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OCEAN OCEAN Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Volume 7, Issue 12 Path of Entrusting - Live the Teachings! December 2013 Bodhi Day: Celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment By Reverend Richard Tennes Most of us know that Buddhism began a long time ago in India with the enlight- enment or “awakening” of Shakyamuni Buddha. In December, Buddhists celebrate Bodhi Day, a time to reflect on the Buddha’s enlightenment and to consider what that “awakening” has to do with our lives today. “Shakyamuni Buddha” is the way we traditionally refer to the historical Buddha, the person who lived in Northern India about 2,500 years ago. His name, before he became the Buddha (the “awakened one”) was “Siddhartha Gautama” or just “Siddhartha” for short. Siddhartha was an ordinary person, a human being, like all of us. What is his story? Unlike most of us, however, Siddhartha’s father happened to be a king, and he wanted his son to be king after him. One thing he was afraid of, though, was that his son might become a religious seeker. If that happened, he knew that his son would never be the king. To be a king, a person really has to care about ruling over others; he has to enjoy power. But spiritual seekers don’t care about power; they are only interested in what is good and true. So, in order to keep Siddhartha safe from the kind of thoughts that inevitably lead to spiritual questions, questions about life and death, his father kept him in a wonderful palace where he could have everything he wanted and where he never saw anything that might disturb his happiness. Here, Siddhartha was given everything he could ever want, and what’s more, he never experienced or saw anything that might have suggested the existence of suf- fering in the world. In other words, he never saw sickness, old age, or death. His father actually shielded Sid- dhartha from anyone who was sick or old or unhappy or angry; he even protected him from hearing stories or news about such things! Everyone that Siddhartha saw, everyone that took care of him, had to be young, healthy, and beautiful and had to be happy and smiling all the time. He must have thought that everything in life was always happy, young, and new! In this way, Siddhartha was kept from encountering anything that might have awakened him to the truth of impermanence, to reality. In this way, Siddhartha’s father tried to ensure that his son would become a good king and not a religious seeker. But, as you might guess, when parents try to shield their children from reality, it seldom works out well. As Siddhartha’s father got older, he too had to stop visiting his son. Otherwise, Siddhartha might have seen his father ageing and start to realize that there is impermanence in the world. Anyone who got sick or had problems of any kind—which might have revealed that life was not all happiness and goodness—had to leave the palace. When this happened, Siddhartha must have wondered why his friends and family members eventually disappeared, one-by-one, from his life. Even though his father was successful in preventing his son from seeing people age, Siddhartha must have asked himself “where did they go?” He must also have begun to wonder what went on outside his wonderful palace! One day, despite all the precautions his father had taken, Siddhartha was able to sneak out of the palace and to take a look at the real world. He was really shocked by what he saw. He saw people working desper- ately hard growing grain and vegetables. He saw others laboring to make bread and other foods. He saw poor people suffering from hunger. This was unbelievable to Siddhartha because he had always received whatever (continued on next page)

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OCEANOCEAN

Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

Volume 7, Issue 12 Path of Entrusting - Live the Teachings! December 2013

Bodhi Day: Celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment

By Reverend Richard Tennes

Most of us know that Buddhism began a long time ago in India with the enlight-

enment or “awakening” of Shakyamuni Buddha. In December, Buddhists celebrate

Bodhi Day, a time to reflect on the Buddha’s enlightenment and to consider what

that “awakening” has to do with our lives today.

“Shakyamuni Buddha” is the way we traditionally refer to the historical Buddha,

the person who lived in Northern India about 2,500 years ago. His name, before he

became the Buddha (the “awakened one”) was “Siddhartha Gautama” or just

“Siddhartha” for short. Siddhartha was an ordinary person, a human being, like all

of us. What is his story? Unlike most of us, however, Siddhartha’s father happened

to be a king, and he wanted his son to be king after him. One thing he was afraid of,

though, was that his son might become a religious seeker. If that happened, he knew that his son would never

be the king. To be a king, a person really has to care about ruling over others; he has to enjoy power. But

spiritual seekers don’t care about power; they are only interested in what is good and true. So, in order to

keep Siddhartha safe from the kind of thoughts that inevitably lead to spiritual questions, questions about life

and death, his father kept him in a wonderful palace where he could have everything he wanted and where he

never saw anything that might disturb his happiness. Here, Siddhartha was given everything he could ever

want, and what’s more, he never experienced or saw anything that might have suggested the existence of suf-

fering in the world. In other words, he never saw sickness, old age, or death. His father actually shielded Sid-

dhartha from anyone who was sick or old or unhappy or angry; he even protected him from hearing stories or

news about such things! Everyone that Siddhartha saw, everyone that took care of him, had to be young,

healthy, and beautiful and had to be happy and smiling all the time. He must have thought that everything in

life was always happy, young, and new! In this way, Siddhartha was kept from encountering anything that

might have awakened him to the truth of impermanence, to reality. In this way, Siddhartha’s father tried to

ensure that his son would become a good king and not a religious seeker.

But, as you might guess, when parents try to shield their children from reality, it seldom works out

well. As Siddhartha’s father got older, he too had to stop visiting his son. Otherwise, Siddhartha might have

seen his father ageing and start to realize that there is impermanence in the world. Anyone who got sick or

had problems of any kind—which might have revealed that life was not all happiness and goodness—had to

leave the palace. When this happened, Siddhartha must have wondered why his friends and family members

eventually disappeared, one-by-one, from his life. Even though his father was successful in preventing his

son from seeing people age, Siddhartha must have asked himself “where did they go?” He must also have

begun to wonder what went on outside his wonderful palace!

One day, despite all the precautions his father had taken, Siddhartha was able to sneak out of the palace

and to take a look at the real world. He was really shocked by what he saw. He saw people working desper-

ately hard growing grain and vegetables. He saw others laboring to make bread and other foods. He saw poor

people suffering from hunger. This was unbelievable to Siddhartha because he had always received whatever

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Maui Hongwanji Ministers Association is organizing a special Community Memorial Service in

support of the Victims of Typhoon Haiyan on Friday, December 20 at Kahului Hongwanji Mission.

For more information, please call the temple office.

Reverend Tennes’s open office hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday, 10:30 am—12:30 pm. If you wish

to see Rev. Tennes outside these times, please call the temple at 871-4732 or email him at

[email protected] to set up a time to meet.

Join Rev. Tennes Monday mornings at 8:00 a.m. in the Kahului Hongwanji Hondo for a short morn-

ing chanting meditation followed by “Dharma Discussion and Coffee.” A great way to start the week!

(Call 871-4732 for more information.)

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

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Bodhi Day: Celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment

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he wanted without even asking! His life was so easy! “Why should these people have to suffer and be hun-

gry?” he must have asked himself. He saw sick people and dying people and funerals with families crying in

pain because of losing their loved ones.

This really shook Siddhartha to the core of his being! He was immediately filled with compassion for

all these suffering beings. “How can I go back to my easy and happy palace life now” he asked himself,

“when the world is so full of suffering? I am no better than anyone else so I must give up my comfortable life

and go off by myself until I discover the truth of why there is suffering and how to cure it!”

So, from that point on, Siddhartha became a seeker of truth. He listened to teachers and followed their

advice and tried many different ways to find an explanation and a cure for the sufferings of the world. But

eventually he had to just sit down by himself and reflect deeply on his own life and his relationship with the

world. When he did this, it is said that he became “enlightened.” That means that he “woke up” to life, to the

truth, which we call “Dharma.” He became the Buddha, the “one who is awake.” From then on, he saw the

world in a totally new way, which allowed him to appreciate every moment of life without any anxiety or

worry. He didn’t worry about himself anymore; he saw everything and everyone in the light of the Dharma.

He became like an empty vessel filled with light. And because of the great Truth he had found, he only want-

ed to share what he had learned with everyone around him; he wanted everyone to have the opportunity to

leave behind their suffering and begin to appreciate their lives; and so he began to teach the Dharma. Because

of him, we too are able to hear the Dharma; through the Dharma, we too are able to truly appreciate every

moment of our lives.

Of course, most of us are not yet able to become completely enlightened as Siddhartha did. We cannot

yet become Buddha, no matter how much we think we understand. But it’s no problem for us because the

Buddha’s enlightenment already includes all of us limited deluded people; we are all embraced by the Bud-

dha’s infinite Compassion and Wisdom. That is the meaning of Namo Amida Butsu. All we have to do is

trust that the Buddha’s Compassion and Wisdom is always guiding and helping us. There is no need for any-

thing else. Then we can all deeply appreciate every moment of life, whether our circumstances seem to be

happy or sad, whether we are sick or healthy, old or young. The reason for this is because, in Namo Amida

Butsu, in the Mind of Amida, every moment of our life is completely pure, joyful and filled with wisdom and

gratitude. Let us celebrate the Buddha’s Enlightenment, let us awaken to the life of Namo Amida Butsu.

With hands together in reverence, Rev. Richard Tennes

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President’s Corner

A year has many definitions:

There is the calendar year that in most countries runs from

January to December.

There is the fiscal year that usually runs from July 1 to

June 30.

There is a fiscal year that is set by an organization and

may be different from the July to June year.

There is the academic year that now uses different start

and end months depending on location of the school.

There is the anniversary year that marks a year from a

personal event—happy or sad.

And, there is the year marking the end of the two-year term of Kahului Hongwanji Board Members. This

is such a year.

Many of the current members of the KHM Board have actually served for more than one term, meaning

they had made the commitment of leadership for at least four years. Others have provided the stability and

group memory that is so important by being a board member for ten years or more.

It is important for a board to have new members and experienced members. New members provide differ-

ent approaches, different expertise and experiences. Experienced members have a knowledge of successful

projects accomplished. They know the history of our organization and can keep KHM from spinning wheels

or going in directions already tried without knowing adjustments must be made.

Kahului Hongwanji is fortunate to have both new and experienced board members.

Please go over the enclosed slate of officers carefully. Complete it and then send or bring it to the office by

December 30. Come to Kahului Hongwanji’s yearly General Membership meeting and New Year’s Celebra-

tion on Sunday, January 12, 2014. This is when the election of officers will be made official.

Please notice that the office of President does not have a name listed. Our By-Laws state that the president

shall serve only two terms—four years. This is my fourth year (altogether six years as President). The Nom-

inating Committee tried very hard to find someone to say “Yes.” Analyzing the reasons why there is this de-

velopment, the Executive Board worked on a plan to address the demands of the position. Basically, the plan

revolves around more people being willing to become actively involved in the temple’s activities—religious

and social. This means each and every one of Kahului Hongwanji’s board members, and its general members

and their families. Don’t be afraid to agree to help, to coordinate. Yes, it takes time, but the benefits are great!

You will gain a greater connection with people and a deeper understanding of Buddhism, the Way of Life

that we have chosen. These connections and understandings will be greater and much more satisfying than

these few words can express.

All of this will happen over time. There it is again, the word “Time.” Time is an investment. We invest

time when we read to our children and go to their games. Let us make another investment of time so we, our

children, and our children’s children will be able to continue coming to Kahului Hongwanji as a home.

In Gassho,

Janet

Remember: January 12, 2014! General Membership Meeting and New Year’s Celebration!

DONATION TO HONPA HONGWANJI

You can now make a donation to Honpa Hongwanji through online with your Credit Card. Please visit our website at

www.hongwanjihawaii.com and click “Donation to Honpa Hongwanji” on the main page. Honpa Hongwanji Mission of

Hawaii is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donations are tax deductible to the maximum extent allowable by

law.

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Bodhi Day Service Plus Yard Sale!

Sunday, December 8

KHM will mark this year’s Bodhi Day with a short service

by the Bodhi tree at 6:30 a.m. followed by the year-end Yard

Sale from 7-11 a.m.

On Bodhi Day (December 8), Gautama meditated under the

Bodhi Tree (Tree of Enlightenment) and became a Buddha,

perfect in Wisdom and Compassion. This historic event took

place as the first faint light of day began to glow in the east-

ern sky. By his example he showed us that it was possible for

man to become a Buddha—a fully Enlightened Person. We

are, therefore, in possession of this potentiality—Buddha-

Nature—which, when awakened and cultivated, will enable

us to achieve supreme Wisdom and Compassion.

Excerpt from Shinshu Buddhist Handbook

Please refer to the included flyer for more information on

the Yard Sale!

General Membership Meeting

& New Year’s Luncheon

January 12, 2014—9 a.m.

Temple service at 9 a.m. is followed by the:

—General Membership Meeting

—Installation of 2014-2016 Board of

Directors

—Installation of BWA Officers for 2014.

—Fukunaga Dana Award Presentation

The New Year’s Luncheon with games

and prizes immediately follows the

meeting.

Adults—-$5 per adult

Children 18 yrs. old and under —Free

Please call the temple office by Tuesday,

Jan. 2, to let us know if you are coming.

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Service Responsibilities

Dec 1 Jr. YBA

Dec 8 Bodhi Day service

Dec 15 General clean-up—no service

Dec 22 BWA

Dec 29 Kyodan

Hosha:

Year-end General Cleanup

Sunday, Dec 15, 7:30 a.m.

Hosha means to give or to help as an

expression of one’s gratitude. In the spirit

of hosha, let’s all come together to work at

KHM’s Year-end General Cleanup of the

temple and facilities.

Mochitsuki

Saturday, December 28

Using mochi machines (no manual pounding!) and begin-

ning at 7:30 a.m., these wonderful delicacies will be created!

Each family is to bring their own mochi rice (soaked for at

least one day and night), potato starch, an (beans), and con-

tainers in which to put finished mochi. Limit is 5# per fami-

ly. Please plan on staying until all families are through with

their mochi—this is a get-together time when everyone helps

everyone else. Please call the office to let them know you will

be coming and how many pounds of mochi rice you will be

bringing. (One batch is 2 1/2 pounds and takes 45 minutes to

cook and steam.)

Mark Your Calendar!

Dates to Remember

December - January - Dec 8 KHM Bodhi Day Service/Yard Sale Jan 1 New Year’s Day Service

Dec 15 Year-End Clean up Jan 12 General Membership Meeting & New Year’s Dec 28 Mochitsuki for Families Celebration

Dec 31 New Year's Eve Service Jan 26 Ho-onko—Shinran Shonin Memorial Service

New Year’s Eve Service—7:30 p.m.

New Year’s Day Service—9 a.m.

Usher out the old and welcome the new! Please come to

both services. Simple refreshments to follow.

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Hojukai

Pummelos (Pomelos), more com-

monly known in the islands as jabon,

were used to make these fabulous Hal-

loween décor. The Hojukai attendees

enjoying this creative holiday activity

are certainly talented and had lots of

fun! Many thanks to Arleen Yoshimo-

to for leading this project and for 4-

Hers for their assistance.

Thank you also to Chieko Hiwa-

tashi for her donation of goods for fu-

ture Hojukai lunches.

2013 PHILIPPINES DISASTER RELIEF

We have seen the massive destruction in the Philippines when Typhoon Haiyan struck earlier this month.

As the country begins the process of rebuilding and healing after this disaster, our Sangha would like to do its

part in supporting relief efforts there. The HHMH Committee on Social Concerns has approved a total of

$15,000 to aid in relief efforts. The following organizations will receive the funds: American Red Cross Ha-

waii Chapter $5,000,The Filipino Community Center/Consuelo Foundation $5,000, and the Buddhist Compas-

sion Relief Tzu-Chi Foundation $5,000. It is only through your generous contributions to our annual fund

drive that makes this kind of immediate response possible.

We know many members would like to personally contribute to aid in relief efforts. The Committee on So-

cial Concerns recommends the following organizations to donate to:

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter 4155 Diamond Head Road Honolulu, HI 96816

http://www.redcross.org/hi/honolulu, 734-2101

Checks made payable to: “American Red Cross—Aloha for Philippines”

Filipino Community Center/Consuelo Foundation 94-428 Mokuola Street, Suite 302 Waipahu, HI 96797 http://filcom.org/donate-to-relief-efforts/, 680-0451

Checks made payable to: “Filipino Community Center—Aloha for Philippines”

You can also donate to these organizations at any of the following banks:

American Savings Bank, Bank of Hawaii, Bank of the Orient, Central Pacific Bank, Finance Factors,

First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii National Bank, HomeStreet Bank, Ohana Pacific Bank, Pacific Rim

Bank and Territorial Savings Bank.

Tzu Chi Foundation, USA, Hawaii Chapter 1238 Wilhelmina Rise Honolulu, HI 96816

http://hawaii.us.tzuchi.org/, 737-8885

Checks made payable to “Tzu Chi”

Thank you for your continued generosity and support during this time of tragedy; your Dana will save

lives. Mahalo! A special Community Memorial Service in support of the victims of typhoon Haiyan is being

planned for Friday, December 20 at Kahului Hongwanji Mission (see Announcements on page 2).

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Dharma School

As 2013 is nearing its end, the Dharma School students are gearing up for the oncoming holiday season.

Sunday, October 27 was the annual Halloween party for the students. Everyone dressed up in fun cos-

tumes and enjoyed the snacks and had fun playing the games. A special thanks to the 4-H Shooting Stars for

organizing the event!

Happy Holidays to all!

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4-H Shooting Stars

Where did October go? The month flew by quite fast. First my 4-H club and I marched in the Maui Fair

parade. I got a chance to wave at all of my adoring fans as we walked along Kaahumanu Avenue to the fair

grounds. This year we were in the sixteenth position in the parade and finished marching just as the fair gates

opened for business. No lines yet for rides – HOORAY!

Our next October project was 4-H Sunday. What an experience. We never had the opportunity to run a

service. I never realized what goes into preparations for Sunday service. With the help from Mrs. Shimada

and Reverend Tennes, we were somewhat prepared. We had a practice session prior to the actual service with

Reverend Tennes. It was a learning experience. He explained the procedures and how he wanted the service

to be conducted. Reverend Tennes patiently offered advice and suggestions to us to help ease our nerves of

public speaking. On the day of the service, we were a little nervous but ready to go. Emma and Renee did a

great job conducting the service as the emcees. Stacie and I represented our club with the duties of greeter

and Dana collectors. I think that we did a good job for our first time helping with Sunday service. I cannot

wait until next year; maybe I will be able to see over the podium.

Then Emma and Megan participat-

ed in the October Hojukai activity.

They helped decorate jabongs instead

of pumpkins for Halloween. Those

senior ladies were quite creative. When

given some glitter and glue, great

things happened.

Our last major project of the month

was the Halloween party for the dhar-

ma school students. The experience of

planning and organizing a party was

not as easy as I had expected. First, we

decided at the last minute to plan for

the party. We had never organized

something like it. During the early planning stages, the adults let us have the freedom to plan and decide

what were going to do. Stacie was in charge of the event. She divided everyone into committees to handle

each stage of the party. After we brainstormed and put everything down on paper, I felt that we were ready.

We decorated the Lumbini room prior to Sunday. Everyone worked together to put the streamers all around

the room and set up the spider web. I thought that the room looked kind of scary and had that Halloweeny

feel to it. On the day of the event, we had a group of children ready to party. First we started with a game of

musical chairs. We found out that when you play musical chairs with little kids, you need to use smaller

chairs because the regular chairs can seat two kids instead of only one. Next was my favorite – the donut eat-

ing contest. Aunty Gail (my mom) hung up the donuts and the contestants were ready to chow down. I think

that the donuts were too big because everyone took too long to eat even half the donut. After everyone’s face

was covered with icing from the donut, a winner emerged. It was Renee. The last game of the day was a relay

game. The relay consisted of popping a balloon, hula hooping, and spinning with the head resting on a bat.

After the kids were dizzy from the relay, they finished the day breaking a piñata. Everyone was happy and

loaded with candy. I think that we did an okay job for our first time planning a party. But next time, I think

that we should start planning earlier.

We were quite busy with many activities, and I can’t wait for what fun is in store for us next month.

Domo arigato

Dayna Saito

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Pack 64/Troop 64

Pack and Troop 64 would like to say THANK YOU to the Kahului

Hongwanji Mission for its support. Our Scouts are thankful to be a part

of KHM family.

Webelos Trever has been busy completing his requirements for his

Arrow of Light Award and will receive his badge at the December

Court of Honor. The Arrow of Light Award is the highest award a Cub

Scout can earn and is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the

Boy Scout uniform. Trever will be joining the Troop in January.

Scout Edgar is on his way to earning his Tenderfoot rank and will be

having his Board of Review in December. He has been working on mer-

it badges and helping Trever complete his requirements for joining the

Troop in January.

Life Scout Devin has been busy working on his Eagle rank. He has been helping Edgar and Trever with

their requirements and showing them how much fun scouting can be.

We wish that everyone had a happy and safe Thanksgiving!!!

If you know a boy that would like to join KHM Scouting program, please call Kevin Tanaka at 808-280-

0719 or contact the temple office at 808-871-4732.

Recipe Corner

PHILLY CREAM HOLIDAY CAKE

1 block cream cheese (8 oz)

1 c butter

1 ½ c sugar

1 ½ t vanilla

4 eggs

2 ¼ c cake flour (divided)

1 ½ t baking powder

1 c fruitcake mix (chopped fine)

1 c walnuts (chopped fine)

Cream cheese, butter and sugar.

Add vanilla. Blend well.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.

Sift 2 cups of the flour with the baking powder.

Mix remaining ¼ cup flour with the chopped fruit and nuts.

Add sifted flour mixture to creamed mixture and mix well.

Add floured fruits and nuts.

Grease bundt or tube pan. (3 small loaf pans may be used.)

Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. (Bake for 1 hour for small pans.)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Recipes Welcome

Please share a favorite recipe with our sangha. Send a

copy to the temple office or send it via email to kahului-

[email protected]. Please email your picture and

we will gladly insert it in the Recipe Corner. Mahalo!

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Highlights of Kahului Hongwanji Mission Board Meeting Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Members Present: Rev. R. Tennes, J. Shimada, S. Emura, S. Higa, G. Hironaka, G. Hiyakumoto, H. Naka-

mura, E. Nishimura, C. Suyama, I. Tokishi, D. Toyama, H. Toyama, A. Yoshimoto, I.

Matsuda

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Solar Panels Report – KHM has been on-line from the week of September 22, 2013.

Nomination Committee – The slate of officers will be officially presented to the Board at the next meeting,

then will be sent to members via Ocean.

125th Anniversary – Honpa Hongwanji – Rev. Ai Hironaka and Janet Shimada will be the chairs from Maui

on the planning committee.

NEW BUSINESS December Yard Sale – There continues to be an abundance of donations which are presently in our storage

areas. Motion was made and seconded to hold a Yard Sale on December 8, 2013, with proceeds to go into the

CIP Fund and affiliates to receive a donation for their assistance. Motion carried.

Air Conditioning for the Temple – The main temple is presently the largest enclosed area on KHM grounds

for use for a large group gathering. Suggestion was made that it can become a comfortable location for vari-

ous types of uses. Motion was made and seconded to authorize Gerald Hiyakumoto to research the feasibility

of installing air conditioning in the main temple. Motion carried.

Proposal – Executive Director rather than Temple President

With no one available to fill the office of Kyodan President, restructuring of the position may be necessary. A

meeting to discuss the leadership position(s) will be held on Monday, October 28, at 1:30 p.m. All are invited.

REPORTS

Minister/Office Report – Weekly “Morning Service, Coffee & Dharma” continues at 8:00 a.m. in the KHM

Hondo & Minister’s Office. Held most Mondays.

The six session introduction to Shin Buddhism entitled “Embraced by Great Compassion” began on October

12 at KHM on Saturdays at 10:30-12:00 noon. The class/discussion group is facilitated by Rev. Tennes and

Rev. Sol Kalu of MHM.

Dharma Education Service Responsibilities/Window Cleaning Helpers

January (proposed)

January 5 Jr. YBA

January 12 Dharma School – General Meeting/NY Celebration?

January 19 Kyodan

January 26 BWA – Ho-onko? Window cleaning on 1/18 – Dharma School

Jr. YBA – Per information received from Wendy Wells, Maui United Jr. YBA is in charge of hosting an over-

night Federation meeting and Olympic Games on January 18-19, 2014. The site is yet to be determined.

Other Business

For coordination purposes, KHM organizations/affiliates are asked to please schedule usage of temple facili-

ties with the office.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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Grateful Acknowledgments As of November 11, 2013

FUNERAL

In memory of James Ushijima

Arthur & Ruth Ushijima

MEMORIAL SERVICES

In memory of Norman N. Murakami

Tomoye Murakami

Eleanor Nishimura

Marlene Nishimura

In memory of Katsuto Shimizu

Eleanor Nishimura

Marlene Nishimura

Tomoye Murakami

In memory of Kama Miyasato (13 year)

Clarence & Jean Miyasato

In memory of Saburo Ota (7 year) &

Robert Ota (25 year)

K.K. Ota & W. Lau Hee

T. Lau Hee & W.N. Lau Hee

Janice Ota

In memory of Clara Takamura

Brenda Tatsuhara

Cary Takamura

Craig Takamura

Baron Sumida

Sandy Sumida

Chieko Hiwatashi

In memory of Thelma Nakashima (7 year)

Jean Fragoza

SPECIAL

Henry & Florence Tasaka

Anonymous (Butsudan disposal)

In memory of Toshimi Shimazu (17 year)

Chieko Hiwatashi

In memory of Ralph Kazumasa Kimura

Masue Kimura

Audrey Takitani

H. Taira & R.S. Taira

In memory of Guy Toyama (1 year)

Douglas & Harriet Toyama

Isaac & Jane Toyama

In memory of Harumi Haraga (13 year)

Ayae Heishman

In memory of Nobuko Kamada (25 year)

Isaac & Jane Toyama

In memory of James Ushijima

Ayae Heishman

Mikiko Gushi

Toshio & Yvonne Kishi

Bernadine Tagomori

OBON (not previously listed)

In memory of Shizuka Abe

James & Sharon Uno

OHIGAN (not previously listed)

Satsuko Kanechika

Yoshio & Yukie Kohama

DANA FUND

Contributors to Sunday, October 27 service’s

special dana collection for this fund

NOKOTSUDO

Alan & Irene Matsuda

Janice Ota

COPY MACHINE

Bernadine Tagomori

PROPERTY USE

Friends of Old Maui High School

Harry & Janet Shimada

GOLD AWARDS

Yukie Kohama

Teruko Yamashita

Lillian Sakuma

Betty Yoshimura

K. Higashi

Patsy Saki

Thank you for your most generous donations. Kahului Hongwanji depends greatly on the support of its

ohana.

We are sorry if we have omitted or misspelled your name. Please assist us by calling the office (871-

4732) so we can make proper corrections. Also, if you prefer your listing to be ‘Anonymous,’ please let us

know by indicating this desire on your check. Mahalo.

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Memorial Listing

DECEMBER

1 YEAR (2012)

Sorayama, Alice, 87 December 18

Hozaki, Jamie, 61 December 28

3 YEAR (2011)

None

7 YEAR (2007)

None

13 YEAR (2001)

Fujii, Tsukasa, 86 December 12

Yayoshi, Masaharu, 84 December 18

17 YEAR (1997)

Kunitake, Teruko, 85 December 21

Makita, Satoshi, 36 December 26

Sasada, Ayame, 84 December 31

25 YEAR (1989)

None

33 YEAR (1981)

Omoto, Megumi, 67 December 23

50 YEAR (1964)

Mochida, Yujiro, 83 December 21

Kawano, Satsu, 75 December 21

JANUARY 2014 1 YEAR (2013)

Matsuda , Hideyuki, 96 January 22

Taguchi, Edith Hisayo, 90 January 30

3 YEAR (2012)

Hozaki, Mitsuo, 88 January 24

Ueda, Hiroshi, 89 January 30

7 YEAR (2008)

Hiranaga, Bessie Chimoto, 93 January 1

Inaba, Flora Otsuma, 90 January 4

Tanaka, Franklyn Mamoru, 60 January 20

13 YEAR (2002)

Fuchikami, Kiyoko, 76 January 24

17 YEAR (1998)

Ogata, Kunio, 80 January 19

25 YEAR (1990)

Nakagawa, Miyoki, 68 January 15

Uchimura, Irene Shizuyo, 78 January 20

33 YEAR (1982)

Kanechika, Katsuyo, 94 January 2

Tomita, Kazuo, 69 January 10

Fujii, Tomeichi, 93 January 19

50 YEAR (1965)

None

MEMORIAL SERVICE

A memorial service is held in gratitude for the compassion of Amida Buddha and the life of Nem-

butsu. It is a time for family members and friends to gather together on behalf of the departed person, to

share their memories, and to express thankfulness and gratitude.

To make arrangements for a memorial service, please call the temple office at 871-4732.

IN MEMORIAM

Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple extends deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the

following members who passed away recently:

Hatsuyo Misawa, 99 October 5, 2013

Tokie Hidani, 96 October 20, 2013

James Ushijima, 90 October 22, 2013

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Highlights of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii HEADQUARTERS UPDATE

1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Phone: (808)522-9200 Fax: (808)522-9209

Web: www.hongwanjihawaii.com Email: [email protected]

NOVEMBER 2013

Marriage Equality in Hawaii

At the 98th Legislative Assembly of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii held in February 2010,

presided over by State President Mr. Alton Miyamoto and Bishop Thomas Okano, the Honpa Hongwanji Mis-

sion of Hawaii, upon the recommendation of the HHMH Committee on Social Concerns, officially adopted a

resolution supporting the rights of same-gender couples which was shared with the General Public. In Febru-

ary 2011, Civil Unions were recognized in the State of Hawaii.

On September 9, 2013, the Honorable Governor Neil Abercrombie called for a Special Session of the

Hawaii State Legislature relating to Marriage Equality or Same-sex Marriage. The Senate Hearing was held on

October 28, 2013 and the House Hearing was held on October 31, 2013, at both Hearings Bishop Eric Matsu-

moto of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii testified in person in support of Marriage Equality with the

following moving testimony.

In Strong Support of Senate Bill 1 Relating to Equal Rights (Testimony given at Senate Hearing and House Hearing by Rev. Eric Matsumoto, Bishop)

I would like to express my strong support of Senate Bill 1. The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii is the larg-

est Buddhist denomination in Hawaii with 33 temples throughout the State. For nearly 125 years, we have been

sharing the message of an All-Inclusive Wisdom and All-Embracing Compassion which aspires for the peace and

happiness of all existence. Guided by Great Wisdom and Compassion, we are encouraged to equally respect all

people. The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s support of marriage equality is based on the equality of all

people.

We believe that marriage equality is a basic civil right of any person. Further in any relationship, what are most

important are the commitment, respect and trust that people bring to the relationship. The choice to marry the

person you love is a freedom that should not be denied to anyone. Gay and lesbian couples wish to marry for

similar reasons as anyone else – to make a lifetime commitment filled with love and fidelity to the person they

love.

I believe that religious freedom is adequately protected by the bill. It is clear that no member of the clergy will

be required to perform a wedding ceremony with which he or she does not agree. On the other hand, the pas-

sage of the bill will provide clergy the opportunity to marry all individuals who are deeply committed to each

other. It is clear that some religious denominations will perform marriages for same-gender couples, and some

will not, just as some houses of worship perform interfaith marriages and some will not. This bill does not

change this fact.

This bill expands religious freedom and rights to more people in our Nation through our State. I believe it is in

the spirit of our great Nation and our Aloha State to welcome, embrace and provide for all people. I know our

ministers would welcome the opportunity to perform weddings for same-gender couples as it also affirms our

spiritual values. True Compassion and Aloha includes all!

I humbly ask for your support for same-gender couples having the right to marry in Hawaii. Thank you for this

opportunity to testify.

Bishop Matsumoto was also one of several clergy who spoke at a rally held by supporters at Capitol

Rotunda which was also attended by Rev. Shindo Nishiyama and Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani. Bishop Matsumoto

was present at the State Capitol during various times throughout the special session to show the support of the

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. There were some tense moments between supporters and opponents

who had gathered at the State Capitol, but in the end Hawaii lived up to its name of the Aloha State.

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Highlights of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii—continued Rev. Blayne Higa, Chairperson of the Committee on Social Concerns, also sent letters of support to all Sen-

ators and Representatives on behalf of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. He delivered an Invocation at

the opening of the House of Representatives to provide guidance to those in attendance. He served as the criti-

cal link between the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii and various other supporting organizations such as

Hawaii United for Marriage, ACLU, other clergy in support of marriage equality and many other groups in-

cluding Legislators. Bishop and he were invited to attend the By-Invitation only signing of the Bill by the Gov-

ernor of Hawaii held at the Hawaii Convention Center on November 13, 2013 which made Hawaii the 15th

State together with the District of Columbia in the Nation to recognize same-sex marriage. In attendance to

witness this significant moment was Representative Richard Onishi of Hilo, Hawaii.

The support and presence of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, as the largest denomination of Bud-

dhism in Hawaii, was appreciated by many supporters and seems to have impacted a significant number of in-

dividuals including Legislators. Bishop Matsumoto stated that he was very proud to represent the Honpa

Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii and expresses his appreciation to the Members and Supporters of the Honpa

Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii for sharing their perspective and value on the equality of all people with the rest

of the Community. He is overjoyed that Jodo Shin Buddhists are being guided by Wisdom and inspired by

Compassion and that is making a difference in our world.

Truly thanks to the support and dedication of so many people all across the State who supported Marriage

Equality by submitting written and oral testimony, contacted Legislators, participated in rallies, signed peti-

tions and informed the Honpa Hongwanji of their support and appreciation, we have marriage equality in our

State. Thank you for your support! Let us continue our efforts to promote more awareness, mutual respect and

understanding among all people. Thank you!

2014 Giseikai

The 2014 HHMH Legislative Assembly (Giseikai) will be held on February 7 & 8, 2014 at the Honpa

Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. The registration fee for Giseikai is $100.00 (includes Living Treasures luncheon

fee). Rap Session fee is $8.00. The Registration form and other documents that need to be submitted for Gis-

eikai were already sent to the temples and organization leaders. Please submit all the documents to HQ by the

deadline described in the letter. The packet containing materials for Giseikai will be distributed at the Hawaii

Kyodan Board of Directors’ Meeting on December 7, 2013. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Living Treasures of Hawaii recognition Luncheon The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii will honor the following individuals as the 2014 Living Treas-

ures of Hawai’i™ in recognition of their personal and professional achievements and their contributions to the

community. We welcome you to celebrate this honor with them.

Reverend Ida Chun Dr. Samuel Gon III Robert Hamada Arthur & Rene Kimura Reverend Chikai Yosemori

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2014 Place: Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Time: 11:00 AM Registration, 12:00 PM Lunch and Program Cost: Early registration - $70.00 for payments received by January 24, 2014

Late registration - $85.00 for payments between January 25-February 3, 2014 (Reservations will NOT be accepted after February 3, 2014) Sponsor Tables are available: Gold - $5,000; Silver - $3,000; Bronze - $1,500

*To register, please call your temple office for the form to be completed.

IMOP Ministers’ Internship in Hawaii

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii welcomed two ministers who were in the International Ministerial

Orientation Program (IMOP) at the Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkley, CA. During the three-month program, the

participating ministers take classes at the Institute of Buddhist Studies, receives lectures from the Kaikyoshi

(Overseas Minister) and members, attends Sunday Services, and observes Kaikyoshi’s duties and responsibili-

ties to deepen his/her understanding and aspiration to become a Kaikyoshi Minister in Overseas districts. The

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Highlights of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii—continued

Kaikyoshi aspirants from Japan must complete the IMOP in order to be officially registered as Kaikyoshi Min-

ister by Honzan (Mother temple in Kyoto). Honzan will then dispatch the new minister to Honpa Hongwanji

Mission of Hawaii, Buddhist Churches of America, or Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada based on the

needs from the district and the aspiration of the minister.

This year Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii supported this program by welcoming two individuals for

their 9 days internship in Hawaii. This year’s IMOP participants, Rev. Yuko Kubo and Rev. Daido Baba,

went through the Internship in Hawaii from October 19 to 27, 2013 under the supervision of Rev. Toshiyuki

Umitani. They received lectures and observed minister’s work from the Hawaii Kyodan Ministers, had a fel-

lowship with BSC Fellowship Club, and delivered a Dharma Message at Waipahu Hongwanji Mission. They

both showed their great interest in becoming a Kaikyoshi Minister in overseas districts.

Appreciation Gathering for the Retired Ministers and Spouses

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii annually invite all the retired ministers and their spouses to express

our appreciation for their service and dedication to the Hawaii Kyodan. This year’s gathering was held on No-

vember 2, 2013 at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. At the opening service, Bishop Eric Matsumoto and

Mr. Alton Miyamoto delivered a message of appreciation on behalf of the active ministers and members of

HHMH. An appreciation luncheon was held at the Bishop’s residence.

Dr. George Tanabe receives the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon

On November 3, 2013 (Japan time), the Government of Japan announced the 49 foreign recipients of the

Fall 2013 Imperial Decorations. From Hawaii, Dr. George Joji Tanabe, Jr., Professor Emeritus of the Depart-

ment of Religion at the University of Hawaii at Manoa was selected to receive the Order of the Rising Sun,

Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon. Service: Contributed to the enhancement of mutual understanding between the

United States and Japan and the promotion of Japanese culture and values through research and studies in Jap-

anese Religions and for his contributions to the strengthening of academic and cultural exchanges between the

United States and Japan.

In 1977, he joined the faculty of the Department of Religion at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where

he taught religion and Buddhist philosophy for 28 years, as well as concentrating his efforts on writing books

and articles and doing public lectures on Japanese Buddhism and Japanese culture. Dr. Tanabe served as the

Chairman of the Department of Religion from 1991 to 2001.

In 2006, Dr. Tanabe became a Professor Emeritus at the University of Hawaii and continued his writing and

lectures. That year, he also became an Advisor of the Numata Center at the Bukkyō Dendō Kyōkai.

For 35 years, Dr. Tanabe has been a key figure in Hawaii in the field of religion, mainly in the area of Japa-

nese Buddhism, focusing his efforts on educating students and doing research. He strengthened academic co-

operation between the United States and Japan by visiting Japanese universities and fostering networks with

the research faculty there, and in coordinating academic symposiums such as the International Conference on

the Lotus Sutra and Japanese Culture.

In 2001, following the Ehime Maru incident, Dr. Tanabe assisted and advised the American side on issues

of varying sensitivities involving Japan culture and religion. Dr. Tanabe’s contributions have deepened the un-

derstanding of Japanese religion and Japanese culture, and promoted academic and cultural exchanges between

the United States and Japan.

Donation from JTB

On November 18, 2013, Mr. Kyoji Koitabashi and Ms. Naomi Ozawa of JTB USA Honolulu Office visited

the Bishop Eric Matsumoto to present a grant of $1,000 to Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. JTB Cultur-

al Exchange Corporation has established a grant program in 1988 to recognize individuals and organizations

that have shown commitment to enhancing international awareness and relations between the peoples of Japan

and the United States. Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii has been selected to receive this grant award be-

cause of our commitment to strengthening positive relations between Japan and the United States.

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December Calendar of Events

Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 291 South Puunene Avenue Kahului, Hawaii 96732

Address Service Requested

Office: (808) 871-4732 Fax: (808) 877-2640

Email: [email protected] Website: http://kahuluihongwanji.org

Resident Minister

Reverend Richard Tennes

Kyodan President

Janet Shimada

Office Secretary

Sharon Higa

Office Hours: Sunday-Thursday

8 am—12 noon

Fri-Sat—Closed

Minister’s Office Hours:

Mon, Thu, Fri—10:30 am—12:30 pm

Nokotsudo hours: daily 8 am—5 pm

Sunday Family Service

Sundays, 9 a.m.

Except December 8 and 15—see below

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Dharma School

Sundays after Family Service

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Chanting Meditation followed by

Dharma Discussion and Coffee at KHM

Mondays, 8 a.m., December 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30

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Bodhi Day Service & Yard Sale

Sunday, December 8

Service at 6:30 a.m.

Yard Sale from 7-11 a.m.

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Hosha:

Year End General Cleanup

Sunday, December 15, 7:30 a.m.

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Community Memorial Service at KHM

in support of victims of Typhoon Haiyan

Friday, December 20, time tbd

Mochitsuki

Saturday, December 28, 7:30 a.m.

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New Year’s Eve Service

Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 7:30 p.m.

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Hojukai

No meeting in December

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BWA Meeting

No meeting in December

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Scouts Meeting

Contact Denise Tanaka

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4-H Meeting

Every other Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

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Yoga Class

For schedule contact

Kallie Keith-Agaran

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage

PAID

PERMIT NO. 37

Kahului, Hawaii