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Volume 8, Issue 2 Path of Entrusting - Share Peace! February 2014

Mindfulness

By Reverend Richard Tennes

There is a joke about the difference between involvement and commitment. In the creation of a breakfast of ham and eggs, the chicken is involved, but the pig is committed. Of course, neither the chicken nor the pig par-ticipated voluntarily but, when it comes to our own participation in living our lives, the difference between these two words is very important. Are you merely involved in your life, or are you fully committed? What is the difference? We can be involved in practically anything with very little effort or interest. Everyday we participate in many activities, both public and personal. We perform our morning rituals of waking up, washing our bodies, cooking and eating breakfast, and so on. We go to work or to volunteer our efforts, we meet with friends and family. We go shopping, watch television, have lunch and dinner and, at night, we go to sleep. For most of us, routines like this are normal and we take them for granted. But we might ask ourselves one question: “Where is my mind during all these activities?”

The Buddha taught that the human mind is constantly distracted. In the midst of one activity—for example, eating—our mind may be already engaged in the next task. While preparing dinner we are thinking about eating, while eating, our minds are anxious about getting the dishes cleaned up afterwards. While working, we think about what we will do after work, and when it comes time to sleep our minds are distracted by worries and concerns for tomorrow! The fact is, we are always doing things, we are involved, but we are never fully pre-sent in our activities and tasks; we are not really committed.

In Buddhism the practice of mindfulness is to realize that each moment of life is the only life we truly have. In fact, we are—each moment of life—receiving life as a gift. Right now I am living, right now I am being nourished by countless plants and animals, by the air I breathe, by the sun and by the water I drink. Right now the love and devotion of my family and friends is sustaining me, right now life is manifesting itself in me! With this mindset, I can live each moment fully, without taking anything for granted. With mindfulness, I am fully committed to each task, each problem, each pleasure and each responsibility. By trusting the Great Compassion that always sus-tains us—life itself—we become able to truly appreciate our lives and feel the weight of anxiety and fear lifted. This mindfulness is expressed as Namo Amida Buddha, surrendering ourselves to Infinite Wisdom and Measure-less Compassion.

As you go through the various tasks and activities that make up your day, please remember—no matter what you are doing—that no moment of life ought to be wasted, no moment of life is less precious than any other. Happiness comes when we fulfill each task with full commitment and mark each moment with true apprecia-tion. Namo Amida Butsu.

With Hands in Reverence.

REMINDERS

Chanting Meditation at KHM followed by Dharma Discussion and Coffee continues on Mondays at new start time of 8:30 a.m.

Maui Hongwanji Adult Buddhist Education Program:“Tannisho: Way of True Entrusting” continues at KHM Thursdays (7:00-8:30 p.m.), February 13, 20, 27, and March 6.

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Message from the Kyodan Board

Kahului Hongwanji Mission members move forward in 2014 without the traditional President presiding over the Kyodan Board and would welcome a volunteer to serve as President. In the interim an Executive Committee made up of the Vice Presidents with the help of the rest of the Kyodan Board members are fulfilling the respon-sibilities of the President. Each month a Board member will write a message to be placed in our newsletter. As we welcome 2014, let us all reflect on the past year and what the future may hold for all of us. I imagine for many of you 2013 was a time of both joy and sadness—keeping in touch with family and friends and sadly saying goodbyes. I like to think of the good times that we enjoyed rather than the sadness that we may have experienced. For my family and me 2013 was a time of gaining new experiences and of moving forward in life. In maintaining our traditions many of us embarked on the end of year cleaning in preparation of the New Year. We are grateful for the members, especially the young children who gave their time and labor to clean the temple. As long as the members are interested and continue to participate, we will hold our yearly mochi tsuki at the temple. Instead of the traditional steaming of the mochi rice over an open fire and pounding the rice with the wooden mallet in the stone usu, we now use modern mochi machines. However, we still enjoy the temple community coming together in fellowship for this event. We hold our New Year’s Eve service early in the evening to accommodate as many members as possi-ble. Like many of you, my family has participated in the last service of the year. We have enjoyed the traditional striking of the bell after service and congregating in the social hall to enjoy the soba with temple members be-fore returning home for the traditional ozoni soup as our first meal of the New Year. As we begin 2014, I look forward to the future and encourage our members, their families and friends to join in our temple services and activities. May Buddha’s compassion surround all of you and bring you great joy in 2014.

Colleen Suyama Second Vice President

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2014 New Year’s Greeting shared at Kahului Hongwanji’s January 12 service:

Kahului Hongwanji was founded in 1911, 103 years ago. I’ve wondered if the founding members ever imag-ined what the Temple would be like after all this time. Did they believe that their current and future generations of members would continue supporting and maintaining the Kahului Hongwanji Mission? I wonder if they envi-sioned a growing and thriving membership all working together year after year to keep their legacy alive. They must have, in order to embark on such an ambitious journey. After sixty years I find that I have reached a time in my life to be in a leadership position with Kahului Hongwanji. I am one of three Vice Presidents that make up the Executive Committee, which acts as an Interim President. At age seven I was a cub scout in Pack 64 of Kahului Hongwanji. There is a group photo of those who participated in the parade for the relocation of the old wooden Temple in 1953 to its current site. I am in the third row, approximately in the middle wearing my Cub hat proudly. I mention this only to place a reference mark and let you know that I didn’t just fall out of the sky and recently become active with this temple. As a child and later as a young parent, this was a second home for my family and a very big part of our family life. My son is a graduate of the preschool, and my daughter got married in this temple 13 years ago by Rev. Ron Kobata. I have deep connections and love for this place.

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Service Responsibilities

Feb 2 Jr. YBA Feb 9 Dharma School Feb 16 Nirvana Day—Kyodan Feb 23 BWA

Mark Your Calendar!

Dates to Remember!

February - Feb 7 & 8 102nd State Legislative Assembly (Giseikai) - Honolulu Feb 9 Scout Sunday Feb 15-17 YESS Camp XXI—Oahu Feb 16 Nirvana Day—passing of Siddhartha Gautama (Nehan-E)

March - Mar 2 Hongwanji Day Mar 16 Spring Ohigan Mar 22 KHM Annual Bazaar

April- Apr 6 Maui Buddhist Council Hanamatsuri Apr 13 KHM Hanamatsuri & Infants’ Initiatory Rites Service Apr 27 Eshinnisama & Kakushinnisama Day

Spring Ohigan Service at KHM Sunday, March 16, 2014, 9 a.m.

Spring O-Higan Service will be observed on March 16, 2014, with Rev. Ai Hironaka of Lahaina Hongwanji as guest speaker. O-Higan is observed twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall, during what is called the equinox, or when the sun crosses the equator and day and night are equally long. This time, approximating the change in seasons from the extreme cold of winter for the Spring O-Higan and the heat of the summer to moderate temperatures for the Au-tumn O-Higan, symbolized the crossing from this shore, Samsara, where we are now, to the other shore of enlight-enment, the world of Nirvana. O-Higan is referred in Japa-nese as “San Butsu E” or “Gathering to Praise the Buddha.” It is a time for us to express our thanks to Amida Buddha for awakening us to his infinite wisdom and compassion.

Hosha

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 keeping the temple and facilities in tip-top shape.

Saturday, Feb 1, 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb 15, 7:30 a.m. Window Cleaning—4H

Nirvana Day—Nehan-E Sunday, February 16, 2014, 9 a.m.

Nirvana Day (Nehan-E) Service will be observed on Febru-ary 16, 2014 at Kahului Hongwanji. Nehan-E is the commem-oration of the Buddha's passing into Complete Nirvana at his death. Please join us for this family service.

KHM Annual Spring Bazaar Saturday, March 22, 2014

Nelson Okumura, chairperson for this year’s Spring Ba-zaar is hard at work rustling up the crew and planning for this popular fundraiser. Organizational meetings are scheduled for February 4 and March 4 at 5:30 p.m. at KHM. Please call the office if you would like to volunteer! Stay tuned for more details!

Giseikai—Legislative Assembly February 7 & 8, 2014

The 102nd State Legislative Assembly, Giseikai, will be held on Oahu at the Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin. Representing KHM are Guy Hironaka, Nelson Okumura and Gerald Hiyakumoto.

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Sunday, January 12: Family Service, General Membership Meeting, Installation of Officers and Celebration!

Kahului Hongwanji Mission held its 2014 Annual Membership Meeting and New Year’s Luncheon on Janu-ary 12 after the Sunday family service. Reverend Richard Tennes’ dharma message, benevolence to others and the mission’s role and future, reminded all that everyone needed to be an active participant of Buddha’s teachings. Then Janet Shimada, whose long tenure as kyodan president ended, called the general membership meeting to order and conducted business. Recognized for her untiring service and thanked for a job well done, 1st vice president Gerald Hiyakumoto explained that the president’s position is currently vacant. Instead the three vice presidents will serve as an executive committee. Next BWA officers and kyodan board members were installed. Citing years of unselfish service and volunteerism, George Okamoto from Wailuku Hongwanji presented the Tadaichi Fukunaga Dana Award to a deserving and surprised Richard Fukumura who has been a KHM member for most of his life. A delicious, fun-filled luncheon followed. Games brought out competitive spirits and everyone left a win-ner with prizes. Talented ukulele players and singers provided entertainment, and the celebration ended with everyone singing old favorites inspired by Henry Nakamura’s skillful piano playing. Congratulations to all. May 2014 be a safe, happy and prosperous one.

Path of Entrusting: Share Peace

Above: Kyodan and BWA officers and direc-tors with Reverend Tennes. Left: Tadaichi Fukunaga Dana Award recipi-ent, Richard Fukumura with Rev. Tennes and Award Chair, George Okamoto. Right: Richard with family members—Yukari, Yukiko and Ainsley.

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Buddhist Women’s Association

Please attend the first BWA meeting of 2014 on Saturday, February 1 at 8:30 a.m., after hosha at Kahului Hongwanji. On the agenda will be the calendar of events for the year. As members of the BWA, your sugges-tions are important and must be heard. An important event will be the World BWA Convention in Canada in 2015. The deadline to register for the Convention is right around the corner. Patsy Saki, assistant treasurer, will be collecting dues before the meeting.

The BWA women and friends participated in the Martin Luther King event sponsored by the African Ameri-cans on Maui on January 20. The event began with a proclamation read by Mayor Alan Arakawa at the MLK Stone of Hope at the County Building and continued with a procession down Main Street to the Banyan Tree Park in Wailuku town. The Hawaii Federation BWA suggested that the units consider participating in MLK events. Thank you to Kallie Keith-Agaran for coordinating the MUBWA’s participation.

Think before you eat...ummmmm?

C’mon, sing, sing a song, sing out loud, sing out strong, sing of good things...

What a wonderful way to spend the morning with great food, fun and friends!

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Shooting Stars 4H

Below: Group photo at Hale Makua Right: Girls decorating ornaments Below right: Dayna decorating Christmas tree

Happy New Year! Where did the year of 2013 go? The month of December (my favorite month) went by so quickly. It’s my favorite month, because it’s when Santa comes to visit. I wanted to be on his good list and not on his naughty list, so my 4H club members and I did a lot of extra community service in December to make sure that we would be on Santa’s good list. We started the month by helping at the annual church yard sale. We volunteered to make Spam musubi. The musubi must have been really ono, because they sold like hotcakes. Next we made ornaments to decorate a Christmas tree at Hale Makua Day Health. We all made sure that the ornaments we made found their places in front of the tree so that everyone could see them. We also volunteered our time to raise money for the Sal-vation Army by ringing the bell. Our red kettle collected a lot of donations that Saturday morning — maybe be-cause we were so cute or maybe because people just wanted us to stop singing. Our final push to be on the good list was to help at the interfaith support service for the Haiyan hurricane survivors. I hope that Santa took a long look at all the good that my club and I did this past month and put us all on his good list. Hooray — he did. Santa gave me just what I asked for this year. All joking aside, we spread a lot of good cheer this past month and hope to continue to do so this new year. I can’t wait for what is in store for our club next month. Domo arigato.

Dayna Saito

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Pack 64/Troop 64

The journey to Eagle Scout is a long one. It takes com-mitment from the Scout, his parents and family, his leaders and his community. As leaders, we do our best to make it a fun, learning experience. We hope that our Scouts will always strive to do their best, help other peo-ple and give back to their community. Devin will start his Eagle journey this month. We are proud of the example he is setting for our other scouts and we are grateful for the support that he has received from Kahului Hongwanji Mission. Trever is starting his Boy Scout journey and will be working on his Scout and Tenderfoot rank. Edgar has earned his Scout rank and continues to complete his re-quirements for Tenderfoot. We would like to thank ScoutMaster Kevin Tanaka and CubMaster Jason Fernandez for their time, energy and love of scouting. Our Troop is very proud to an-

nounce that Kevin and Jason have completed their Wood Badge training and will be receiving their award soon. Scouts are looking forward to a fun filled year of camping, cooking, engineering and making friends. If you are interested in joining Boy Scouts, please contact the temple office.

Recipe Corner

BITTERMELON DISH Shared by Henry Nakamura

3-4 medium sized bittermelon 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon salt

For sauce, mix together: 1 heaping tablespoon miso 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 level teaspoon sugar

Cut bittermelon into half lengthwise, then into half inch wide pieces. Stir-fry in oil for 5 minutes, sprinkling the salt over the bittermelon while doing so. Pour sauce over bittermelon. Mix well. Remove from heat.

ENJOY!

Recipes Welcome

Please share a favorite recipe with our sangha. Send a copy to the temple office or send it via email to kahului-hongwanji@hawaii.rr.com. 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, December 17, 2013

Present: Rev. R. Tennes, J. Shimada, D. Lee, G. Hiyakumoto, I. Tokishi, A. Yoshimoto, N. Okumura, E. Nishimura, H. Toyama, S. Emura, M. Emura, L. Sakuma, G. Hironaka, C. Suyama, D. Toyama, S. Higa, K. Keith-Agaran, T. Edo, P. Farnsworth, P. Borg, G. Borg

Call to order by President Janet Shimada at 6:36 p.m.

Minutes - Motion was made by Gerald Hiyakumoto and seconded by Guy Hironaka to approve the minutes of the November 19, 2013 board meeting. Motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Overall saving currently is 1/3 of cost of electric bill paid prior to installing the system the photo voltaic panels. Due to short winter days, the system is not producing sufficient electricity for the kitchen/social hall, office/preschool building and KHM is still using energy from Maui Electric. Saving benefits will become more evident in the long run.

Possible plans for installation of air conditioning in the main temple only & restoring the four lamps at the tem-ple corners continued to be researched.

NEW BUSINESS Due to the absence of a kyodan president, Guy Hironaka moved and Kallie Keith-Agaran seconded to approve the “Division of Duties of the Executive Board “ proposed by the Executive Committee consisting of the three vice presidents. Motion carried.

KHM’s two delegates to the Legislative Assembly (Giseikai) on February 7-8, 2014 are Gerald Hiyakumoto and Nelson Okumura. Guy Hironaka will attend as a Hawaii Kyodan director.

REPORTS Minister’s Report & Announcements Ministers BSC Spring Seminar will be held on March 18, 2014. The 2014 Ministers’ Seminar will be on June 17-19 and will be hosted by Maui Kyogakkai. Rev. Tennes will be on vacation from March 25 to April 9. A new six-session Thursday evening class entitled “Tannisho: Way of entrusting” will begin on January 16 at KHM.

Committee Reports Dharma Education Service Responsibilities March (proposed) March 2 Jr. YBA March 9 Dharma School March 16 Kyodan – Spring Ohigan March 23 Bazaar? March 30 BWA Window cleaning on _____ - BWA Switch would be needed to have Kyodan take care of Spring Ohigan service and refreshments.

Scouts – President Shimada reported that the Scouts completed their service project. Thank you to the scouts for painting the parking curbside.

ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

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2014 New Year’s Greeting shared at Kahului Hongwanji’s January 12 service (continued from page 2) I am sure that many of you have similar strong ties and affection for our temple. I observe this all the time in the hard work and unselfish giving you all continue to provide. It is the primary reason for me to join in as best as I can in hopes of lightening the load. You all inspire and motivate me and each other as well. Kahului Hongwanji Mission is not about any single individual. It is about all of us, the members current, past and future who volunteer time and energy in support of the many events of this temple. It is about the financial support that members and friends have given throughout the years that has sustained us and provided the monies for the land that the temple sits on, the construction of a modern temple and all the many parts that make up this temple’s facilities. We all are Kahului Hongwanji Mission. With deep gratitude and sincere emo-tions, I express on behalf of the Board of Directors a loving thank you for all that you have done and ask for your continued support and volunteer work to make the next two years very gratifying and successful. I wish that I could say that we will not have as many fund raising events. I wish I could inform you that we have lots of monies, and we don’t have to think about the financial aspects of sustaining this temple. Maybe in 2015, but not this year. I can say that under the leadership of Janet Shimada, the Board of Directors, and the strong support of the membership, we operated in the pink in 2013 - meaning that the income almost, but was not quite enough to cover all the expenses. Nevertheless I think we should give ourselves a big pat on the back. It’s a job well done. The Kyodan Officers and Board of Directors wish you all a Happy New Year, and we express our gratitude to all of you. Thank you, Janet Shimada, for being the chairperson for this event. Janet is a real treasure, an effective leader and organizer. She continues to advise and get things done, so for those of you who are a bit apprehen-sive about the new interim structure of the Board, I want you to know that we are still in good hands. Namu Amida Butsu Gerald N. Hiyakumoto One of three Vice Presidents that make up the Executive Committee, acting as Interim President

Anonymous (1) Emura, Susan & Michael Fukumura, Richard & Yukiko Hamai, Gail Hironaka, Guy Hironaka, M/M Masami Hiyakumoto, Gerald Imada, Tatsumi & Irene Keith-Agaran, Kallie Kishi, Toshio & Yvonne Kohama, Yoshio & Yukie Kondo, Reiko Y. Lee, Diane

Makishima, Tama Matsuda, Alan & Irene Nakamura, M/M Henry Z. Nashiwa, Scott & Ellen Okumura, Harold & Masue Okumura, Nelson Otsu, Lorrayne Saki, Patsy & Tamotsu Sakuma, Lillian Sakutori, Wayne & Karen Seki, Yoshiko Shimada, Harry & Janet Shimada, Momoye

Shoji, Yoshie Tagomori, Bernie Takabayashi, Erillee Tosaka, Doris Toyama, Douglas & Harriet Wells, Scott & Wendy Wilkinson, Charlotte Yamashita, Teruko Yokote, Thelma Yokoyama, Larry & Joan Yoshimoto, Shuji & Arleen

Grateful Acknowledgments Eitaikyo Service Donations—November 24, 2013

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Grateful Acknowledgments As of January 11, 2014

MEMORIAL SERVICES In memory of Alice Sorayama (1 year) Yutaka Sorayama & family In memory of Robert S. Misawa (50 year) Lyle & Cindy Matsunaga Ayae Heishman In memory of Mitsuo Hozaki (1 year) & Jamie Hozaki (1 year) Kimie Hozaki & family Wallace & Joyce Endo In memory of Bessie Hiranaga (7 year) Colin & Janis Hiranaga Leighton & Rosetta Hiranaga Harry & Cheryl Cruel Glenn & Pamela Tsutsui Shan & Lyndelle Tsutsui In memory of Tokie Hidani (49 day) Ken & Laura Hidani Richard & Eiko Hidani Dorothy Ching Earlyn Ginoza Yoshio Hamai J.L. & S.T. Hashimoto T. & J.L. Hashimoto Gerald Hiyakumoto Masue Kimura Toshio & Yvonne Kishi Reiko Kondo Kay Makii Alan & Irene Matsuda Renee, Cassidy & Sydnie Matsuda Donn Matsuda Rosie Mayer Henry & Jeanette Nakamura Lindie Nakamura Nancy Oishi Toshiko Oki Lorrayne Otsu J. Rydzewski & C. Wilkinson Tamotsu & Patsy Saki Lillian Sakuma

Yoshiko Seki Momoye Shimada Yoshie Shoji Florence Tanaka Douglas & Harriet Toyama Mr. & Mrs. Shigeo Wakayama Lyle & Charlotte Wilkinson Teruko Yamashita Shuji & Arleen Yoshimoto In memory of Yoshie Kamimoto (17 year) Unknown Clyde Kamimoto & Malvin Kamimoto Mr. & Mrs. Roy Hoshide Y. Yoshino A.M. Yoshino Katsuichi Yoshino Mr. & Mrs. Mark Miyakawa J.S. & B. Tanaka SPECIAL Mutual Underwriters Maui Sons & Daughters of the Nisei Veterans Leonard Oka & Jo Ann Sinton K.S. & H.H. Otani In memory of Franklyn Mamoru Tanaka (7 year) Hiroshi & Masue Tanaka In memory of Teruo Hashimoto Peggy Hashimoto & families In memory of Ichiro Kono Douglas & Harriet Toyama In memory of Satoshi Toyama Florence Yasui In memory of Sadao Joyo Dennis & Shirley Joyo In memory of Masa & Toshi Okumura Franklyn & Naomi Story

CIP/BUILDING FUND Roy & Wendy Mukai

NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE Tatsumi & Irene Imada Toshio & Yvonne Kishi Reiko Kondo Nelson Okumura Wayne & Karen Sakutori Harry & Janet Shimada Walter & Ione Tokishi Larry & Joan Yokoyama

NEW YEAR’S DAY SERVICE Guy Hironaka HOJUKAI Anonymous Momoye Shimada

NOKOTSUDO Harold & Masue Okumura H. Taira & R.S. Taira PROPERTY USE Michael & Gail Saito In memory of Tokie Hidani Ken & Laura Hidani

GOLD AWARDS Yukie Kohama Ellen Furukawa Patsy Saki Joan Yokoyama Tokio Kakiuchi

Thank you for your most generous donations. Kahului Hongwanji de-pends 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 Service

A memorial service is held in gratitude for the compassion of Amida Buddha and the life of Nembutsu. 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.

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Memorial Listing

FEBRUARY 1st YEAR (2013) Sakuma, Yasumasa, 84 February 2 Tamura, Fusaye Dorothy, 86 February 20

3rd YEAR (2012) Yayoshi, Janet Yaeko, 87 February 16 Ng, Alma Yaeko, 81 February 21

7th YEAR (2008) Nakamura, Tomoko, 60 February 3 Fuchikami, Melvin Kiyoshi, 57 February 11 Makishima, Katherine Mitsuko, 85 February 21

13th YEAR (2002) Sakane, Seinosuke, 100 February 24 Gushiken, Minoru, 70 February 28

17th YEAR (1998) Osakoda, Jack Toshio, 75 February 2 Yayoshi, Chizuko Jane, 74 February 6 Hamamoto, Walter Seitoku, 85 February 11 Matsuura, Mitsuru, 74 February 21 Matsuura, Kiyoko, 101 February 25

25th YEAR (1990) Yamashita, Takeshi, 80 February 15 Arakawa, Masaichi, 62 February 26

33rd YEAR (1982) Nitta, Hajime, 70 February 1 Muroshige, Tom Takashi, 51 February 6

50th YEAR (1965) None

MARCH 1st YEAR (2013) Yamashiro, Aiko, 80 March 10 Ouchi, Satsuki Olive, 86 March 18 3rd YEAR (2012) None 7th YEAR (2008) Nagato, Hajime, 93 March 7 13th YEAR (2002) Inamasu, Yoshio, 86 March 19 Sakutori, Hatsue Furomoto, 80 March 25 17th YEAR (1998) None 25th YEAR (1990) Kimura, Hatsumi, 95 March 13 Omori, Masaru, 77 March 19 Kawamoto, Teruo, 84 March 21 Higa, Richard Kamazo, 85 March 30 33rd YEAR (1982) None 50th YEAR (1965) None

Memorial Listing for 2014—Nenki

It has come to the attention of the newsletter staff that a name was omitted from the Memorial Listing for 2014 which appeared in January’s issue of Ocean. December 1, 2014 marks the 50th year since the passing of Kichihei Nakamura. Our sincere apology to Mr. Nakamura’s family and friends for the omission.

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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: hqs@honpahi.org

JANUARY 2014

NEW YEAR’S GREETING FROM GOMONSHU KOSHIN OHTANI Note: The English version was shared in the January 2014 issue of Ocean

年頭の辞

光寿無量

新しい年の初めにあたり、京都の本願寺よりご挨拶申し上げます。

門主を継職してから三十六年と九ヶ月過ぎました。中国の善導大師の

お言葉に「人間悤々（あわただしい）として衆務（日常のつとめ）を営

み、年命の日夜に去ることを覚えず（中略）いまだ解脱して苦海を出づ

ることを得ず」（『往生礼讃』とあるのが、身にしみて感じられます。

今年六月の退任まで、心して、勤めたいと思います。

年齢と共に、時の経つのが速くなるように感じられることは、多くの

方に共通しているようですが、近年は世の中の変化そのものが速くなっ

ており、一層、慌ただしく感じられます。この変化は主として、科学技

術の発達と経済活動の進展によるものですから、人間一人ひとりの生活

や社会の仕組みがうまく対応できるとは限りません。企業の盛衰や人々の生活格差は激しくなっ

ています。それに対処できる国内の仕組みや国際的な協調が追いつきません。そのためか、過去

を問わず、未来を考えず、今さえよければ良いという風潮が感じられます。それでは、過去の過

ちを繰り返したり、子孫の世代に負の遺産を残すことになります。

佛教の役割は、移り変わる世の中を生きる人間に、変わることのない依り処を与え、恵まれた

いのちを精一杯生きるよう導くことではないでしょうか。浄土真宗では、阿弥陀如来の本願すな

わち南無阿弥陀佛が依り処です。阿弥陀如来に無条件に受け容れられることによって、私は不都

合な過去も受け容れるようになり、今、生かされていることを喜ぶことができます。

今年も、お念仏申して、一日いちにちを大切に過ごさせていただきましょう。

2014年1月1日

浄土真宗本願寺派

門主 大谷光真

HHMH 125th INAUGURAL SERVICE

2014 is the year of 125th Anniversary for Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. Several events and projects are currently being planned on both State and District levels to celebrate this milestone. Hawaii Kyodan will be observing the 125th Celebration Inaugural Service on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Bet-suin in conjunction with the Giseikai (Legislative Assembly) Opening Service. The service will start at 8:30 am and the members and friends of Honpa Hongwanji are all welcome to join in this observance.

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MINISTERIAL ASSIGNMENTS (JINJI)

Rev. Toyokazu Hagio, a minister who is on leave of absence, will be assigned to Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin as its Assistant Chief Minister (Fukurimban) as of February 1, 2014.

Rev. Earl Ikeda, Resident Minister of Moiliili Hongwanji Mission, will retire from active ministry with Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii as of February 28, 2014.

Rev. Bert Sumikawa, Associate Minister of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, will be assigned to Moiliili Hongwanji Mission as its Associate Minister from February 16, 2014 to February 28, 2014 and as its Resi-dent Minister as of March 1, 2014. Rev. Sumikawa will be relieved from the position of Chaplain at the Pacific Buddhist Academy as of February 15, 2014. Rev. Sumikawa will continue providing ministerial services to Kapolei Buddhist Sangha.

Rev. Blayne Higa will be relieved from his position of Assistant Chaplain at the Pacific Buddhist Academy as of January 10, 2014.

LIVING TREASURES OF HAWAII RECOGNITION LUNCHEON

The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii will honor the following individuals as the 2014 Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ in recognition of their personal and professional achievements and their contributions to the com-munity. 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 (11:00 AM Registration, 12:00 PM Lunch and Program) Place: Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Cost: Early registration - $70.00 for payments received by January 24, 2014

Late registration - $85.00 for payments between January 25 - February 3, 2014 Sponsor Tables are available: Gold - $5,000; Silver - $3,000; Bronze - $1,500 *Registration Form can be downloaded from http://www.hongwanjihawaii.com/

THANK YOU LETTER FROM MR. MASAHIRO SASAKI

Dear Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii,

A Happy New Year. I can never forget the support you have given to us for the success of Sadako Legacy’s pro-ject in Hawaii in September last year. Each of your faces are still fresh in my mind. I understand that it is through the working of Amida Buddha’s Wisdom and Compassion that we could receive a debt of gratitude from each of you. I forever express my sincere appreciation to you, people who wear the robe of the Tathagata, for your dedication and service. I can remember many wonderful memories we have shared in Hawaii by look-ing at the Kyodan Calendar you sent me. I cherish the calendar in that each time I flip through it I feel gratitude. I, together with Sadako at Pearl Harbor, would like to wish your happiness from the bottom of our hearts.

NPO SADAKO LEGACY Masahiro Sasaki

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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.

YESS CAMP 2014

The Young Enthusiastic Seeker’s Camp

February 15-17, 2014 At Camp Timberline on Oahu

Contact Jacob Chang by e-mail

at youth@honpahi.org or phone at 937-6555.

Application form can be found

at www.tinyurl.com/yesscampxxxiform

PACIFIC BUDDHIST ACADEMY 8th ANNUAL TAIKO FESTIVAL Secrets of the Golden Dragon

Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 4:00pm

Leeward Community College Theatre

Tickets on sale Monday, February 3rd

Call Office at 532-2649` Cost $25.00 (General)

$20.00 (Child 12 and under / Senior 65+) $35.00 (At the Door)

REPORT ON MAUI FUND-RAISER FOR TYPHOON HAIYAN SURVIVORS On December 20, the Maui Ministers sponsored a fund-raising interfaith service to aid the Typhoon

Haiyan survivors. The service was held at Kahului Hongwanji. We had Buddhist chanting followed by prayers and aspirations by other ministers in the community, including a Catholic Priest, an Episcopal Priest, a Hawai-ian Kahu, and the Jodo Shu Bishop, Rev. Hara. Rev. Sol Kalu, with his family background in the affected area of the Philippines, gave the keynote address. The service, though held right before the Christmas holiday, had a very good attendance, and we raised $2,889.00 for the Filipino Community Center/Consuelo Foundation (Aloha for Philippines).

Rev. Richard Tennes, Kahului

CHORALFEST 2014 Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s Choralfest 2014 will be held at the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii

Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii on September 27 and 28, 2014. This is an opportunity for sing-

ers to rehearse Buddhist choral pieces at a workshop on Saturday and to perform them as a massed choir at a

special music service on Sunday. The purpose is for participants to express their joy and gratitude of the Bud-

dha-Dharma through joint musical voices. This fifth choralfest in a decade is open to all singers from temples

in Hawaii. Choralfest will again be led by Nola Nahulu, director of the Hawaii Opera Chorus and a Living Treas-

ure of Hawaii. For a flyer which includes the schedule and to register, please call the temple office (871-4732).

Registration fee is $30. The deadline to register is April 1, 2014. Upon close of registration, program booklets

and practice CDs will be sent to participating temples for required learning by each singer.

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February 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: kahului-hongwanji@hawaii.rr.com Website: http://kahuluihongwanji.org

Resident Minister

Reverend Richard Tennes

Executive Committee

Gerald Hiyakumoto

Diane Lee

Colleen Suyama

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. **********

Dharma School Sundays after Family Service

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Nirvana Day—Nehan-E Sunday, February 16, 9 a.m.

********** Hosha

Saturday, February 1, 7:30 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 7:30 a.m.

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Chanting Meditation followed by Dharma Discussion and Coffee

Mondays, February 3, 10, 24 at 8:30 a.m. **********

“Tannisho: Way of True Entrusting” February 13, 20, 27 (and March 6)

Thursdays (7:00-8:30 p,m,) at KHM w/Rev. Richard Tennes & Rev. Sol Kalu

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BWA Meeting February 1, 8:30 a.m.

********** Hojukai

February 22, 8:30 a.m. **********

Scouts Meeting Contact Denise Tanaka

*********** 4H Meeting

Wednesdays, February 5 & 19, 5:30 p.m. *********** Yoga Class

For schedule contact Kallie Keith-Agaran

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Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage

PAID

PERMIT NO. 37

Kahului, Hawaii