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FRIEND OF THE DHARMA WAILUKU HONGWANJI MISSION 1828 VINEYARD STREET, WAILUKU, HI 96793 TELEPHONE: (808) 244-0406 – 244-9647 Website: www.wailukuhongwanji.com VOL. L, No. 7 “Hatsu Bon” and Obon held on August 2—3 Email: whm@wailukuhongwanji.biz July 2013 She reported that the affiliate organizations have been services to be assigned specific areas of work. HE ANNUAL “HATSU BON” AND OBON SERVICES will be conducted for 27 members of the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission who passed away the past year. The “Hatsu Bon” service will be held on Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3, beginning at 6:45 p.m. The deceased members have been divided into two groups with one group having the service on Friday night and the other group having the service on Saturday night. Families can still change the night of the service. Friday, August 2, 2013 Tsugio Yamaguchi (TAI KENO) Stella Aiko Nakano (KO AIO) Isamu Takaki (YU GAN) Shizue “Sybil” Komatsu (JO NENO) Sachie Kitagawa (KO NEN) Robert Tamotsu Sera (HO ZEN) Kimberly Akemi Bal Sloper (MYO SHO) Phyllis Hinae Heirakuji (JO SHO)) Daisy Matsuura (SHO DO) Colin Katsuji Murai (SHO GAN) William “Tets” Yamaguchi (JO EN) Yaeko Hasegawa (SHO CHI) July 7, 2012 August 6, 2012 August 30, 2012 September 30, 2012 October 3, 2012 October 7, 2012 October 9, 2012 October 29, 2012 December 7, 2012 December 17, 2012 December 20, 2012 May 5, 2013 Saturday, August 3, 2013 Larry Lee Baker (JI SHO) Etsuko Ogawa (ETSU NEN) Jinsei Miyashiro (JIN GAN) Nancy Yumiko Ushiro (KAKU RYO) Sumiye Yamasaki (SHO EN) Beatrice Atsuko Kashiwa (AN SHO) Masako Takamiya (SHO GYO) Kazuo Teshima (WA GEN) Peggy Yaeko Sugahara (KO DOKU) Archie “Fuku” Fukutomi (SEI SHO) Tsukio Yamagata (TOKU SHO) Shoichi Nakamura (SHO JUN) Mitsue Suzuki (E SHO) Stella Munekata (YUI GAN) Doris Hotta (JO KE) December 27, 2012 January 8, 2013 January 9, 2013 January 20, 2013 January 22, 2013 January 31, 2013 February 2, 2013 February 3, 2013 February 17, 2013 February 27, 2013 March 24, 2013 March 25, 2013 June 9, 2013 June 9, 2013 June 20, 2013 Buddhist Women’s Assn.) ...................... Inside Temple and Nokotsudo Janet Kubota, chairperson Roselani 4-H & Boy Scouts ................................................. Classrooms Joyce Yamada & Dwight Nakao, Co-chairpersons Jr. YBA............................................................................... Jr. YBA Room Susan Taketa, chairperson Cub Scouts....................................................................... Cub Workshop Scott Matsuura, chairperson Judo Club ................................................................................. Judo Dojo Herbert Kogasaka, chairperson Karate .................................................................................... Karate Dojo Ed Tamanaha, chairperson Kendo .................................................................................... Kendo Dojo Mike Sone, chairperson Ed Tengan & Hideo Kawahara.................................................... Kitchen Lunch...........................................................Lynn Yamauchi, chairperson She humbly requests that members help with the dismantling of the yagura and decorations on Sunday, August 4, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Board of Directors invite members to Sunday Service on July 14 EMPLE MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO THE SPECIAL Board of Directors’ Sunday Service on July 14, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Director of Religious Affairs George Okamoto has made the following assignments: Entrance Greeters ..........Reverend Shinkai Murakami, Michael Munekiyo Ushers to Pews ........................................Stanley Hashimoto, Gary Murai Janet Kubota, George Okamoto Kansho Bell .................................................................... Stanley Okamoto Master of Ceremonies ......................................................... Paul Hiranaga Incense Offering .......................................... Joan Tamori, Mike Nishimoto Offertory Collection.................................... Kazuo Sugiki, Darren Unemori Nelson Okamura, Faith Tengan Speakers ....................................Ronald Fukumoto and Richard Minatoya Aspiration......................................................................... Hideo Kawahara Kitchen Crew .......................................Wesley Wong, Jr., Sandy Matsuda Sylvia Ishikawa, Emiko Sakagawa, Aldon Mochida Photographer................................................................ Franklin Hamasaki Set up of Yagura and general clean up of temple set for Sunday, July 21 CTIVITY CHAIRPERSON SANDY MATSUDA reminds members that the annual set up of the yagura and general clean up of the temple and grounds will be held on Sunday, July 21, beginning at 8 a.m. She requests that members bring their tools, rags, newspapers, and other items needed for the clean up. “We hope to see you all on July 21,” said chairperson Matsuda. “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” -1- A message from Reverend Shinkai Murakami Resident Minister – Wailuku Hongwanji Mission Why do we observe Bon Dance? Namo Amida Butsu O BON SEASON BEGAN ON MAUI ON THE FIRST Saturday of June. For the next two months, you will see people gather at Buddhist temples to enjoy Bon Dances. On Maui, most Japanese Buddhist temples hold Bon Service prior to the Bon Dance. The service is called Hatsu-bon; it is for families and friends to honor and remember those who have passed away since the last Hatsubon service. Many people have the misconception that the Obon or Hatsu-bon services are only for families who have lost a family member during the past year so many of them stay outside of the temple and enjoy eating food from the temple's food booths. Today, it looks like this very important religious ritual has become the main fundraising for the temple and their affiliate organizations. Let me share with you the history of the Bon Dance. Most of the time we hear that Obon story is the filial piety of the Moggalana. However, there is another story of Obon for Nembutsu followers. So, I would like to share with you the other story in my July's message. During the Heian period, Odori Nembutsu and Obon ritual became associated and community interpreted that this ritual is welcoming the spirits of the departed one and ritual for holding the special memorial services for them. In Kamakura era, Ippen Shonin (Abbot Ippen) preached that only Nembutsu is the one we are able to save. So, the community accepted his idea and expressed their joy and happiness by moving their hands and bodies which they were saved by the Buddha. These acts became boomed throughout the entire country in Japan. Later, this dance (Bon Dance) became more community joy instead of religious ritual dance. Many people wore colorful dresses and started using different music and instruments to create new types of Bon Dance. In Muromachi period, people started to use several types of drums and people danced with them. So Bon Dance music became more active. Why do they dance on July 15? According to historical data, July 15 was a full moon so even if it is the evening, there were able to dance under the moon light. After Kamakura period, communities were settled and financially people became wealthy, so community created many new ideas and bon dance boomed in to the community at the beginning of the Edo era. Bon dance started in July and continued until October. Most of the time, we built a Yagura in the center of the circle and there is so called "Ondo-tori" (musicians) singing on the top of the Yagura. The olden days, we didn't have any speakers like today, so with this "Ondo-tori's song" people were dancing in the evening. However, it is said that the origin of the Yagura system started from Nembutsu Odori which Nembutsu followers dance. Bon Odori not only had religious activities but it was also to make firm relationships and having pride to the people in the village. So, even if there are several villages in the district, each village has their own special song and dance during Obon seasons. That is the reason why we heard so many different district original songs and dances at the Bon Dance. (example: Fukushima ondo, Iwakuni ondo, tankobushi, Kawachi-ondo, etc.) However, we, the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji followers' acceptance of the Obon is "through the Obon services, we are able to meeting the guidance of the Nembutsu, meeting with Amida Buddha's great wisdom and compassion which people who had passed away is returning into our place as a Buddha (Genso echo) and showing us the path of the truth in our precious lives. That is the reason why we the Hongwanji is called this special service as "Kangi-e or Joy of the Gathering." May we all participate in the services and realize that our loved ones continue to show or guide us on our spiritual path. For their guidance we are truly grateful and appreciative in the meaning of Obon and why we are holding Bon Dance after the services. Namo Amida Butsu Buddha’s Quotes Do not contemplate your own good qualities, but contemplate the good qualities of others, and respect everyone as a servant would. Have no hatred for enemies, and no attachment for friends. Friend of the Dharma Deadline for submitting information for publication is the 15th of the month prior to the publication date. The Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, publishes the newsletter monthly. Phone: 244-0406. The opinions written by individual contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. STAFF Joyce Hashimoto ............................................................ Rev. Shinkai Murakami Franklin Hamasaki.............................................................................Meiji Hirose Prudence Ota........................................................ Richard Ouchi, Photographer Contributing Editors Asanotomo......................................................................... Mrs. Marian Muraoka Buddhist Women’s Association ............................................... Ms. Janet Kubota Boys Scouts..................................................................... Mrs. Emiko Sakagawa Cub Scouts ......................Mrs. Lynn Araki-Regan and Mr. & Mrs. Myles Murata Dharma School ......................................................................... rs. Sandra Hirata Gakuen ................................................................................................................. Judo Club.......................................................................... Mr. Herbert Kogasaka Preschool ..............................................................................Mrs. Karen Yoshida Roselani 4-H Club ........................................................................ Mrs. Kim Gray Rakuen Club .......................................................................Mrs. Nancy Shimoda “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” -2- Handicapped parking available during obon service and dance H ANDICAPPED PARKING WILL BE available in the back parking lot (entrance on Mill Street) during Wailuku Hongwanji’s Obon service and dance for individuals with a handicap permit. The permit must be visible so the Boy Scouts may assist you in parking your car. Graveside Services to be held on July 5 and July 11 RAVESIDE MEMORIAL SERVICE AT THE IAO Cemetery, in observance of the obon season, will be held on Friday, July 5, beginning at 4:30 p.m. by Reverend Shinkai Murakami. He will next travel to the Waikapu Cemetery to conduct Memorial Service at 5:00 p.m. and finally to the Japanese Cemetery to conduct Memorial Service at 5:30 p.m. Members who have relatives or friends buried at these cemeteries are invited to participate in the services. On Thursday, July, 11, Graveside Memorial Service will be conducted at Maui Memorial Park at 6 p.m. Families and friends are invited to participate in the service. Obon refreshment fund still being solicited K YODAN PRESIDENT MICHAEL MUNEKIYO REMINDS members that we are still soliciting for the Obon Refreshment fund. Checks may be made payable to the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. “The refreshment fund is used to purchase refreshments for the dancers and guests. Your continued support and kokua are again solicited and will be most appreciated,” said Munekiyo. Maui Buddhist Council 2013 Obon Schedule Saturday July 6 Lahaina Jodo 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Friday Saturday July 12 July 13 Paia Mantokuji 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Friday Saturday July 19 July 20 Kahului Hongwanji 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Friday Saturday July 26 July 27 Friday Saturday August 2 August 3 Saturday August 10 Saturday August 17 Friday Saturday August 23 August 24 Obon Mairi continues R EVEREND SHINKAI MURAKAMI CONTINUES with “Obon Mairi” (house-to-house visitation) for Wailuku Hongwanji members until Wednesday, July 31. Kyodan members need to contact Reverend Shinkai Murakami to make arrangements for date and time when the minister may visit their home by calling the temple at 2440406. He may also be contacted on his cell phone at 2143067. Help needed to set up chochins, etc. H ELP IS NEEDED TO HANG CHOCHINS AND other decorations on Thursday, August 1, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Chairperson Sandy Matsuda stated that the work should take less than an hour. If you are available to help, please come. Dismantling of Yagura and decorations set for Sunday, August 4 A CTIVITY CHAIRPERSON SANDY MATSUDA needs help in dismantling the Yagura and decorations on Sunday, August 4. Work begins at 7:30 a.m. Refreshment will be served after the work is completed. Matsuda says “Mahalo, for the support!” S ANDY MATSUDA, DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES, would like to express her deepest gratitude to everyone who supported the chow fun fundraiser at the Maui Matsuri. She would like to thank the members of the affiliate organizations who sold chow fun tickets. She said, “Without their support, we could not have covered the costs of this project. Due to the rain, the sale was off; but we did okay. Thank you to our members who purchased chow fun and helped with the project.” I would like to thank Michael Munekiyo for purchasing the unsold chow fun and giving it to our members. A special thank you goes to Takamiya Market for taking the uncooked noodles. Nembutsu Seminar set for Makawao Hongwani on September 28-29 R EVEREND LA VERNE SASAKI, WILL BE THE guest lecturer at the Nembutsu Seminar, which will Makawao Hongwanji 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. be held at Makawao Hongwanji Temple on September 28-29. The theme for the seminar is “Jodo Shin Wailuku Hongwanji 6:45 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Buddhism—The Easy Path to Buddhism?” Reverend Sasaki is a third generation Buddhist minister. He received his BA Kahului Jodo 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. from CSU, Sacramento and his MA in religious education Paia Rinzai Zen 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. from University of Pacific. He is currently a guest speaker at Buddhist Churches of America. Lahaina Hongwanji 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. His visit is sponsored by the Maui Hongwanji Council and hosted by Makawao Hongwanji Temple. “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” -3- Affiliate organizations Buddhist Women’s News Janet Kubota, Reporter BWA to meet on Sunday, July 7 RESIDENT JANET KUBOTA REPORTED THAT BWA members will be holding their monthly meeting on Sunday, July 7, immediately after the Sunday Service. On the agenda will be the approval to support the Maui Fair Chow Fun project, Autumn Food and Craft Fair, and BWA State Membership Conference. BWA members to assist in the General Clean up of temple on July 21 B UDDHIST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION MEMBERS are reminded that the General Clean up of the temple and Nokotsudo will be held on Sunday, July 21, beginning at 8 a.m. BWA members help is needed. BWA members invited to attend Aloha Luncheon B WA MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE ALOHA Kupuna Luncheon on Saturday, July 27, at the Hyatt Regency Maui in Kaanapali. The luncheon is sponsored by the Maui Senior Citizens P&CC (Planning and Coordinating Council). The cost for the luncheon is $33 per person. The BWA will subsidize $8, so the cost to members is $25. Tickets may be purchased at the meeting on July 7. Bus transportation will be available. The bus will depart from the temple at a time TBA. A donation of $2 will be collected from each member attending the luncheon. Omigaki project to be held on July 29 HAIRPERSON MOLLY TOKUNAGA WOULD LIKE TO remind members that the Omigaki project will be held on Monday, July 29, at 8 a.m. She encourages members to please come and help make the work easier. She said, “You can sit together and talk stories while working on the ornaments.” Booths available for BWA Craft Fair A FFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS ARE INVITED TO participate in the annual Buddhist Women’s Association Craft and Food Fair on Saturday, October 19. Janet Kubota reported that only a limited number of booths are still available for affiliate organizations and must be reserved immediately. Contact Stella Kuwae if you are interested in a booth. Commercial vendors should let her know to reserve a booth. BWA present gifts at Awards Sunday T AWARDS SUNDAY, BWA PRESENTED MONETARY "thank you" gifts to the Dharma school teachers for volunteering to share their knowledge of the Dharma to our youngsters. Receiving these gifts were Sandy Hirata, Joan Tamori, Wayne Nishida, Shelley Wong, and Lynn Yamauchi. Organists Dale Sugiki and Florence Tanaka were also presented with gifts. Acer Pahukoa representing the Jr. YBA was presented with a check for $200 from the BWA. State BWA Conference to be held on May 3-4, 2014 in Kona T HE 12TH STATE BUDDHIST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Membership Conference will be held at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay on May 3-4, 2014. Conference Chairperson Linda Nagai would like to have a preliminary count of members from Wailuku Hongwanji who plan to attend the conference so the Conference Committee can plan an interesting and informative conference. Because early morning travel to Kona may not be possible on Saturday May 3, (especially for members from Maui and Kauai) a Fellowship Night is being planned for Friday, May 2, hosted by the HIUHBWA for members who arrive early. The fellowship is open to all in your traveling party. Chair Nagai encourages members to arrive a day early so they will be rested for an enjoyable conference and great evening of fellowship. She reported that the theme of the conference is “Peace and Oneness of Life.” Registration cost is $150 per person. Hotel cost is $119 plus 13.416% hotel tax. The cost includes buffet breakfast for 2 days. Please contact Janet Kubota to sign up if you are interested in attending the conference. Conference participants will start fundraising activities to help defray trip expenses. For new members: This conference is held every four years; it is held the year prior to the World Federation of Buddhist Women’s Association Convention. HOSHA ASSIGNMENTS Friday, July 5 Thursday, July 18 (canceled) Sunday, July 21 Monday, July 29 Thursday, August 1 Thursday, August 15 Groups 1 and 6 Groups 3 and 5 General clean up of temple and Nokotsudo Omigaki at 8 a.m. Groups 2 and 4 Groups 1 and 6 Gakuen School News Reverend Shinkai Murakami, Reporter Two graduate from Gakuen School T WO STUDENTS FROM THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE School were presented with their diplomas at the graduation ceremony held on May 24, at Wailuku Hongwanji Temple. Kami Makato Shimabuku, daughter of Eddie and Cindy Shimabuku and Layce Terumi Yamauchi, daughters of Lance and Lynn Yamauchi received their diplomas and trophy from Reverend Shinkai Murakami, principal of the Wailuku Hongwanji Gakuen. Layce Yamauchi also received the “Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Award,” along with a special gift; and Kami Shimabuku received the “Hawaii Kyoikukai Award,” along with a special gift. “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” -4- Dylan Kiyoshi Manibog was presented with the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop’s Award for sixth grade. Seven students in the sixth and seventh grades were presented with the Certificates of Merit by the Japanese Educational Fund of Hawaii. The recipients were: Aramis Jalen Kalani Corteza Davis ..............4th Grade Alana Natsuko Battad....................................6th Grade Kaysha-Lee Villaverde...................................6th Grade Dayna Tamiko McGinnis................................7th Grade Tasia Misae Matsuda .....................................7th Grade Kailani Searcy ................................................7th Grade Alan Alexander Louie ....................................7th Grade Other students were presented with the Certificate of Completion and a gift. Japanese Language School to begin classes on August 5 R EVEREND SHINKAI MURAKAMI, JAPANESE Language School Coordinator, would like to remind parents and students that the first day of school for the 2013-2014 school year will be Monday, August 5. He stressed that parents need to register their children before school starts. Registration and order forms are available in the office. If your child attends Wailuku Elementary, Puu Kukui Elementary, Waihee School, Kahului School, Pomaikai, or Lihikai School and needs free bus transportation, he/she needs to have a photo identification card. Bring a photo of your child to the office as soon as possible so an ID card may be prepared. No ID card—No bus ride. Rakuen Club News Nancy Shimoda, Reporter Charles Hirata to speak at Rakuen meeting on July 11 R AKUEN CLUB MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT the next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m. with a service. Guest speaker will be Charles Hirata. On the agenda are the Aloha Kupuna Luncheon and activities planned for the months of August and September. Members take excursion to Puukolii on June 9 T WENTY-SIX MEMBERS OF THE RAKUEN CLUB traveled to Puukolii for a ride on the Sugar Cane Train on June 9. Blessed with excellent weather, the participants felt like it was “a first time ride” although many had ridden the train many years ago. The members were “given” the caboose, which rocked and rolled along the six mile ride. The scenery along the coastline was spectacular with the deep blue sea, white caps, swaying trees and the many modern hotels in the fore- ground. The showers, plumerias, and bougainvilleas were at their very best—an awesome scenic, paradise. Members got off at the Lahaina Station and enjoyed a leisurely lunch at the Lahaina Cannery Mall. After lunch our accommodating driver, Theron, took us riding out to Kapalua before heading home. It was truly a relaxing day. Last day to purchase luncheon ticket is July 11 N ANCY SHIMODA WOULD LIKE TO REMIND MEMBERS that the last day to purchase Aloha Kupuna Luncheon ticket is Thursday, July 11. Cost for the ticket is $33 with $8 being subsidized by the club. A member’s cost to attend the luncheon is $25. Members will meet at the temple and will be transported to the Hyatt Regency in Kaanapali. The bus pickup time will be announced at the July 11 meeting. Dharma School News Sandra Hirata, Reporter Dharma School takes “vacation” during month of July S TUDENTS IN THE DHARMA SCHOOL PROGRAM are taking a “vacation” during the month of July. During the month, adult volunteers will be in charge of temple services. The volunteers will be called on to be the Master of Ceremonies, collect offertory, act as greeters, ring the kansho bell, and read the aspiration. No service will be held on Sunday, July 21, because of the General Clean Up of the temple for obon festivities. No Dharma School on August 4 B ECAUSE OF THE DISMANTLING OF THE YAGURA and decorations after the obon festival, there will be no Dharma School on Sunday, August 4. Students, and parents are asked to help with the cleanup of the temple grounds. The Dharma School classes will begin the new school year on August 11th—Registration Day. Dharma School registration to be held on August 11 EGISTRATION FOR THE 2013-2014 Dharma School program will be held on Sunday, August 11, immediately after the 8 a.m. service. Co-director Sandra Hirata encourages parents to register their children into the program. She reported that a yearlong plan of activities has been prepared for the students. Buddha’s Quote “All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.” “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” -5- Cub Scouts News Myles and Susan Murata, Reporters Pack 40 Cub Scouts and leaders keep active The den mothers of Pack 40 get ready to serve a delicious lunch to the Cub Scouts after a hard day of work. After placing an American flag at the grave of a veteran, Cub Scouts from Pack 40 give a hand salute. Cub Scouts from Pack 40 give a hand salute to all of the veterans laid to rest at Maui Memorial Park. The fathers of the Cub Scouts of Pack 40 are proud to do the cooking at the outing. Cub Scouts are being “pono” as they wait for the activities to begin. Members of Cub Scouts Pack 40 take time for a photograph before they begin a water-gun fight as part of their camping experiences. “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” -6- Bear Den members Matt and Ethan enjoying the races. Space Derby participants William, Austin, Aaron, Dane, Dresyn, Adam, Dawson, and Nick pose with their rockets and trophies. Webelos scouts Tristen, Nick, Quinton, Michael, and Jonathan proudly displaying their rockets. Race Crew Scott, Dan, and Chiharu prepare 2 rockets for their race while scorer Dave keeps track. In the background, Pack 40 eagerly awaits the start of the race. Webelos II members Dawson and Dane enjoy the races. ▲Bear Den members TJ and Tyler enjoying the races. Tiger Den members Zach, Sig, Nari, Casyn, and Ty enjoying the races. “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” -7- Boy Scouts News Emiko Sakagawa, Reporter Boy Scouts of Troop 40 host Mother’s Day breakfast M EMBERS OF TROOP 40 HOSTED THE MOTHER’S Day Brunch on May 12. Besides preparing a delicious breakfast for the mothers and grandmothers, the Scouts presented them with a carnation flower as they welcomed them into the social hall. Annually, the Scouts of Troop 40 take on the challenge of preparing a delicious breakfast on Mother’s Day for their guests. Scouts place flags at Veterans’ gravesites Boy Scouts from Troop 40 placed American flags at each veteran’s gravesite at Maui Memorial Park on May 25. Edward and Noah cut the tofu for the miso soup that they prepared on Mother’s Day. Boy Scouts of Troop 40 Kenley, Rip, Corin, Brennan, and Layke are ready to greet mothers and present them with a carnation as they enter the social hall on Mother’s Day. Sean, Ian, and Jason get ready to make scrambled eggs for the Mother’s Day Brunch. Aden, Corin, Layke, and Kenley are busy getting the carnation flowers ready for the mothers who attended the Mother’s Day Brunch. Braden, Davin, Cy, Edward, and Noah prepare the green onions and tofu for their delicious miso soup. “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” -8- Temple activities Boy Scouts Brennan, Kenley, Layke, and scoutleaders Lance Yamauchi give a hand salute after placing an American flag at the gravesite of a veteran. Kunisaki recipients Acer Pahukoa, Stacie Cuadro, Katherine Chun were presented with educational scholarships from Kunisaki Committee chairperson Karlynn Fukuda as Reverend Murakami looks on. At the Awards Sunday hosted by the Dharma School, students were presented with awards and gifts for their achievements. Boy Scouts Aden, Casey, and Curtis give a hand salute to a veteran during the Memorial Day activities. Casey, Aden, Jeremy, and Curtis get their well-deserved treat of shave ice after placing flags at the veteran’s gravesites at Maui Memorial Park on May 25. Layce Terumi Yamauchi and Kami Makato Shimabuku have their picture taken after receiving their diplomas and awards at the Japanese Language School graduation on May 24. “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” -9- FUJIMATSURI ACTIVITIES Dr. Ugo Dessi was the guest speaker at the Fujimatsuri Service on May 19. The children enjoy participating in the fishing derby at the Fujimatsuri activities. Reverend Ai Hironaka, resident minister at Lahaina Hongwanji; Dr. Ugo Dessi, visiting scholar at the Buddhist Study Center; Reverend Shinkai Murakami, resident minister at Wailuku Hongwanji; and Reverend Sol Kalu, resident minister at Makawao Hongwanji participated in the Fujimatsuri and Gotan-e Service held on May 19. Parents of Cub Scouts Pack 40 and members of the Wailuku Hongwanji Judo Club assist in cooking the chow fun for the Maui Matsuri fundraiser held on May 11. Blowing bubbles was part of the fun activities planned for the children. Tossing the ring into the bottle was enjoyed by the children during the Fujimatsuri activities. Macie and Kristi were Mistresses of Ceremonies at the Fujimatsuri Service on May 19. Boy Scout Noah, David Tamanaha and Clayton Kaya cooked chow fun for the Maui Matsuri project. “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” - 10 - Preschool News Farmers in the Making Karen Yoshida, Reporter Summertime and Livin’ is Easy Yeah! It’s finally summer time. We welcomed ten new children to our school. The children had fun playing in the water and sliding on the Slip-n-Slide on Friday’s Water Play Day. Serenity, Izea, Anjolie, Jacob, Leiah, and Violet have fun sliding and splashing in the water. In our garden the children planted bush beans. As the weeks passed, Raiden and Aidan helped pick our fully grown beans. Then, during lunch the children got to taste it. During lunch time, Keali`i and Zyler get ready for lunch by serving their own food and pouring their own milk. Itadakimasu! One of our first activities this summer was sponge printing using different sponge shapes, alphabet, etc. Serenity and Louis dipped their sponges into the paint and printed them on their paper. During outdoor playtime, Tehani, Caylee, and Kison enjoyed playing in the sandbox with their friends and Miss Kawehi. “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” - 11 - Dis-n-Dat News Katherine Chun, Stacy Cuadro, and Acer Pahukoa receive Kunisaki Scholarships T HE WAILUKU HONGWANJI KYODAN PRESENTED three (3) graduating high school seniors with the Reverend Hojun Kunisaki Scholarship for 2013. The scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students pursuing higher education who are involved with Wailuku Hongwanji activities or affiliate organizations. A summary of the 2013 winners is below. Stacie Cuadro Stacie is a graduate of Baldwin High School and is the daughter of Nestor and Kim Cuadro of Wailuku. She will be attending Linfield College in Oregon in the fall and plans to major in History with a minor in Japanese. In the future, Stacie aspires to pursue a law degree and would like to return home to help others. Her Stacie Cuadro activities included Junior YBA, the Wailuku Roselani Na Aikane 4-H club where she served as Secretary, Baldwin High School National Honor Society where she also served as secretary, the Hawaii Swim Club where she served as a Junior leader and the Maui Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko. She was also the Co-Chair of the Graduation Committee and a princess in the 2012 Chrysanthemum Festival. Katherine Chun Katherine in a graduate of Baldwin High School and is the daughter of Grant and Joyce Chun of Wailuku. She will be attending the University of Washington in the fall and plans to major either in biology or chemistry. In the future, she would like to pursue a career in health care and return to Hawaii to work with underserved parts of the community to ensure that Katherine Chun everyone has access to quality health care. Katherine's activities included Wailuku Hongwanji Junior YBA, Wailuku Hongwanji Gakuen, Wailuku Roselani Na Aikane 4-H Club where she served as President this year, the Maui 4-H Council, where she also served as President, the Baldwin Key Club, where she served as President and also held state positions within the organization, a member of the National Honor Society and a member of the SCHWA Media Club. Acer Pahukoa Acer is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus and is the son of Faith Tengan of Wailuku. He will be attending Carleton College in Minnesota in the fall and plans to major in Economics. He will also be playing on their football team. In the future, he would like to return to Maui and use his degree to open Acer Pahukoa his own business and provide young people with the opportunity to learn about business while earning a wage. Acer's activities included serving as President of the Wailuku Hongwanji Junior YBA, a Senior Patrol Leader for Troop 40 of the Boy Scouts, he also received his Eagle Scout this year, was the CoCaptain of the Kamehameha School varsity soccer team as well as a member of the football team, a member of the Kamehameha School Concert Band and a member of the National Honor Society. The Wailuku Hongwanji Kyodan congratulates our three (3) seniors and wishes them well as they pursue the next chapter in their lives. Buddhism 101 What are the Four Noble Truths? 1. That life, as we live it, is full of suffering and sorrow. Life is full of discord, jealousy and angry contention. 2. That there is a cause of this suffering and sorrow. It is ignorance, desire, thinking of ourselves apart from other forms of life that causes suffering and sorrow. 3. That this suffering and sorrow may be alleviated. 4. That the way by which this may end is the way that Buddha taught us—the Eightfold Noble Path. What is the Eightfold Noble Path? It consists of eight rules. They are Right Understanding, Right Purpose, Right Speech, Right Conduct, Right Livelihood, Right Endeavor, Right Thought and Right Meditation. The Eightfold Path “Hawaiian Style” 1. Right Understanding (‘Ike Pono): We should learn and try to understand the truth (The Four Noble Truths) of Amida Buddha’s teaching. 2. Right Purpose (Kumuhana Pono): We should do what is right (also set things right, Ho‘oponopono). 3. Right Speech (Olelo Pono): We should be truthful and kind in the way that we speak, and learn how to praise (Ike). 4. Right Conduct (Lawena Pono): We should try to behave ourselves at all times, and to have love, compassion (Aloha), and responsibility (Kuleana). 5. Right Livelihood (Nohona Pono): We should earn our living in a way that will not harm anyone. “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” - 12 - 6. Right Endeavor (Hana Pono): We should constantly try to improve ourselves. We need to be cooperative (Laulima) and to have the will to be helpful (Kokua). 7. Right Thought (Mana‘o Pono): We should try to have good and pure thoughts because our words and our actions arise from our thoughts. 8. Right Meditation (No‘ono‘o Pono): We should think often of Amida Buddha. Provided by Lihue Hongwanji Mission If asked what Buddhism stands for, how can we express it briefly? By stating that Buddhism is a religion of Compassion and Gratitude, which leads from suffering and sorrow through love to peace. What is the significance of Hatsu-bon? T HE BON OBSERVANCE IS ONE OF THE MOST important religious holidays in the Buddhist calendar (Hatsu-bon means First Bon Service). Bon activities remember and honor those who have passed away, and it underscores the saying that "Death ends a life but not a relationship." Buddhists cherish this relationship by holding memorial services, participating in Bon dance festivals, and, most important of all, using the occasion to listen to the Buddha's teaching and awaken to its timeless message. At this year’s Hatsubon service, Reverend Shinkai Murakami will provide Buddha’s teaching. Buddha’s message reminds us that we must cherish this unrepeatable life here and now. As we do so, those who have passed away come alive meaningfully in each moment of our life. This renewed relationship with the departed ones enables us to live with a sense of gratitude, as well as a commitment to lessen violence that abounds in our world. Asian Beef with Snow Peas 3 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoon rice wine 1 tablespoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips 8 ounces snow peas In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside. Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds. Add the steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until evenly browned. Add the snow peas and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes. Add the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Serve immediately. Business Manager’s Message By Franklin Hamasaki Board to host Sunday Service T HE KYODAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE hosting the Sunday Service on Sunday, July 14. They would like you to come to the service. They plan to hold an interesting and exciting service—one that you will not be able to day-dream or sleep. I guarantee that the refreshment that they will serve after the service will be worth your time. See you on July 14th. Food recipe needed A MEMBER ASKED ME WHY DON’T I PUT RECIPES in the newsletter. I said, “I sure can.” However, I need others to submit recipes to me. If you have a simple recipe and would like to share with our members, please give it to me. Thanks. We are truly blessed Throughout the year, our temple’s newsletter, “Friend of the Dharma” is written to give you the news of the temple, its affiliates, and Honpa activities. It provides information regarding events and changes that are taking place in our lives guided by the teaching of the Buddha. If we look back at the history of the dedicated people who were once our members, we realize that this temple was built with their hard work, and they were guided by a vision for the present and future of which we are the beneficiaries. I wonder how they could have paid for “things” when they were paid such small wages. When I was a youngster, we used to sing, “U.S.E.D. suckers everyday, 50 cents an hour, four bucks a day. U.S.E.D. suckers everyday, they make you whistle for your money!” At four dollars a day, how could they leave us with such a great legacy? We are truly blessed. Isn’t it amazing that we are able to enjoy daily activities at Wailuku Hongwanji Temple, and we cannot help but realize that the richness of our lives has been made possible by these great individuals! Thanks to them, the Three Treasures of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha still exist at our temple to guide us to lead easier, more pleasant and tolerable lives. “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” - 13 - Acknowledgments KYODAN Mr. Shufflo Honda – In memory of Yasuto Honda Mrs. Sylvia Tamanaha Mrs. Gail Iwamoto-Hamai – In memory of Herbert Ohigashi Mrs. Gladys Ushijima – In memory of Herbert Ohigashi Mrs. Helen Ohigashi – In memory of Herbert Ohigashi Mrs. Amy Nakanishi Mr. Jerry Imai – In memory Yoshiyuki “Pop” Imai Mr. Raymond Otsubo – In memory of Yoshiyuki “Pop” Imai Mr. Melvin Arakawa – In memory of Yoshiyuki “Pop” Imai Mrs. Sharlene Toyama – In memory of Yoshiyuki “Pop” Imai Ms. Janet Kitagawa – In memory of Yoshiyuki “Pop” Imai Mr. Alton Higashi Ms. Phyllis Sato – In memory of Yukuo Hanada NOKOTSUDO Mr. Kenji Yamazaki – In memory of Tsukio Yamagata Mrs. Tomiko Yamagata – In memory of Tsukio Yamagata Mrs. Amy Izutsu – In memory of Tsukio Yamagata Mr. Brent Izutsu – In memory of Tsukio Yamagata Mrs. Machiko Moriyasu – In memory of Tsukio Yamagata Mrs. Judy Yorimoto – In memory of Shinazo Yorimoto Ms. Ann Seki Mr. Hiroshi Takahashi – In memory of Hideo Murakami Mrs. Joyce Kang – In memory of Takeshi Tsuchiyama Mrs. Janet Tsuchiyama – In memory of Takeshi Tsuchiyama Mrs. June Kodani – In memory of Matsue Kaneko Mr. Kenneth Kimura Ms. Itsuyo Kusuda – In memory of Emi Kusuda Mrs. Edna Tsuji – In memory of Jerome Tsuji Mrs. Yukimi Shoda MAUI MATSURI Mr. Michael Munekiyo Mr. Lance Takamiya Mr. Franklin Hamasaki Takamiya Market Hoji Memorial Services (July) Date Name July 7 July 7 July 6 July 14 July 18 July 31 July 25 July 27 July 29 July 15 July 25 GOTAN-E 1st Year – 2012 Yamaguchi, Tsugio (TAI KEN) Hayase, Dorothy Chiyoko (CHI GAN) 3rd Year – 2011 Harada, Lillian Tomiko (CHI SHO) Muranaka, Norman Masumi (MYO CHI) 7th Year – 2007 Hanada, Nobue (CHI DO) Hayase, Ichiro (MYO HO) 13th Year – 2001 Kojima, Toshiko Karen (MYO BIN) 17th Year – 1997 Sasada, Asao (JYO CHO) 25th Year – 1989 Ibara, Francis (SHIN TOKU) 50th Year – 1963 Ayabe, Mitsugoro (JYO TATSU SHIN SHI) Ogawa, Hatsuzo (E KEN) Mr. Tadao Murata BUILDING FUND Ms. Prudence Ota – In memory of Mamoru Ota PET MEMORIAL Ms. Florence Tanaka – In memory of the many pets that have come into my life Mrs. Esther Watanabe – In memory of Tobi Watanabe Mrs. Elaine Hamasaki – In memory of Sierra Hamasaki and Sutter Hamasaki FUJIMATSURI Ms. Florence Tanaka Mr. Toshio Kishi Mr. Ed Tamanaha Mrs. Lillian Sakuma Mrs. Setsuyo Munemitsu OBON Mrs. Lillian Maeda – In memory of Beatrice Kashiwa Mrs. Norma Waiwaiole Deepest Sympathy The Wailuku Hongwanji Mission extends deepest sympathy and condolence to the families of the following: Mitsue Suzuki (E SHO) Age 83, passed away on June 9, 2013. Stella Kikue Munekata (YUI GAN) Age 93, 69 Palimalu Drive, Honolulu; passed away on June 9, 2013. Doris Sumire Hotta (JO KE) Age 97, 148 Hinano Street, Wailuku; passed away on June 20, 2013. “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” - 14 - “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” - 15 - “A WELCOMING SPIRIT GROWS OUR COMMUNITY TEMPLE” - 16 -
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