BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE September 2013 Web Edition
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the Padma<br />
<strong>September</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
<strong>BERKELEY</strong> <strong>BUDDHIST</strong> <strong>TEMPLE</strong><br />
<strong>Web</strong> <strong>Edition</strong><br />
Our Vision<br />
A Community Where Our Spiritual Life And True Self Can Be Realized<br />
Our Mission<br />
To Live A Life Of Joy In The Nembutsu And Share The Dharma With Others
<strong>September</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
t h e P a d m a<br />
<strong>BERKELEY</strong> <strong>BUDDHIST</strong> <strong>TEMPLE</strong> 2121 Channing Way, Berkeley, California 94704 (510) 841-1356 WEB EDITION<br />
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat<br />
1<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
NO SERVICES<br />
Gagaku Practice<br />
11 am –1 pm<br />
8<br />
9:30 am Dharma Family Service<br />
No Dharma School Class<br />
Sangha Icebreaker in Courtyard<br />
J-Sei Family Festival<br />
at El Cerrito Community Center<br />
9 10<br />
Crafts<br />
10 am -1 pm<br />
Temple Bd Mtg<br />
7:30 pm<br />
11 12 13<br />
Padma Articles Due<br />
14<br />
15<br />
9:30 am Dharma Family Service<br />
First Dharma School<br />
Class of the Year<br />
Taige-kai: Temple<br />
Etiquette<br />
16 17<br />
Padma Newsletter<br />
6:30 pm<br />
Gagaku Practice<br />
6 – 7:30 pm<br />
18<br />
19 20 21<br />
9:30 am Combined Dharma<br />
Family/ Fall Ohigan<br />
Service<br />
22<br />
Potluck luncheon following service<br />
23 24<br />
Crafts<br />
10 am – 1 pm<br />
25 26 27 28<br />
29<br />
9:30 am Combined Dharma<br />
Family/Shotsuki Hoyo<br />
Service<br />
30<br />
NOTE: For temple matters, please contact Rev. Matsumoto at (510) 841-1356,<br />
or leave a message on the temple answering machine.<br />
Temple web: www.berkeleysangha.org<br />
Temple e-mail: info@berkeleysangha.org
FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBER<br />
<strong>September</strong> 1 - No Service<br />
<strong>September</strong> 8 - DFS; Sangha Ice-breaker<br />
J-Sei Family Festival @ El Cerrito<br />
Community Center<br />
<strong>September</strong> 15 - Taige-Kai; Dharma School Starts<br />
<strong>September</strong> 22 - Fall O-Higan Service & Potluck<br />
Luncheon<br />
<strong>September</strong> 29 - DFS & Shotsuki Hoyo<br />
October 20 - Eitaikyo Service<br />
October 27 - DFS & Shotsuki Hoyo<br />
TELEPHONE COORDINATORS: SUSAN GABRIEL & LENA YIN<br />
SEPTEMBER TOBAN: Chmn: Judy Kono<br />
Cochairs: Emily Ushijima, Patty Fujiwara, Wes Fukumori<br />
Ryoichi & Michiko Anzai, Wes & Julie Fukumori, Patty Fujiwara & Carl Wilmsen, Jim Furuichi, Dale Haratani, Judy<br />
Kono, Sandy Lee, Harry & Shizu Okino, David & Emily Ushijima, Roy & Alice Wakida, Kiyo Eshima*, Tomoko<br />
Hamamoto*, Norman Hirose*, George & Lily Kagawa*, Taye Oda*, Makoto & Amy Oto*, Chiyo Pohan*, Emma Saito*,<br />
Ron Manning & Julie Kono.<br />
* Denotes disabled and/or elderly - Toban duties optional.<br />
OCTOBER TOBAN: Chmn: Caroline Fernandez<br />
Cochairs: Miki Adachi, Evelyn Glenn<br />
Miki Adachi, Willlie & Caroline Fernandez, Jean Fujikawa, Gary & Evelyn Glenn, Dii Lewis & Joyce Oishi, Dana<br />
Nakagawa, Jimmy & Janie Nehira, Michael Rimkus, David Ringle, Tsuyuko Hooki*, Don & Fumi Matsubara*, Minoru<br />
Nojima*, Toshi Sato*, Gen Bandoc & Traci Fernandez, Daniel & Margie Young, Geina Palacio.<br />
* Denotes disabled and/or elderly - Toban duties optional.<br />
* * * * * * * * * *<br />
PADMA STAFF:<br />
Rev. Matsumoto, Gene Chin, Pauline Fong, Susan & Al Gabriel, Lucy Hamai, Yo Hiraoka, Norman<br />
Hirose, Ellen Jorgensen, Keiko Kawakami, Emi Matsunaga, Yuki Otake, Mae Takeda, Scott<br />
Takeda, Edythe Vassall, and Yae Yedlosky.
I Bow to You<br />
Bowing, like other Dharma practices, can be considered a technology. It’s actually a<br />
method for changing one’s consciousness. 1<br />
NAMASTÉ “I BOW TO YOU.” To bow before another—a simple act, a humble act, an act of<br />
profound significance. The Venerable Heng Sure, director of the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery,<br />
is well-known for his practice of bowing and repentance. He once performed a three-year<br />
bowing pilgrimage for world peace, a journey that began in Pasadena, ended in Ukiah, and<br />
included over one million prostrations. Rev. Heng Sure reveals that bowing is an important<br />
Buddhist practice, “an antidote for pride,” which teaches us respect and increases our goodness.<br />
Buddhists throughout the world are encouraged to bow as an act of respect, gratitude, and<br />
goodwill. Indeed, bowing to another, with palms together, is a gesture performed in many Asian<br />
cultures to express a greeting, request, thankfulness, reverence or a prayer. In India, the gesture is<br />
a salutation known as namasté, which literally means, “I bow to you.” People customarily greet<br />
another with a slight bow and palms pressed together in front of the chest. They might exchange<br />
the word “namasté” or simply bow wordlessly.<br />
In Jōdo Shinshū, the practice of bowing involves two physical acts: gasshō and raihai.<br />
GASSHŌ 合 掌 (“joined palms”), according to Revs. Kodani and Hamada, is based on the<br />
practice of añjali. Performed by “simply placing the palms and ten fingers together at chest level<br />
and at a 45 degree angle,” gasshō is “the symbol of the multitude of different things being, at the<br />
same time, One.” 2 The nenju 念 珠 (“thought-beads”) “encircles the hands in gasshō, with the<br />
tassel or strings hanging below the two palms and the two thumbs resting lightly on the beads.” 3<br />
With this simple act, we are encouraged to realize the oneness of ourselves and Amida Buddha.<br />
RAIHAI 礼 拝 (“acknowledge-revere”) is the physical posture of revering or worshipping<br />
the Buddha. With palms together in gasshō, we bow deeply from the waist in order to express<br />
our reverence for the Buddha. According to Revs. Kodani and Hamada, the form of bowing that<br />
we generally use in BCA temples is “performed by sitting or standing erect, bowing one’s head,<br />
forming … gasshō, and bowing the body from the waist to a 45 degree angle.” 4<br />
Our appreciation of bowing in Jōdo Shinshū may differ from that of Rev. Heng Sure or<br />
other Buddhist teachers. However, I think that we can still learn a great deal from them. For in<br />
America and the West, we are just not used to bowing. Nor are we very good at it. It seems like<br />
we are just too filled with pride and self-consciousness to humble ourselves before another.<br />
And so, says Rev. Heng Sure, bowing is a necessary “technology” or “method” that can<br />
bring about a change in our pride and arrogance. Actually, it’s really a brilliant technique. For,<br />
even while our minds still cling to our love of self, our bodies can lead us to a new way of life.<br />
By bowing before another, even wordlessly, as an expression of respect, gratitude and goodwill,<br />
gradually, little-by-little, our hearts and minds can someday catch up and reach the world in<br />
which our bodies already dwell.<br />
So, I bow to you, friends, loved-ones, strangers and enemies.<br />
I bow to the boundless wisdom and compassion that pervades our hearts and minds.<br />
Namasté. Namasté. May we all live in peace and harmony.<br />
Namu Amida Butsu<br />
Rev. David Matsumoto<br />
<strong>September</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
1 From “The Low Down on Bowing and Repentance Practice,” an interview with Rev. Heng Sure, by Loc Huynh, in 2005<br />
Dharma Mirror, http://dharmamirror.org/fall05/131TTBbowing.asp.<br />
2 Masao Kodani & Russell Hamada, Traditions of Jodoshinshu Hongwanji-ha (Los Angeles: Pure Land Publications, 1995), 31.<br />
3 Kodani & Hamada, 29.<br />
4 Kodani & Hamada, 32.
COMBINED DHARMA FAMILY SERVICE<br />
&<br />
SHOTSUKI MEMORIAL SERVICE<br />
<strong>September</strong> 29, <strong>2013</strong><br />
9:30 am<br />
Shotsuki Hoyo Service – <strong>September</strong> 29, <strong>2013</strong>, 9:30 AM<br />
The following persons will be remembered during the Shotsuki Hoyo (monthly<br />
memorial service) for <strong>September</strong>.<br />
Toichi Ariyoshi Masano Fujinaga Ai Hamamoto<br />
Kiyoaki Hamamoto Dr. Lawrence K. Harada Chiyoko Hiramoto<br />
Takayo T. Hiramoto Richard Imazumi Mary Ishiura<br />
Akio Kino Kazuko B. Kono Mine Kubo<br />
Arthur W. Long Misako Miyamoto Sayuri Lily Miyamoto<br />
Waseko Nagahisa Yonezo Nakagaki Matahei Nakahara<br />
Iku Nakaso Yoshiko J. Nakaso Mishi Nojima<br />
Kanki Oda Koto Okita Sozaemon Okita<br />
Keiko Ono-Moores John T. Sakai Gentoku Sakiyama<br />
Helen Y. Sato Shizue Shiozaki Matsu Taketa<br />
Gihei Tanada Tora Tanada Edward H.Tsukimura<br />
Iyono Wakida Sumiko Yamamura Hinaye Yokota<br />
Otoichi Yoshida<br />
Tsuruko Yoshida<br />
Note: If there are any additions, corrections or deletions to the above list,<br />
please notify the Berkeley Buddhist Temple at 510-841-1356.
Nebulizers<br />
By Diane Ames<br />
I surveyed my new asthma paraphernalia gloomily. The drug warnings about the<br />
prednisone said to contact your doctor if you suddenly go blind. The warnings<br />
that came with the nebulizer said that if this device is not disinfected at least<br />
every other day, the user will die. Yes, this was serious stuff.<br />
At this point Death fluttered into the room again. This time he was dressed<br />
up as the Maya see him, in a colorful Maya skeleton suit with a real human skull<br />
for a head.<br />
“Your first nebulizer!” he said. “How cute! And prednisone. Your lungs<br />
must be a mess.”<br />
“These things are temporary!” I snapped. “I’m recovering from the<br />
pneumonia, but it’s made my asthma worse.”<br />
“Which in turn will make you vulnerable to yet more lung infections, which<br />
will mess up your blood sugar, which will make you even more vulnerable to<br />
infections. You Buddhists call it dependent co-origination.”<br />
“Have you ever wondered why you have few friends”<br />
“Actually I have quite a social life. Sooner or later, everybody meets me.”<br />
“It’s funny how you keep making Buddhist points.”<br />
“Buddhism again! Your Buddha founded that religion to deal with me, and<br />
it hasn’t gotten rid of me in two thousand years.”<br />
“In the first place, don’t take all the credit! The idea was to deal with birth,<br />
disease, old age, and death, and all the human suffering in between. In the<br />
second place, the Buddha knew that we’ll never get rid of you. He set out to<br />
teach us how to live with, among other things, that fact.”<br />
“So after all these years of studying the Dharma, have you found out how<br />
to live with it, now that you personally are old, sick, and staring me in the face in<br />
the foreseeable future”<br />
“No, but I will or I’ll die trying.”<br />
At this Death smiled sardonically and fluttered out of the room whistling,<br />
“I’ll be seeing you.”
TEL: (510) 841-1356<br />
Berkeley Buddhist Temple<br />
2121 Channing Way<br />
Berkeley, CA 94704<br />
August 20, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Dear Sangha Members,<br />
We hope this letter finds you abiding peacefully and well within the Amida<br />
Buddha’s Compassion-Wisdom light.<br />
In the month of <strong>September</strong> we will be observing the traditional celebration of Fall<br />
O-Higan. At our temple we will have a special O-Higan service on Sunday, <strong>September</strong><br />
22, <strong>2013</strong> beginning at 9:30 AM. Guest speakers will be Minister's Assistants Edythe<br />
Vassall and Tara Umemoto. Our annual Fall O-Higan and Keirokai potluck luncheon<br />
will follow the service.<br />
Please come and join us in celebrating this auspicious occasion. An envelope has<br />
been enclosed for your thoughtful donation. The Temple greatly appreciates your kind<br />
generosity.<br />
In Gassho,<br />
Berkeley Buddhist Temple
Missing the Kansho & Cicadas in Kyoto<br />
Mali McGuire<br />
The sound was unlike any other. The ringing quickened and as it did, sound waves swept the<br />
room, causing my spine to straighten and my focus to intensify. It was beautiful to hear the<br />
Kansho every morning, it's echo surrounded by the still summer air of Kyoto and interrupted by<br />
the occasional cicada chirp. It was mornings like these that I spent in Japan as a part of the<br />
Young Buddhist International Cultural Study Exchange. Waking up on warm, summer mornings<br />
to attend 6 a.m. Hongwanji services was the highlight of my trip.<br />
As I sat seiza, I was surrounded by my new friends from Brazil, Canada and Hawaii. We sat<br />
chanting Sanbutsuge in the Amida-Do. I couldn't believe it was our last morning here. Only nine<br />
days ago, we had arrived and toured the amazing Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha grounds. Touring<br />
the Amida-Do and the Goei-Do, going up on the Goei-Do Onaijin, seeing the ancient Noh stages<br />
and changing chambers and gardens was surreal. The antique old woodcarvings and shoji screen<br />
paintings preserved to their original time periods were breathtaking. The next day we explored<br />
historical sites significant to Shinran Shonin’s life: his birthplace at Hino, where he studied on<br />
Mount Hiei, where he passed at Suminobo and his final resting place at the Otani Mausoleum.<br />
From place to place I was bewildered by the beautiful, ornate temples. The views from Mount<br />
Hiei were spectacular, overlooking Kyoto and the bay.<br />
As my legs ached from sitting on the tatami, and we continued to chant Sanbutsuge, I<br />
thought back to one of the hottest days we had while in Japan, in Hiroshima. Watching the<br />
Japanese countryside rush past my window on the Shinkansen (bullet train), we couldn't wait to<br />
meet the Japanese Jr. YBA chapter awaiting us at the Hiroshima Betsuin. As we drove through<br />
downtown, it saddened me to see how new the buildings were, and thinking that they were not<br />
new because of a new development, but out of recovery and rebuilding. Seeing the prefectural<br />
dome that still stands on the river will forever stay in my mind, always reminding me of the<br />
strength of Japan. To end our day on a happier note, we had the opportunity to have a barbecue<br />
with the Hiroshima chapter. Despite the language barrier, it was fun to discuss with them pop<br />
icon, Katy Perry, and favorite movies.<br />
Sanbutsuge came to a close, and we were escorted to the Goei-Do to chant Shoshinge and<br />
Wasan. As we crossed the bridge and settled on the cool tatami, I reminisced on my times I<br />
stayed with the Sasakis at the Seishouji Temple in Osaka. From the traditional Japanese<br />
breakfasts, feeding deer at Nara and taking a local ceramics class I realized the true meaning of<br />
hospitality. Both Sasaki-San and Hidemi-San (my host family members) were so welcoming,<br />
generous and thoughtful, planning so many exciting outings and making sure we felt<br />
comfortable. I could not thank them enough for their thoughtfulness and Dana for all they had<br />
given us and provided us the opportunity to embrace the Japanese culture first hand. As it came<br />
to the last day with the Sasakis, I realized that my stay in Japan was also coming to a close.<br />
The echo of the Wasan filled the hondo with warmth as the sunlight grazed the jagged<br />
rooftops. I thought to myself, this was a trip of a lifetime: full of amazing sights, incredible<br />
experiences and such welcoming people. As the chanting came to a close, I put my hands<br />
together and began to recite the Nembutsu and I realized how grateful I was to the Hongwanji,<br />
the BCA and my temple, all the new friends I had made and all the memories I would cherish<br />
from the YBICSE trip.<br />
You can experience Mali's trip through her photo album at:<br />
https://www.icloud.com/journal/#7;CAEQARoQWzah50z0y2Rjit5Gr2P6cA;AA952BE0-450A-4ABA-AD4B-<br />
D01627F953AE
DHARMA FAMILY SERVICE<br />
<strong>September</strong> 8, <strong>2013</strong><br />
9:30 AM<br />
No Dharma School class today. Please join the Dharma School<br />
in the courtyard for a Sangha ice-breaker activity.<br />
J-Sei Family Festival following service and Tea Time.<br />
DHARMA SCHOOL BEGINS<br />
<strong>September</strong> 15, <strong>2013</strong><br />
9:30 AM<br />
<strong>September</strong> 22: Dharma School class.<br />
<strong>September</strong> 29: Dharma School ice cream social instead of class!<br />
FALL O-HIGAN SERVICE<br />
and<br />
KEIRO-KAI POTLUCK<br />
Sunday, <strong>September</strong> 22, <strong>2013</strong><br />
9:30 AM<br />
Fall O-Higan and Keirokai Potluck Lunch immediately following the service. Please check your toban<br />
month in the Temple Directory for your lunch offering and duties.<br />
Temple members aged 77 or older (or who will turn 77 this year) are invited to<br />
the Keiro-kai luncheon and do not have to bring a lunch dish for the potluck.<br />
Fall O-Higan Potluck<br />
JULY, AUGUST………………………….SALADS<br />
SEPTEMBER……….ONIGIRI & RICE DISHES<br />
ALL OTHER MONTHS…………MAIN DISHES<br />
JULY…………………………SERVE<br />
AUGUST…………………….SET UP<br />
SEPTEMBER……………CLEAN UP
Taige-kai ( 体 解 会 )<br />
Berkeley Buddhist Temple<br />
Study Session<br />
The Berkeley Buddhist Temple invites you to take part in a gathering to<br />
learn and experience ( 体 解 taige) the Path of the Buddha.<br />
*********************<br />
Temple Etiquette<br />
The What, How & Why<br />
of Shin Buddhist Services<br />
*********************<br />
Sunday, <strong>September</strong> 15, <strong>2013</strong>, at 9:30 am<br />
All interested persons are welcome to attend. Please invite you friends! We<br />
hope to see you at the Taige-kai!<br />
Berkeley Buddhist Temple<br />
2121 Channing Way<br />
Berkeley, CA 94704<br />
(510) 841-1356
Berkeley Buddhist Temple expresses condolences and deep sympathy<br />
To the family of<br />
Jiro Fujii<br />
Esho-in Shaku Kyo Sen<br />
January 2, 1925 - June 24, <strong>2013</strong><br />
To the family of<br />
Gordon Toshiro Kono<br />
Shaku Ken Toku<br />
July 17, 1941 - July 18, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Namu Amida Butsu Namu Amida Butsu Namu Amida Butsu<br />
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The following is a list of special service years. If you have a departed relative who has<br />
passed away in any of the listed years, and would like to make arrangements for a<br />
memorial service, please contact Rev. Matsumoto at (510) 841-1356.<br />
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<strong>2013</strong> MEMORIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE<br />
YEAR SERVICE<br />
2012 1 st Year<br />
2011 3 rd Year<br />
2007 7 th Year<br />
2001 13 th Year<br />
1997 17 th Year<br />
1989 25 th Year<br />
1981 33 rd Year<br />
1964 50 th Year<br />
1914 100 th Year
<strong>BERKELEY</strong> <strong>BUDDHIST</strong> <strong>TEMPLE</strong><br />
Board of Directors Meeting<br />
June 11, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Attendance: Rev. David Matsumoto, Lucy Hamai, Ron Hiraga, Susan Gabriel, Don Hamasaki, Emiko Katsumoto, Kiyoshi<br />
Katsumoto, Judy Kono, Miri Nikaidoh, Takashi Nikaidoh, Art Nishimura, Gary Oda, Wayne Sugihara, David Ushijima, Russell<br />
Ware, Yuki Otake, Judy Fujimoto. Proxies: Denise Lapidus, Emi Nakao, Lena Yin.<br />
Co‐president Ron Hiraga called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM with opening gassho led by Rev. Matsumoto.<br />
MAY MINUTES: Judy Fujimoto corrected the date of the May minutes to May 14, <strong>2013</strong>. Kiyoshi Katsumoto moved that the May<br />
minutes be approved as amended; seconded by Russell Ware and passed.<br />
MINISTER'S REPORT: Rev. Matsumoto presented a written report for the period May 14‐June 11, <strong>2013</strong>, which included the<br />
following: 13 meetings; 1 consultation; 2 Funeral/Memorial Services; 1 Makuragyo & Family Consultation (home); 5/16 IBS<br />
Commencement, JSC; 5/18‐5/19 Satsuki Bazaar; 5/21 Bazaar Cleanup; 5/21 JSC Gotan‐E Service; 5/26 BBT DF & Shotsuki<br />
Memorial Service; 6/2 BBT DFS & Graduation Service; 6/9 BBT DFS & Taigekai, "BLEND". Upcoming Events include: 6/16 BBT<br />
DFS; 6/17‐6/25 Trip to Kyoto, Japan (Meeting w/ Dr. Takamaro Shigaraki; International Symposium and Translation Workshop<br />
@ Ryukoku University; meetings with Ryukoku professors; planning meeting for 2014 Ryukoku Lectures; 6/22 Address at Kyoto<br />
Graduate School Union of Religious Studies; 6/23 Late Bishops' Memorial Service @ BBT via Skype Dharma Talk.) 6/25 Bon<br />
Odori practice #1 @ BBT; 6/30 BBT DS & Shotsuki Memorial Service; 7/5‐7/7 CBE‐IBS Pacific Seminar, "Ajatasatru & Shinran" @<br />
JSC. Minister's Assistants Report: Edythe Vassall and Matthew Hamasaki will actively assist in conducting services in June and<br />
July. Edythe will conduct the 6/30 memorial service at the Colma BCA monument.<br />
TREASURER'S REPORT: Satoshi Steimetz sent in a written report for the period 5/1‐5/31/<strong>2013</strong>. Bazaar funds have not yet been<br />
added to the General Fund.<br />
CORRESPONDENCE: Co‐president Lucy Hamai passed around the correspondence binder.<br />
REPORTS BY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS<br />
BBWA: Yuki Otake reported the following: 1) the Colma Cemetary visit and service has been rescheduled from 6/23 to 6/30,<br />
followed by lunch at the San Mateo Bazaar; 2) the BBWA Food Sale will take place at the 7/13 Obon Festival; 3) 8/17‐8/19 are<br />
the dates for the Rummage Sale fund raiser; 4) 5/25 is the next BDBWA meeting @ SACBC where planning will begin for the<br />
2019 World BWA Convention, Labor Day Weekend, San Francisco. On behalf of the BBWA, Yuki thanked the Board for the BBT<br />
donation from the Bazaar proceeds.<br />
DHARMA SCHOOL: Rev. Matsumoto reported on the 6/2 DS Graduation Service, which was the last service of the 2012‐<strong>2013</strong><br />
school year. There were four high school graduates Michael Adachi, Arianna Bondoc, Mali McGuire, and Maya Kato. Dharma<br />
School begins again on 9/8.<br />
JR.YBA: Mali McGuire submitted a written report for May <strong>2013</strong> which included the following: 1) BBT Jr. YBA Officers for <strong>2013</strong>‐<br />
2014 are President Tomi Lewis, Vice‐President Noel McGuire, Treasurer Kinji Steimetz, Corresponding Secretary Celeste Furuya,<br />
Recording Secretary Maya Haruyama, Relgious Chair Kylie Bondoc, Publicity Max Buchholz, BBT Chapter BD Representative Skye<br />
Nikaidoh, Advisors Takashi Nikaidoh & Robin McGuire; 2) BD Officers for <strong>2013</strong>‐2014 Publicity Chairpersons Maya Haruyama<br />
and Noel McGuire, responsible for Community Service Events & Directory; 3) Events Attended= 5/11 BD Jr. YBA Meeting @<br />
Alameda (Mali McGuire, Noel McGuire and advisor Robin McGuire), 5/25‐5/26 BD Volleyball Tournament @ Alameda Point<br />
with participants Michael Adachi, Kylie Bondoc, Celeste Furuya, Maya Haruyama, Mali McGuire, Noel McGuire, Skye Nikaidoh;<br />
Future Events=6/9 BBT Jr. YBA meeting, 6/29 BD End of the Year Picnic @ Pt. Richmond, 6/29 BBT Chapter End of the Year<br />
Event (Dinner, Movie, Sleepover at BBT), 7/5‐7‐7 BD San Luis Obispo Retreat, 8/31 Central Calif. Jr. YBA volleyball Mixer.<br />
Rev. Matsumoto noted that Mali McGuire has been chosen to attend this summer's Honganji Exchange Tour. Kiyoshi<br />
Katsumoto moved that a sembetsu of $200 be given to Mali; seconded by Wayne Sugihara and passed.
J‐SEI: Yuki Otake reported that J‐Sei is sponsoring a seminar "40+:Live Better Longer: on 7/20 at the Buena Vista United<br />
Methodist Church, Alameda, with registration from 9:30‐10AM and the event from 10‐11:30AM, and the J‐Sei Family Festival is<br />
scheduled for Sunday, <strong>September</strong> 11, 11AM‐3PM at the El Cerrito Community Center.<br />
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS<br />
RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE: Art Nishimura presented an updated June <strong>2013</strong>‐June 2014 calendar, noting that on 12/1/13 Bodhi Day<br />
Service, the Dharma School will have a presentation followed by a Coffee Social. A Tea Time will follow the 12/8 service. Rev.<br />
Matsumoto informed the Board that in 2012 the Berkeley Higashi Honganji increased the orei given to the Obon Dance<br />
instructors. Judy Kono made a motion to increase the orei given to Mme. Hanayagi and to EileenTanaka; seconded by Lucy<br />
Hamai and passed.<br />
PLEDGE/MEMBERSHIP: Mimi Kagehiro sent in a report stating that there are 197 members from 138 family units.<br />
BUILDING MAINTENANCE: Kiyoshi Katsumoto reported that window in the Old Temple building are increasingly difficult to<br />
open and close. He will ask Craig Griffin to research some estimates for window replacement to present to the Board.<br />
GARDEN MAINTENANCE: Kiyoshi Katsumoto consulted with Dick Adachi about readjusting the timers for the lawn sprinklers.<br />
APARTMENTS: Ron Hiraga reported that a Fulton Street apartment will be vacant at the end of June and that a check was<br />
received from Channing Way. Kiyoshi Katsumoto asked Ron if the apartment garden service could trim the avocado tree<br />
located in the Fulton Street parking lot.<br />
OTHER REPORTS<br />
BAY DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING: Lucy Hamai reported on the 5/30 BDC meeting at SFBC, noting that BD Family Conference is<br />
scheduled for 11/8/14 with the site TBD, that seven BBT students will attend the 7/5‐7/7 BD Jr. YBA retreat in San Luis Obispo,<br />
and that the SFBC will participate in the 6/30/13 Gay Pride Parade.<br />
OBON: Emiko Katsumoto reported that the July Toban, assisted by June and August, will take care of refreshments for dancers<br />
and teachers, city permits have been applied for, and Craig Griffin has noticed Temple neighbors about the event. Judy Kono<br />
will ask the JSC if its parking lot may be used for practices as well as the dance and will alert Rev. Yamada as to this availability.<br />
Takashi Nikaidoh volunteered to be the Obon program chair.<br />
SATSUKI BAZAAR : Ron Hiraga reported on the evaluation meeting held at the end of May with preliminary financial numbers<br />
indicating that <strong>2013</strong> did at least as well as 2012. He acknowledged the Lapidus Family who donated back to the Temple their<br />
first prize raffle winnings. The 2014 Bazaar Chairs will be Russell Ware and Sara Jotoku. Kiyoshi Katsumoto asked the Board to<br />
consider renting portable grilling units as the present BBQ pits are in need of much repair.<br />
CENTENNIAL FUND: Kiyoshi Katsumoto reported that Satoshi Steimetz asked to keep the Centennial Fund as a separate line<br />
item in the budget until all outstanding expenses are paid.<br />
NEW BUSINESS<br />
YELLOW PAGES: Ron HIraga inquired as to whether the Temple should keep its separate Yellow Pages listing at a rate of $53<br />
per month ($642 per year). Emiko Katsumoto made a motion to discontinue the BBT's separate Yellow Pages listing; seconded<br />
by Art Nishimura and passed.<br />
<strong>TEMPLE</strong> EVENT DVDS: Gary Oda volunteered to enter into the office computer hard drive copies of Temple events presently on<br />
DVDs. Emiko Katsumoto will see that Gary receives the DVDs in question.<br />
<strong>TEMPLE</strong> JANITORIAL SERVICE: Kiyoshi Katsumoto informed the Board that it might be time to evaluate the present Temple<br />
cleaning service. Gary Oda volunteered to be the liaison for the Board and will contact Wes Fukumori, who originally set up the<br />
cleaning service contract.
2014‐2016 BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Hiraga asked that the Board to suggest names of possible candidates to serve the term<br />
2014‐2016. Takashi Nikaidoh will contact those members whose terms end this year about continuing to serve for another<br />
term.<br />
Thank you to Don and Joanie Hamasaki for providing the refreshments for the meeting.<br />
The meeting was adjourned by Ron Hiraga at 9:19 PM with closing gassho led by Rev. Matsumoto.<br />
Respectfully submitted by Judy Fujimoto<br />
Please contact a Board member if further clarification of these minutes is required.
<strong>BERKELEY</strong> <strong>BUDDHIST</strong> <strong>TEMPLE</strong><br />
Board of Directors Meeting<br />
July 9, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Attendance: Rev. David Matsumoto, Lucy Hamai, Ron Hiraga, Don Hamasaki, Judy Kono, Dii Lewis, Miri Nikaidoh, Takashi<br />
Nikaidoh, Gary Oda, Wayne Sugihara, David Ushijima, Lena Yin, Yuki Otake, Judy Fujimoto. Proxies: Dina Honda, Emiko<br />
Katsumoto, Kiyoshi Katsumoto, Denise Lapidus, Emi Nakao, Art Nishimura.<br />
Co‐president Ron Hiraga called the meeting to order at 7:32PM with opening gassho led by Rev. Matsumoto.<br />
JUNE MINUTES: Co‐president Lucy Hamai moved that the June minutes be approved; seconded by Lena Yin and passed.<br />
MINISTER'S REPORT: Rev. Matsumoto issued a written report for the period June11 through July 9 which included the<br />
following: 4 meetings; 2 FAC meetings; 3 Memorial/Funeral Services; 4 Obon practices; 6/17‐6/25 in Kyoto, Japan, with 6/19<br />
meeting w/ Dr. Takamaro Shigaraki, 6/20 International Symposium @ Ryukoku University, 6/21 Translation Workshop @<br />
Ryukoku University, 6/22 Address @ Kyoto Graduate School Union of Religious Studies, 6/23 Meetings w/ Ryukoku professors,<br />
6/23 Skype Dharma Talk for Late Bishops' Memorial Service @ BBT, 6/24 Planning meeting for 2014 Ryukoku Lectures;<br />
6/25 Telephone consultation and return from Japan; 6/16 & 7/7 DFS @ BBT; 6/30 BBT DF & Shotsuki Memorial Service; 7/2 &<br />
7/5 Meeting w/ CBE @ JSC; 7/5‐7/7 CBE‐IBS Pacific Seminar, "Ajatasatru & Shinran", JSC; 7/5 "Nirvana Sutra" Lecture @ JSC.<br />
Upcoming Events: 7/9 & 7/11 Obon practices @ BBT; 7/12 BDMA Meeting, San Mateo; 7/13 Ohakamairi Services @ Sunset<br />
View Cemetary & Mausoleum and Chapel of the Chimes; 7/13 Bon Odori, BBT; 7/14 BBT Obon/Hatsubon Service; 7/20<br />
Stockton Buddhist Temple Obon Service; 7/21 DFS, BBT; 7/21 Funeral Service for Jiro Fujii, BBT; 7/28 DF& Shotsuki Memorial<br />
Service, BBT; 8/4 Buddhist Church of Oakland Obon Service.<br />
Rev. Matsumoto reissued to the Board copies of the "Our Aspiration" statement for the Sangha to examine and consider.<br />
TREASURER'S REPORT: Satoshi Steimetz sent in a written report for the period 6/1 to 6/30/13. Ron Hiraga noted that the<br />
Bazaar income has yet to be added to the General Fund and that he will ask Satoshi for clarification of the June Public Relation<br />
expenses.<br />
CORRESPONDENCE: Co‐president Lucy Hamai passed the Correspondence binder to the Board. She noted that the BDK is<br />
offering a new free publication. The Board suggested that Lucy request from the BDK 50 copies in Japanese and 100 copies in<br />
English of "Messages from the Buddha, " which will then be placed in the Hondo entryway for attendees to take.<br />
REPORTS BY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS<br />
BBWA: Yuki Otake reported that the BBWA will hold a Sushi Sale at the 7/13 Bon Odori and the BBWA rummage sale will take<br />
place on 8/17‐8/18 with many volunteers needed. Also the BBWA will sell chicken wings and shaved ice at the 2nd Annual J‐SEI<br />
Family Festival to be held 9/8 at the El Cerrito Community Center.<br />
DHARMA SCHOOL: no report.<br />
JR. YBA: Mali McGuire issued a written report for June‐July <strong>2013</strong> which included the following: Events Attended=6/8 BD Jr. YBA<br />
Meeting, Palo Alto (Mali McGuire, Noel McGuire, Skye Nikaidoh, Advisors: Takashi Nikaidoh & Robin McGuire); 6/29 BBT Jr. YBA<br />
Sleepover (Maya Haruyama, Skye Nikaidoh, Advisor: Matthew Hamasaki); 7/5‐7/7 BD San Luis Obispo Retreat (Michael Adachi,<br />
Kylie Bondoc, Maya Haruyama, Nikki Honda, Mali McGuire, Noel McGuire, Skye Nikaidoh, Advisors: Akemi Hamai, Jeff & Robin<br />
McGuire, Takashi Nikaidoh.) Events Being Planned= 3/29/14 BD Conference @ SACBC with Skye Nikaidoh, the Chapter<br />
Representative on the Planning Committee. Takashi Nikaidoh reported that at the San Luis Obispo Retreat Rev. Bridge directed<br />
the attendees on service procedures and then had all 4 services run by the students with Dharma Talks given by the Youth<br />
Ministers' Assistants.<br />
J‐SEI: Yuki Otake reported that the deadline is 7/31/13 for photos and event dates to be submitted for the 2014 J‐SEI<br />
Community Calendar. She also noted that J‐SEI has just initiated the process of examining potential sites for a future J‐SEI<br />
community center and that the 2nd Annual Family Festival will take place on 9/8 at the El Cerrito Community Center.
STANDING COMMITTEES<br />
RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE: Art Nishimura sent in an updated calendar. Rev. Matsumoto noted at the 9/22 service both Tara<br />
Umemoto and Edythe Vassall will speak and that IMOP ministers will speak at the 11/17 Hoonko Service. Rev. M also reported<br />
that Rev. Kuwahara (JSC) feels that IMOP ministers should attend a Temple Board meeting to better understand how a Temple<br />
functions, and so, in the near future the Board should expect IMOP ministers to visit one of our meetings.<br />
PLEDGE/MEMBERSHIP: Mimi Kagehiro reports no activity this month.<br />
BUILDING MAINTENANCE: Ron Hiraga reported that Craig Griffin would like more clarification on the type of replacement<br />
windows needed for the Old Temple. The Board wishes estimates for double‐paned windows, double‐hung with screens, for<br />
the entire Old Temple building.<br />
GARDEN MAINTENANCE: no report.<br />
APARTMENTS: Ron Hiraga reported that all Channing Way units are occupied with a reimbursement check received from this<br />
building. The Fulton Street building has a vacancy at Unit #2 to which Kuwada Reality plans to make some repairs. The Board<br />
requests that Jim Furuichi to find a contractor and take bids for this construction work.<br />
OTHER REPORTS<br />
LIBRARY: Lucy Hamai requests that the Board fund the acquisition of new books for the BBT Library. Judy Kono made a motion<br />
that up to $200 be allocated for the purchase of new books at Lucy Hamai's discretion; seconded by Lena Yin and passed.<br />
OBON: Judy Kono reported that the Obon Odori will take place from 6:30 to 8PM on July 13. Craig Griffin has organized the<br />
stage crew, the refreshments committee is organized, Takashi Nikaidoh will be the program chair, Lena Yin will sell coffee and<br />
water, and the BBWA will sell sushi.<br />
BBQ PITS REDESIGN: Russell Ware will head an ad hoc committee (Kiyoshi Katsumoto, Craig Griffin, Wayne Sugihara, and some<br />
of the BBQ Steak chairs) to consider repair and/or replacement of the BBQ pits.<br />
NEW BUSINESS<br />
CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES NICHES: Gary Oda presented the history of the BBT niches at Sunset View and the possibility of<br />
purchasing niches at Chapel of the Chimes. Lena Yin proposed that Gary Oda research the acquisition of niches at Chapel of the<br />
Chimes and make a report to the Board at a future meeting.<br />
BOARD ELECTIONS: Takashi Nikaidoh interviewed those Board members whose term ends in <strong>2013</strong> as to whether each would<br />
like to serve another 3 year term (2014‐2016). Gary Oda, Don Hamasaki, and Ron Hiraga agreed to serve another 3 year term.<br />
Susan Gabriel will not return, and Dina Honda is considering serving again. The Board is asked to suggest Temple members who<br />
might be interested in serving on the Board.<br />
<strong>TEMPLE</strong> SOUND SYSTEM: Discussion was tabled until the next Board meeting when Dii Lewis will present a report.<br />
AUGUST SUBSTITUTE SECRETARY: Takashi Nikaidoh volunteered to be the substitute recording secretary for the August Board<br />
meeting as Judy Fujimoto will not be available.<br />
Thank you to Ron HIraga and David and Emily Ushijima providing refreshments for the meeting.<br />
The meeting was adjourned by Ron Hiraga at 8:45 PM with closing gassho led by Rev. Matsumoto.<br />
Respectfully submitted by Judy Fujimoto<br />
Please contact a Board member if further clarification of these minutes is required.
<strong>BERKELEY</strong> <strong>BUDDHIST</strong> WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION<br />
Cabinet Meeting on July 14, <strong>2013</strong><br />
PRESENT: Caroline Fernandez (co-President), Yuki Otake (co-President), Denise Gervais<br />
(Corresponding Secretary), Judy Nakaso (Recording Secretary), Maya Murashima-Yonemura (Treasurer).<br />
PROXY: Marrie Yamashita (Advisor), Diane Ames (First Vice President), Fumi Matsubara (Membership).<br />
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Co-President Caroline Fernandez opened the meeting with gassho at 12:00 p m.<br />
PRIOR MONTH’S MINUTES: (no minutes for May, June minutes to come from Caroline and Yuki next month)<br />
TREASURER’S REPORT: Maya Murashima Yonemura<br />
1. Maya submitted a written financial report for May 31, <strong>2013</strong><br />
a. Receipts: BBWA <strong>2013</strong> Dues: Georgia Daikai, Ami Oki, Fumi Matsubara.<br />
b. No checks were written in May<br />
2. Maya submitted a draft written financial report for June 30, <strong>2013</strong><br />
a. Receipts: Donations from Maya Lemmon for Colma Cemetery Service; Berkeley Buddhist Temple from<br />
the Bazaar; Obon Sushi checks: Lucy Hamai, Suzanne Furuya, Joyce Oishi, Keiko Kawakami, Irene Wells<br />
and Maya Murashima.<br />
b. Checks written: Colma Orei: Edythe Vassall and Matthew Hamasaki; Masako Oishi Scholarship Recipients:<br />
Mali McGuire, Maya Kato, and Michael Adachi.<br />
Motion to approve Treasurer’s Reports. (MSC: Yuki/Denise).<br />
MEMBERSHIP: No report.<br />
CORRESPONDENCE: Denise Gervais<br />
1. Thank you card received from Edythe Vassal for Colma Cemetery orei.<br />
2. Michael Adachi sent a thank you card for his college scholarship award.<br />
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:<br />
1. Rummage Sale – August 17-18, <strong>2013</strong> – Please bring donations to the temple, during office hours, and leave a message.<br />
We need volunteers to help price the donations, starting August 10th; Emiko Katsumoto will place ads in newspapers. We will<br />
ask Matthew Hamasaki to list it on social media (e.g., Facebook and Craigslist).<br />
2. Interfaith Panel – November 10, <strong>2013</strong> – No report.<br />
3. J-Sei Family Day – <strong>September</strong> 8, <strong>2013</strong> – We will make chicken wings and shaved ice again this year – The Temple has a<br />
shaved ice machine. Yuki will ask Russell Ware to help us with the shaved ice booth. We will pre-sell to the Temple first –<br />
we will sell a box of rice with chicken wings for $5.00; and preparation of the chicken will be on Friday night (Sept. 6 th ).<br />
4. BBWA’s 100 th Anniversary – We received a generous anonymous donation. We will discuss other plans on August 25 th .<br />
5. Quilt Raffle tickets – We will get tickets printed up to sell in <strong>September</strong>. Since we have more quilts (4+), we will sell tickets<br />
at $5 each and 5 for $20.00. The winning tickets will be drawn in January 2014 on Dana Day.<br />
NEW BUSINESS:<br />
1. Ohigan/Keiro Kai – Looking for ideas for senior gifts. It will be our usual potluck. Yuki will contact the Dharma School<br />
for ideas – for <strong>September</strong> 15 th .<br />
2. Ho-on-ko – Fundraiser Craft and Sushi Sale for BBWA’s 100 th Anniversary in November.<br />
3. BBWA 2014 Cabinet Slate – Ballots will go out in November. We need candidates by October (the Padma deadline is<br />
October 13).<br />
NEXT MEETING: August 25, <strong>2013</strong> (to discuss BBWA’s 100 th Anniversary)<br />
MEETING ADJOURNED: Caroline Fernandez adjourned the meeting by leading gassho at 1:28 p.m.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Judy Nakaso, Recording Secretary<br />
Attachments:<br />
Treasurer’s report for month(s) of: May 31, <strong>2013</strong> and June 30, <strong>2013</strong> (draft; pending bank statement)
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Survey on Shin Buddhist music - follow-up<br />
Scott Mitchell<br />
Institute of Buddhist Studies<br />
The following survey is a follow-up to my original survey on Shin Buddhist music.<br />
This survey is a listener-response survey designed to measure people's<br />
subjective feelings about different types of music. If you participate, you'll hear<br />
different selections of music, and provide short responses. To take the survey,<br />
visit the link below. Thank you!<br />
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BCA Center for Buddhist Education – Fall Programs<br />
Jodo Shinshu Center 2140 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704<br />
www.BuddhistChurchesofAmerica.org Phone: 510-809-1460 E-mail: admin@cbe-bca.org<br />
PUBLIC LECTURE: Monday, <strong>September</strong> 16, <strong>2013</strong> 7:00 - 9:00 pm<br />
D.T. SUZUKI’S HISTORICAL MISSION IN A NUTSHELL:<br />
To Flip the Polarity of the Western Intellectual World by<br />
Affirming the Infinitely Creative Urge at Work at the Center of the Buddhist Universe<br />
Guest Speaker: Rev. Wayne Yokoyama<br />
Nishi Hongwanji International Center, Kyoto, Japan. Translator of Gomonshu Koshin Ohtani’s The Buddha’s Wish<br />
for the World and The Buddha’s Call to Awaken and Shinmon Aoki’s Coffinman: The Journal of a Buddhist Mortician<br />
Saturday, October 5, <strong>2013</strong><br />
JAPANESE SEMINAR<br />
The <strong>2013</strong> International Ministerial Orientation Program (IMOP) Ministers will be the featured speakers.<br />
Details TBA. This program will be presented in Japanese.<br />
October 18-19, <strong>2013</strong><br />
MAKING THE DHARMA CONNECTION<br />
On the Yellow Brick Road to Inclusion<br />
A Dharma School Teachers’ Continuing Education Seminar<br />
With Guest Speakers:<br />
Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto<br />
(IBS & Berkeley Buddhist Temple)<br />
Kiyo Masuda, Educational Resource Specialist<br />
Registration: $100 due 10/1<br />
Early Registration: $75 due 9/18<br />
Download flyer/forms & Register online<br />
Saturday, November 2, <strong>2013</strong><br />
WAKE UP & BE ALIVE!<br />
The 7th Annual Baby Boomers’ Seminar<br />
Keynote Speaker:<br />
Rev. Masao Kodani<br />
Senshin Buddhist Temple<br />
Registration: $75 due 10/20 Early Reg. $60 due 9/29<br />
BCA Member Rate: $50 due 9/29 Register online<br />
November 5-8, <strong>2013</strong><br />
<strong>2013</strong> INTERNATIONAL HONGWANJI OVERSEAS PROPAGATION EXCHANGE<br />
(IHOPE)<br />
Hongwanji International Ministers: Opening Wide the Dharma Gate with a Generous Heart<br />
A gathering of Jodo Shinshu ministers & minister’s assistants. See registration guidelines online.<br />
For more details, downloadable flyer/forms or to register online, visit www.bcasites.net
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12:45pm Awa Odori<br />
1:30pm<br />
2:00pm<br />
East Bay Seiha Koto Ensemble<br />
Senmental Strummers<br />
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Day surrounded by culture and families. Come enjoy<br />
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acvies for all ages. Planned indoor and outdoor<br />
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Japanese Wood Joinery<br />
Origami Making<br />
Ikebana<br />
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Sake Tasng<br />
Sushi Making<br />
Manju Making<br />
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Remember the good old days of going to dances from<br />
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guys on one side, gals on the other<br />
Even if you don’t, join us in dancing to music from times gone by<br />
and reliving those moments to benefit the MVBT.<br />
Performance by the original members of Somethin’ Else,<br />
one of the biggest names at the dances of the ‘60s and ‘70s,<br />
playing the soulful sounds that made them famous.<br />
More information and easy online registration at<br />
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meaningful to you.<br />
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DEADLINE: Submit essay via email by Thursday, <strong>September</strong> 12, <strong>2013</strong> to<br />
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NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by email on <strong>September</strong> 25, <strong>2013</strong>.<br />
The winning essays will be presented at our Gala Dinner and posted on the<br />
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Services And Information<br />
Services<br />
Our regular Sunday program begins with a Family<br />
Service at 9:30am. A Dharma talk is available after the<br />
Family Service while Dharma School classes are<br />
convened for students.<br />
Special Services<br />
January 1 Shusho-e New Year's Day Service<br />
February 3 Nehan-e Nirvana Day<br />
March 17<br />
April 7<br />
May 12<br />
July 14<br />
Ohigan<br />
Hanamatsuri<br />
Gotan-e<br />
Kangi-e<br />
Spring Equinox<br />
Flower Festival<br />
Birthday of Shinran<br />
Obon<br />
<strong>September</strong> 22 Ohigan Autumn Equinox<br />
November 17 Hoonko Shinran Shonin Memorial<br />
December 1 Jodo-e Bodhi Day<br />
December 31 Joya-e Year End Service<br />
A Shotsuki Hoyo (Monthly Memorial) Service is held the<br />
last Sunday of each month.<br />
Berkeley Buddhist Temple<br />
Visitor Information<br />
Please feel free to ask any of our greeters for<br />
information. We are here to assist you with whatever<br />
level of participation you may be seeking.<br />
Whether you are here to satisfy a slight interest or to<br />
make a more personal connection, we wish you well and<br />
hope that you will be visiting us again soon.<br />
Membership Information<br />
Membership is open to all who view our Temple<br />
religious home and seek the Buddha-Dharma.<br />
as their<br />
To join, complete a membership form, have your name<br />
entered on the membership roll and support the Temple<br />
through a pledge and participation.<br />
To inquire about becoming a member, please speak with<br />
our Membership Chair or Minister.<br />
Dharma School<br />
Our Dharma School (Sunday School) has classes from<br />
preschool through high school. Our teachers are happy<br />
to discuss the appropriate level of spiritual enrichment<br />
for your child.<br />
Monthly Discussions<br />
In our discussions, we strive to experience the Buddha-<br />
Dharma with our entire selves – with our bodies (quiet<br />
sitting and other forms of meditation), voices (chanting<br />
and other liturgy) and minds (study and discussion).<br />
Our sessions focus on ways in which Buddhist teaching<br />
and practice can impact our everyday lives. Each session<br />
will take up a different topic and so you are welcome to<br />
attend any or all sessions.<br />
All interested persons are welcome to attend. Please<br />
invite your friends! We hope to see you!<br />
Berkeley Buddhist Temple<br />
2121 Channing Way<br />
Berkeley, CA 94704<br />
Office Hours<br />
Monday – Friday<br />
10:00am – 1:00pm<br />
Phone: 510-841-1356<br />
email: info@berkeleysangha.org<br />
web: www.berkeleysangha.org