DO YOU HAVE A BUDDHIST NAME?

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“DO YOU HAVE A BUDDHIST NAME?”
by Shaku Horaku (Rev. Eric Matsumoto)
Opening Reflection: “…there was a king who,
having heard the Buddha’s exposition of the Dharma,
rejoiced in his heart and awakened the aspiration for
the highest perfect Enlightenment. He renounced his
kingdom and the throne, and became a monk named
Dharmakara.”
From “The Larger Sukhavativyuha
Sutra”
Every year, usually in the month of October,
our Honolulu Hongwanji Council sponsors an
Affirmation Rite officiated by the Bishop of the
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. In the past,
Affirmation Rites were held only on very special
occasions like a temple’s anniversary celebration or
when the Go-Monshu or Spiritual Leader of the
Hongwanji from the Main Temple came to Hawaii.
But today, the Affirmation Rite is more accessible to
the membership as it is offered annually. I would like
to ask everyone who has not participated in an
Affirmation Rite to take this year to consider
participating in the 2007 Affirmation Rite. But what
does it mean to participate in the Affirmation Rite and
what happens?
If you are apprehensive about it being
complicated, don’t worry. It is a very simple
ceremony conducted very solemnly in reverence and
traditionally more in silence than festivity. It is a
joyous occasion or event, but observed with a solemn
dignity for it marks a very important milestone in a
person’s life. The Affirmation Rite is a public
declaration on the part of the person affirming that he
or she is a committed Buddhist, Jodo Shin Buddhist
for us. It is a very personal commitment and a public
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declaration. Thus, we encourage that the person
participating is mature enough and has an
understanding of the meaning or significance of the
ceremony. It is different from the Infant’s Initiatory
Rites which is introducing a newborn to the Buddha.
The participation of a person in the Affirmation Rite
is a conscious choice made by that individual
declaring to the world that he or she is a Buddhist.
On this occasion, the person receives his or her
Dharma Name more commonly known as the
Buddhist Name by many people.
Did you know that this tradition of taking or
receiving a religious name comes from our own Pure
Land Sutra, the Larger Sutra? It says that there was a
king who rejoiced in having heard the Dharma,
aspired for enlightenment and took the name,
Dharmakara. Dharmakara is the Buddhist Name that
this king took or received who would later become
Amida Buddha. To explain further, there are two
types of Buddhist Names, one is kaimyo or Precept
Name and the other is homyo or Dharma Name. In
form they are the same thing, a religious name taken
or given to a person upon their making a commitment
to be Buddhist or aspire for enlightenment, but the
difference is that a Precept Name/kaimyo is given to
someone who vows to follow the precepts upon
ordination. In the beginning only those who were
ordained were given the Precept Name. Later, this
custom spread to include lay people who vow to
uphold the minimum 5 precepts for lay people. But
besides the Precept Name, there is the homyo which
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we use in Shin Buddhism. Since Jodo Shinshu is not
a teaching based on upholding precepts, we do not
use the term Precept Name/kaimyo, but instead use
the term homyo or Dharma Name. “Ho” refers to the
Dharma and “myo” means name, so Dharma Name.
Personally, when I decided I am a Buddhist, I
participated in an Affirmation Rite held at Kona
Hongwanji and received my Dharma Name Horaku.
Horaku means “Dharma-Pleasure” and often
translated as “The Joy of being immersed in the
Dharma.” Later, when I was ordained as a Jodo
Shinshu priest, I had the opportunity to change my
Dharma Name at the Tokudo or Ordination
Ceremony, if I so wished, but decided to keep it. It is
a meaningful name for me. It expresses the Joy, the
Happiness that I feel about Amida Buddha’s Wisdom
and Compassion. And it is this Joy that I feel that I
want others too to feel or experience. It’s a
wondrous feeling which has made my life complete.
The greatest joy in my life is the Joy of the
Nembutsu Dharma.
As a side note, I just want to briefly mention
that in Jodo Shinshu there is one other type of
“name” that can be presented to an individual known
as an Ingo or Posthumous Title. The Ingo is actually
a title that is presented to an individual who has
shown extraordinary leadership and exhibited a deep
commitment and dedication to temple and/or
community. It expresses the organization’s
appreciation to that individual and although it is
presented by the Office of the Bishop, it actually
represents the entire world-wide Jodo Shinshu
community. A special request is made in the case of
an Ingo or Posthumous Title.
To conclude, in this way, the Dharma Name
is received when someone participates in an
Affirmation Rite confirming that he or she is a
Buddhist. Sadly, so many people think that one
receives a homyo only when we die, but that’s not the
case. A person receives their Dharma Name after
they have died if they had not received one during
their life. The Dharma Name should actually be
received and appreciated during one’s life. And it is
only because, for one reason or another, the person
was not able to receive a Dharma Name before death
that it is given after death. Again, it is encouraged
The White Way is the newsletter of the Moiliili Hongwanji
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August, October and December.
that we receive our Dharma Name during our
lifetime. As this year slowly draws to a close, and
we anticipate a joyous new year, please consider
participating in next year’s Affirmation Rite.
Namo Amida Butsu = Entrusting in
the Buddha of Immeasurable Life and Infinite Light
HOONKO SERVICE SPONSORED BY BWA
The annual Hoonko Service sponsored by the
Buddhist Women’s Association, will be held on
Sunday, November 12, at 9:00 AM. Mrs. Shimeji
Kanazawa will be the speaker and her topic will be
memoirs of her sister, Emiko Ryusaki. Everyone is
invited to attend this service. After the service, BWA
members will hold a membership meeting followed
by a fellowship luncheon at Paradise Grill.
SANGHA REMEMBRANCE (EITAIKYO)
SERVICE ON SUNDAY, NOV. 19
9:00 AM:
FAMILY ENGLISH SERVICE
Speaker: Rev. Shigeaki Fujitani, retired minister
of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
10:30 AM:
JAPANESE SERVICE
Speaker: Rev. Shindo Nishiyama of Jikoen
Hongwanji Mission
Please join us for our Sangha Remembrance
or Eitaikyo Service which is held in grateful memory
of those whose dedication and commitment have
built the temple that we enjoy today. It is a time to
rededicate ourselves to caring for and improving the
temple so our children may also enjoy this beautiful
dharma home at Moiliili Hongwanji.
Those who are attending service are invited to
bring a few cans of non-perishables for a food drive
collection at the temple.
A community-wide food drive will be held at
Moiliili Hongwanji coordinated by Chieko
Yamashita, a University of Hawaii student who is
conducting this drive as a community service project.
Canned goods and other non-perishables will be
collected at the temple on Saturday, November 18,
from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and at Sunday service
on November 19. Please share generously—the
canned goods will be given to “Next Step Project”,
the homeless shelter in Kakaako.
TEMPLE CLEANUP ON NOV. 26
Our annual temple cleanup is just
around the corner on Sunday,
November 26, and we ask for your
kokua! We’ll begin at 8:00 AM with a short service
in the temple and proceed to the different areas of
the temple to give the temple a good cleaning—
windows, storerooms, walkways, closets all need
our attention. The work should be finished around
noon and we’ll all enjoy a delicious lunch prepared
by the BWA. We can really use your helping hand,
so please join us. If you can, please bring some rags
and buckets and any other cleaning tools that might
be helpful.
HBC BODHI DAY OBSERVANCE: DEC. 3
The annual Hawaii Buddhist Council Bodhi
Day Observance celebrating the great enlightenment
of Shakyamuni Buddha will be held on Sunday,
December 3, 2006. The service will begin at 9:00
AM at Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii at
1685 Alaneo Street. The speaker will be Professor
Louis O. Gomez, Professor of Buddhist Studies at
the University of Michigan, who has written books
on Buddhism, including a translation of the
Sukhavativyuha Sutras. There will be no service at
Moiliili Hongwanji Mission so let’s all attend this
joint service with other temples of the Hawaii
Buddhist Council.
MHM BODHI DAY SERVICE: DEC. 10
Moiliili Hongwanji Mission will have its Bodhi
Day Service on Sunday, December 10, at 9:00 AM.
Our guest speaker will be Professor Dharm Bhawuk,
Professor of Management and Culture Community
Psychology, and Graduate Chair and Director of the
PhD Program in International Management at the
University of Hawaii at Manoa. Please join us!
DR. CARL BECKER TO SPEAK ON DEC. 24
Dr. Carl Becker, a friend to many of us, will
be in Hawaii at the end of December and will be the
speaker at our 9:00 AM Sunday Service on
December 24. We hope you will be able to join us
to welcome Dr. Becker and to listen to his message.
JAPANESE SERVICE/SERMON
Monthly Japanese service/sermons are
scheduled as follows:
November 19, 10:30 AM: Rev. Shindo Nishiyama
will be the speaker at the Eitaikyo Japanese Service.
December 17, 10:30 AM: Rev. Eric Matsumoto will
present a Japanese sermon after the 9:00 AM service.
NEW YEAR’S DAY SERVICE (SHUSHO-E)
You are cordially invited to Moiliili
Hongwanji’s New Year’s Day Service which will be
held on Monday, January 1, 2007 at 10:00 AM.
What a wonderful way to start the new year together
with Amida-sama, family and friends. Refreshment
will be served following the service. Please note
that there will be no Sunday service on December
31.
MOCHITSUKI DEMONSTRATION
The Dharma School PTA invites you to a
Mochitsuki (mochi making) demonstration on
Sunday, January 7, following the 9:00 AM
Service. This annual event is enjoyed by everyone,
young and old. Each year we’re getting better and
better at pounding and making mochi (using the
traditional usu and kine as well as the modern mochi
machine). The best part always is eating the
delicious fresh mochi with the ono fillings and
toppings!
With Sympathy
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to the families
and friends of the following who have recently
passed away:
Mr. Yoshio Fukumitsu, 96, on September 26
Mr. Melvin Susumu Hayashida, 59, September 22
Mr. Koichi Tomita, 88, on October 2
Mrs. Doris Tsunako Tomita, 91, on October 4
May the Onembutsu provide solace during this time
of sorrow.
Addition to article “Jun Kyodan-So In Honor of Mr.
Harry Yoshimura” which appeared in our last issue:
The Ingo MU-RYOU-IN was bestowed upon the
late Mr. Harry Gunichiro Yoshimura in recognition
of and in appreciation for his many contributions to
Moiliili Hongwanji Mission.
Pacific Buddhist Academy Honor
Rose Nakamura was one of four awardees
recognized at the Pacific Buddhist Academy’s
Lighting Our Way First Annual Banquet on October
6. The four honorees are role models for all
generations. They are: entertainer and Hawaiian
Activist Haunani Apoliona, entertainer Brother
Noland Conjugacion, and Rev. David Coon, former
Headmaster of Iolani School.
Excerpts from Rose’s talk were:
“Tonight I am representing all of the Project
Dana volunteers who are truly the “LIGHT” of our
program and are in action at 30 churches/temples
that comprise the Project Dana Coalition, which
spreads throughout the State of Hawaii. I wish to
pay special tribute to the 750 volunteers, to all the
volunteer site leaders, to the hardworking and
capable staff and Advisory Board members who are
my inspiration. To these volunteers and leaders,
Dana is a joy as it comes from their hearts. Many
of you present at this gathering tonight, with some
from the neighbor islands, to each and every one, I
wish to express my sincerest gratitude and
appreciation.
Project Dana was conceived in 1989 by Mrs.
Shimeji Kanazawa who was then a trustee of the
National Federation of Interfaith Volunteer
Caregivers, Inc. She was chosen to represent
Hawaii and the Buddhist Community.
Mrs.
Kanazawa has been a great mentor and guiding
LIGHT, as she is known nationally and locally as
an advocate for older adults. I would like to
acknowledge Mrs. Kanazawa at this time.
Project Dana volunteers learn through
action that the power of a touch, a smile, a kind
word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the
smallest act of caring, all of which have the
potential to turn a life around.
The needs of the frail elderly and disabled
persons, with many isolated and lonely, are great in
our community. Hawaii’s older adult population is
growing twice as fast as the National average. As it
grows, so does the need for compassionate options
to help older adults maintain the independence and
dignity they deserve.
“Lighting the Way” in my life’s challenges
and fulfillment has been with the influence through
my family upbringing and through partnership with
my late husband. Their LIGHT reminds me of the
preciousness of my life with each other in the
community. For this I am very grateful”.
The Golden Rule of Many Faiths
The concept of compassion and loving
kindness in everyday living is encompassed by all
faiths.
Here are some sayings from various
religions similar to DANA.
• Buddhist - Hurt not others in ways you yourself
would find hurtful.
• Christian - Do unto others as you would have
them do unto you.
• Hindu - Do naught unto others which would
cause you pain if done to you.
• Jewish - What is hateful to you, do not do to
your neighbors.
• Muslim - No one of you is a believer until you
desire for another that which you desire for
yourself.
•
Zoroastrian - Do not approve for another
what you do not like for yourself.
For Your Information
Monthly reports of all activities from Project
Dana’s coalition of churches/temples are submitted
and statistics are compiled each year. In FY 2005
(July ’05 – June ‘ 06) the statewide report is as
follows:
Total Volunteer Hours – 49,000
Total Volunteers – 750
Total Number of Persons Served – 950
The following statistics are for two grants
administered by the City and County of Honolulu,
Elderly Affairs Division. These statistics were
recorded from July 2005-June 2006.
Kupuna Care Grant (Oahu Only)
In-home assistance only
Total Volunteer Hours – 27,908
Total Number of Persons Served – 448
Caring for the Caregiver Support Group
(Oahu Only)
Total Sessions – 48
Total Counseling Sessions – 140
Total Number of Persons Served – 48
Thank you to all the Project Dana volunteers for
your DANA!
CHICKEN SALE MAHALO
Thank you so much to members and friends
for your great support of our annual fundraiser
featuring Hoku’s barbeque chicken, Zippy’s chili,
and Akyth Sushi. Approximately $8,500 was raised
and is designated for our Centennial Fund which has
made possible the many improvements and
programs held in conjunction with our Centennial
observance
Thank you to Keith Hamao for chairing this
event, to the BWA for the delicious lunch, and to all
who came out to help on October 8! A special thank
you goes to our Preschool families and staff for their
support!! (Note: The deadline for Zippy’s ticket
redemption is November 8.)
HEADQUARTERS NEWS
Condolence
Mr. Calvin Takanori Sueda, a member of Honohina
Hongwanji passed away on October 7, 2006. Ingo
KI-MYO-IN.
Personnel
Mrs. Ethel Matsuo, Headquarters Secretary, retired
from her position as of October 31 due to health
reasons.
Ms. Dianne Sumida was hired as the Headquarters
Secretary effective October 15.
Mrs. Yuka Takata was hired as the Headquarters
Secretary in charge of the Bookstore effective
December 1.
2007 Legislative Assembly
The 2007 Legislative Assembly will be held
February 9 and 10, 2007 at the Hawaii Betsuin.
Shinran Shonin’s 750th Memorial T-Shirts
T-shirts commemorating Shinran Shonin’s 750th
Memorial (in 2011) are available at Headquarters
Bookstore at the cost of $15. They are available in
two colors (white and pink) and are printed with the
theme, the Japanese character ‘an non’ which means
“May peace and tranquility prevail throughout the
world.”
Ministers’ Continuing Education
Ministers’ Continuing Education will be held
December 7 and 8 at the Hawaii Betsuin with Dr.
Takamaro Shigaraki as lecturer.
FUTABA LECTURE
The Hawaii Betsuin Annual Futaba Lecture
Program will be held Saturday, December 9, from
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii
Betsuin. The speaker will be Dr. Takamaro Shigaraki
on the topic “The Shin Buddhist Way of Life in
Contemporary Society.” The public is invited.
FROM THE HAWAII KYODAN SOCIAL
CONCERNS COMMITTEE
November is designated as the start of the
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (Hawaii
Kyodan) Annual Social Concerns Fund Drive. In
keeping with the spirit of Dana, the month of
November and Thanksgiving is an appropriate time to
be mindful of the good things we wish to share with all
beings.
Counseling for those in emotional pain, relief
for victims, companionship for the frail elderly,
training for volunteers on Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, and
Oahu, were supported by your donations to the Social
Concerns Fund.
Project Dana (headquarters and statewide
units), Maui Long Term Care Partnership, Samaritan
Counseling Center of Hawaii, and the American Red
Cross all received funds from the Honpa Hongwanji
Mission of Hawaii through your Committee on Social
Concerns.
The Committee on Social Concerns is now
considering providing workshops which may include
but not limited to dealing with the elderly, substance
abuse, and emergency preparedness. In order to
provide this service, a small amount of the funds in the
Social Concerns Fund may be used in order not to
increase the Hawaii Kyodan Budget.
Suggestions of charities we can support are
always welcome. Notification of disasters affecting
Hongwanji members is also welcome at any time.
The suggested contribution for the fund drive is
the cost of a meal for your family. This would
certainly be in keeping with sharing with all beings in
our Words of Thanksgiving in our daily lives. We
thank you for your continued generosity. Mahalo!
[A notice has been mailed to Moiliili members and
friends. Your DANA is greatly appreciated!]
HEADQUARTERS NEWSLETTER
The Headquarters Newsletter, Paramita is
issued quarterly and will be mailed to members and
friends with one of our temple notices. The Fall 2006
issue was mailed with our Eitaikyo Service Notice and
features Moiliili member Donna Higashi and the 13th
BWA World Convention.
BWA
NEWS
Dates to Remember:
Sunday, Nov. 5: 8:30 AM: Sushi Sale
Sunday, Nov. 12: 9 AM: BWA sponsored Hoonko
Family Service with Mrs. Shimeji Kanazawa as
speaker.
10:30 AM: General Membership Meeting with
Election of Officers
11:30 AM: Lunch (Southeast Asian cuisine) at
Paradise Grill in Moiliili and introduction to
Cambodia
Wednesday, Nov. 29: 9 AM - 12 Noon: CARE
DAY for BWA Seniors
Thanks to Dr. Richard Ridao, the visit on
Sunday, October 22, to Club 50 Fitness Center
Hawaii was most enjoyable and educational. Rina,
the Center’s Manager, Dr. Ridao and his in-laws,
Betty and Andy Hirose from Makawao, Maui,
graciously welcomed us.
Rina explained the
Center’s special designed program of a “low-impact,
easy to follow, 30-minute workout program in a fun,
non-intimidating group exercise format.” Dr. Ridao
followed with a demonstration of the use of various
equipments. Everyone had the opportunity to try the
equipments which emphasized fitness by
strengthening arms, shoulders, legs and knees,
abdomen, back, etc. Some of us felt energized upon
use of the exercise equipment. The Open House
offered by Drs. Richard and Debby Ridao made us
realize the importance of our fitness needs,
especially for people who are over 50. Thank you to
the Ridao’s for the Open House and delicious
refreshments!
At the last October 1 general meeting, a
sushi fundraiser was approved to take place on
November 5 to help subsidize the registration fees
for BWA members who attended the 13th World
Buddhist Women’s Convention. A CARE DAY to
spend a morning with BWA senior members who
are homebound has been scheduled for Wednesday,
November 29, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the
temple.
Contributed by Rose Nakamura
HAPPY STRUMMERS NEWS
Being members of the Happy Strummers
gives us the opportunity to be involved in many
activities such as the Dharmachakra Festival. Not
only are we delighted to be a part of the community
of religious groups but we learn a lot by listening to
other people’s experiences.
For the entertainment portion of the
program, delighted we were to see beautiful and
exotic Korean dances, Tibetan, Chinese, and Monk
dances. The Strummers presented two numbers:
The Wondrous Gift of Peace, and Splendor of an
Evening Sky.
Terrific describes the gathas
presented by the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
Choir. We also enjoyed the fellowship and the
delicious vegetarian dishes for dinner. To those
who chaired this year’s program, the Happy
Strummers of Moiliili Hongwanji thank you for
putting together this Harvest Moon Festival. To the
Strummers who took time out to attend this year’s
Dharmachakra Festival, mahalo and please let us
keep strumming!
Contributed by Michiko Motooka
KARUNA SOCIETY
A warm welcome is extended to Wallace
Hironaka who recently joined the Karuna group.
Last month Karuna members painted yellow
“caution” stripes at the bottom landing of the
staircase in front of the temple for added safety.
November’s project is to repaint the Preschool
tables and restripe the back parking lot. Mahalo to
members for your help!! Karuna workdays are
usually the second Saturday of the month. If you are
interested in joining the group, please call the
temple office at 949-1659.
CHOIR NEWS
The choir consists of 17 regular
members including director Edwin Tanaka and
accompanist Francis Okano. As we approach our
second anniversary in February, we are enjoying a
variety of beautiful songs and hope more singers will
join! Choir practices are on Mondays at 7:30 PM in
the annex hall. Next year, a Hongwanji choirfest for
singers statewide will be held on August 4 & 5.
Please reserve those dates to participate in the
workshop/singing or to hear the mass choir at a
special musical service.
DOGGONE TREATS!
Hats Off!
Congratulations to Rose
Nakamura.
She was one of four
individuals honored by the Pacific
Buddhist Academy at their first annual
Light Our Way program. This program
recognizes individuals in our community “who
demonstrate leadership rooted in compassion and an
awareness of interdependence.” Mrs. Nakamura
expressed this thought in regard to her recognition—
“Making society more connected.”
The other
honorees were Haunani Apoliona—“Pragmatism and
vision, grounded in values;”
Brother Nolan
Conjugacion—“Stay simple, just be natural;” and
Rev. David Coon—“A simple ethic: treasure each
person.”
Joan Teraizumi was recognized by Shanghai
Bistro restaurant for completing ten consecutive
cooking classes. She was rewarded with a champagne
toast and a gift certificate from the restaurant for this
achievement.
Gwen Nakamura and her dog “Lani Moo”
won first prize in the owner-pet look alike category at
the annual Doggie Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume
Contest sponsored by Doggie Bakery. Both were also
featured on KITV news.
Mahalo! Mahalo to Keith Hamao for chairing our
annual chicken, chili and sushi fundraiser. Kudos are
also extended to our office staff, Jeanne Watari and
Anne Kawabata, lunch preparation crew anchored by
Sue Sonoda, Helen Hamasu and Shu Najita and the
many temple and community volunteers who helped
with this year’s fundraiser.
Got chili tickets? Don’t forget, November 8th
Wednesday is the LAST DAY for Zippy’s chili pickup.
It’s Medicare Part D Time. Seniors and caregivers
for seniors, review your present prescription plan and
sign-up once again between November 15th and
December 31st.
Emergency Preparedness. Did the recent earthquake
make you realize how unprepared your family was?
Now is a good time to prepare before the winter
season. One question that comes to mind is, “What
type of canned goods or dry food should I get?” An
article in the Honolulu Advertiser, dated October 16th,
addressed this concern. Aside from the essential nonfood items, it suggests:
Canned goods—tuna, beef stew, chili, pink
salmon, and chunk chicken. Other items include nonfat dry milk, raisins, cold cereal, soda crackers,
cookies, instant ramen, and instant miso soup. Be
sure to check your food supply every few months to
see if the product is still edible. Check out this
newspaper article and other sources for a
comprehensive listing of emergency hints and ideas.
FROM THE CENTENNIAL FUND CHAIR
Thank you very much again for your
continued support for the Centennial Fund. The
Chicken and Chili Sale held last month raised
$8,623.76. The event concluded our fundraising
efforts through various projects that totaled
$54,698.62. Together with the 299 pledges and
donations that sums $264,643.48, we have raised a
grand total of $319,342.10 as of Nov. 1, 2006. This is
91 percent of the 350-thousand-dollars goal.
I am convinced that we will reach the goal by
the end of this centennial year, and we are making
arrangements to make a plaque to commemorate this
Centennial Fundraising event soon. So, this is the last
call for the Lehua level donation ($2,500) or higher
to be recognized on the plaque.
In our Centennial Bowl, we are on the final
drive. We are in the red zone and only 9 yards out.
Let’s make the final push into the end zone and score
a BIG touch down!
Osamu Kawabata
Centennial Fundraising Chair
Plumeria
David Shimokawa
WHITE WAY BROADCAST
Please tune in to Radio KZOO (1210AM on
your dial) for Moiliili Hongwanji’s White Way Radio
Broadcast each Saturday from 7:45 to 8:00 AM.
Our schedule is listed below (with speaker’s name,
followed by the sponsor)
Nov. 18: Ms. Ann Ishizu/Mrs. Shizue Okamura
Nov. 25: Rev. Shinkai Murakami/M/M Roy Abe
Dec. 2: Rev. Earl Ikeda/M/M Kenneth Koseki
Dec. 9: Rev. Toyokazu Hagio/Mrs. Michiko
Morikubo
Dec. 16: Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki/M/M Alfred Ono
Dec. 23: Rev. Daien Soga/Dr. Mitsuru Shiraki
Dec. 30: Rev. Jan Youth/Ms. Nancy Kouzuki
Jan. 6: Bishop Chikai Yosemori/M/M Michael
Sorakubo
You are also invited to tune in for the Hawaii
Betsuin’s radio programs on Saturday at 7:30 AM
(Japanese) and Sunday at 10:00 AM (English).
Mahalo to our speakers, sponsors and volunteer staff!
November 2006
2006 Slogan: “Embraced by the Vow:
In Harmony”
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
7:30 PM - Temple Board
Meeting
5
6
9:00 AM - English Service
7
Election Day
8
Temple……..….949-1659
Pre-School….....946-4416
Thu
Fri
2
3
10:00 AM - Franciscan
4
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
10:30 AM - Maunalani
6:00 PM - Karate
9
10
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
Iolani School Visitation
Sat
Veteran’s Day
Holiday
11
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
8:00 AM - Karuna Workday
BWA FOOD SALE
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
8
12
13
14
15
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
9:00 AM - BWA Hoonko
Service
Speaker: Mrs. Kanazawa
BWA Meeting & Luncheon
16
17
9:00 AM - Ministers’
Meeting
20
6:30 PM - Bonbu Club
Dharma Nite with
Dinner
21
9:00 AM - Eitaikyo Service
Speaker: Rev. S. Fujitani
10:30 AM - Japanese Svc
Speaker: Rev. S. Nishiyama
6:00 PM - Karate
7:00 PM - Nembutsu Retreat Eval. Meeting
22
23Thanksgiving
Day
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
26
27
8:00 AM - Temple Cleanup
28
29
9:00 AM - BWA Care Day
30
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
18
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
Moiliili Hongwanji
Food Drive
10:00 AM -1:00 PM
PRE-SCHOOL FOOD DRIVE
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 Choir Practice
19
6:00 PM - Karate
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Membership
Committee Meeting
24
9:00 AM - Proj. Dana Adv.
Board Mtg. at Makiki
Christian Church
25
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
December 2006
2006 Slogan: “Embraced by the Vow:
In Harmony”
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Temple……..….949-1659
Pre-School….....946-4416
Project Dana…..945-3736
Thu
Fri
1
Sat
2
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
9:00 AM - HI Kyodan Board
Meeting
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
\
Karuna Workday
9:00 AM - HBC Bodhi Day
at Higashi Hongwanji
Sponsored by HBC
Speaker: Prof. Louis O.
Gomez
(No service at Moiliili)
9
10
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
No Choir
11
6:00 PM - Karate
9:00 AM - MHM Bodhi Day
Service
PM Speaker: Prof. Bhawuk
Choir
11:15 AM - United Jr. YBA PracMeeting at Betsuin
17
12
7:30 PM - Temple Board
Meeting
13
Minister’s Continue Education Lecture Series
at Betsuin with Rev. Shigaraki
15
16
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
22
23
8:30 AM - Tai Chi
29
30
7:30
9:45 AM - Preschool
Winter Program
9:15 AM - Preschool
Keiki Service
3:00 PM - Oahu Care
Visitation
tice
6:30 PM - Bonbu Club
Dharma Nite with
Dinner
18
19
Futaba Lecture Series with
Rev. Shigaraki at Betsuin
6:00 PM - Karate
7:00 PM - Preschool Committee Mtg.
14
9:00 AM - United BWA Rep.
Meeting Betsuin
10:30 AM - Maunalani
6:00 PM - Karate
20
21
9:00 AM - English Service
Jr. YBA/Dharma School
Project Dana Cleanup
24
7:30 PM - Choir Practice
25
9:00 AM - Eng. SVC
Speaker: Dr.
New
Carl Becker
Christmas Day
6:00 PM - Karate
Year’s 7:30 PM - Choir Practice
Eve
31
No Service Today
9:00 AM - Ministers’ Mtg.
6:00 PM - Karate
26
27
6:00 PM - Karate
7:30 PM - Membership
Committee Meeting
28
10:00 AM - Hawaii Kai
Assisted Living Serv.
11:00 AM - Japan Student
Visitation to Project
Dana and Temple
In Appreciation
TO THE TEMPLE:
9/21 Gloria Okimoto in memory of Tomiko Okimoto
9/24 Elaine Ashimine in memory of Akira and Jane
Shimada
9/24 Oshiro Family in memory of Maurice Mitsuo Oshiro
9/28 Walter Ebisu
10/1 Sumie Nii
10/1 Nancy Kouzuki
10/1 Eugene Makino
10/2 Dorothy K. Horie in memory of Richard Horie
10/2 Elaine Ashimine
10/5 Rev. David Nakamoto
10/5 Tasuku Matsushima in memory of Charles Goichi
Kimura
10/5 Tasuku Matsushima in memory of Kazue Matsushima
10/5 Ann Ito in memory of Mrs. Roy Hirai
10/6 Family of the Late Mr. Harry Yoshimura
In memory of Harry G. Yoshimura
10/8 Glenn & Ann Matsumoto
10/19 Gladys Yoshiko Higa and Tanaka Ohana in memory of
Yasuko Doi Tanaka
10/23 Edith Horie
10/23 Anonymous in memory of mother
11/1 Tasuku Matsushima
11/1 Tasuku Matsushima in memory of Goichi Kimura
TO THE NOKOTSUDO:
9/17 Doris M. Narahara in memory of Iwao Narahara
9/14 Bessie Tanaka
10/6 Haito Nishita in memory of Ken & Kikuyo Nishita
10/10 D. Shimokawa
10/11 Kerby & Peggy Kwok in memory of Masato & Matsuko
Okazaki, Andrew Okazaki, Frances Sigler
10/13 Nekotani Family in memory of Sho Nakanishi
TO BWA:
9/6 Zenchoji’s Zenbomori, Miyakonojo Miyazaki
9/30 Elsie Tanaka donated flower arrangements for
Convention Workshop
TO PROJECT DANA:
Hawaiian Electric Matching Fund with J. Kotaka
N. Beadle, K. Ching, A. Fairfax, E. Fujihara, M. Fukumoto,
M. Goshi, M. Jussawalla, J. Kaya, J. Murashige, S. Koito, S.
Nakata, F. Naliielua, F. Nelson, A. Nii, G. Okamoto, C. Reis,
M. Teramoto, A. Toshima, E. West, H. Yoshidome, T. Young
In memory of Grace Sakai: S. Kanazawa, N. Kouzuki, K.
Okimoto, J. Morrison, J. Shinogi
In Honor of Rose Nakamura: H. Ito, C. Osajima, T. Tsutsui,
H. Uyemura
TO THE WHITE WAY:
10/6 Irene Miyazaki
10/10 Masao Kurosu
ADDITIONAL OHIGAN DONATIONS:
.
.
.
Hank Akimoto
Natsuko Kunimune, Lily Y. Muraoka
Yoshinobu Matsushima, V. S. Nakamura
OCTOBER 15TH EARTHQUAKE
How did you fare on October 15
with the earthquake and blackout? This
day brought emergency preparedness into
the forefront. A survival tip was passed
on to us—in the event of an earthquake,
curl up beside your bed, sofa or other heavy piece of
furniture—if anything falls, the furniture may provide
you with a life-saving “triangle” of space. As a note
of interest, with no immediate information on the radio
and no immediate phone connection to the temple, 18
conscientious members came to Sunday Service
including those who were in charge of coffee hour, our
MC, our children’s Dharma talk speaker, Rev.
Matsumoto and his family (of course), and several
other dedicated members!! A short service was held
followed by a “talk story” session.
DVD’S AVAILABLE
The following DVD’s are available to order:
• A 15-minute DVD entitled “The Lotus Blooms in
Hawaii” or “Hawaii Ni Saita Byakurenge” (with
Japanese narration and English subtitles) was shown at
the 13th World Buddhist Women’s Convention on
September 2, 2006 and depicts a brief history of the
women of the Hongwanji in Hawaii who helped build
a strong organization of Fujinkai women. The cost is
$5 and checks should be made payable to
“HHMHFBWA”.
• A DVD of Moiliili Hongwanji’s beautiful
Centennial Service of March 26, 2006 is available at
the cost of $5. (check payable to Moiliili Hongwanji
Mission)
• Also available is a DVD slideshow of Moiliili
Hongwanji’s history which was shown at the
Centennial Luncheon. The cost is $1. (check payable
to Moiliili Hongwanji Mission)
Orders should be submitted to the temple
office by Sunday, December 10, 2006. For more
information, please call 949-1659
MAHALO TO SUSTAINING MEMBERS
Towards the end of December, the temple will
be sending our customary New Year’s mailing with
the Hongwanji Calendar, temple calendar of events
and membership renewal for 2007. We extend a big
Mahalo to Sustaining Members!! For those who have
not yet sent in your dues for 2006, we hope you will
take a moment to do so. Your continued support is
most deeply appreciated. Please have a safe and joyous
holiday season!!
DHARMA SCHOOL NEWS
Dharma School Teacher Volunteers for School
Year 2006-2007
Grades 7-12
Teachers: Rona Fukumoto, Asami Matsunaga, Tamayo
Matsumoto
Grades Pre - 6
Teachers: Donna Higashi (also Supervisor),
L.
Masuda, Ethel Shintaku
Assistant Teacher: Celeste Endo
Organist: Noriyo Morikubo
Dharma School Calendar
November 5 - class
December 17 - class
December 24 - holiday activity
January 7 - Mochitsuki
January 21 - class
Contributed by Donna Higashi
JR. YBA NEWS
The United Jr. YBA of Honolulu is
collecting old inkjet printer cartridges and old cell
phones through the company Ecophones. The
company pays up to $5.00 per inkjet printer
cartridge and up to $3.00 per cell phone. Ecophones
does not accept chargers, cases, or accessories for
cell phones. Also they do not accept large toner
cartridges.
“Ecophones is the only company to pay for
every phone and inkjet cartridge damaged or not,”
so please save your ink cartridges and old cell
phones and turn them into the office and help the
United Jr. YBA of Honolulu.
Submitted by Ryne M.
Jr. YBA members do Hosha—helping with weekly temple cleaning
It was a pleasurable evening spent with parents
and children at Moiliili Hongwanji Preschool’s Open
House on Friday, September 8. There was a lot to
share, as classrooms were filled with children’s
artwork of colors and shapes, self-portraits, and
pictures of family and friends. Parents excitedly
browsed at photographs, were introduced to the
children’s academic program and participated in fun
activities with their children.
Dressed in their “dressy” clothes and coming to
school with BIG, happy smiles, the children were
ready for the cameras on picture-taking day on
September 26. Keely Luke Photographi’e was here
to provide us with beautiful preschool memories.
On September 29, the children boarded the bus
for a visit to the Waikiki-Kapahulu Library. It was
fun listening to stories read by Mrs. Robinson, the
children’s librarian. She made the story hour
enjoyable with songs, fingerplays and interesting
stories.
The month of September whizzed by. I guess
when you are having FUN…and learning a lot…
time really goes by quickly!
Contributed by: Jan K.
Wow! I can’t believe it’s October already.
My, how time is flying by. The children are learning
about Fire Prevention. We got to go to the Waikiki
Fire Station and even got to hold the fire hose and
put out a make-believe fire. Ask the children to show
you what do if your clothes catch on fire. 1. STOP
2. DROP and 3. ROLL. So cute to see them
demonstrate this procedure.
Then on October 13th we went to Aloun
Farms in Ewa Beach. We all got to pick a pumpkin
and even got to go on a hayride. It was fun sitting
on hay, but it was a little pokey. It was a fun and
learning experience to see how pumpkins grow.
October 31st was our Halloween Parade
when we all dressed up. Then we went class to class
for hands-on activities. Even went through a
Haunted House in the Annex.
“HAPPY
HALLOWEEN”
Contributed by: Joy M.
Retreating Forward
Q & A with Pieper Toyama
PBA students develop relationships
at a school-wide retreat
When most people think of camping,
sunscreen and mosquito repellant, campfires and KP duty
come to mind. Last July, when the PBA seniors started
planning a retreat, they focused on other things. They
discussed high ropes courses and a rock climbing wall.
“We wanted to move people out of their comfort zones so
they would be open to new ideas and relationships,” said
senior Chris Date. “We wanted our classmates to bond
and develop their communication skills.”
For a day and a half in late September at Camp Mokule‘ia,
PBA students and teachers engaged in activities that
challenged them both physically and mentally. They
climbed that rock wall, performed skits, fished and buried
each other in the sand.
After descending the thirty-foot high Giant’s Ladder--six 2
x 4” rungs strung from two trees with ½” steel cable-freshman Bianca Nagata said, “I was proud of myself. I
pushed the limits of my security.” She explained, “Kelly
(my partner) and I helped each other out. It was a very
good feeling. It was a time of interconnection.”
Q: PBA spends more on each student
than other schools collect. How will
PBA address the large disparity
between tuition collected and the
actual cost of educating a student?
A: Presently, the tuition at PBA is $7,700. Compared to
other private schools, our tuition is quite reasonable (see
graph). However, because our tuition is low and our
student body small, we must ask donors to subsidize the
balance of what it costs to educate a student at PBA.
Punahou
Tuition
$14,725
% of actual cost
covered by tuition
80%
Iolani School
$13,100
67%
Pacific Buddhist Academy
$7,700
43%
School
Over the next four years, we will raise the percentage of
the actual cost that is covered by tuition from 43% to
70% in two ways. First, we will increase enrollment at
the school; second, we will gradually raise the tuition.
Lighting Our Way
Honoring Inspirational Leaders and Sharing
Buddhist Values
On Friday, October 6 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel,
Pacific Buddhist Academy honored four outstanding
community leaders at the first PBA awards banquet,
Lighting Our Way.
The Giant’s Ladder
PBA students help one another
up to the top rung.
For Talia Char, who entered PBA this fall as a sophomore,
the experience affirmed her decision to attend PBA.
“When I first transferred here,” she recalled, “I was scared
I would be isolated and no one would know my name or
acknowledge my presence. But on the ladder, I heard the
other students calling my name. I felt so good inside, even
though I was scared out of my wits.”
The activities, in combination with the free time spent at
the beach and talking late into the night, fostered closer
relationships among the students. “I especially liked the
rope course because it taught us how to work together and
cheer each other on,” said senior Reggie Wong. His twin
brother, Reynold nodded in agreement. “What I value the
most is being like a family together.”
Lighting Our Way is a program developed by PBA to
honor individuals who demonstrate leadership rooted in
the most basic Buddhist values: compassion and an
awareness of interdependence. The honorees included:
Haunani Apoliona, Brother Noland Conjugacion,
Rev David Coon, and Rose Nakamura.
Thank you to everyone who attended the banquet and to
all those who made donations to support this event!
Initiatory rites for Jayden: (l to r) Susan & Raymond T.,
Jayden, Arlyne & Raymond T. Jr. and Marciana & Jose D.
Moiliili Hongwanji’s
Annual BBQ Chicken,
& Sushi Fundraiser.
Mahalo to everyone for
your support!
“Talk Story” on Earthquake
Sunday, October 15--Special
recognition to these dedicated
members!!
Visit arranged by
BWA to Dr. Ridao’s
Club 50 Fitness
Center Hawaii is
enjoyed by everyone
Jr. YBA officers: Treasurer Nikiya T., Secretary Jenna M.,
Vice President Kayo B. and President Ryne M.
Mrs. Nagata’s class happily holding their pumpkins.
「ハワイで仏婦会員が感動
移民から１２０年、ハワイにとけ込む
浄土真宗の姿が大会の随所に表現される
９月１日から３日間、ハワイ・
ホノルル市で開催された第１３回世界仏
教婦人会大会。（省略）ハワイに浄土真
宗がとけ込んでいく姿を見てもらおう
と、アロハの精神、そしてハワイアンス
ピリットを取り入れた開会式などを行っ
た。参加者はその姿に感動し、大会は多
くの喜びの中、終わった。」
また、「ハワイを融合」「開会式
には、約２００年前まで行なわれていた
ハワイの歓迎の儀式が取り入れられた。
ハワイ海教区の高校であるパシフィッ
ク・ブディスト・アカデミー（ PBA
）の
生徒が吹くホラ貝を合図に、民族衣装を
身にまとった人たちが入場。先頭に立つ
モイリリ本願寺のメンバーの松岡レフア
さんがハワイ語で「歓迎の歌」を披露。
美しい声で、いのちのつながりを歌った
歌は、言葉を超えて参加者に感動を与え
た。この歌の後に「十二礼」のおつとめ
が行なわれた。仏婦会員のお念仏の声が
高らかに響き渡り、ハワイにお念仏の教
えがとけ込んでいくとなった。」
（省略）また、「会場のステージに荘厳
されたご本尊。前卓にはひときわ目を引
くハワイアンキルトで作られた水引と打
敷が掛けられた。製作したのはホノルル
市内にあるモイリリ本願寺の Buddhist
（中村ローズ会長）の
Women Association
メンバー。デサインは
ハワイアンキルト界で著名なセラオ・
ジョンさんと娘のシシーさん。水引はク
クイナッツ、打敷はウル（パンの木の
実）をモチーフにして無量の光といのち
を表している。メンバーが約１０００時
間かけて縫い上げた。メンバーのハマ
ス・ヘレンさんは「お裏方さまから労い
の声をかけられ、とてもうれしかった」
と感銘をうけていた。」
また、「５年後、今度日本で会い
ましょう」「閉会式では、大会旗が山本
キャロル会長から、次期開催担当の仏婦
総連名の堀恵子副会長に手渡された。中
島純子仏婦総連盟会長が「１９６１年に
第１回世界仏婦大会が京都で開催されて
５０年。その節目に当たり、大遠忌の年
である２０１１年に、再び日本で開催で
きることに深い縁を感じる。世界各地よ
り多くの皆さまのご参加を」と呼びかけ
た。」
以上が２００６年１０月１日の本
願寺新報に特集としてモイリリ本願寺に
直接関係する記事を抜粋したものです。
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
お知らせ
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（日曜日）にお勤め致します。今年の
英語礼拝のご講師は藤谷滋明先生、そ
して日本語礼拝は西山、真道開教使を
むかえてお勤め致します。
どうぞお参り下さいませ。十二月の日本
語説教は十七日となります。なお、元旦
会が（一月一日の）午前十時です。
合掌
宜しくお願い致します。