Curtis Dharma Discussion

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1 DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS UPCOMING FEBRUARY EVENTS Ministers Church President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Maintenance BWA President Newsletter Editors Webmaster Rinban Kakei Nakagawa Dennis Ikuta Toshie Mori Sho Higuchi Tatsumi Arakawa Glenn Yoshimoto James Goishi Kaye Kozuki Cheryl Koga Curtis Koga Karen Shimizu Sho Higuchi Glenn Nakamichi /4 2/11 2/12 2/17 2/18 2/25 (Sun) (Sun) (Mon) (Sat) (Sun) (Sun) V&P Combo Service Sangha Gathering Board Meeting Clean Up - Group 3 Nirvana Day Keiro-Kai Luncheon Yard Sale Drop Off F E B R U A R Y 1 4 T H Celebrate Valentine s Day with some Enlightenment! 10:00am 10:00am 7:00pm 8:00am 10:00am 12:00pm Curtis Dharma Discussion BUDDHIST CHURCH OF PARLIER P.O. Box 547 Parlier, CA Address Service Requested NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PARLIER, CA PERMIT #23

2 February SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Parlier Taichi Class 8:00am Welcome Center 9:15am-11:30am Zumba Class 7:00pm 2 3 V&P Combined Service 10:00am 4 BEC Buddhist Jeopardy Fowler BC 7:00pm Parlier Taichi Class 8:00am Welcome Center 9:15am-11:30am Zumba Class 7:00pm Sangha Gathering 10:00am Parlier BC Board Meeting 7:00pm Curtis Dharma Discussion 7:00pm 15 Parlier Taichi Class 8:00am Welcome Center 9:15am-11:30am Zumba Class 7:00pm Clean Up Group 3 8:00am Nirvana Day Keiro-Kai Luncheon 10:00am 18 Shoshinge Chanting 7:00pm Parlier Taichi Class 8:00am Welcome Center 9:15am-11:30am Zumba Class 7:00pm Yard Sale Drop Off 12:00pm

3 BUDDHIST WOMEN S ASSOCIATION r Happy Valentine s Day Everyone!! It is hard to believe February is already here! Thank you Group 3 headed by Lynne & Glenn Y. for the February cleaning of the church. Without the help of our church members, our Temple would not look as good as it does!! Thank you all for taking time to come out on your appointed cleanup day. Rev. Yushi Mukojima from Mt View Temple spoke at our Hoonko/Monthly Memorial Service. He spoke about shinjin and gave examples of what the concept means. A delicious chicken curry lunch was prepared by Sho & Kari Higuchi and family. Zenzai was served for dessert. The annual food Bazaar will not be held this year. In place of working those long, hard hours in preparation for the Bazaar, the Church is asking for a donation to cover some of the expenses our Temple incurs each year. This would keep our Temple running as it has with the many activities provided. It would allow for the continued maintenance and upgrade our building needs. An example; our restrooms are in need of new toilets. The old ones are not running well. New paint would make each restroom look so much nicer. Monthly services entail cost for flowers, heating & cooling, utilities, etc. Some of the extra items that we obtained, are donated: internet connect, printer for providing mailing labels to funeral families, enhanced listening devices for our elderly members, new microphone for podium and all the wish list donations! Donations have provided a new counter top and updates in the minister s room, new tables for social hall & cart, window blinds, rolling TV & cart. BWA Dues $10 is due and payable. Please remit to Carol Guerra 8484 S. Indianola, Selma or give to any Board member. BWA Yard Sale March 3 8am to 11 am Start saving your unwanted items. We will need everyone s help Drop off Feb 25 from 12p to 2pm February Events: Feb 1 Zumba Class - PBC Feb 4 V & P Super Bowl Sunday. 10a at the Reedley Temple. Come out and support our own Errin Davenport who will be one of the presenters. A light lunch will follow. Feb 11 Sangha Gathering 10am Feb 14 Curtis s Discussion Group 7p Feb 17 Church cleaning by Group 1 headed by Kaye & Gary Kozuki Feb 18 The highlight of the month will be the Nirvana/Shotsuki/Keirokai Service. Rev. Nakagawa will be the speaker. All members over the age of 70 yrs. will be the honored guest at the luncheon. There will be a charge for everyone else. Hope to see many of you there! Entertainment will be BINGO!! Feb 19 Chanting with the 7p Feb 25 Drop off for BWA Yard Sale 12p to 2pm March Events: Mar 3 Yard Sale 8am -11am Mar 11 Sangha Gathering Mar 14 Curtis s Discussion Group 7p Mar 17 Church cleaning by Group 2 headed by Karen & Wayne Shimizu Mar 18 Ohigan with a lunch to follow. Mar 19 Chanting with the 7p U 3

4 MESSAGE FROM REV. KAKEI NAKAGAWA, RINBAN Why do we conduct a pet memorial service? Śākya-muni Buddha died on February 15th, 2700 years ago, surrounded by many sorrowful disciples, friends and animals. Trees and grass too, expressed their sorrow by turning their color from green to silver. In the Buddhist tradition, any event deserves our attention, as teaching material. This wellknown scene of Nirvāna, when we sincerely observe the picture, propagates Buddha s message. We are reminded that even in ancient society, Buddha required people to treat animals kindly. The Buddhist society had an animal hospital in their early times of B.C.E. Since then; Buddhists try to do no harm (or as little harm as possible) to animals. Buddhists try to show loving-kindness to all beings, including animals. The doctrine of karma teaches that any wrong behaviour will have to be paid for in a future life - so cruel acts to animals should be avoided. Buddhists treat the lives of human and non-human animals with equal respect. Buddhists see human and non-human animals as closely related: Both have Buddha-nature and both have the possibility of becoming perfectly enlightened. Some Buddhists believe that a soul may be reborn either as a human body or the body of a non-human animal. Buddhists avoid as possible as they can to hurt or kill animals, because all beings are afraid of injury and death. And the following words of Buddha are well known among all Buddhist countries. All living things fear being beaten with clubs. All living things fear being put to death. Putting oneself in the place of the other. Let no one neither kill nor cause another to kill. Dhammapada 129 4

5 MESSAGE FROM REV. KAKEI NAKAGAWA, RINBAN If we receive a message of life s equality from the Buddha, we should think on the origin of Mahāyāna Buddhism. One of three significant moments of Buddha s life, upon his first action of sharing the Dharma said, All sentient beings are suffering at present. (So I cannot ignore this condition.) From the beginning, Buddha treated the lives of human and non-human with equal respect. All sentient beings means not only human but also all other vital forms of life, as well. Looking at our daily life, we see human and non-human animals as closely related. If both have Buddha-nature, both have the potentiality of becoming perfectly awakened someday. That s why we are encouraged to live harmoniously with all forms of life. I think many of you are enjoying your life with your pets, such as dog, cat, bird, fish or other unique animals. I am sure that they are a part of your family, and you have no doubt that there is a KOKORO in them. Most of us have personal memories of our pets who had given us wonderful love and happiness. We are reminded about the importance of life through their existence. It is natural for Buddhists to honor of our beloved pets who were our family members, best friends and sometime a good Dharma-teacher. This is the reason why, without hesitation, Buddhists conduct a memorial service for their pets. 5

6 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Buddhist Church of Parlier would like to extend our appreciation to the following for their generous donations TEMPLE Yuri Mok, Pablo & Jennifer Miralles, Clement Mok, Mimi & Ed Murphy, Rick & Candy Mok Mr. & Mrs. Tatsumi Arakawa & Family Mr. & Mrs. Mark Takemoto & Family Ms. Shari Kimoto Mr. & Mrs. Royce Kimura Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Kimura Mrs. Takako Kanemoto & Family Mrs. Myrtle Masumoto Hirakawa Family Mrs. John Doami Goto Family Mr. & Mrs. Hajime Yonemitsu Mr. & Mrs. Larry Kubo Ms. Leslie Kubo Ms. Joanne Kimura Ms. Phyllis Nagamine Mr. & Mrs. Craig Kotake Mr. & Mrs. Donald Calhoun Ms. Courtney Sasai Donations Donations In memory of Patrick Chiamori Memorial for Kenichi, Shinayo, Ralph, & Akiko Kimoto In appreciation for the newsletter Special year-end donation In memory of Kenso Tsuboi In memory of Ruby Yukawa 1st year memorial for Kikuye Hirakawa In memory of Rev. John Doami In memory of David Goto Special year-end donation Monthly memorial for Sadako Kubo Monthly memorial for Sadako Kubo/Hoonko Monthly memorial for Tak Kimura Hoonko Hoonko Hoonko Hoonko Sangha Gathering Joya-e/New Year s Service $1, $ $ $ $75.00 $ $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $ $ $ $50.00 $30.00 $93.00 $70.00 BWA Mr. & Mrs. Hajime Yonemitsu MEMBERSHIP DUES Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Doi Mr. & Mrs. Steven Goss Mr. & Mrs. Henry Guerra Mrs. Takako Kanemoto Mrs. Hiroko Kimoto Mrs. Denise Kusunoki Special Donation Arthur Mihara/Barbara Goto Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Shimizu Mrs. Matsuko Suehiro Mr. & Mrs. Nob Takasaki Mrs. Teruko Tsuji $ Mr & Mrs Tom Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Wong-Sing Miss Jacqueline Wongsing Mr. Greg Wongsing Ms. Akiko Yorizane HO-ONKO DONATIONS: Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Doi Mrs. Sumiko Ebisuda Mr. & Mrs. Steven Goss Mr. & Mrs. Henry Guerra Ms. Gail Hachiya Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Ikuta Mrs. Hiroko Kimoto Mr. & Mrs. Shiz Kimura Ms.Jan Koga Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Koga Mrs. Kikuye Koga Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kozuki Mr. & Mrs. Mits Kozuki Mr. & Mrs. Tad Kozuki Mr. & Mrs. Yuki Mori Mrs. Toshi Nakamichi Mrs. Miyo Ohara Ms. Lynn Sasai Dr. & Mrs. Steven Sasai Mrs. May Takata Mr. & Mrs. Nob Takasaki Mrs. Josie Tsuboi Mrs. Teruko Tsuji Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Wong-Sing Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Yoshimoto cash donations $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $

7 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS cont d DONATIONS for MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE: Mrs. Hiroko Kimoto Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kozuki Mr. & Mrs. Mits Kozuki Mr. & Mrs. Tad Kozuki Mr. & Mrs. Yuki Mori Mrs. Toshi Nakamichi Mrs. Matsuko Suehiro Mrs. Teruko Tsuji Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Wong-Sing $50.00 BOARD MEETING JANUARY 8, 2018 Meeting was called to order at 7:09 pm. Gassho was led by Toshie. Quorum was established. Those in attendance: Calvin Doi, Donald Ikemiya, Dennis Ikuta, Cheryl Koga, Curtis Koga, Kaye Kozuki, Tad Kozuki, Toshie Mori, Steve Sasai, Joyce Sasai, Glenn Yoshimoto, Lynne Yoshimoto. Minutes from Dec 11, 2017: Accepted with corrections. Treasurer s Report: Glenn presented treasurer s report as of Dec, Minister s Assistants Chairpersons still needed for some of the major services. Donald will do Spring Ohigan service in Mar. Still need for Obon in July (service and emcee of dance). Moris will take care of Bodhi Day in Dec. There will be no Q & As in the early months. First Q & A for the year will be in Sept. Rev Akahoshi will be speaker for Hanamatsuri. He will be here to do a seminar the Friday and Saturday before Hanamatsuri. Memorial service for Rennyo Shonin will be observed in June. Moved by Curtis/ seconded by Cheryl. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Maintenance: Kaye presented bid for work in men s and women s bathrooms. Moved by Calvin/seconded by Donald. Kaye also mentioned about adding railing by steps on north wall behind organist to assist people in getting back to ministers room or to onaijin. Moved by Toshie/seconded by Steve. Also mentioned that speakers should be closer to microphone when speaking. BWA: Thank you to Ashley for refreshments. Thank you to Toshie for preparing and serving soba at Joya-E service. Next clean-up will be Group 2 Karen & Wayne. Getting headcount for Ho-Onko luncheon on Jan 21st. Sho and Kari are making chicken katsu curry. Publication: Everything running smoothly. All machines are working. V & P: Super Bowl Sunday Service Feb 4, 2018, 10:00 am, at Reedley Buddhist Church. Lay speakers will be Chris Tange and Errin Davenport. Light lunch to follow. Parlier needs a few desserts. Let Cheryl know. Finance: Funds progressing. Ministerial Affairs Committee/CCDC: MAs will be compensated by funds from CC MAC account. CCDC installation is Jan 26. OLD BUSINESS: Services: Sangha Gathering (Dec mochitsuki and Jan), Bodhi Day and Installation of Cabinet plus bonenkai (Dec) Cheryl requested this service begin at 11:00 to make help out with food prep time, Joya-E and New Years Day services Calendar Still in progress. Dates are set but speakers will be added. Property sale and purchase: Discussion continues on property sale. Pod Cast: Brandon Hill records if speaker gives permission. everydaybuddhism.libsyn.com/podcast National Council Meeting Registration: Tats and Sho will be going. Other old business: Picnic Sunday, Apr 8, Video conferencing Donald reports that internet in church works well. SKYPE feed will work. NEW BUSINESS: Services, Events: Upcoming services and events at church: Curtis s discussion Jan 10, Shoshinge Jan 15, Ho-Onko/shotsuki service and luncheon Jan 21, Sangha Gathering Feb 11. Memorial services: Patrick Chiamori Sun, Jan 14, at 1:00. David Goto Sun, Jan 28, at 2: Food Bazaar: Due to lack of help, there will be NO food bazaar this year. Other new business: BWA yard sale Saturday, Mar 3 (drop off will be Sunday, Feb 25). Medaka no Gakko Jun 18 to Jun 29. They will meet Sun, Feb 11, after Sangha Gathering. No further business. Moved by Toshie and seconded by Steve to adjourn meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 9:20 pm. Gassho was led by Curtis. Next meeting Monday, Feb 12, :00 pm. 7

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10 FOWLER BUDDHIST CHURCH FOOD BAZAAR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, :00pm-3:00pm Buddhist Church of Fowler 210 S. 9th Street Fowler, CA BOX LUNCHES-$15.00 Chicken Teriyaki, Chow Mein, Barazushi, Namasu Raffle First Prize $1,000 and many more items to win! For More Information Barton Ashida (559) Food available for purchase: Sushi Beef Sticks Chow Mein Chicken Teriyaki, Homemade Desserts and much much more... 10

11 F Sangha Gathering February 10a Errin Davenport will give the short Dharma Talk Join in on an enjoyable morning of Fellowship, Buddhism, and good food! Nirvana/Keirokai Monthly Memorial Service February 10am Reverend Nakagawa officiant Keirokai is the honoring all members of the church over the age of 70 yrs with a luncheon. Everyone, come and enjoy the morning with your church friends. Super Bowl Sunday February 4, am Something for all ages Reedley Temple Sponsored by V & P BWATobans & Cleaning Crews 2018 Tobans: North Lynda Okino & Kaye Kozuki City Gail Hachiya & Rhea Ikemiya South Joyce Sasai & Lynne Yoshimoto Cleaning Crew Leaders: Group 1 Kaye & Gary Kozuki Group 2 Karen Shimizu Group 3 Lynne & Glenn Yoshimoto Please make every effort to help during your month for cleaning. * BWA Yard Sale * March 3 8am to 11am Start saving your unwanted items. Drop off February 25 from 12p to 2p Don t miss the Courage and Compassion Exhibit This exhibit is almost over!! At Kingsburg Historic Park 2321 Sierra St. Jan 6 Feb 5, 2018 Weds Sun from 9a 5p Taichi j Want to get some gentle exercise? Classes every Thurs. morning 8 am for Taichi plus stretching and balancing exercises. Everyone is welcome and invite a friend. Zumba Classes Every 7p Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 Instructor: Lesley Guerra-Arzola A $5 donation kindly accepted with funds going to CCYBA Welcome Center Every Thurs 9:15 am at the Parsonage Have fun learning to play card games, getting together with friends, and eating delicious food!! Scrip Program You can order gift cards from Janette 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 the Church by the Scrip Program. Contact Bowlersr@aol.com or call her to make your orders. You can also find a complete list of all cards available at shopwithscrip.com. 11

12 MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE The February Shotsuki Service will be on Sunday, February 18, Familes as well as all members and friends are encouraged to attend. February Shotsuki DECEASED Mrs. Akiko Kimoto Mr. Masakichi Mihara Mr. Bunsuke Okino Mrs. Ruriko Masuda Mr. Terry Ogami Mr. Wataro Yorizane Mr. Aido Nakamichi Mrs. Miyono Furumoto Mr. Nobuichi Kimura Mrs. Tsuma Sasai Mr. Juntaro Kagawa Mrs. Shige Kagawa Mrs. Orio Yamanaka Mr. Chiyosuke Yoshizaki Mrs. Hisaye Kozuki Mrs. Sen Iseki Mrs. Yuki Hayashi Mrs. Toshiko Yotori Mr. Marcel Ray Takata Mr. Ed Nakamura Mrs. Satoye Sasai Mr. Gerald Kenneth Kobashi Mrs. Harumi Irene Yoshimoto Mr. Kyo Yagi MOURNER Mrs. Hiroko Kimoto Mr. Arthur Mihara Mr. Neil Okino Mrs. Ellen Tsudama Mr. Fred Nagare Ms. Akiko Yorizane Mrs. Toshiye Nakamichi Mr. Roy J. Furumoto Mr. Shizuyo Kimura Dr. Steven Sasai Mrs. Naomi Tamura Mrs. Naomi Tamura Mr. Thomas Yamanaka Mrs. Takako Kanemoto Mr. Tadashi Kozuki Mr. Carl Iseki Mr. Tommy Hayashi Ms. Setsuko Yotori Mrs. Fukuko Hillis Ms. Gail Nakamura Mrs. Carol Sakamoto Dr. Steven Sasai Mr. Stan Kobashi Mr. Glenn Yoshimoto Mrs. Theodora Jung One Year Memorial rd Year Memorial th Year Memorial th Year Memorial th Year Memorial th Year Memorial rdYear Memorial th Year Memorial 12

13 Church Dues for 2018 are Payable The amount is again $275 per person and $550 for couples. You can send them to: Glenn Yoshimoto th Avenue Kingsburg, CA If you do not pay your dues, the BCA dues of $130 per member is still payable by the church. Newly Elected Church Board Members for 2018 President: Dennis Ikuta Vice President: Toshie Mori Secretary: Sho Higuchi & Tats Arakawa Treasurer: Glenn Yoshimoto Newly Elected Board Members for BWA 2018 President - Cheryl Koga Secretary - Janette Wong Sing Treasurer - Carol Guerra Social Chairs - Gail Hachiya, Karen Shimizu, Rhea Ikemiya, Carol Lynda Guerra Okino Newsletter writer - Kaye Kozuki Social Chair Advisor - Matsuko Suehiro Condolences to the Family of Patrick Chiamori Patrick was a lifelong member of our Temple Family. He attended Sunday School, played basketball for Parlier Jr. YBA & Parlier YBA. In high school, Pat played baseball, basketball and later in life, bowled a mean game. Condolences to the Family of David Goto He will be remembered by his sisters Denise Kusunoki & Barbara Goto and his many relatives and friends. 13

14 Combined Service Sunday, February 4, :00 AM Reedley Buddhist Church th St. - Reedley, CA Guest Speakers: Chris Tange & Errin Davenport A light lunch will be served For more information Gary Mukai, Fowler: Calvin Doi, Parlier: Leslie Ohashi, Fresno: Todd Fukuda, Hanford: Joy Donaldson, Reedley Betty Mori, Visalia: Sponsored by: Central California District Council & The Vision & Preservation Committee 14

15 Homebound Visitation Toshie, Lynne, Matsuko, Gail, Hiroko, Flo and Julie visited the homebound on Dec. 2. The homebound included: Takako Kanemoto, Kimiyo Doi, Fred & Tomie Nagare, Tom Yamanaka & Judge Uchiyama. Not pictured: Mary Kubo. Happy Holidays to All of You! Message from Julie Doi... I want to thank ALL of you for your words of encouragement, food and visitations during my battle with colon cancer! Your support and spiritual guidance kept me going strong. I was never down because I was so grateful for all the cards and special messages you sent me. I have learned alot during this time; to not take anything for granite, enjoy life to the fullest and not to stress on the little things. Life is too short so make the most of it! Thank you for all your help at church! Thank you Sho and Kari for taking over the newsletter and for all your help and leadership! We are very fortunate to have young families help to keep our Sangha strong and growing! Thank you to the MA s who have helped with our services and prepared the alter every month. I am very thankful and happy for the birth of my first grand child, Mylah, born on October 17. She has kept me focused on what s important; family, friends and church. Calvin has done everything for me; taken me to every doctor s appointment, cooked, cleaned, took care of all my paperwork and bills, etc! I can truely say back...he is my BUDDHA!!!! Thank you again, my Dharma family...couldn t have made it without your support! Happy Healthy & Happy New Year! Namu Amida Butsu, In Gassho, Julie Doi 15

16 Asian CRAFT FAIR Fresno Betsuin Buddhist Women s Association GREAT GIFTS HANDCRAFTED ITEMS ASIAN FOOD NEW VENDORS MARCH 17, 2018 Saturday, 10am - 3pm Family Dharma Center 2690 E. Alluvial Ave., Fresno, CA (between Willow / Chestnut)

17 Our Nokotsudo The Fresno Betsuin is planning to incorporate a Nokotsudo (Columbarium) into our plans for the new Hondo building. Whether you are in the autumn of your life or whether you are young and vibrant, it is never too early to make your final plans. We would like to invite members of other Central California Buddhist temples to participate. A preliminary design is currently included in our plans and niches are available to purchase. If this is something that will fit in your life planning and would like more information, please contact: Robert Ishikawa at (call or text) or bob@ishikawalaw.com Gordon Misaki at (call or text) or glmmmisaki@comcast.net 17

18 Includes: Sushi, Udon, Chinese Chicken Salad, Bread, Dessert, and ALL YOU CAN EAT STEAMED CRAB REEDLEY BUDDHIST CHURCH th Street, Reedley (559) For tickets contact: Joy Donaldson ( ) or Gary Sakata ( ) or 18