BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE October 2011 Web Edition

the Padma
October 2011
BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Web Edition
Our Vision
A Community Where Our Spiritual Life And True Self Can Be Realized
Our Mission
To Live A Life Of Joy In The Nembutsu And Share The Dharma With Others

October 2011
t h e P a d m a
BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE 2121 Channing Way, Berkeley, California 94704 (510) 841-1356 WEB EDITION
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NOTE: For temple matters, please contact Rev. Matsumoto at (510) 841-1356, or leave a message on
BBT Picnic
the temple answering machine.
Richmond Country Club
11 am – 3 pm
Temple web: www.berkeleysangha.org
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Eitaikyo Service
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9:30 am Dharma Family Service
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9:30 am Comb Dharma Family/
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Panel Discussion: Women in
Leadership at BBT
Dedication of Shinran Shonin
Statue
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9:30 am Dharma Family Service
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Crafts
10 am – 1 pm
Temple Board Mtg
7:30 pm
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Padma Newsletter
6:30 pm
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Crafts
10 am – 1 pm
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Centennial Service
BBT 10 am – Noon
Luncheon & Program
Oakland Marriott
City Center 1 – 4 pm
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Dharma School
Halloween Party
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9:30 am Comb Dharma Family/
Shotsuki Hoyo Svc
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Berkeley Buddhist Temple’s Centennial Celebration
A Century Of Gratitude And Joy
Saturday, October 22, 2011

FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBER
October 1 - Temple Picnic
October 2 - Eitaikyo service
October 16 - Eshinni/Kakushinni service;
Panel discussion on Women in Leadership at BBT;
Dedication of Shinran Shonin statue
October 22 - BBT Centennial service and luncheon
October 29 - Dharma School Halloween Party
October 30 - DFS & Shotsuki Hoyo
November 5 - Bay District “Amida’s Family
Gathering” Conference at SACBC
November 20 - Ho-on-ko service
November 27 - DFS & Shotsuki Hoyo

A Century of Gratitude and Joy
1911-2011
What the future bears: new challenges and possibilities
How joyful I am! My heart is grounded in the Buddha's Universal Vow.
My thoughts flow in the inconceivable ocean of the Dharma.
OUR VIBRANT SANGHA, the Berkeley Buddhist Temple, celebrates its one hundred years as
a nembutsu community with the theme, A Century of Gratitude and Joy 1911-2011.
Our temple was founded by young immigrants from Japan, strangers in a strange land, who
were faced with mountains of challenges and hardships. Yet, they took on those challenges and
overcame those hardships with faith, hard work, and deep sense of hope for the future. Their
devotion, and that of their children, grandchildren and many others, has opened up a world of
spiritual embrace in Berkeley for one hundred years.
These few articles in the Padma have been offered in the hope that we may all appreciate
the richness of our temple's history. As we reflect upon our temple's one hundred years of
existence, we cannot help but have a deep sense of gratitude for the people and events that have
allowed it to thrive as a living sangha. And now we find that we are able to move ahead into a
new century, with courage, hope and joy.
We are still faced with many challenges today. On a global scale we know that the world is
not at peace. Conflicts abound in nations, cities and even homes. The state of the economy is still
troubling, with many people out of work or devoid of hope. Poverty, discrimination, and
inequality remain realities in our world. And yet, the winds of changes blow everywhere. Old
structures crumble before the weight of time. New ideas and technologies offer the promise of a
better future, but sometimes at the cost of our shared and treasured heritage.
Our temple is not immune from problems. While our membership may not be shrinking, it
is growing older. Our temple's health is fine, even in today's financial climate. Yet its fundraising
efforts are based upon practices that were adopted decades ago. Our temple is a mature,
stable and respected part of the Berkeley civic community, but at times it stills feels too selfsecure.
Ours is a tradition of Buddhism established in Japan. Our temple was founded and built
by persons of Japanese ancestry. It still values many aspects of Japanese art and culture. And yet
we must ask whether our temple can, or should, move beyond its Japanese character.
I am convinced that our temple will face these and other new challenges in the same way
that it always has—directly and positively. After all, we are disciples of the Buddha and
followers of the nembutsu. In the words of Shinran Shōnin, our hearts are "grounded in the
Buddha's Universal Vow" and our thoughts "flow in the inconceivable ocean of the Dharma."
With our history as a foundation and the teachings as our guide, we will welcome into our doors
people from all walks of life, all ethnic and religious backgrounds, all lifestyles, and all points of
view. We will rejoice in our sangha of B L E N D (Buddhists Living in Equality and Non-
Discrimination). We will allow our young leaders the chance to develop new ways to keep our
temple financially viable. We will continue to be active members of the greater community,
extending our hands to those who need support. Through the nembutsu, we will help each other
live lives of Awareness, Authenticity and Appreciation. We will continue to focus on the
Dharma, knowing that the Buddha's teaching of harmony and oneness can offer our world the
hope of peace and freedom, at long last.
What a century it has been! What an exciting journey there is to come!
Namu Amida Butsu
Rev. D. Matsumoto
October 2011

Presidents’ Message
As we write this in mid‐September, it is hard to believe that we will be celebrating
the Berkeley Buddhist Temple’s Centennial in a little over a month. We hope all of
you will join in the service and luncheon on October 22. As most of you know, the
planning and organization for this event of our century has been several years in the
making and at this penultimate juncture it is hard to believe we are now almost
there. More significantly, this event is a culmination of the efforts of a myriad
number of people on behalf of the temple.
As a part of our anniversary, we also hope you have had the opportunity to attend
some, if not all, of the Centennial lectures that we have held this past year. From
lectures on the founding of the temple, the basketball and music programs, and the
Buddhist Study Center, the recollections and stories of the presenters have certainly
brought back to light the breadth and depth of our history. Just as in the planning of
the Centennial, it is hard to believe all that has gone into our journey thus far. For
many of us who have been members of the BBT for a relatively short time, it was not
only informative but humbling to hear of all that has transpired to allow us to have
the temple we have today.
The one common theme that we saw emerging from all of these presentations was
that there is something quite special about our temple and, more precisely, its
people. It is the people who have made us what we are. Although the reasons for
being a member at the BBT are numerous and varied, the one that we have heard
most often is that it is personal connections with the Sangha that drew people to
form the original Buddhist Association, and personal connections that continue to
draw people to our temple.
Thus, as we look forward to the next century and beyond, we only need to look
toward ourselves to get a peek at what is ahead. Our people are the ongoing
strength of the Berkeley Buddhist Temple. This strength is one that sustains us
today. It is also one that has renewed itself with every generation of Sangha
members, regardless of how and when they encountered our temple.
Falling into Gassho,
Art Nishimura and Willie Fernandez
BBT
Co‐presidents

COMBINED DHARMA FAMILY SERVICE
&
SHOTSUKI MEMORIAL SERVICE
October 30, 2011
9:30 am
Shotsuki Hoyo Service – October 30, 2011, 9:30 AM
The following persons will be remembered during the Shotsuki Hoyo (monthly
memorial service) for October.
Walter Clough Jean Mieko Doi Nancy S. Fukumori
Misao Handa Rev. Taigan Hata Tatsuo Hataye
Stephen Hedani Denman Honda Riku Honda
Jack Y. Imada Kiyo Inouye Doris Marie Kami
Seiichi Kawamoto Matthew U. Koblick Masao Maki
Tatsuyo Marubayashi Ariya Masuda Sakae Masunaga
Frank H. Matoba Shizuye Matsumoto Han Mayeda
Jun Morita John N. Muranishi Chiyoko Nakagaki
Kiyoto Nakagawa John Y. Nakahara Yei Nakahara
James S. Nakashita Reiji Nakaso Noboru B. Morita
Gotaro Ota Jane T. Richofsky Kameyo Sasaki
Toshiko Sasaki Yukichi Sasaki Ryotaro Shimada
Risuke Takemori Asa Tanaka Namie K. Tsuda
Mamoru Ueda Tsutomu Uyesugi Kazue Yamashita
Fumi Yokoyama
Katsuzo Yonekura
Note: If there are any additions, corrections or deletions to the above list,
please notify the Berkeley Buddhist Temple at 510-841-1356.

9/12/01: The Second Disaster
by Diane Ames
Now that we have held the ten year memorial services for the victims of the ghastly mass murder
on September 11, 2001, may they rest in peace, it may be time to remember the second disaster, the
one that followed.
Why Because if the Buddha told us once, he told us a thousand times not to give way to
anger and fear. These emotions, rooted as they are in attachment to and desire to protect the self,
can distort our thoughts and perceptions until a stick lying in the shadows seems to be a rattlesnake.
Then we fire a gun at the perceived rattlesnake, causing bullets to ricochet right back at us. This
process was vividly illustrated after the planes dove into the Twin Towers. I’m sure we all
remember the mass arrests of men who were apparently rounded up just for being recent arrivals
from the Middle East (the 15 9/11 attackers were from the Middle East, it was explained), held
incommunicado, and not infrequently beaten up in detention. One houseful of men had been
turned in by neighbors alarmed because they dried their laundry on hedges. Others were arrested
after two Pakistani restaurants, business rivals, turned in each other’s entire staffs. Only a handful
of these people were even accused of having anything to do with the attack, and in the end none
were found to have been involved. But by the time they were almost all deported, habeas corpus
lay in shreds which have not really been put back together. Many nisei were deeply upset as they
watched what looked like a replay of their own World War II nightmare.
There were more unnerving events: the suburban ladies solemnly patrolling their
neighborhoods in cars, looking for terrorists in turbans, the calls in the press to torture all kinds of
people–it got scary. Surely after ten years, we can ask why it all happened.
One reason given at the time was that people had real cause to fear more terrorism. If so,
surely more rational action to protect the public would have been more to the point. Another was
that all this hysteria was “understandable” because, well, the public was hysterical, a curiously
circular argument. Actually I had the impression at the time that for every American who was
really hysterical (and who needed compassionate hugs, not yet more hysteria, from others), there
were ten who thought everyone else was hysterical, so they had better go along–or shut up.
The point of dredging all this up is to remind us that in the (inevitable) next crisis, we really
must remember the Buddha’s simple warning not to give way to anger and fear.

EITAIKYO SERVICE
October 2, 2011
9:30 AM
ESHINNI/KAKUSHINNI SERVICE
Sunday, October 16, 2011
9:30 AM
Service sponsored by BBWA
Panel discussion: Women in Leadership at BBT
Unveiling of Shinran Shonin statue
Light lunch following the service.
Ghosts, Witches, Black Cats
All are welcome to the
DHARMA SCHOOL
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Saturday, October 29, 2011
5:30 PM service and potluck & games following
service in the Temple Social Hall.

Berkeley Buddhist Temple expresses condolences and deep sympathy
To the family of
Mrs. Helen Chisaye Kurakazu
Shaku Yu Tan
November 22, 1921 - July 12, 2011
To the family of
Mr. Hitoshi Tsufura
March 23, 1927 - July 17, 2011
To thefamily of
Mrs. Shizue Shiozaki
Shakuni Myo Sei
September 11, 1921 - September 7, 2011
To the family of
Mrs. Mishi Nojima
Shaku Mi Sho
November 14, 1916 - September 15, 2011
Namu Amida Butsu Namu Amida Butsu Namu Amida Butsu
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The following is a list of special service years. If you have a dear departed relative who
has passed away in any of the listed years, and would like to make arrangements for a
memorial service, please contact Rev. Matsumoto at (510) 841-1356.
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2011 MEMORIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE
YEAR SERVICE
2010 1 st Year
2009 3 rd Year
2005 7 th Year
1999 13 th Year
1995 17 th Year
1987 25 th Year
1979 33 rd Year
1962 50 th Year
1912 100 th Year

TEL: (510) 841-1356
Berkeley Buddhist Temple
2121 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
September 20, 2011
The fall season is upon us and brings a calm and quiet reflective mood, an
appropriate time to hold the Eitaikyo service, or perpetual memorial service in memory of
pioneering ministers and laypersons of our temple and our religion.
Berkeley Buddhist Temple will be observing the Eitaikyo Service on Sunday,
October 2, 2011 from 9:30 AM. Rev. Matsumoto will conduct the service. Please join us
for this special observance.
The Eitaikyo Fund is set aside to use for special projects and purchases for the
onaijin and the hondo. For example, in the future if we should need to replace onaijin
objects, the Eitaikyo Fund will be used to finance the purchases. Please use the enclosed
envelope for your generous donation for this worthy fund.
In Gassho,
Berkeley Buddhist Temple

PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE
A CENTURY OF GRATITUDE AND JOY
Saturday, October 22, 2011
10 am Service
1 pm Luncheon and program at Oakland Marriott City Center
Still want to attend the luncheon Please call Emiko Katsumoto at 510.234.8704 or Judy Kono at 510.541.8119
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO BUKKYO DENDO KYOKAI!
As our Centennial celebration nears, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai (BDK) for its
support and generous contributions to our temple. This generosity has made possible the completion of many of our major
renovation projects for the Centennial and the BBT/Yehan Numata Centennial Speaker Series. BDK founder, the late Rev.
Dr. Yehan Numata, was an incredible pioneer and visionary who parlayed his knowledge and talents into a multinational
corporation which continues to make possible his many philanthropic projects to further the understanding and spread of
Jodo Shinshu Buddhism throughout the world. We at Berkeley are fortunate that he felt a special kinship to our temple
during his student years at Cal and developed friendships with many earlier BBT families. This connection continues on
through his son, Mr. Toshihide Numata, and we are extremely grateful to him for his help with the Centennial. We are also
most thankful to BDK America’s current Director, Rev. Brian K. Nagata, for his tireless efforts to coordinate the many
projects made possible by this BDK gift. Doumo arigatou gozaimasu…
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING CENTENNIAL DONORS!
(as of September 16, 2011)
Betty and Tetsuo Furukawa
Yuriko Hataye
Sherry Hirota
Kimi and Clarence Hisatsune
Cherie Hishida
Shig Hoki
Robert Inouye
David Katsumoto and Kate Lam Tsoi
Tamiko Katsumoto and Rick St. John
Annette and Jeremy Lys
Tad Matoi
Bob Matsueda and Ranko Yamada
Maya Murashima and Paul Yonemura
Kiriye and Ittsei Nakagawa
Dr. Frank Nakano
Dennis and Mary Okamura
Michael Rimkus
Seiji Steimetz and Lanh Tu
Toshiko and Tomomi Tsuchitani
Tamiye Umawatari
Kiyoe Unoki
Mary Yasui Yamabe
Sam and Norma Yamauchi
Mary Yanagi and Ken Mizono, DDS
Ruth and Richard Kaneko & Family, in memory of Albert and Tomiko Kosakura
Ronall and Arsenia Miyasaki, in memory of Mitsugi and Ayako Miyasaki
Amy and Glenn Shinsako, in memory of Taye and Bill Waki
Ann and Min Uyehara, in memory of Albert and Tomiko Kosakura
Karen Uyehara, in memory of Albert and Tomiko Kosakura
Todd and Ashley Kosakura, in memory of Hisako Kosakura
CENTENNIAL TIDBITS
Former BBT minister, Rev. Haruyoshi Kusada, was (amongst his many other talents) a master of aikido. He often used
Rev. Matsumoto as his unwilling subject and easily flipped him over to demonstrate the move to others!
Our current temple building was designed by architect brothers Harry and George Nakahara, who generously donated
their services. It was completed in 1956 at a total cost of $80,000! Remember the old Mel’s Drive‐in next door

BBT WOMEN BREAKING BARRIERS INTO THE 21 ST CENTURY
Nora Hataye was not afraid to serve as the first and lone
woman on the BBT board as secretary during the ‘60’s, a
period of vibrant growth in our temple. She went on to
play major leadership roles on many levels, breaking
barriers not only at temple but also at UC campuswide,
from which she retired as purchasing manager after 30
years of service to the University .
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Judy Kono became the first female BBT Board
president and one of the first in the entire BCA to
serve in this capacity! She served from 1996 to 1998
and again in 2001. While still active at BBT in
various areas, she is also coordinator of CBE
programs and a mainstay of its success and vitality.
Sensei Diana Thompson (left) and Edythe Vassall are BBT’s first minister assistants and have been trained under the
auspices of Rev. Matsumoto and the Center of Buddhist Education’s MAP (Ministers Assistant Program), and in the
case of Diana, through the Institute of Buddhist Studies as well. Sensei Diana will be taking assignments at other Bay
District churches from October before she receives a permanent assignment next year. Edythe serves as the Assistant
to Rev. Kodo Umezu, Director of the Center of Buddhist Education, in addition to her minister’s assistant duties at BBT.
We are most grateful to them for their gracious assistance to the temple and for their inspirational dharma talks.

Berkeley Buddhist Temple
Centennial Lecture Series
Women in Roles of Leadership
at the Berkeley Buddhist Temple
A Panel Discussion
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Eshinni & Kakushinni Memorial Service
Yuki Otake - Berkeley Buddhist Women’s Association
Karen Kato - Berkeley Dharma School
Judy Kono - Temple Board and Presidency
Edythe Vassall - New Members and Minister’s Assistants
Pledged members through September 5, 2011
The following members have pledged in amounts ranging from $150.00 to $400.00.
Amounts are not intended to correspond to the alphabetical listing below. Pledges sent in
after this date, may not have yet been processed and any omissions will be published in
subsequent issues upon advisement. The temple gratefully acknowledges your generous
contributions and thanks you for your dana and understanding.
Diane Ames
Alfred & Arline Chinn
Georgia Daikai
Grant Din & Rosalyn Tonai
Caroline & Willie Fernandez
James Furuichi
Linda & Craig Griffin
Jon & Dawn Kawamoto
Amy Kuwada
Masami & Fumiye Mayeda
Ted & Asako Mayeda
Ittsei & Kiriye Nakagawa
Hayato & Mitsuko Okimoto
Kenji & Emiko Ota
Karen Sugiyama
Dennis & Alberta Tsuchiya
Tamiye Umawatari
Emily & David Ushijima
Stacey Uyeda & Anthony Hale
Thank you all for your continued and generous support!
We also appreciate your filling out the blue forms completely.

RUMMAGE SALE:
A GRAND RECYCLING PROJECT FOR THE CENTENNIAL!!!
THANK YOU, thank you to everyone who helped plan, sort, price, volunteer, and BUY on the
weekend of our Centennial Rummage sale! We are most grateful to co‐chairs Lena Yin and Mimi Kagehiro
for overseeing this entire operation, which was amazing, overwhelming, and very successful. And thanks to
everyone who donated their valuable goodies. Business was brisk on a gloriously sunny weekend, and the
saying that someone’s trash is another person’s treasure is so true. We BBTers all had a fun time shopping for
treasures ourselves!
We would like to thank those who helped and apologize if your name was inadvertently omitted on this list.
Irene Asao Wells
Bruce and Max Buchholz
Doreen Sakamoto
Judy Fujimoto
Patty Fujiwara
Naomi Fukumori
Noreen Fukumori
Al, Susan, and Kimi Gabriel
Denise Gervais
Craig and Linda Griffin
Lucy Hamai
Akemi Hamai
Ron Hiraga
Alan Hirahara
Norman Hirose
Kevin and Kyle Honda
Patricia and Mike Hoshi Nagamoto
Ellen and Maiken Jorgensen
Mimi, Ron, Lorin and Erin Kagehiro
Emiko and Kiyoshi Katsumoto
Jon Kawamoto
Judy Kono
Maya Lemmon
Mary Lindquist
Rev. David and Diane Matsumoto
Jeff, Robin, Mali and Noel McGuire
Emily Moya
Maya Murashima
Lorene Nakagiri
Emi and Aki Nakao
Takashi Nikaidoh
Gayle Nishikawa
Art, Marissa, and Kiara Nishimoto
Steve Okano
Mara Randlo
Michael Rimkus
Amy Shinsako
Lauren Sit
Scott Takeda
Sandra and Pat Takeda
Lam (Kate) Tsoi
Zand Ushijima
Edythe Vassall
Alice Wakida
Tiffany Williams
Kai Wilmsen
Glenna Yamada
Lena, George, Michelle and Tyler Yin
HOW DOES OUR GARDEN GROW
Very well, thanks to our many dedicated volunteers. Did you notice the new landscaping in front of the
Old Temple Thanks to Wes Fukumori and his son Derek, there is now an attractive garden with an
Asian flavor. Also, the area outside of the social hall has been beautifully upgraded thanks to the efforts
of our gardening staff: Shig Hoki, Scott Takeda, and Dick Adachi. The rock was donated by Grace Ehara,
and the bench was made by Jeffrey Nagafuji, who donated this many years ago as a scouting project.
Thank you all for beautifying our temple grounds and before our guests arrive for the Centennial!

Please join us for the
Berkeley Buddhist Temple Picnic
Saturday~October 1, 2011
11:00am - 3:00pm
Richmond Country Club
1 Markovich Lane, Richmond, CA 94806
Directions:
1. Driving from 1-80 either direction
2. Take Richmond Parkway/Fitzgerald Dr. Exit (west) in Pinole
3. Continue on Richmond Parkway (approx 2 miles)
4. Exit at Giant Highway offramp (veer right)
5. At the stop sign turn right
6. Go half a block and turn right at Markovich Lane
Temple will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, mushroom burgers, and drinks.
Please bring appetizers, salads and desserts to share!
Optional Items to bring:
Swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, folding chairs/blankets. There is a grassy area
for volleyball and lawn games, and there will be BINGO for all!
PLEASE RSVP BY September 25th
Lena Yin (510) 841-1356 or info@berkeleysangha.org
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

Bay District Council of the BCA
& Bay District BWL Conference
Amida’s Family Gathering
“Our Universal Family”
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church
32975 Alvarado Niles Road • Union City, CA 94587
Did you know: Shinran Shonin and his family were revolutionary • Our understanding of family has changed
over time • Family means different things at different times to different people • This is all connected
Please join us for an all-age, all-level gathering with other Bay District sanghas as we explore,“Our Universal
Family.” Reverend Yukiko Motoyoshi, resident minister of Stockton Buddhist Temple will share her thoughts
on this topic.
SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE: Reverend Yukiko Motoyoshi (Stockton Buddhist Temple)
English: Reverend William Masuda (Palo Alto Buddhist Temple)
Reverend Carol Himaka (Enmanji Buddhist Temple)
Japanese: Reverend Zuikei Taniguchi (Alameda Buddhist Temple)
Reverend Ryuta Furumoto (San Mateo Buddhist Church)
PROGRAM
SESSIONS
8:45 am Registration Opens DAYCARE
9:30 am Opening Service Dharma School: Dharma Talk (Masuda)
10:45 - 3:30 Session I Project for Senior Center/Gathas (K-8)
Lunch
Jr YBA: Dharma Talk (Himaka/Motoyoshi)
Sessions II - IV
Discussion/Workshops
3:45 pm Closing Service Adults: Dharma Talk (Motoyoshi/Himaka)
5:00 pm Dinner (Furumoto/Taniguchi), Discussion/Workshops
6:00 pm Closing
REGISTRATION COSTS
Adults and Youth $25.00* Berkeley Buddhist Temple members
Dharma School
Free** BBT Dharma School students
Daycare (ages 3 - 5 years) Free
*BBT members only
**BBT Dharma School students only

Bay District Council of BCA & Bay District BWL
AMIDA’S FAMILY GATHERING
“Our Universal Family”
Saturday, November 5, 2011
INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY REGISTRATION FORM
Please return to BBT by October 1, 2011.
NAME: _________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________ Phone #: _____________________
________________________________________
Email: _____________________________
REGISTRATION COST WORKSHOP CODE
Adult English speaking $25.00* AE
Adult Japanese speaking $25.00* AJ
High School 9, 10, 11, 12 grade No Cost** HS
Middle School 6, 7, 8 grade No Cost** MS
Dharma School 1st through 5th grades No Cost** DS
Daycare 3, 4, 5 years old No Cost DC
Note: Registration includes lunch and dinner.
• Make Checks Payable to Berkeley Buddhist Temple
*BBT members only **BBT Dharma School students only
MEAL CHOICES
Lunch:
Dinner:
L = Chow Mein and Chinese Chicken Salad
D = Bento Box
LV = Vegetarian Chow Mein and Salad
DV = Vegetarian Bento Box
CH = Children = 10 years and under
Please indicate any food allergies next to family member.
NAME
Workshop
Code
Will parent
need to go
with child to
activities
Lunch
Choice
Dinner
Choice
Cost
Food
Allergy
ALLERGIES, DIETARY NEEDS. EXPLAIN: _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Registration includes Saturday Lunch and Dinner, as well as snacks. Please return the registration form and your check to your local
temple office or temple contact by October 1, 2011. Make your check payable to Berkeley Buddhist Temple. If you have questions,
please contact temple representative: Takashi Nikaidoh info@berkeleysangha.org 510-841-1356
or Nanayo Silver at 415-566-4118 or by email at: bobandnanayo@aol.com.

BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Attendance: Art Nishimura, Susan Gabriel, Lucy Hamai, Kiyoshi Katsumoto, Emiko Katsumoto, Jon Kawamoto, Judy
Kono, Dii Lewis, Takashi Nikaidoh, Emi Nakao, Gary Oda, Marrie Yamashita, Lena Yin, Judy Fujimoto. Proxies: Rev.
David Matsumoto, Willie Fernandez, Ron Hiraga, Yosh Tokiwa.
President Art Nishimura called the meeting to order at 7:35PM with opening gassho lead by Judy Kono.
Minutes: Reviewed the July minutes. Corrections made as follows: Lena Yin listed twice in attendance; Rev.
Matsumoto added to attendance; corrected spelling of Shinran; phrase correction of “updated 2011 MOU”. Judy Kono
moved that the corrected minutes be accepted; seconded by Lena Yin and passed.
Minister’s Report: Rev. Matsumoto did not send a written report, as he is presently at the BCA MA Fuken in Seattle.
President Nishimura will email Rev. M to remind him to seek reimbursement for his conference expenses.
Treasurer’s Report: Satoshi Steimetz issued a written report for the period 7/1-7/31/11. Kiyoshi Katsumoto reported
that Bazaar earnings will be transferred to the general fund in August. Emiko Katsumoto reported that proceeds from
the Obon food sales will go to the Centennial fund, after expenses are paid.
Correspondence: President Nishimura passed around the correspondence folder. The BCA sent an update with
regard to the debt relief campaign that 10% of the goal has been reached so far.
REPORTS BY AFFLIATED ORGANIZATIONS
BBWA: no report.
DHARMA SCHOOL: Lena Yin reported that there will be a planning meeting on September 6.
JR. YBA: The new school year co-presidents are Kai Wilmsen and Molly McGuire.
J-SEI: no report.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE: Art Nishimura issued a written report. Lena Yin will contact Makoto Oto to see if the
Temple picnic can be held 10/1 at the Richmond Country Club. Dharma School starts on 9/11. Judy Kono noted that
the new Shinran statue will be unveiled on 10/16 at the Eshinni/Kakushinni service and that 11/5 (Saturday) the BD
Family Conference will take place at SACBC. Carolyn Fernandez and Russell Ware will serve as workshop leaders for
the BBT. Lucy Hamai reported that there will be a Tsukemono Contest at the conference, and the BBT will need a
representative contestant.
PLEDGE/MEMBERSHIP: Mimi Kagehiro sent a written report. To date, there are 210 members from 148 family units.
Welcome to the new member family Stacey Uyeda and Anthony Hale with their children Zora and Romare.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE: no report.
GARDEN MAINTENANCE: no report. The Board acknowledges and gratefully thanks Wes and Derek Fukumori for
designing and building the new garden next to the Old Temple entrance. It was noted that Scott Takeda, Dick Adachi,
and Shig Hoki are now the Garden Maintenance Committee.
APARTMENTS: Ron Hiraga issued a written report as follows all units are occupied; received reimbursement checks
for Fulton Street and for Channing Way; K&S as well as Ron Hiraga will attend the Aug. 23 Rent Board hearing with
regard to the Channing Way tenant’s complaint over adequate sound-proofing.

OTHER REPORTS
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Lucy Hamai discussed the need to amend the wedding gift allowance given
by the Temple to a member getting married at the Temple or in a ceremony officiated by the BBT minister. Gary Oda
made a motion of an allowance of $100 for this gift; seconded by Emiko Katsumoto and passed.
SATSUKI BAZAAR: Kiyoshi Katsumoto noted that a final report will be issued next month.
NEW TABLES AND CHAIRS: Emiko Katsumoto reported that the Centennial Comm. felt that any pur-chase of new
tables and chairs should be a Temple expense and not a Centennial expense. Discussion took place over the source
and cost of new tables and chairs. Kiyoshi Katsumoto moved that $3000 be allocated to the purchase of 10 eight foot
tables and 80 new folding chairs; seconded by Takashi Nikaidoh and passed.
SOCIAL HALL LANDSCAPING: Emiko Katsumoto reported that Shig Hoki, Dick Adachi, and Scott Takeda plan to
improve this area with some new plantings.
TRANSOM WINDOWS IN HONDO: Emiko Katsumoto reported that the Centennial Comm. felt that repair of any
cracked windows should fall under Temple maintenance. The Board decided to ask Craig Griffin to research the costs
on repair.
TEMPLE ORGAN: Kiyoshi Katsumoto explained that the organ must be moved for the Centennial service to
accommodate guest ministers, the Sangha singers, and gagaku musicians. There is a risk that the vacuum tubes of
this very old organ may be damaged, and they cannot be easily replaced. The Board discussed the condition and
usage of the organ and decided that it does NOT object to relinquishing the organ. Kiyoshi will research how best to
accomplish this task.
FAX MACHINE: Kiyoshi Katsumoto reported that the Temple currently does not have a dedicated fax line nor does the
fax machine work. The office computer printer has scanning and faxing capabilities. Kiyoshi will try to hook up the
printer/fax to the current Temple telephone line, so that faxes can be sent and received. Kiyoshi moved that the
Temple fax number be deleted from the directory and any Temple correspondence; seconded by Gary Oda and
passed.
REQUEST FOR TEMPLE USE: Lucy Hamai reported that the FAC will have a Temple facility usage report ready in
September. However, she recently received a request from Betty Kano of the Tule Lake Pilgrimage Comm. to use the
Old Temple and its kitchen for a potluck dinner and meeting to design a cookbook on Aug. 28. Kiyoshi Katsumoto
moved that the Board give a provisional approval for use of the requested facilities by the Tule Lake Pilgrimage Comm.
if 1) a Temple member will volunteer to be on-site as the responsible party for security and 2) a suggested fee of $100
for the first 3 hours is accepted. Motion seconded by Don Hamasaki and passed. Lucy will inform Betty Kano of the
decision.
TEMPLE SECURITY: Gary Oda noted that Rev. Matsumoto continues to research the adhesive issue with regard to
the Gohonzon, and he will wait for the minister’s decision.
CENTENNIAL: Emiko Katsumoto reported the following 1) the rummage sale will take place 8/20-8/21 and more
volunteers are needed to help; 2) the invitations will be mailed in mid-August; 3) a price sheet is being created to solicit
business ads for the program booklet.
Takashi Nikaidoh was thanked for providing refreshments for the meeting. The next meeting is Tuesday, September
13. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM with closing gassho by Kiyoshi Katsumoto.
Respectfully submitted by Judy Fujimoto
Please contact a Board member if further clarification of these minutes is required.

BERKELEY BUDDHIST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
August 24, 2011 Meeting Minutes
PRESENT: Caroline Fernandez (Co-President) Yukiko Otake (Co-President) Emi Matsunaga (Treasurer)
Fumi Matsubara (Membership) Sally Takeda (Auditor) Judy Nakaso (Recording Secretary)
Diane Ames (Membership)
Maya Murashima-Yonemura (Corresponding Secretary)
PROXY: Marrie Yamashita (Advisor), Sara Jotoku (Parliamentarian)
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: President Caroline Fernandez opened the meeting with gassho at approx. 11:25 a.m.
PRIOR MONTH’S MINUTES: June minutes were approved as corrected; no meeting held in July.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Emi Matsunaga
1. Emi submitted a written financial report for July 2011, which was approved.
No August report was submitted at the meeting, it will be submitted at the September meeting.
2. Yuki and Caroline will itemize donations for quilt raffle – receipts have been deposited to the Bank of America account.
3. One check written for Matthew Hamasaki Scholarship.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Fumi Matsubara
1. Fumi reported receiving 1 membership due from Terry Watamura for $20 (2011, 2012 and $8 special donation).
CORRESPONDENCE: Maya Murashima Yonemura
1. We received 2 free passes for The Help from Terri Hines Assoc.
2. We received a flyer from Asian Community Mental Health Services – Gala at the Claremont Hotel on Oct. 21, 2011.
DONATIONS: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Draft of BBWA 2011 Budget – we need to change the signature card to current
2. Business account – we will keep the money in BofA until we research other rates.
3. By-Laws and Guidelines of the BBWA – passed out and talked about and tabled to September meeting.
4. 11/13/11 Interfaith Dialogue on the Changing Roles of Women (Diane Ames) – 5 panelists confirmed, vegan food and
lunch provided
5. Quilt Raffle: (Caroline Fernandez) – sold about $200 in tickets, an itemized report will be presented next month.
6. Obon – Yuki Otake – BBWA provided 130 packages of sushi, 85 musubi; also somen salad was sold.
Total sold was $1,900 - and all funds to go to temple for the Centennial Fund. Yuki Otake will be reimbursed for supplies.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Keiro Kai – gift is flashlight – 35 gifts. BBWA will order Chowmein $110 spent last year $65 large and $45 medium.
This year will order 1 medium and 1 large tray (vegetarian and chicken). Judy Nakaso to research prices of chowmein,
½ sheet cake.
2. A Sushi-Craft Fundraiser will be held in November
NEXT MEETING: September 25, 2011
MEETING ADJOURNED: Caroline Fernandez adjourned the meeting by leading the group in gassho at around 12:40 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Nakaso, Recording Secretary

TELEPHONE COORDINATORS: SUSAN GABRIEL & LENA YIN
OCTOBER TOBAN: Chmn: Lena Yin
Cochairs: Mary Lindquist, Hiroko Okano, Yuki Otake
Joanne Okano & Aaron Escalante, Antonia Glenn & Scott Horstein, Tazuko Kanda*, Eric & Mary
Lindquist, Jeff & Robin McGuire, Chuck Messer, Takashi & Miri Nikaidoh, Nobuko Nishikado*,
Tsutomu Okahara*, (Steve & Hiroko Okano), Gary Otake & Lisa Cougar, Gene & Yuki Otake, Ann
Okahara & David Sakurai, Marie Shiromoto*, Satoshi & Elaine Steimetz, Makoto & Sachiko
Takenaka, Toshio & Elaine Tsuda, Grace Ueda*, George & Lena Yin.
NOVEMBER TOBAN: Chmn: Judy Kono
Cochairs: Patty Fujiwara, Sara Jotoku, Emily Ushijima
Michiko & Ryoichi Anzai, Kiyo & Tak Eshima, Julie & Wes Fukumori, Jim Furuichi, Tomoko
Hamamoto*, Dale Haratani, Norman Hirose, Sara Jotoku, Lily & George Kagawa*, Judy & Gordy
Kono, Sandy Lee, Taye Oda* Shizu & Harry Okino, Amy & Makoto Oto*, Chiyo Pohan, Emma
Saito*, Dianna Thompson, Emily & David Ushijima, Alice & Roy Wakida, Patty Fujiwara & Carl
Wilsen.
*Denotes disabled and/or elderly – Toban duties optional.
* * * * * * * * * *
PADMA STAFF:
Rev. Matsumoto, Susan & Al Gabriel, Lucy Hamai, Yo Hiraoka, Norman Hirose, Ellen
Jorgensen, Keiko Kawakami, Emi Matsunaga, Yuki Otake, Mae Takeda, Scott Takeda,
Edythe Vassall, Yasuyo Wolfe and Yae Yedlosky.

Services And Information
Services
Our regular Sunday program begins with a Family
Service at 9:30am. A Dharma talk is available after the
Family Service while Dharma School classes are
convened for students.
Special Services
January 1 Shusho-e New Year's Day Service
February 6 Nehan-e Nirvana Day
March 20 Ohigan Spring Equinox
April 3 Hanamatsuri Flower Festival
May 8 Gotan-e Parent's Day
July 10 Kangi-e Obon
September 18 Ohigan Autumn Equinox
November 13 Hoonko Shinran Shonin Memorial
December 4 Jodo-e Bodhi Day
December 31 Joya-e Year End Service
A Shotsuki Hoyo (Monthly Memorial) Service is held the
last Sunday of each month.
Berkeley Buddhist Temple
Visitor Information
Please feel free to ask any of our greeters for
information. We are here to assist you with whatever
level of participation you may be seeking.
Whether you are here to satisfy a slight interest or to
make a more personal connection, we wish you well and
hope that you will be visiting us again soon.
Membership Information
Membership is open to all who view our Temple as their
religious home and seek the Buddha-Dharma.
To join, complete a membership form, have your name
entered on the membership roll and support the Temple
through a pledge and participation.
To inquire about becoming a member, please speak with
our Membership Chair or Minister.
Dharma School
Our Dharma School (Sunday School) has classes from
preschool through high school. Our teachers are happy
to discuss the appropriate level of spiritual enrichment
for your child.
Monthly Discussions
In our discussions, we strive to experience the Buddha-
Dharma with our entire selves – with our bodies (quiet
sitting and other forms of meditation), voices (chanting
and other liturgy) and minds (study and discussion).
Our sessions focus on ways in which Buddhist teaching
and practice can impact our everyday lives. Each session
will take up a different topic and so you are welcome to
attend any or all sessions.
All interested persons are welcome to attend. Please
invite your friends! We hope to see you!
Berkeley Buddhist Temple
2121 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
10:00am – 1:00pm
Phone: 510-841-1356
email: info@berkeleysangha.org
web: www.berkeleysangha.org