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THE GEPPO

A publication of the Ogden Buddhist Temple March/April 2017 Issue

155 North Street Ogden, UT 84404 801/392-7132

P.O. Box 3248 Ogden, UT 84409 Temple President: Suzan Y. & Shauna R.

Supervising Reverend: Rev. Jerry Hirano Minister’s Assistant: Geoffrey R.

Rev. Hirano contact info: Office – 801-363-4742 Minister’s Assistant: James A.

Home – 801-299-8727 Junior Minister’s Assistant: Charles A.

Emergency – 801-819-2648

Web Site: ogdenbuddhistchurch.org

Temple E-mail: [email protected]

Primal Vow (Hongan) 18th Vow: If, when I attain Buddhahood, sentient beings in the lands of the ten

quarters who sincerely and joyfully entrust themselves to me, desire to be born in my land, and call my

Name, even ten times, should not be born there, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment. Excluded, however,

are those who commit the five gravest offences and abuse the right Dharma.

Rev. Hirano’s article continued on next page.

EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND THE PRIMAL VOW By Reverend Hirano

As a result of “Executive Order 9066”, approximately 120,000 persons of Japanese ancestry

were moved off the West Coast of the United States into concentration camps, mostly to remote

areas of the country. Of those 120,000 individuals, roughly two thirds were American citizens.

In one of those concentration camps, called “Topaz”, in a desert area near Delta, Utah, near the

Nevada border, the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) was formed.

BCA was formed not to organize our temples into a formal legal religious organization. BCA

was formed out of fear that the United States government would begin attacking our Sanghas.

The name Buddhist Churches was chosen, although in Japanese it is clear that we are name

Hongwanji translates to “Temple of the Primal Vow” and not “Church of the Primal Vow”.

The leadership of our original organization founded in 1899 were held by ministers (Kaikyoshi).

The lay members were financial supporters for the organization. In the 1940s, the majority of

Kaikyoshi were not U.S. citizens, but the Nisei membership were all American citizens. It was

during this period that lay members were included into the leadership of BCA

The United States has had a history of Immigration exclusion acts directed at Asian Countries.

There was the Chinese Exclusion act of 1882, the Immigration Act of 1917, the Immigration

Act of 1924. These immigration restrictions were based upon the fear that Asians were coming

to the United States for nefarious reasons. On Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump issued

a new executive order titled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United

States”. During World War II executive order 9066 was aimed at the Japanese Americans on

the West Coast and not very many Italian or German Americans were arrested or incarcerated.

It was proven that Executive order 9066 was a weapon used against the successful Japanese

American farmers on the West Coast to force them to sell their farms and property for pennies

on the dollar. It’s curious how the seven Islamic nations in the current executive order excludes

countries such as Saudi Arabia where President Trump’s family has many business interests.

As American citizens it is our duty to question what our leaders present to us as law. This is

the basis for the United States of America. In Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, there is also an

“Executive Order” it is the Primal Vow of Amida Buddha. I began with the translation of this

Primal Vow, the 18th vow of Dharmakara Bodhisattvha, who became Amida Buddha. Within

Ogden Buddhist Church GEPPO March/April 2017 Issue

Message from Bishop Kodo Umezu

The Executive Order signed by President Trump on January 27, 2017 has been causing serious concerns

and suffering for many people, especially Muslims and immigrants. It has brought back memories of the

unlawful mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Even if the intent of the Executive Order is to protect our citizens from terrorist attacks, we strongly oppose

any actions that lead to discrimination against certain groups just because of their ethnicity or faith.

We should remind ourselves that all people deserve to be respected and treated equally under the law. Each

faith group should encourage and promote peace and harmony based on its beliefs and principles, and help

create a better nation that we can be proud of.

Rev. Hirano’s article continued on next page.

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these vows, he is explaining who will be allowed into his country, the Pure Land “Jodo”. In the

18th vow, there is an exclusion clause. However, these five deadly transgressions listed have

been taught to not actually exclude but to teach us that we are all capable of these transgressions.

In the Kyogyoshinsho pg. 38 of the CWS Shinran explains the meaning of Namo Amida Butsu:

“From the passages we see that the word Namu means to take refuge. In the term to take refuge

(kimyo) ki means to arrive at. Further, it is used in compounds to mean to yield joyfully to

(kietsu) and to take shelter in (kisai). Myo means to act, to invite, to command, to teach, path,

message, to devise, to summon. Thus kimyo is the command of the Primal Vow calling to and

summoning us.”

This call of the infinite could be considered the “executive order” of Amida Buddha. It is an

executive order regarding immigration into the Pure Land. Shinran Shonin in Tannisho

Chapter II explains to us why he accepts this order (chokumei). However, even this executive

order is something that we should not blindly accept. If we are told to question the executive

order of Amida Buddha. Should we not question the executive order of the President of the

United States? Especially given our history as a predominantly Japanese American

organization that has suffered through past executive orders. We have suffered as a result of

legislation based upon religion. We have experienced the dire consequences of accepting these

types of laws. I personally reject all laws based upon discrimination of race, religion, gender

or sexual orientation. To stand silent at this time is to accept this bigoted agenda. Wouldn’t

we as Japanese American Buddhists have hope that at some time in our past, people spoke in

our defense? I believe that this personal decision of mine is based upon my understanding of

the teachings of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. However, as always, it is up to you to accept or

reject.

In Memory

The Ogden Buddhist Temple Sangha extends its deepest sympathies to the families of the following members who recently passed away.

May the family members find solace and comfort in the Nembutsu.

Namo Amida Butsu

Jimmy Kusuda ~ December 21, 2016

Alice Hirai ~ December 24, 2016

Tokiya Miya ~ February 10, 2017


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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

As the new board begins its term in January, we would like to thank

Tom Fujikawa for serving as President of the Ogden Buddhist

Church. We would also like to thank the board members for their

continued commitment. The positive synergy of the board, our

members, Dharma School, BWA, Taiko Group and discussion

groups make our temple an open and warm place to learn Buddha’s

teachings.

We are looking forward to the New Year. Thank you for allowing us

to serve as Co-Presidents.

In Gassho,

Suzan Y. & Shauna R.

Buddhist Women’s Association NEWS

By Brenda K.

The Buddhist Women’s Association continues to support the temple and remain active with their

ongoing activities. Thank you to all those members who prepared and served a delicious traditional

lunch prior to the Ho’onko service on January 22, 2017. The lunch was prepared by the Toban

Group under the direction of Shauna R.

A BWA meeting was held on February 12 to discuss the upcoming events for the

organization, beginning with the annual BWA Membership Party on March 5,

2017 at 11:30 with a lunch at The Greenery Restaurant at the mouth of the

Ogden Canyon. A short service will follow at 1:00 with bingo to follow that. If

you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Ellen K. (# omitted for online

version) by March 3. Those attending are requested to bring a gift for a bingo

prize. Anyone interested in being a BWA member can contact Ellen.

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be sponsored by the BWA on April 1,

2017 from 5:00-7:00 pm. The cost will be $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for

children under 12 years old. Please encourage all your friends and relatives

to attend this event. All proceeds will be donated to the temple to assist with

general operating costs.

Then on May 14, 2017, the BWA will sponsor a sushi fundraising event.

Combination plates of sushi will be prepared and sold for $10 per plate with the

proceeds again being donated to the temple. An order form is located at the end of the

GEPPO.

Anyone interested in more information regarding the BWA or their activities is invited to contact

Tami H., president or any BWA member.


BWA News continued on next page.

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DHARMA SCHOOL NEWS Superintendent Message

After being postponed due to freezing rain in January, we rescheduled and held our annual Perch at the Church

on February 5th. The weather was perfect! The event was well attended by our Ogden temple members and

friends. We are very grateful for the time and equipment that Steve and Ellen K. provide for this event each

year. Steve scouts the area each year to ensure the ice is safe for our Dharma School students. Thanks to all

who brought food items for lunch that lasted well into the evening for all to enjoy during the Super Bowl. A

special thanks to Suzan Y. and Stan H. for helping organize the day-long Super Bowl festivities. And, what

a game!

The Salt Lake Dharma School has invited our Dharma School families to participate in their annual bowling

party. It will be held on Sunday, February 26th at Bonwood Bowl, 2500 South Main, Salt Lake, starting at 11

am. Unfortunately, this event conflicts with our Pet Memorial Service. However, if you plan to play hooky

from service, Ogden Dharma School families have been asked to furnish desserts. Salt Lake will provide

pizzas, drinks, and salads. Everyone will pay for their bowling costs individually.

Our Dharma School students will begin practicing for the Hanamatsuri program on Sunday, February 26th at

11 a.m. Eiko K. has graciously accepted our request to teach our students a fun Japanese dance to perform

during the program on Sunday, April 9th. Continuing last year’s trend, we have decided not to conduct the

Ochigo ceremony during the Hanamatsuri service due to the lack of small children in our congregation.

Within the next year or so, we hope our infants and toddlers will be able to break the trend and will be able to

participate in this ceremony.

The Keirokai/Ohigan luncheon will be prepared by the Dharma School on Sunday, March 19th. Lunch will

be served at noon followed by the Ohigan service. Our appreciation to Justine H., Robyn H., Kris Y. and

Betty Y. for organizing and preparing this luncheon for the temple congregation.

And, save this date! Our annual Ogden Dharma School Lagoon Day will be held on Sunday, June 4th. Mark

your calendars for fun for the entire family! More details will be announced in the next edition of the GEPPO!

In Gassho,

LaVerne K.


Dharma School News continued on next page.

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BWA DONATIONS

(Omitted for Online Version)

2017 Membership Dues

Aiko H. and Lola Y.

Dharma School Donations


Perch at the Church 2017

By Steve K.

After an initial cancelation due to weather, we held our annual “Perch at the Church” ice fishing

event on February 5th at Mantua Reservoir. Our group of about 30 folks experienced nice weather

but unfortunately, slow fishing. Thanks to Kevin H. and his quad-track ATV, he was able to locate

fish at the far east side of the reservoir. Kevin then made multiple trips shuttling folks to the area

where trout and good sized bluegill were caught (one of the trips even included some face-surfing in

the slush by Bart H.).

After fishing we returned to the Church and were treated to a lunch of noodles

and side dishes. The days’ festivities continued as we held our Super Bowl

party and of course, ate more food. Thanks to everyone who brought food and

participated in the fun day.

This marks the second year in a row where fishing was slow at Mantua. We

may consider a different place next year so watch your GEPPO and we’ll

hope to see you there!

GEPPO ~


Dharma School Students Posing for the Camera. Dharma School‘s

February Birthday:

Kyra H.

Ogden BWA

Spaghetti Dinner

Saturday, April 1, 2017 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Ogden Buddhist Church - 155 North Street

$8 Adults, $5 Children

All proceeds to benefit the Ogden Buddhist Church

Tickets available from any BWA member


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FINANCE COMMIITTEE REPORT

By Harry S.

The committee met in January 2017. As we do every year, we went over our temple's financial

statements for the past year and came up with a new estimate of expected income and expenses

for the coming year. Over the past couple of years our estimates have been cautious to where we

predicted shortfalls (expenses exceeding income). However, because of good fortune, the

generosity of our congregation, and the hard fundraising efforts of our members, we managed to

break even or end up a few thousand dollars ahead of our actual expenses.

NAMO AMIDA BUTSU

This year we again must look realistically at what the future holds for us. Costs inevitably go up

for virtually everything from utilities to services to supplies to National dues to ministerial

expenses. We are trying to be as frugal as we can be and still provide a traditional place of peace

and comfort welcoming to all. So far we have been trying to conserve our precarious cash flow

by delaying big capital outlays for building repairs, and outside repairs and maintenance. But in

light of this temple building being over 54 years old, we are approaching a time when we may

have to " bite the bullet" and commit to spending some significant dollars to make things safe

and attractive. If other funding sources can't be found, we have to look at using some of our

reserve funds. This is of course subject to Board approval and comment or suggestions from any

of our members.

So, our projected budget for 2017, is: Income $87,300; Expenses $103,375.For a deficit of

$16,075. We are optimistic that our income will surpass our projections, but we must err on the

side of caution.

Any major spending for building and grounds will be in addition to this pro forma budget. Some

immediate needs are:

1. Parking lot resurfacing and driveway repair. Costs to be determined. ($11,000 plus).

2. Replace swamp coolers. Estimated cost: $2500 - $3000.

3. Replace plumbing fixtures (fittings) in bathrooms. Estimated cost $1500 - $2000

4. Cosmetic repairs to windows, carpet, and entrances. Estimated costs: $1000.

We could come up with an extensive list of other desired items such as kitchen refurbishing,

residence remodel, fence repairs, etc., etc. But these are big ticket projects that we can't look at

immediately. If any member would like a detailed financial income statement or has any

question about the budget, please contact any Board member. You will get answers.

We hope this summary gives the congregation a sense of the finances involved in keeping our

beloved temple alive and accessible for our spiritual side to thrive.

Committee: Harry S., Shauna R., Suzan Y., Steve K., Betty Y., Kirk Y., Maya C., Mike K., Tom

F., and James A.


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MEDITATION CLASS Every Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

Please come join us for a short seated meditation and period of Mindful

Movement every Sunday at 12:00 p.m. The class is open to anyone who is

interested in meditation. It would be helpful if attendees could bring a yoga

mat or Zafu to use during sitting meditation.

Loose, casual clothing is all that is required.

Then stay for our Discussion Group at 12:30 p.m.

SAVE YOUR STUFF!

It is time to start saving your stuff!

The Ogden Buddhist Church will have a:

Yard Sale … Garage Sale … Junk Sale …. Patio Sale

…. Estate Sale … Moving Sale …

whatever kind of sale you want to call it …

on June 10, 2017!

Start bringing in your stuff to sell!


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TAIKO DONATIONS

Thank you to the following families for their

donations to the Ogden Buddhist Taiko Group:


YBA DONATIONS

Thank you to the following families for their

donations to the OBC YBA Organization:


OHIGAN SERVICE March Shotsuki Hoyo

KEIRO-KAI Sunday, March 19, 2017 ~ 1:30 PM

Lunch at 12:00 noon Guest Speaker: Reverend Henry Adams

Rev. Henry Toryo Adams grew up in Buffalo, Minnesota. He discovered his interest in Buddhism during a one-year

high school exchange program in Chennai, India in 1995-1996. As an undergraduate student at St. Olaf College, he

began his study of Buddhist scriptures. After receiving an M.A. in Buddhist Studies from the University of Michigan

in 2003, he moved to Miyazaki, Japan where he worked for the Miyazaki Prefectural Government. In 2007, Rev.

Adams moved to Kyoto, Japan to pursue his ministerial studies at the Chuo Bukkyo Gakuin Buddhist Seminary. Upon

graduating in March 2010, he began serving as a Minister in the BCA on April 1, 2010. He has been serving in his

current capacity as the Resident Minister of the San Mateo Buddhist Temple since October 1, 2013. Prior to coming

to San Mateo, he served the Oxnard Buddhist Temple, the Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara, the San Luis Obispo

Buddhist Temple and the Guadalupe Buddhist Church.

The word Higan comes from the Sanskrit word Paramita - "Other Shore." The words "other shore" refer to

the "world of Nirvana." As the name Higan denotes, this is the time to remind within each and every one of

us the Bodhisattva practice of the Six Paramitas of charity, morality, patience, effort, meditation, and

wisdom. It is the means by which one crosses over the illusory ocean of birth and death to the other shore of

Nirvana.

Shotsuki Hoyo - Monthly Memorial Service for March

HANAMATSURI SERVICE April Shotsuki Hoyo

Sunday, April 9, 2017 ~ 10:00 AM Lunch & Program to Follow Service

Hanamatsuri or "Flower Festival" is held to commemorate the birth of Siddartha Gautama in Lumbini

Garden. According to the ancient legend, the universe was filled with joyful music, flowers bloomed in full

glory and sweet rain fell from the heavens to make this a joyful event. During the service a flower shine

known as the Hanamido is set up in front of the main altar as a symbol of Lumbini Garden. In this shrine is

placed a statuette of the infant Buddha and the Congregation offers flowers and pours sweet tea over the

image.

Shotsuki Hoyo - Monthly Memorial Service for April


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Apr 8 1982 Helen Haruye Estrada

Apr 23 1974 Chohachi Fujita

Apr 5 1979 Utaka Harada

Apr 25 1970 Toraki Hattori Apr 2 1980 Joe Hideo Imaizumi Apr 2 1995 Miyoe Inouye (Miyamoto) Apr 16 1983 Ise K. Kato

Apr 5 1979 Bunshiro Kikuchi Apr 4 2000 Mitsuru Koga

Apr 1 2012 Fujie O. Kunimoto

Apr 21 1963 Katsugoro Miya

Apr 22 1967 Eimatsu Miyagishima

Apr 4 1962 Kenjiro Mukai Apr 11 1993 Yukimi Nakashige (Naito) Apr 13 1962 Kosaku Nakata

Apr 11 1975 Gentaro Nakashige

Apr 30 2009 Kikue “Kixie” Oda

Apr 13 1987 Chiyoichi Ogata

Apr 24 1979 Haruge Okuda

Apr 11 1987 Kumaye Okuda

Apr 13 1980 Kirk Sakae Omori Apr 17 1984 George Sakae Omori Apr 4 1961 Kotaro Ono

Apr 3 1991 Randall Petersen

Apr 11 1979 George T. Ryujin

Apr 21 1999 Tomotsu Tom Ryujin

Apr 2 2004 Etsuko Ryujin

Apr 4 1999 Mary Sase

Apr 9 2009 Shige Shimada

Apr 6 1990 Takino Sugimoto (Nakano) Apr 29 2015 LaVerne Vera Summers

Apr 4 2010 Fred W. Taniguchi Apr 26 1995 Yoshiko Tawatai (Yamasaki) Apr 29 1993 Shizuyo (Shitsuyo) Uyematsu

Apr 22 1971 Kiyoshi Yamamoto

Apr 17 1995 Miyeko Yamane (Nakagawa) Apr 28 1967 Suzuko Yamashita

Apr 24 2006 George Seiichi Yoshida

Apr 7 2014 Debbie Yoshimura

Mar 18 2013 Akio Dick Hamada

Mar 10 1967 Kanekichi Hamada

Mar 29 2014 Hisano Higashiyama

Mar 18 1971 Francis Hirabayashi Mar 18 1971 Ricky Hirabayashi Mar 11 1987 Yukiyo Iseki Mar 2 2015 Aileen Shizuko Kano

Mar 29 1997 Kayzo Kano

Mar 12 1999 Toyse Toshiharu Kato

Mar 15 2005 Maxie Kimiko Kato

Mar 14 1960 Tasaku Kumooka

Mar 23 1988 Yoshimatsu Miyagishima

Mar 23 1996 Hideo Miyawaki Mar 29 1998 Matsuyo Miyawaki Mar 22 1988 Mary M. Morinaka

Mar 5 1979 Shuichi Murakami Mar 14 1994 Masako Nakagawa Burrell Mar 16 1966 Bunkichi Oki Mar 18 1975 Itsu Ota

Mar 31 1973 Taiji Shimada

Mar 14 1970 Yasu Shiotani Mar 3 1970 Utaro Sugihara

Mar 11 1979 Masu Sugihara

Mar 11 2000 George Joji Sugimoto

Mar 16 1990 Mine Takabayashi Mar 17 2008 Judy Naoko Takara

Mar 16 1983 Noble Edward Tsushima

Mar 30 1988 Takashi Uemori Mar 27 2003 Saburo Butch Uyeno

Mar 27 1964 Shinichi Yamada

Mar 28 2014 Ted Teruo Yamada

Mar 3 1996 Toshimi Yamada (Tsukamoto) Mar 7 1979 Mii Yamaguchi Mar 10 2007 Takeo Yamasaki Mar 16 1996 Ruby Toshiko Yamasaki Mar 28 1992 Kiyoshi Yei Mar 11 1976 Saburoji Yoshimura

March Shotsuki Hoyo

March 19, 2017, 1:30 p.m.

April Shotsuki Hoyo

April 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

March & April Shotsuki Hoyo

Ogden Buddhist Church GEPPO November/December 2016 Issue

The temple holds the Shotsuki Hoyo, monthly in memory of those Sangha members that have died during that month in previous

years. During these services, the temple will list the names of those members who have died during the month in the preceding

years. These services are not meant to replace the major memorial services as listed below. The numbers for the years of service

are using the "kaiki" which beings the first year as 1 and second year as third year. To schedule a private memorial service please

contact Rev. Hirano. Contact information - Office: 363-4742, Home: 299-8727, Emergency: 819-2648


2017 Memorial Service Schedule for those who passed away in:

2016 – 1 year 2005 – 13 year 1983 – 33 year

2015 – 3 year 2001 – 17 year 1968 – 50 year

2011 – 7 year 1993 – 25 year 1918 – 100 year

For corrections/additions to our Shotsuki Hoyo list, please contact Ruth S., (# omitted for online version)

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Toban Cleaning Group:

Roland & Janice S. (Toban Cleaning Leader)

Todd & Stacie H.

Fran H.

1 10:00 am Buddha’s

Round Table

2 3 4

5 10:30 am – DS Dance Practice 11:30 am – BWA Membership Party! 12:00 pm – Meditation 12:30 pm – Discussion Group 12:45 pm – Dharma School 1:30 pm – Family Service

*SCRIP Orders Due*

6 7 8 10:00 am Buddha’s

Round Table

9 10 11

12 NO DS Dance Practice 12:00 pm – Meditation 12:30 pm – Discussion Group 12:45 pm – Dharma School 1:30 pm – Family Service

13 14 7:30 pm

OBC Board Meeting


Round Table

16 17 18 3:00 pm

Seminar by Rev. Henry

Adams at the SLBT

19 11:00 am – DS Dance Practice 12:00 pm – Otoki Lunch 1:30 pm – Ohigan / Kerokai Service March Shotsuki Hoyo

20 21 22 NO

Buddha’s Round Table

23 24 25

26 11:00 am – DS Dance Practice 11:00 am – BWA Meeting 12:00 pm – Meditation 12:30 pm – Discussion Group 12:45 pm – Dharma School 1:30 pm – Family Service

27 287 29 10:00 am Buddha’s

Round Table

30 31

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

March 2017


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Toban Cleaning Group:

Kirk & Betty Y. (Toban Cleaning Leader)

Trenton & Madison Y.

Steve & Kris Y.

KayLe Y. & Brandon T.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

5:00 pm BWA Spaghetti

Dinner

2 11:00 am – DS Dance Practice 12:00 pm – Meditation 12:30 pm – Discussion Group 12:45 pm – Dharma School 1:30 pm – Family Service

*SCRIP Orders Due*

3 4 5 10:00 am Buddha’s

Round Table

6 7 8 5:00 pm

Hanamido Making Party!

9 10:00 am – Hanamatsuri Service April Shotsuki Hoyo Lunch and program to follow DS Bake Sale

* NO other services*

10 11 7:30 pm

OBC Board Meeting


Round Table

13 14 15

16 *NO Ogden Services*

10:00 am – Salt Lake Hanamatsuri Service

17 18 19 10:00 am Buddha’s

Round Table

20 21 22

23 11:00 am – Dharma School Meeting 12:00 pm – Meditation 12:30 pm – Discussion Group 12:45 pm – Dharma School 1:30 pm – Family Service

24 25 26 NO

Buddha’s Round Table

27 28 29 Sounds of Japan Concert at the

SLBT

30 12:00 pm – Meditation 12:30 pm – Discussion Group 12:45 pm – Dharma School 1:30 pm – Family Service


April 2017

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Dharma school will begin taking scrip orders in March. Scrip is fundraising while you shop. Who

doesn’t shop? Shopping is purchasing gas, groceries, gifts, household materials, outdoor equipment

repair, clothing and much more. For a list of retailers see www.shopwithscrip.com.

Here’s how the scrip program works: members will buy a scrip gift card through the Great Lakes

Scrip Center program. You pay the full face value, but Dharma School will earn an immediate

rebate percentage that’s typically between 3% and 15% depending on the retailer. Then you use that

gift card on normal purchases. You’re not spending extra money, and there’s no selling involved—

you’re just earning a rebate for Dharma School funds!

Typically orders will be placed on the 1st Sunday of the month and your scrip gift cards will be

available on the following Sunday. Below is the schedule for 2017.

Order Due Order Delivered

March 5 March 12

April 2 April 9 *Order Mother’s Day Gift Cards

May 7 May 14 *Order Father’s Day Gift Cards

June 4 June 11

July 2 July 9

Aug 6 Aug 13

Sept 3 Sept 10

Oct 1 Oct 8

Nov 5 Nov 12 *Christmas Season Begins

Nov 12 Nov 19 *Christmas Gift Cards

Nov 19 Dec 3 *Christmas Gift Cards

Dec 3 Dec 10 *Christmas Gift Cards

Dec 10 Dec 17 *Last minute Christmas Gifts

**Please see Suzan Yoshimura or any Dharma School parent for an order form!**

**You can also get an order form online on our website:

www.ogdenbuddhistchurch.org.**


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http://www.ogdenbuddhistchurch.org/

BWA SUSHI FUND RAISER

$10.00 per plate

Available for pick-up following

Gotan-E Service on May 14th.

All proceeds will go to the Ogden Buddhist Church.

BWA SUSHI FUND RAISER

Thank you for your support!

Sushi plates will be ready for pick-up on the

Sunday of Gotan-E Service ~ May 14, 2017

Your name: ________________________________________________________________

# of plates ordered ______________ x $10.00 each = $_______________ total due

Please make checks payable to:

The Ogden Buddhist Church

Order forms need to be complete and can be given to any BWA member.


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DHARMA SCHOOL MANJU FUND RAISER

In conjunction with the Sounds of Japan Concert being held at the

Salt Lake Buddhist Temple on Saturday, April 29, 2017,

the Ogden Dharma School will be selling Manju.

$8.00 per tray of 6 homemade manju pieces

DHARMA SCHOOL MANJU ORDER FORM

Thank you for your support!

Manju will be ready for pick-up on

Saturday at the Sounds of Japan Concert ~ April 29, 2017

$8.00 per plate of 6 homemade manju

Your name: ________________________________________________________________

Please select manju type by putting number of trays ordered in the

square (ex: place a number 3 in the square next to “6-pieces of Fukashi Manju” if you would

like 3 trays of Fukashi Manju):

6-pieces of Fukashi Manju

6-pieces of Mochi Manju

3-pieces of Fukashi Manju & 3-pieces of Mochi Manju

# of trays ordered ______________ x $8.00 each = $___________________ total due

Please make checks payable to: The Ogden Buddhist Church

Order forms need to be complete and can be given to any Dharma School member.


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Fukashi “Steamed” Manju Mochi Manju Mochi Manju cooling

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