 6:30pm Parlier Class Taichi 8:00am (see above) Shoshinge Chanting in Parlier 7:00pm CCYBA Meeting in Reedley 7:00pm MAP in Fowler 6:30pm 1 V&P Mtg. in Visaliia 7:00pm Welcome Center 9:15am- 11:30am CCDC Mtg. in Fowler 7:00pm Welcome Center 9:15am- 11:30am TAKE REFUGE IN THE LIGHT OF JOY Fall Ohigan Lecturer Rev. Matthew Hamasaki FDC 9:30am Church Cleanup Group 2 8:00am