OCEAN Volume 7, Issue 7 Path of Entrusting - Live the Teachings! July 2013

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1 Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple OCEAN Volume 7, Issue 7 Path of Entrusting - Live the Teachings! July 2013 It s O-Bon Time! By Reverend Richard Tennes We are now entering the season of O-Bon, a time of festivity and of remembering departed loved ones. O-Bon has its origins in a story found in the Ulambana Sutra. In this sutra we are told a legendary story of one of the Buddha s disciples, who was known as Maha Mogallana. According to the sutra, this disciple was famous among the Buddha s followers for his supernatural powers and ability to see beyond this world into the next. One day, while looking into the next world, he saw his own mother suffering in the realm of hungry ghosts. He was naturally very upset about this and asked Shakyamuni Buddha for guidance. The Buddha told Mogallana that his mother s current condition was due to her actions or karma created during her life. He explained that the only way to help someone in such a condition is to make offerings to all the monks at the end of the Rainy Season Retreat, the season when, due to the monsoon rains, monks could not wander in the forests but gathered together at temples for Dharma study and Buddhist practice. Mogallana made these offerings, and by means of the combined efforts of all the enlightened monks, his mother was released from her suffering. From this time on, the story tells us, it became a tradition to make offerings to the monks at this time of year, in order to help loved ones who might be suffering in the next world. However, the great Buddhist teacher Shinran Shonin completely rejected the belief that offerings or rituals will affect our loved ones in the next world. He taught that Amida s Great Compassionate Vow has already embraced and saved all beings. Amida Buddha is Limitless Life, Compassion and Wisdom, always nurturing and helping everyone. We are eternally surrounded by Great Compassion and are always accepted completely, just as we are! Our concern, as Shinran Shonin taught, should be to abandon our arrogant selfcentered power and quickly attain enlightenment in the Pure Land, which means that we awaken to the reality of Great Compassion, that we become able to live our life with confidence and gratitude. Living without anxiety and fear about this or the next world, we can truly seek to understand and appreciate each moment of life and the world that sustains us. Through the nembutsu path, we gain the confidence to learn, grow, and truly care about others. We realize each of us in own unique way the nurturing Oneness of Life and naturally live in gratitude and inner peace. This is Namo Amida Butsu. This is the spirit in which we ought to celebrate O-Bon, particularly the O-Bon Memorial services that families often observe in memory of their departed loved ones. In this way through reflecting upon the Buddha s teaching we are able to express our appreciation for our family members who passed this precious life on to us and sustained us through their love and kindness. As we express gratitude to those close to us, we are able to awaken ever more deeply to the Great Compassion that constantly supports us and never abandons us. With hands together in reverence, Namo Amida Butsu.

2 Volume 7, Issue 7 OCEAN Page 2 Fond Aloha By Reverend Ai Hironaka It has been an honor and pleasure to have served Kahului Hongwanji Mission and the community of Kahului for the past 13 months as Minister-in-Charge. I am sorry I could not do more for your Sangha. I am grateful to have learned many valuable lessons while assigned here. Thank you for embracing my wife Megumi and my children. We now have many extended families in Kahului too. It is difficult for me to leave Kahului Hongwanji after developing personal relationships with so many of you. I have not experienced such relationship with other temples in other districts in a short period of time. I would like to continue my relationship with you and would like to visit you when I am in Kahului. I am so grateful to have been a part of Kahului Hongwanji s history and I consider Kahului Hongwanji my temple and my home. Please support Kyodan President Janet in taking leadership and working in harmony for the future of your temple. Please support your temple in all the activities in whatever way you can. Help sustain your temple for the next generations and make your temple a viable part of your community. It takes many hands and minds to operate a successful organization. Many hands and minds make difficult things easy. Please share your Dana (self giving) with your spiritual home and make it a gathering place full of compassion and kindness. What you do today or not do depends on the future of Kahului Hongwanji Mission. Thank you to President Janet Shimada, Kyodan Board of Directors, Secretary Sharon Higa, the Sangha and everyone who helped and supported my ministry here at Kahului Hongwanji Mission. I could not have managed it alone. Together we were able to continue the Buddha s teachings and stay on a viable path to welcome the next phase of Kahului Hongwanji Mission. Please welcome and support Reverend & Mrs. Tennes into their new direction here at Kahului Hongwanji Mission. Please assist Reverend Tennes in spreading the dharma and help make Kahului Hongwanji a vibrant part of your community. With gratitude I thank you again for your kindness. I am never too far from you so please visit me whenever you are in Lahaina. I will anxiously wait your visit. In Gassho, Reverend Ai Opportunity to Sponsor an Obon Chochin The obon chochin have arrived! Red and white chochin will add eyecatching splashes of color around the yagura at Kahului Hongwanji s obon on July 19 and 20. Honor your family by sponsoring a chochin. Twenty dollars will enable you to write names and/or messages on a colorful tag that will flutter in the wind. Arrangements can be made with the temple office. Call or kahului-hongwanji@hawaii.rr.com.

3 Volume 7, Issue 7 OCEAN Page 3 July holds an ending and a beginning for Kahului Hongwanji. By our calendar six months January to June half of 2013 have gone by. Beginning with the month of July, the second half of the year awaits us. And what an active second half it will be! Kahului Hongwanji welcomes our new Resident Minister, Reverend Richard Tennes, and his wife, Parinya. Arriving during the first week of the month, Rev. and Mrs. Tennes had only a few days to get their bearings before Rev. Tennes conducted his first Sunday service on July 7. Awaiting Rev. and Mrs. Tennes was a residence that glowed with a facelift that featured new flooring, fixtures, window treatments, and a remodeled bathroom. All this was frosted with a coat of paint that featured earth tones. Millions of thank you s go to the many independent contractors who went over and beyond by donating much time and materials as they worked on the house. So many temple members men and women also worked on readying the house. Skilled tradesmen and members alike put their hearts into the work that their hands created. THANK YOU! July will also find everyone working together on the KHM Obon. This very important event has long been an important summer cultural landmark. Buddhist sects on Maui have joined together in a summer-long schedule of bon dances that stretches from June to August. For Kahului Hongwanji, the message is Respect and Gratitude. Respect for our family members who have gone before us, for the family who are still with us, and for those who will be the future. Gratitude for all those who have gone before us and shown us the way so that we may have greater understanding and compassion. I would like to draw attention back to the first half of the year, or more accurately, to the thirteen months leading up to July. Reverend Ai Hironaka has been an outstanding Minister-in-Charge for Kahului Hongwanji. He has had to juggle his schedules between two temples while solving the obstacle of needing to travel from Lahaina to Kahului to be there for members of Kahului Hongwanji. We don t have the space to list all the duties Rev. Ai has fulfilled, nor can we adequately express our gratitude for Above and Beyond services and counsel that he has given to us. THANK YOU, REV. AI HIRONAKA! Kahului Hongwanji also sends our gratitude to Mrs. Megumi Hironaka and the four children for sharing Rev. Ai with us. We know that it was not always easy and you are all appreciated! The rest of the year? After Obon comes the New and Expanded Yard Sale the traditional Maui Fair end-of-year celebrations and, who knows what else lies in store for us but all will be met with teamwork and mutual support. Let s be good to all and to ourselves If we take care of ourselves, we take care of others. In Gassho... Janet President s Corner Recipe Corner BROILED MISO-MARINATED FISH 4 pieces fish (black cod or salmon to serve 4) 1 cup miso ¼ cup sake ¼ cup mirin ½ cup sugar Mix miso, sake, mirin and sugar for sauce. Marinate and refrigerate fish in sauce for 2-3 days. Bake at 450 degrees for 5-8 minutes. Broil for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the top. Recipes Welcome Please share a favorite recipe with our sangha. Send a copy to the temple office or send it via to kahuluihongwanji@hawaii.rr.com. Please your picture and we will gladly insert it in the Recipe Corner. Mahalo!

4 Volume 7, Issue 7 OCEAN Page 4 Mark Your Calendar! July 7 Service Responsibilities BWA July 14 & 21 No service Obon Clean-up July 28 Kyodan Dates to Remember! July 7 Welcome Reverend & Mrs. Tennes! July 8-16 BSC Summer Session 2013 July 14 General Pre -Obon Clean-up July 19 & 20 KHM Obon July 21 Post-Obon Clean-up August 9-12 Young Adults Retreat August 17 September 6-8 September September 21 Hosha Hosha means to give or to help as an expression of one s gratitude. In the spirit of hosha, let s all consider working for the temple to be a privilege. Please come and help! July 27, 7:30 a.m. KHM Yard Sale Lay Convention VIDSTA Camp Peace Day September 22 Autumn Ohigan Service September 28 & 29 Maui Hongwanji Council Nembutsu Seminar KHM Obon Sunday, July 14 Pre-Obon clean-up Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 Nokotsudo Service at 6 p.m. Temple Service at 6:30 p.m. Special performance at 7:30 p.m. Obon dance from 7:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 21 Post-Obon clean-up Buddhist Study Center Summer Session 2013 July 8 16 (no weekends) 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. What: The Power of Shin Buddhism Who: Dr. Mark Unno Where: Buddhist Study Center 1436 University Avenue, Honolulu HI How: For more info to bscassist@honpahi.org or call (808) Highlights: To explore the power of Shin Buddhism, which is the power to listen to and to hear the voiceless voice of the Nembutsu: Yes, you are here, and you are embraced. Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Young Adults Retreat 5 August 9 12 What: A retreat for young adults to learn about Buddhism and how it can help their lives. Who: Young adults interested in Buddhism, between the ages of Where: Camp Timberline, Oahu How: For more information Jake at youth@honpahi.org or go to the website at Highlights: Make new friends or reconnect with old friends. Meaningful discussions on Buddhism and life in a relaxing environment.

5 Volume 7, Issue 7 OCEAN Page Obon Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 We hope you will join us! The 2013 Obon Services on both nights will begin at 6:30 p.m. These temple services will be preceded by Nokotsudo Services at 6 p.m. The Hatsubon List is printed below. Please call the temple office at if you have any questions. Kahului Hongwanji has invited groups to share their culture and talent from 7:30 p.m. on both evenings. Friday will feature the students of the Kahului Hongwanji Preschool dancing the Tankobushi. Saturday night will feature the dancers of Maui Minyo Kai. The traditional obon dances will follow from 7:45 p.m. until 10 p.m. In addition to the dancing, there will be lots of food and drinks, games and prizes and time for fellowship to be enjoyed by all! Please come! Hatsubon List Friday, July 19, 6:30 p.m. Shizuka Abe Shigeo Otake Humiko Matsuda Alice Sorayama Jamie Hozaki Hideyuki Matsuda Edith Taguchi Satsuki Ouchi Takashi Hongo Doris Furukawa Saturday, July 20, 6:30 p.m. Kimie Hiranaga Suzue Morimoto Clara Takamura Masayuki Miyake Yasumasa Sakuma Fusaye Tamura Aiko Yamashiro Masaki Matsui Chizuko Kawamoto Fusae Hiranaga Guy Toyama

6 Volume 7, Issue 7 OCEAN Page 6 Obon Work Schedule Obon 2013, to be held on July 19 and 20 Kahului Hongwanji Obon July Work Schedule Description of Assistance Needed Date Time Day Set-up yagura July 6, :00am Saturday Pre-Obon Clean-up: Temple & facilities July 14, :30am Sunday Take out yagura skirt for washing July 14, :00am Sunday Cut vegetables for chow fun July 17, :00am Wednesday Install electrical and chochin July 18, :00am Thursday Put up stakes for dance ring July 18, :00am Thursday Put up bleachers on parking area July 18, :00am Thursday Set up gas and wok for andagi July 18, :00am Thursday Make boomerang mix for Fri night July 18, :00pm Thursday Decorate ring & yagura July 19, :30am Friday Put benches around ring July 19, :00am Friday Cook pork hash for Fri July 19, :00am Friday Cook Rice for Spam musubi July 19, :30am Friday Make Spam musubi July 19, 2013 Pending Friday Put up table & chairs for happi rental July 19, :00pm Friday Cook baked chicken July 19, :00pm Friday Put up tent for choba table and 4 chairs July 19, :00pm Friday Put 4 fans, 4-6 mirrors in dressing room July 19, :00pm Friday Cook hot dogs July 19, :00pm Friday Cook chow fun July 19, :00pm Friday Make boomerang mix for Sat night July 20, :00am Saturday Cook pork hash for Sat July 20, :00am Saturday Cook rice for Spam musubi July 20, :30am Saturday Make Spam musubi July 20, 2013 Pending Saturday Cook rice for bentos, chili and hospitality July 20, :30pm Saturday Cook baked chicken July 20, :00pm Saturday Cook hot dogs July 20, :00pm Saturday Cook chow fun July 20, :00pm Saturday Post-Obon Clean-up: Temple & facilities July 21, :30am Sunday

7 Volume 7, Issue 7 OCEAN Page 7 Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii 2014 Calendar Challenge Deadline: Monday, September 9, 2013 A call for participation from the sangha: help depict the theme, Path of Entrusting: Share Peace. Please take this challenge to continue to learn about and recognize the Jodo Shinshu teachings that manifest in our everyday life. The medium has been primarily photography, but it may take other forms of expressions. Your submission must be accompanied by a written description of how it reflects the theme: Share Peace. Deadline is Monday, September 9, Send Images to lenscapes@yahoo.com. Maui Hongwanji Council Nembutsu Seminar September 28 and 29, 2013 What: Jodo Shin Buddhism The Easy Path to Buddhism Who: Reverend LaVerne Sasaki Where: Makawao Hongwanji Mission How: For more information call (808) Highlights: Jodo Shin Buddhism: A historical evolution of Indian, Chinese, and Korean Buddhism founded Shinran. The Central practice is Shinjin faith gained from Monpo (true hearing). Jodo Shin Buddhist teaching and practice is summarized in the Jodo Shinshu Creed. Jodo Shin or Nembutsu Buddhist way is personal awareness and experience which enables one to assist in difficulties in life in various ways. Buddhist Women s Association The 2015 World Buddhist Women s Convention will be held at the Calgary Telus Convention Center in Calgary, Canada, on May 30-31, The theme is Embraced by the Oneness of Life. Where is Calgary? Calgary is in western Canada in the province of Alberta, east of the province British Columbia. Calgary is a major business and global energy center. It is known for the world s biggest rodeo called the Calgary Stampede held annually in July. Yes, a passport is required so please be sure to acquire one or check the expiration date of your current passport. The currency is the Canadian dollar, but many venues accept the American dollar. The loonie is the Canadian one-dollar coin with a loon depicted on it. (A loon is an aquatic bird about the size of a large duck.) A toonie is the bi-metallic two-dollar coin. FYI: The world convention following the one in Calgary, Canada, will be held in San Francisco in There is a request by the Hawaii Federation BWA for a tentative count by September 15, 2013 for both conventions. Please contact Charlotte Wilkinson at (leave a message) if you are interested in the Calgary and/or San Francisco conventions. O-Bon season has arrived. The Kahului BWA will be sponsoring a bus to the Lahaina Hongwanji Bon Dance on Friday, August 23. Space is limited so please call the temple office at by August 11, 2013 to reserve a seat. Mark your calendar! By late August all should be expert dancers, spectators and connoisseurs of bon season food.

8 Volume 7, Issue 7 OCEAN Page 8 The KHM Dharma School teachers all hope the students are enjoying their summer vacation. Registration and first day of dharma school will be on August 11, 2013, at KHM. The teachers hope to see many familiar and new faces! The annual VIDSTA kick-off picnic takes on a new and exciting twist this year! Dharma School students are welcome to join in the fun at Camp Olowalu on September Students can participate in the daytime only sessions or stay overnight. So mark your calendars and get ready for a fun-filled and busy year. Dharma School Above: The close of the Dharma School year was marked by an awards day presentation to well deserving students. Congratulations, Graduates! Commencement signals a challenging journey for young graduates. On June 9 three high school graduates of KHM member families and affiliate organizations were introduced. Reece Yokote and Lindsey Miyamoto will be attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Mareena Hutchison and her family will be moving to Colorado this summer. After service the graduates were honored at a luncheon at the Kahili Restaurant. A group of 21, family and temple members and the graduates, enjoyed delicious food and genial fellowship. Allicia Ostoposides Imada, who previously graduated from Seabury Hall, just graduated from Wellesley College in Boston with a Bachelor of Arts degree in neuroscience. She is currently a research assistant at Boston University. Her goal is to become a doctor and she will be spending the next year applying to medical schools. KHM congratulates the graduates and wishes them much success. Lindsey Reece Mareena Allicia

9 Volume 7, Issue 7 OCEAN Page 9 VIDSTA Dharma School Kick-Off Camp VIDSTA (Valley Isle Dharma School Teachers Association) will have a weekend activity at Camp Olowalu from noon on September 14 until 11 a.m. on September 15. Cost is estimated to be $10 per student and $15 per adult. Space is still available for day participants. Please call the temple office as soon as possible with the following information: Family name, number of children and number of adults. Mahalo! Pack 64/Troop 64 KHM Scouting program s Court of Honor held on May 21 provided a great time for all. The following awards and ranks were given. Jeremiah received his CS Outdoor Activity Award and graduated into the Webelos program. Trever is now a second year Webelo and will be working towards his Arrow of Light Award. Edgar and Micah received their Arrow of Light Award and crossed over the bridge to Troop 64. They were welcomed by Tenderfoot Scout AJ and Life Scout Devin. Thank you to everyone who attended and made this a special event for the Scouts. 4H Shooting Stars Hi, my name is Dayna, and I would like to tell you what I did this past year in 4H. My 4H friends and I had a lot of fun and new experiences this year. We got to show our sense of style at the Keiki Fest Fashion Revue in April. I was kind of nervous, but it was fun and I got to show off my favorite Cinnamon Girl dress. My sister and I recorded a public service announcement on the radio to promote the annual Keiki Fest. I was really scared and did not know what to expect, but when we got there to the radio station, Uncle Garry helped us a lot. We both practiced what we had to say on the radio, before going. It was the first time that I had ever been in a radio station it was so cool. Uncle Garry gave us head phones to wear during the recording. After we finished, he played back what we recorded it sounded funny to hear my voice on the radio. It was for a good cause and everyone heard me on the radio. I also attended a Cloverbud Easter activity. I was so excited to go because all my friends from the other 4H clubs were also attending. We played games and decorated Easter eggs and baskets. I had so much fun. I did not want it to end. This year was my last year as a Cloverbud, and I will be moving up to the older group (Juniors) with my older sister and cousins. I cannot wait for the next year to start, so that I can begin having fun with them and learning new things. This is Dayna reporting for the Shooting Stars 4H Club peace out.

10 Volume 7, Issue 7 OCEAN Page 10 Highlights of Kahului Hongwanji Mission Board Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2012 Members Present: Rev. A. Hironaka, S. Emura, S. Higa, G. Hironaka, K. Keith-Agaran, E. Nishimura, C. Suyama, I. Tokishi, J. Yokoyama, A. Yoshimoto, I. Matsuda UNFINISHED BUSINESS Solar Panels Report Framework has been installed. Work will resume after coordination with Maui Electric and County. Because electricity will need to be shut down for installation of panels, scheduling will be planned with Preschool and temple input. Schedule of Repair/Maintenance of Minister s Residence A target date for completion of construction work is June 14. Temple members assistance will be needed during the week of June to clean and complete necessary tasks in the residence. Yard Sale President Janet Shimada requested that the Board discuss the date of this function as well as whether chow fun should be offered at this sale. This Yard Sale has been from the past, one for affiliate organizations and temple affiliated individuals to fundraise. No decision was made due to lack of quorum. Welcome for Rev. and Mrs. Tennes Arrival date is tentatively set for Friday, July 5, The official welcome will be extended at the Sunday service on July 7 with the refreshment area coordinated by the BWA. NEW BUSINESS Exterior Chochin 100 chochin and 100 tags (for acknowledging names of donors) have been ordered. Chochin may be placed up for sponsorship at a suggested donation of $20. REPORTS Minister s Report and Announcements Rev. Hironaka reported that Gomonshu Koshin Otani will be retiring as of June Dharma Education Service Responsibilities/Window Cleaning Helpers August (proposed) August 4 Jr. YBA August 11 Dharma School August 18 BWA August 25 Kyodan Window cleaning on 8/24 - BWA BWA Per Kallie Keith-Agaran who attended the last Federation meeting in Honolulu, women are encouraged to participate as individual and district BWA groups in activities in the community and to wear organization shirts to be visible and active outside of the temple. Maui United BWA has been asked to help Jr. YBA organize Peace Day activities. Rev. Hironaka has agreed to serve as minister advisor for establishing Peace Day activities on Maui that can be perpetual. OTHER BUSINESS Rev. Hironaka encourages temple members to take advantage of more activities/speakers sponsored through the Maui Hongwanji Council and the Buddhist Study Center. Participation will promote the possibility for more activities being offered in the future. Rev. Hironaka expressed thanks to members who assist at the temple and take the responsibility to make KHM a vital part of the community and the island. Meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

11 Volume 7, Issue 7 OCEAN Page 11 Grateful Acknowledgments As of June 11, 2013 MEMORIAL SERVICES In memory of Masaki Matsui (49 & 100 day) Alan & Ann Arakawa In memory of Etsuro Makishima (3 year) Tama Makishima SPECIAL In memory of Hosho Isa (17 year) Richard & Gladys Isa Isaac & Jane Toyama In memory of Hideo Hiranaga (13 year) Jane Hiranaga & Rene Kanno In memory of Melvin Miyake Keith & Marilyn Murakami In memory of Teruo Hashimoto Peggy Hashimoto & Barbara Kokubun ALTAR CLOTH Anonymous In memory of Isami & Shigeko Yamashiro & Aiko Yamashiro Takeshi Yamashiro Gary & Karen Wasano Roy & Wendy Mukai Peggy Hashimoto & Barbara Kokubun Richard & Eiko Hidani Yoshio & Yukie Kohama Reiko Kondo Itsuko Onaga Tamotsu & Patsy Saki Harry & Janet Shimada Bernadine Tagomori Hiroshi & Masue Tanaka Nelson Okumura NEWSLETTER S. Charlotte Chung Richard & Eiko Hidani NOKOTSUDO Kohama family In memory of Ryutaro & Masue Mizuki Faith Kasahara BWA In memory of Yasumasa Sakuma Mr. and Mrs. Tatsumi Imada In memory of Masaki Matsui Mrs. Ann Arakawa CIP/BUILDING FUND Larry & Joan Yokoyama COPY MACHINE Toshio & Yvonne Kishi Toshiharu & Mabel Domae USE OF PROPERTY Alan & Ann Arakawa ALTAR FLOWERS Bernadine Tagomori CHOCHIN Yoshie Shoji Yoshio & Yukie Kohama Roy & Wendy Mukai GOLD AWARDS Yukie Kohama S. Charlotte Chung Audrey Harding Thank you for your most generous donations. Kahului Hongwanji depends greatly on the support of its members. We are sorry if we have omitted or misspelled your name. Please assist us by calling the office ( ) so we can make proper corrections. Also, if you prefer your listing to be Anonymous, please let us know by indicating this desire on your check. Mahalo.

12 Volume 7, Issue 7 OCEAN Page 12 Memorial Listing JULY 1 YEAR (2012) None 3 YEAR (2011) Ikeda, Helen Shizue, 96 July 6 Sakamoto, Susumu, 95 July 11 7 YEAR ( 2007) Uegawachi, Sonoe, 89 July, 11 Mizubayashi, Margaret Natsuko, 79 July 15 Fujimoto, Shizuko, 95 July 29 Isobe, Harry Umetaro, 88 July YEAR (2001) Matsumoto, Alice Sumie, 81 July 15 Tamaki, Ruth Yoshioka, 79 July YEAR (1997) Yamashita, Yoshiko, 98 July YEAR (1989) Okazaki, Mabel Miyako, 75 July YEAR (1981) Tanaka, Saichi, 80 July 2 Okinaka, Masaharu, 68 July YEAR (1964) Tanaka, Yukino, 79 July 9 Yokote, Jeffery Katsuharu, 0 July 10 AUGUST 1 YEAR (2012) Abe, Shizuka, 93 August 8 Otake, Shigeo, 82 August 30 3 YEAR (2011) Hamasaki, Kiyoshi, 92 August 17 Nakamura, Nancy Setsuyo, 79 August 22 Komure, Sadanori Ted, 94 August 25 7 YEAR (2007) Inamasu, Taiji, 94 August YEAR (2001) Tasaka, Yoshino, 91 August 11 Toyama, Satoshi, 89 August 23 Arisumi, Ikue Thelma, 76 August YEAR (1997) Go, Sugi, 97 August 8 Kamemoto, Yoshie Jean, 78 August 11 Hayase, Tomoye, 92 August 13 Honda, Michio, 97 August 22 Aroyan, Yujie, 71 August YEAR (1989) Yokote, Alice Chiyomi, 67 August YEAR (1981) Fujii, Toku, 91 August YEAR (1964) Miyamoto, Sue, 69 August 25 IN MEMORIAM Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple extends deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the following members who passed away recently: Doris Tsuruyo Furukawa, 92 June 3, 2013 Fusae Hiranaga, 93 June 18, 2013 Memorial Service A memorial service is held in gratitude for the compassion of Amida Buddha and the life of Nembutsu. It is a time for family members and friends to gather together on behalf of the departed person, to share their memories, and to express thankfulness and gratitude. To make arrangements for a memorial service, please call the temple office at

13 Volume 7, Issue 7 OCEAN Page 13 Highlights of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii HEADQUARTERS UPDATE 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii Phone: (808) Fax: (808) Web: hqs@honpahi.com JUNE 2013 Monshu s Message delivered following the annual commemoration of the Establishment of Jodo Shinshu on April 15, 2013 On this occasion, I would like to announce that on June 5, 2014, I will be retiring from the positions of jushoku, head resident minister of the Hongwanji temple and monshu of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Buddhist organization. It has been 36 years since I assumed those posts in April My predecessor, Shonyo Shonin, made his decision to retire at the conclusion of the combined observance of the 800th Anniversary of Shinran Shonin s Birth and 750th Anniversary of the Establishment of Jodo Shinshu. The 750th Memorial for Shinran Shonin was duly completed last year and I was fortunate to be able to officiate as the doshi, chanting leader, for many times, including the final session. Further, organizational restructuring of the Hongwanji temple and Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha institution has also been completed in accordance with the changes in society. A decade from now, the 850th Anniversary of Shinran Shonin s Birth will be observed. I feel that this is an opportune time to take a new step forward. Shimmon, who will succeed me to become the next monshu, has been engaged in various temple matters at Tsukiji Hongwanji as the fuku-jushoku, vice-resident minister, while also visiting various affiliated temples in the Tokyo metropolitan area as well as many other regions to deepen his understanding of the current situation of our organization. I have confidence in him that he will become a new leader with fresh ideas and sufficient knowledge. Here at Hongwanji, it is common that preparations for a certain event are begun more than a year beforehand. In following this custom and in order to make the transition as smooth as possible, I have taken this opportunity today to make this announcement. Needless to say, even after retiring from the post of monshu, I will still remain as a Jodo Shinshu minister, and I will definitely continue my efforts to contribute towards the propagation of Jodo Shinshu and the prosperity of our organization. Shimmon s Message delivered following the annual commemoration of the Establishment of Jodo Shinshu on April 15, 2013 As you heard just now, I will carry on the Jodo Shinshu tradition from June The teaching of Jodo Shinshu has been transmitted for 790 years since Shinran Shonin completed his literary work, Kyōgyōshinshō (The True Teaching, Practice and Realization of the Pure Land Way). The truth expounded in it teaches us to become aware of our own self-centeredness and to revere and cherish every life regardless of self and other. I believe that this teaching is invaluable and most appropriate in regard to the chaotic state of contemporary society. In sincere consideration of the illustrious history of this Jodo Shinshu tradition, I will endeavor to the utmost to transmit it to future generations.

14 Volume 7, Issue 7 OCEAN Page 14 Highlights of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii continued ARRIVAL OF NEW MINISTERS Rev. Mieko Majima She has been studying Bukkyo-Gaku at Ryukoku University Graduate Course. She is scheduled to arrive at Hawaii on June 24, Rev. Satoshi Tomioka Graduated Ryukoku University Graduate Course (Major: Shinshugaku). Successfully obtained R1-VISA. Rev. Tomioka will have an audience with Gomonshu and receive the official assignment to HHMH on June 27, He is scheduled to arrive at Hawaii on June 30, Rev. Shinji Kawagoe Graduated Chuo Bukkyo Gakuin Kenkyuka. Successfully obtained R1- VISA. Rev. Kawagoe will have an audience with Gomonshu and receive the official assignment to HHMH on June 27, He is scheduled to arrive at Hawaii on June 30, *These three new ministers will go through the following orientation before being assigned to the temples as of August 1, Orientation at HQ July 1-16, 2013 Orientation at Hawaii Betsuin July 17-31, 2013 (under the supervision of Rimban Tatsuo Muneto) Orientation at Hilo Betsuin July 17-31, 2013 (under the supervision of Rimban Jeffrey Soga) JENNIFER TAIRA COMPOSES NEW GATHA On May 21, 2013, composer Jennifer Taira was presented with a commission check of $1,000 by Bishop Eric Matsumoto for composing the music to the text of Buddha s Great Light by Carrie Kawamoto, winner of the 2011 Gatha Lyrics Contest. The music of the new gatha was designed for a contemporary feel and to be sung by congregation or by two- or three-voice choir. This new work is expected to be featured at Choralfest 2014, tentatively planned for early fall of next year at the Hawaii Betsuin. BSC SUMMER SESSION 2013 July 8-16, 2013 (no weekend sessions) 6:30 pm to 9 The Power of Shin Buddhism by Dr. Mark Unno Department of Religious Studies, University of Oregon Mark Unno is Head of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Oregon, and Associate Professor of Japanese Buddhism. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University. His research is in Classical Japanese Buddhism, in particular Shin Buddhism, Zen, and Shingon. He also works in the areas of comparative religious thought, Buddhism and psychotherapy, and interreligious dialogue. Registration fee: $50 ($25 for students) **You may attend one or more days of class for $10 per class ($5 for students) YOUNG ADULT RETREAT The 5th Young Adults Retreat will be held on August 9-12 at Camp Timberline, Oahu. The Young Adults Retreat is for year olds, interested in learning about Buddhism as well as learning about themselves through wonderful interactions with new and old Dharma-Friends. For more information please visit the website at DONATION TO HONPA HONGWANJI You can now make a donation to Honpa Hongwanji through online with your Credit Card. Please visit our website at and click Donation to Honpa Hongwanji on the main page. Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donations are tax deductible to the maximum extent allowable by law.

15 15 July 2013 Office Phone: Office Fax: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat HOLIDAY Independence Day 5 Airport welcome for Reverend & Mrs. Tennes a.m. Family service Welcome Reverend and Mrs. Tennes! (BWA) :30 a.m. Pre-Obon General Clean-up Day No Family Service 15 Obon Prep Week (see schedule on page 6) :30 p.m. 4-H Mtg KHM Obon 20 KHM Obon 21 7:30 a.m. Post-Obon General Clean-up Day No Family Service :30 a.m. Hosha 28 9 a.m. Family Service (Kyodan) :30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting

16 Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 291 South Puunene Avenue Kahului, Hawaii Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID PERMIT NO. 37 Kahului, Hawaii 16 Address Service Requested Office: (808) Fax: (808) Website: Resident Minister Reverend Richard Tennes Kyodan President Janet Shimada Office Secretary Sharon Higa Office Hours: Sunday-Thursday 8 am 12 noon Fri-Sat Closed Nokotsudo hours: daily 8 am 5 pm July Calendar of Events Sunday Family Service Sundays, 9 a.m. July 7 and 28 ********* Pre-Obon General Clean-up Day Sunday, July 14, 7:30 a.m. ********** KHM Obon Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 ********** Post-Obon General Clean-up Day Sunday, July 21, 7:30 a.m. ********** Hosha Saturday, July 27, 7:30 a.m. ********* Hojukai Summer break ********** Dharma School Summer Break *********** BWA Meeting No meeting in July ********** Scouts Meeting Summer break *********** 4-H Meeting Wednesday, July 17, 5:30 p.m. *********** Yoga Class For schedule contact Kallie Keith-Agaran ***********