2 - Kelowna Buddhist Temple

Volume 49 Issue 2
February 20, 2017
Kelowna Buddhist Temple
The New Dharma Express
Special Points of Interest:
 Wed. Mar. 1, TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
 Thurs. Mar. 2, TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm,
Chow Mein Prep 6pm
 Fri. Mar. 3, TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm,
Chow Mein Prep 6pm
 Sat. Mar. 4, Chow Mein Prep
8:00am
Dharma Door 11am ~ 2pm
 Sun. Mar. 5, Chow Mein Prep
8:00am, Chow Mein Pick up
1pm ~ 3pm, Bottle Drive
Drop Off 1pm ~ 3pm
 Wed. Mar. 8, TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
 Thur. Mar. 9, TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
Executive Meeting 7pm
 Fri. Mar. 10, TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
 Sat. Mar. 11, Dharma Door
11am ~ 2pm
 Sun. Mar, 12, Dharma School
10am,
Dharma Shotsuki Service
1pm
 Wed. Mar. 15 TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
 Thur. Mar. 16 TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
 Fri. Mar. 17 TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
 Sat. Mar. 18 Dharma Door
11am ~ 2pm
PO. Box 22092, RPO Capri Centre
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9N9
www.kelownabuddhisttemple.org
Kelowna Buddhist Temple
Semi-Annual Chow Mein Sale
March 5, 2017
Pork Chow Mein $8.50 each. Gyoza $3.75
Ageh Sushi $5.50. California Rolls $5.50
phone 250-763-3827
Inside this issue:
Sensei
Shotsuki Memorial
List
2
Toban Group
3
Service Chairpersons
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Collected Works of
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10am ~ 12:30pm
 Thurs. Mar. 23 TSS Meditation 10am ~ 12:30pm
 Fri, Mar. 24, TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
 Sat. Mar. 25, Dharma Door
11am ~ 2pm
 Sun. Mar. 26, Dharma School
10am,
Spring Ohigan and Eitaikyo
Services 1pm
 Wed, Mar. 29, TSS Meditation 10am ~ 12:30pm
 Thur. Mar. 30, TSS Meditation 10am ~ 12:30pm
 Fri. Mar. 31, TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
March 12, 2017 ~ 2:00am
Daylight Saving Time!
Set your clocks ahead
one hour!
Volume 49 Issue 2
Page 2
From Sensei
A New World
“--- when their lives are about to end, remorse and fear arise in turn. Not having done any good deed before, at the very end
of life they become filled with regret. What is the use of regretting this afterwards?”
(The Larger Sutra)
It is hard to believe that we are close to the beginning of March. This past winter, throughout the Okanagan, it has
been bitterly cold with lots of snow. After more than two months of what has felt like almost continuous cold, we are now looking forward to Spring.
Before the holiday season began, we added a new puppy to our household. For him, the snow is all that he has ever
known. After having finished all his shots, we decided to take advantage of the recent warming temperatures this past weekend, and introduce him to the world beyond our own home. It was a sunny day, with above zero temperatures, and he seemed
excited to be outside and go for a walk with us.
Since it was sunny and warm, there were many people walking outside - the snow was melting, and nature was all
around us. We were somewhat concerned to make this a good experience for all of us, and were prepared to protect our puppy from becoming anxious or frightened during his new adventure.
It was an amazing experience for us as well as for him. Everything he saw was new to him - he was looking at the
world for the very first time. It was also a wonderful experience for us as we began to look at this new world through his eyes.
People stopped to talk with us. We met people of all ages, young families, elderly. Everyone wanted to stop and stroke the
puppy. That day, he saw ducks swimming in the water, heard geese calling to one another as they flew above us in formation,
and met so many different people. Indeed, everything seemed new and unfamiliar to him. He looked out over the lake, and
saw and heard the geese overhead, never having seen these before. Sometimes he would pull back, when he saw a group of
people approaching together, or a dog, that was much bigger than himself. He would hide behind us, looking for our protection.
We were out for just a short time, but it was such a meaningful time, thanks to our small dog. In our lives, we often
miss these small experiences, which can give us such meaningful glimpses into others’ lives. We often seem to miss the simple things which give us feelings of warmth and a sense of connection with nature and with other people and other beings.
Sometimes we can become so preoccupied with ourselves and our own comfort that we miss the important aspects
of life experiences. I recall hearing a story about a woman who took a short train trip through an area known for its scenic
beauty. Once on board, it took her quite a while to settle down, and get her packages stowed just the way she wanted them
in an overhead rack. Then she had trouble getting the window shade adjusted. Deciding she would rather be farther back in
the coach, she moved to another seat. Then, after searching through her handbag to make sure she had her return ticket,
she decided to relax and enjoy the passing scenery. Just then the conductor announced the train’s arrival at the woman’s
destination. “Oh, my!” she exclaimed. “If I had only known that we would be here so soon, I wouldn’t have wasted all my time
fussing.” Indeed, she had been so concerned about her personal comfort and satisfaction that she had totally missed the
beautiful sights along the way.
In many respects this story seems to epitomize life in general. As mentioned in the Larger Sutra, “---at the end of life,
they become filled with regret. What is the use of regretting this afterwards?”
We tend to have such busy lives these days, with the demands from work and family. Many of us are in a constant
whirlwind of activity that can leave our brains scrambled and our bodies stressed. Somehow the digital age, with its technological advances has not really helped us. Although we have benefitted from staying in touch with friends and family, we
seem to have also become overly vigilant by all our digital distractions, as we constantly check our devices for messages.
It is not surprising to learn that the choices we make in our everyday lives can help or hinder our overall feelings of
health and happiness. Some experts have said that we need to “power down” and disconnect on occasion, in order to conserve our emotional resources.
For those of us who are feeling stressed, we need to stop and reflect on our everyday life, and look at the situation
within which we find ourselves. Engage with loved ones, family, close friends and nature, and interact with them. Live “within
the moment.” In the Buddhist tradition, living each moment with integrity, and in keeping with what matters most to us will
give us a new perspective. Allow ourselves to feel the all-encompassing workings of Amida Buddha. Amida’s light will reach
us through Namo Amida Butsu. It will then become a light that will shine upon us, nurture us, and help us see a new world.
In Gassho, Rev. Yasuhiro Miyakawa
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Page 3
Monthly Memorial
MARCH
Service Chairpersons:
Mr.
Takao Horiuchi
Mrs.
Atsuko Kawaguchi
Mr.
Yoshiharu Wakano
Mrs.
Atsuko Kawaguchi
Mr.
Yoshiharu Wakano
Mr.
George Hayashi
Mr.
Hideo Tainaka
Miss
Sueme Uemoto
Mr.
Kyojiro Ono
Mr.
Kikumatsu Fudatate
Mr.
Tokijiro Koyama
Mr.
Tatsujiro Terada
Mr.
Hikobe Oikawa
Mr.
Tokuichi Tomiyama
Mr.
Kametaro Nishi
Mr.
Chosuke Ozamoto
Baby
Suzuki
Alan Yamaoka
Mr.
Megumi Ohara
Lisa Yamaoka
Mr.
Einosuke Uyeyama
Carrie Yamaoka
Mr.
Kasoji Uemoto
Brian Yamaoka
Mrs.
Ayako Tanemura
Jim Nishi
Mrs.
Sadako Iwasaki
M/M Teruo Ogi
Mrs.
Shizue Ueda
M/M Pat Yetman
Mr.
Hitoshi Suzuki
M/M Jack Hatanaka
Mrs.
Mitsuko Yoshikawa
Reg Tomiye
Mrs.
Iye Tanemura
Michael Martin
Mr.
Tom Tanemura
Genevra Cavanaugh
Mr.
Shosaku Sugie
M/M Kent MacCarl
Mr.
Hikoichi Tashima
Anderson Araujo
行
事
２日（木）午前１０ー午後１２時半
午後６時
３日（金）午前１０ー午後１２時半
午後６時
４日（土）午前８時
午前１１ー午後２時
５日（日）午前８時
MARCH 5TH, 2017 BETWEEN
1:00PM AND 3:00PM.
ALL PROCEEDS IN SUPPORT OF THE TEMPLE
内
千部経三昧
千部経三昧
チャウメン準備
千部経三昧
チャウメン準備
チャウメン準備
お寺雑貨セール
チャウメン準備
８日（水）午前１０ー午後１２時半
千部経三昧
９日（木）午前１０ー午後１２時半
千部経三昧
仏教会役員会
千部経三昧
お寺雑貨セール
日曜学校
Equinox) & Eitaikyo
DROP OFF AT THE TEMPLE ON
空き瓶集め
１２日（日）午前１０時
Mar. 26, 1pm
Dharma School Bottle Drive
午後１ー３時
１１日（土）午前１１ー午後２時
Herb Tanaka:
(Perpetual Memorial)
チャウメン持ち帰り
１０日（金）午前１０ー午後１２時半
Dharma Shotsuki
Clean-up Altar Toban
午後１ー３時
午後７時
Mar. 12 , 1pm
Ohigan (Spring
案
３月１日（水）午前１０ー午後１２時半
Pegi Uyeyama:
THANK-YOU FOR YOUR
SUPPORT!
午後１時
３月祥月法要
１５日（水）午前１０ー午後１２時半
千部経三昧
１６日（木）午前１０ー午後１２時半
千部経三昧
１７日（金）午前１０ー午後１２時半
千部経三昧
１８日（土）午前１１ー午後１時
お寺雑貨セール
１９日（日）午前１０時
日曜学校
２２日（水）午前１０ー午後１２時半
千部経三昧
２３日（木）午前１０ー午後１２時半
千部経三昧
２４日（金）午前１０ー午後１２時半
千部経三昧
２５日（土）午前１１ー午後２時
２６日（日）午前１０時
午後１時
お寺雑貨セール
日曜学校
春の彼岸、永代経法要
２９日（水）午前１０ー午後１２時半
千部経三昧
３０日（木）午前１０ー午後１２時半
千部経三昧
３１日（金）午前１０ー午後１２時半
千部経三昧
＃大雪に見舞われ除雪作業も大変でしたでしょう。
でも、暦の上ではもう春、春の行事が控えています。どうかよろしく
お願いしまう。
Volume 49 Issue 2
Page 4
From the Temple Executive
After taking a break for a couple of years, I was compelled to rejoin the Temple Board of Directors and give other past directors much
earned time away as well. The task of serving as a director is very time consuming and can be very trying at times as we collectively attempt to navigate our organization through a steadily changing world. (Buddhism 101) We all serve to ensure that the business of the Kelowna Buddhist Society is cared for to the best of our abilities. We look to Sensei for guidance and offer our support of him in any way required. I feel that we are so very fortunate to have a Minister, the caliber of Miyakawa Sensei as well as Doctor Valerie Miyakawa looking
after our Sangha here in the southern interior of British Columbia. With a wealth of knowledge and the ability to communicate with people
of all ages, we can all learn from them. The Dharma School children enjoy a very comfortable relationship with Sensei and openly discuss
their ideas and questions. Adults too, are able to engage in dialogue with Sensei at whatever academic level they wish.
We have just wrapped up the Mein making portion of our Spring fundraiser. Thank-you to the members that took time from their schedules
to pitch in and help out. I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge and thank the non-members from our community who also volunteer at
our work parties, as well as the Japanese student from Okanagan College that come out and put in long hours towards the community service component of their studies in Canada. We would be hard pressed to complete the huge undertaking of holding our semi annual Chow
Mein fundraisers without all of the extra help. Please mark your calendars for the first week of March for Chow Mein prep and sales. We
require man/woman/young people power to ensure a successful fundraiser. If you are able to contribute refundable containers to the Dharma School bottle drive, please drop them off at the Temple on Sunday, March 5th when you come to work or pick up your Chow Mein.
Thank-you,
In Gassho, Herb
Message from the Editor
The funeral rite is an important ritual in our Jodo Shinshu tradition. The service gives the family members
and friends of a loved one, the opportunity to find solace while sharing memories of the departed person.
Protocols have been handed down over the centuries and have changed with the westernization of Buddhism as it has spread to the Americas, Europe and beyond. In spite of the changes, the core principles
have remained constant. Many families continue to observe memorial services such as 7 days, 49 days, 1
year, 3rd year, 7th year etc., to honour their loved ones. Why do we observe these memorials? Is it to accumulate merits for our departed loved ones? No, the memorials offer us an opportunity to remember them
as they continue to guide us to share the Dharma. When we attend memorial services at the Temple we
may be attending to remember a person who has passed away or we may be attending simply to hear the Dharma. Whatever
the reason, take time to attend any or all of the Temple services. We have had a beautiful, well established Temple, built and
handed down to us as a learning center for Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Sensei’s Dharma messages are always thoughtfully prepared and educational.
Miyakawa Sensei has recently completed the compilation of a new service booklet to be used for Funeral services, as the old
booklet has become outdated. Sensei, recognizing the need for an up-dated version, set about the task of creating a new one.
This booklet along with the recently published 5th edition of the Jodo Shinshu Shogyo book, helps us all gain a better grasp of
the Dharma. Miyakawa Sensei, for all of your efforts in helping us to better comprehend the Buddha’s teachings as interpreted
by Shinran Shonin, Arigato Gozaimasu! (Thank-you!)
In Gassho,
Herb
The Collected Works of Shinran
Excerpt from Hymns of the Pure Land
(1) THOSE WHO TRULY attain Shinjin as they utter Amida’s name, being mindful of the Buddha always wish to respond to the
great benevolence.
(2) (2) Those who say the Name while they doubt The Vow beyond conceptual understanding attain birth and abide for fivehundred years vainly within a palace: so it is taught
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March, 2017
Sun
Mon
5
6
Chow Mein Prep
8:00am,
Chow Mein Pick Up
1pm ~ 3pm,
Bottle Drive Drop
Off 1pm ~ 3pm
Taiko Practice
7pm
12
13
Daylight saving time
Taiko Practice
7pm
Dharma School
10am,
Dharma Shotsuki
Service 1pm
Tue
7
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
TSS Meditation
10am ~
12:30pm,
TSS Meditation
10am ~
12:30pm,
Chow Mein Prep
8:00am
Chow Mein Prep
6:00pm
Chow Mein Prep
6:00pm
8
9
10
11
TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm,
TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
Dharma Door
11am ~ 2pm
Executive Meeting
7pm
Taiko 7pm
14
15
16
17
18
TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
TSS Meditation
10am ~
12:30pm,
TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
Dharma Door
11am ~ 2pm
Taiko 7pm
19
20
Dharma School
10am
Taiko Practice
7pm
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22
23
24
25
TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
TSS Meditation
10am ~
12:30pm,
TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
Dharma Door
11am ~ 2pm
Taiko 7pm
Spring Arrives
26
27
Dharma School
10am,
Taiko Practice
7pm
Spring Ohigan &
Eitaikyo Service
1pm
Dharma Door
11am ~ 2pm
28
29
30
31
TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
TSS Meditation
10am ~
12:30pm,
TSS Meditation
10am ~ 12:30pm
Taiko 7pm
Volume 49 Issue 2
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伝灯奉告法要ご親教
A Way of Living as a Nembutsu Follower
Buddhism began when Sakyamuni attained enlightenment and became a Buddha about 2500 years ago. In Japan, Buddhism
was originally referred to as the Buddha Dharma. The Dharma here refers to the true reality of how the world is and the nature of humanity itself. It is the universal truth that transcends both space and time. The one who awakens to this truth is
called a Buddha, and the teaching of the Buddha is the wisdom that teaches us how we can live, while dealing with many anxieties and sufferings we may experience in life. Buddhism describes the true reality of this world and humanity using such
phrases as ‘impermanence’ and ‘dependent origination.’ ‘Impermanence’ refers to the fact that everything changes moment
by moment. On the other hand, ‘dependent origination’ explains that all things and phenomena are interconnected with one
another, which bring about various causes and conditions that then give another set of causes and conditions and so on and
so forth. Therefore, in this world we cannot find an unchanging and fixed ‘self.’ However, we are unaware of this reality and
thus we try to find some unchanging and fixed entity we call the self. This mindset is the basis of our egocentric way of thinking in which we judge things whether they are beneficial to us or not, or whether we like something or not. As a result, we suffer when things do not turn out as we like and we become hostile to each other, thus confining ourselves to a bitter reality
where we cannot truly be free. In Buddhism, this self-oriented tendency is expressed as ‘ignorance and blind passions,’ which
are the very reason we are deprived of our liberty and bound to this world of suffering. Ignorance and blind passions are represented as greed, anger, and foolishness also known as the ‘three poisons.’ Shinran Shonin pursued religious practices for
20 years on Mount Hiei with the hope to attain enlightenment by conquering his blind passions. However, being aware of the
depth of human desires which are irremovable by religious austerities, he descended Mount Hiei and under the guidance of
Honen Shonin, finally encountered the salvific working of Amida Tathagata. Amida is the Buddha who not only wishes for but
is actually working in accordance with the wish to save and guide to supreme enlightenment, all living beings who are in the
midst of constant worries and distress. The Buddha’s Wish, or the Primal Vow, declares that Amida’s Great Compassion embraces us all as we are, as beings filled with selfish attachments and blind passions. However, even in encountering such allinclusive salvific working, because of our own fathomlessly deep egocentric mindset and desires, we still cannot wholeheartedly entrust ourselves to the Buddha’s Great Compassion. How sad this truly is. By listening to the Primal Vow and how it was
established by Amida Tathagata, we are enabled to become conscious of our own ignorance and self-oriented inclinations,
and through such awareness, we naturally become gentle in word and deed in our efforts of minimizing our egoistic way of
thinking. For example, with regard to how we live our lives, we “learn to be content without wanting too much” and with regard
to how we may treat others we “associate with people using gentle expressions and kind words.” Even though our efforts may
pale in comparison to the Buddha’s Compassion, we are at least guided in the proper direction by the Buddha Dharma.
Shinran Shonin clarifies this in his letters addressed to his followers, one of which states, “There was a time for each of you
when you knew nothing of Amida’s Vow and did not say the Name of Amida Buddha, but now, guided by the compassionate
means of Sakyamuni and Amida, you have begun to hear the Vow. Formerly you were intoxicated with thoughts of greed, anger, and foolishness, but since you have begun to hear the Buddha’s Vow you have gradually awakened from the drunkenness of ignorance, rejected the three poisons, and have come to prefer the medicine of Amida Buddha at all times.” This is a
stern admonition we should humbly receive.
In today’s world, there is an endless list of difficult global issues that are directly related to the existence of humanity such as
terrorist attacks, armed conflicts, widening economic gap, global warming, mishandling of nuclear waste, and violation of human rights through discrimination. Such are the result of our ignorance and blind passions in which we fail to see the true
nature of ourselves. It is indeed true that we are imperfect with our selfish desires and cannot act in complete purity like the
Buddha can. However, by trying to live according to the Buddha Dharma, let us make an effort to consider other peoples’ joy
as our own, as well as other peoples’ suffering as our own. In this way, we can live to the best of our ability, aspiring to live up
to the Buddha’s Wish. I will endeavor to share Amida Tathagata’s Wisdom and Compassion through simple and clear language with as many people as possible regardless of nationality and ethnic background. Let us encourage everyone to act in
accordance with the Buddha’s Wish in an effort to create a society in which everyone can live a spiritually fulfilled life. In the
hopes of creating a joyous world, let us continue moving forward by putting these words into action and together walk on our
path to the truth.
October 1, 2016
Monshu OHTANI Kojun
Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha
Volume 49 Issue 2
Page 7
伝灯奉告法要専如ご門主ご親教
念仏者の生き方
仏教は今から約２５００年前、釈尊（しゃくそん）がさとりを開いて仏陀（ぶっだ）となられたことに始まります。わが国では、仏教は
もともと仏法（ぶっぽう）と呼ばれていました。ここでいう法とは、この世界と私たち人間のありのままの真実ということであり、これ
は時間と場所を超えた普遍的な真実です。そして、この真実を見抜き、目覚めた人を仏陀といい、私たちに苦悩を超えて生きて
いく道を教えてくれるのが仏教です。
仏教では、この世界と私たちのありのままの姿を「諸行無常（しょぎょうむじょう）」と「縁起（えんぎ）」という言葉で表します。「諸行
無常」とは、この世界のすべての物事は一瞬もとどまることなく移り変わっているということであり、「縁起」とは、その一瞬ごとに
すべての物事は、原因や条件が互いに関わりあって存在しているという真実です。したがって、そのような世界のあり方の中に
は、固定した変化しない私というものは存在しません。
しかし、私たちはこのありのままの真実に気づかず、自分というものを固定した実体と考え、欲望の赴くままに自分にとって損か
得か、好きか嫌いかなど、常に自己中心の心で物事を捉えています。その結果、自分の思い通りにならないことで悩み苦しんだ
り、争いを起こしたりして、苦悩の人生から一歩たりとも自由になれないのです。このように真実に背（そむ）いた自己中心性を仏
教では無明煩悩（むみょうぼんのう）といい、この煩悩が私たちを迷いの世界に繋（つな）ぎ止める原因となるのです。なかでも代
表的な煩悩は、むさぼり・いかり・おろかさの三つで、これを三毒（さんどく）の煩悩といいます。
親鸞聖人（しんらんしょうにん）も煩悩を克服し、さとりを得るために比叡山（ひえいざん）で２０年にわたりご修行に励まれました。
しかし、どれほど修行に励もうとも、自らの力では断ち切れない煩悩の深さを自覚され、ついに比叡山を下り、法然（ほうねん）聖
人のお導きによって阿弥陀如来（あみだにょらい）の救いのはたらきに出遇（あ）われました。阿弥陀如来とは、悩み苦しむすべ
てのものをそのまま救い、さとりの世界へ導こうと願われ、その願い通りにはたらき続けてくださっている仏さまです。この願いを
、本願（ほんがん）といいます。我執（がしゅう）、我欲（がよく）の世界に迷い込み、そこから抜け出せない私を、そのままの姿で救
うとはたらき続けていてくださる阿弥陀如来のご本願ほど、有り難いお慈悲（じひ）はありません。しかし、今ここでの救いの中に
ありながらも、そのお慈悲ひとすじにお任せできない、よろこべない私の愚かさ、煩悩の深さに悲嘆（ひたん）せざるをえません。
私たちは阿弥陀如来のご本願を聞かせていただくことで、自分本位にしか生きられない無明の存在であることに気づかされ、で
きる限り身を慎（つつし）み、言葉を慎んで、少しずつでも煩悩を克服する生き方へとつくり変えられていくのです。それは例えば、
自分自身のあり方としては、欲を少なくして足ることを知る「少欲知足（しょうよくちそく）」であり、他者に対しては、穏やかな顔と優
しい言葉で接する「和顔愛語（わげんあいご）」という生き方です。たとえ、それらが仏さまの真似事（まねごと）といわれようとも、
ありのままの真実に教え導かれて、そのように志して生きる人間に育てられるのです。このことを親鸞聖人は門弟に宛てたお手
紙で、「（あなた方は）今、すべての人びとを救おうという阿弥陀如来のご本願のお心をお聞きし、愚かなる無明の酔いも次第にさ
め、むさぼり・いかり・おろかさという三つの毒も少しずつ好まぬようになり、阿弥陀仏の薬をつねに好む身となっておられるので
す」とお示しになられています。たいへん重いご教示です。
今日、世界にはテロや武力紛争、経済格差、地球温暖化、核物質の拡散、差別を含む人権の抑圧など、世界規模での人類の生
存に関わる困難な問題が山積していますが、これらの原因の根本は、ありのままの真実に背いて生きる私たちの無明煩悩にあ
ります。もちろん、私たちはこの命を終える瞬間まで、我欲に執（とら）われた煩悩具足（ぼんのうぐそく）の愚かな存在であり、仏
さまのような執われのない完全に清らかな行いはできません。しかし、それでも仏法を依りどころとして生きていくことで、私たち
は他者の喜びを自らの喜びとし、他者の苦しみを自らの苦しみとするなど、少しでも仏さまのお心にかなう生き方を目指し、精一
杯（せいいっぱい）努力させていただく人間になるのです。
国の内外、あらゆる人びとに阿弥陀如来の智慧（ちえ）と慈悲（じひ）を正しく、わかりやすく伝え、そのお心にかなうよう私たち一
人ひとりが行動することにより、自他ともに心豊かに生きていくことのできる社会の実現に努めたいと思います。世界の幸せのた
め、実践運動の推進を通し、ともに確かな歩みを進めてまいりましょう。
浄土真宗本願寺派門主
大谷光淳
Volume 49 Issue 2
Page 8
Shakyamuni Buddha
Ten Jin
Vasbandhu
320 ~ 400 AD
Ryu Ju
Nagarajuna
150 ~ 250 AD
Don Ran
Tan Luan
476 ~ 542 AD
Do Shaku
Zen Do
Tao Cho
562 ~ 645 AD
Shan Tao
613 ~ 681 AD
Gen Shin
E Shin
942 ~ 1017 AD
Genku
Honen
1133 ~ 1212 AD
Shinran Shonin
1173 ~ 1262 AD
Seven Patriarchs Of Jodo Shinshu
Name
Dates
Japanese Name
Country of Origin
Contribution
Nagarjuna
150–250
Ryūju (龍樹)
India
First one to advocate the Pure Land as a valid
Buddhist path.
Vasubandhu
ca. 4th century
Tenjin (天親)
or Seshin (世親)
India
Expanded on Nagarjuna's Pure Land teachings,
commentaries on Pure Land sutras.
Tan-luan
476–542
Donran (曇鸞)
China
Developed the six-syllable Nembutsu chant
commonly recited, emphasized the role of
Amitabha Buddha's vow to rescue all beings.
Daochuo
562–645
Dōshaku (道綽)
China
Promoted the concept of "easy path" of the Pure
Land in comparison to the tradition "path of the
sages". Taught the efficacy of the Pure Land path
in the latter age of the Dharma.
Shandao
613–681
Zendō (善導)
China
Stressed the importance of verbal recitation of
Amitabha Buddha's name.
Genshin
942–1017
Genshin (源信)
Japan
Popularized Pure Land practices for the common
people, with emphasis on salvation.
Hōnen
1133–1212
Hōnen (法然)
or Genku
Japan
Developed a specific school of Buddhism devoted
solely to rebirth in the Pure Land, further
popularized recitation of name of Amitabha
Buddha in order to attain rebirth in the Pure Land.
Volume 49 Issue 2
Page 9
With Gratitude the Temple and all of its Affiliated Organizations
Acknowledge Your Generous Contribution
Apologies for any Errors or Omissions.
Correction from November 2016 Dharma Shotsuki
Incorrectly acknowledged as in memory of Chiyokichi Yamauchi
Yamauchi, Kuniko (in memory of mother, Yuki Horiuchi
Building Fund (In Memory of Rob Eikenaar)
$30.
January Dharma Shotsuki
Young, M/M John (in memory of Jinichiro Yokota)
$50.
Young, M/M John (in memory of Toshio Yamaoka)
$30.
Yamaoka, M/M Gerry (in memory of Jim Yokota)
$30.
Yokota, M/M Ken (in memory of Jim Yokota)
$50.
Yamaoka, M/M Alan (in memory of Kisaku Hayashi)
$50.
Tahara, M/M Morio (in memory of Sueo Tahara)
$25.
Suzuki, Mr. Rick (in memory of Fumi Suzuki)
$40.
Anonymous, (in memory of S. Kumagai)
$20.
Anonymous, (in memory of Susumu Yokoyama)
$80.
Correction from February Newsletter Eitaikyo: should have read been
listed as a Dharma Shotsuki donation:
M/M/ Tosh Suzuki
$20.
February Dharma Shotsuki
Anonymous
$40.
Ueda, M/M Roy
$20.
Giesbroad, J. & Eikenaar, M.
$30.
Hayashi, Mrs. Shizue
$50.
Suzuki, R. & Tanaka, P.
$50.
Koga, Mrs. Carol
$50.
Nishi, Ms. Geri
$20.
Yetman, M/M Pat
$25.
Yamaoka, M/M Alan
$50.
Kelowna Buddhist Temple
$25.
Tanaka, M/M Herb
$50.
Yamada, M/M Ken
$30.
Uemoto, M/M Kaichi
$20.
Anonymous
$20.
General
Murata, Ms. Terumi
$20.
Mayeda, Mr. Derek (Best wishes for 2017)
$50.
Hokazono, Mr. Lloyd (in memory of Mary Hokazono)
$100.
Nguyen, Loc
$10.
Hokazono, Mr. Lloyd (in memory of Eileen Hokazono)
$100.
Anonymous (in memory of Rob Eikenaar)
Hokazono, M/M Ken (in memory of Mary Hokazono)
$75.
Yamaoka, M/M Jack
$40.
Hokazono, M/M Ken (in memory of Eileen Hokazono)
$50.
Yamada, M/M Ken
$20.
Itani, M/M Derek
$10.
Yamaoka, Mrs. Tomoye
$20.
Yamaoka, M/M Gerry (in memory of Toshio Yamaoka)
$50.
Yamaoka, M/M Alan
$30.
Yamaoka, Mrs. Mitsuko (in memory of Jim Yokota)
$30.
Tanemura, Mrs. Shirley
$20.
Richdale, M/M Glen (in memory of Jim Yokota)
$30.
Suzuki, Rick / Tanaka, Peggy
$50.
Yamaoka, Mrs. Mitsuko (in memory of Toshio Yamaoka)
$100.
Uemoto, M/M Kaichi
$20.
Richdale, M/M Glen (in memory of Toshio Yamaoka)
$50.
Yetman, M/M Pat
$25.
Terai, M/M Wayne
$20.
Hatanaka, Ms. Maureen
$30.
Suzuki, M/M Tosh (in memory of Hideo Ishikawa)
$20.
Yamaoka, Mrs. Barb (hall rental)
Terai, M/M Isao
$20.
Tanaka, M/M Herb (proceeds from fundraiser calendar)
Terai, M/M Isao (in memory of Rob Eikenaar)
$40.
Terai, M/M Isao (celebration of Alan Yamaoka’s birthday)
$50.
Young, M/M John (in memory of Rob Eikenaar)
$30.
$20.
Building Fund (In Memory of Rob Eikenaar)
$1000.
$400.
$838.10
Walker, Mr. Robert
$100.
Suzuki, M/M Tosh (in appreciation for Mochi)
Young, M/M John
$30.
Mitton, Mr. Wayne
$100.
Anonymous
$200.
Anonymous
$100.
Legislation enacted by the Provincial Government restricts organizations from divulging personal information without the approval of the individuals affected. The donations generously made by Temple members and friends fall under the realm of personal information. Therefore, if you object to your donations being published in the Temple Newsletter,
please let us know and we will cease doing so (Mail or Email your wish to be omitted from the published list). In Gassho, Temple Board of Directors
Volume 49 Issue 2
Page 10
With Gratitude the Temple and all of its Affiliated Organizations
Acknowledge Your Generous Contribution
Apologies for any Errors or Omissions.
Ho-onko
Stack, Mrs. Anne
Memorial
$100.
Richdale, Mrs. Kathryn (in memory of Rob Eikenaar)
$30.
Yamaoka, M/M Jack
$40.
Richdale, Mrs. Kathryn (in memory of Joan Tanaka)
$30.
Yamada, M/M Ken
$20.
Yamaoka, Mrs. Mitsuko (in memory of Joan Tanaka)
$30.
Yamaoka, Mrs. Tomoye
$20.
Yamaoka, Mrs. Mitsuko (in memory of Rob Eikenaar)
$40.
Yamaoka, M/M Alan
$30.
Newsletter
Tanemura, Mrs. Shirley
$20.
Yamaoka, M/M Gerry
$50.
Suzuki / Tanaka, Rick / Peggy
$50.
Hayashi, Mrs. Shizue
$50.
Uemoto, M/M Kaichi
$20.
Suzuki, M/M Tosh
$20.
Yetman, M/M Pat
$25.
Young, M/M John
$50.
Hatanaka, Ms. Maureen
$30.
Mayeda, Mr. Derek
$50.
Membership & Sustaining
Dharma School
Pelletier, M/M Alec
$310.
Stack, Mrs. Anne (in memory of her Mother) from April, 2016
$50.
Ogi, M/M Teruo
$500.
Tanaka, M/M Herb
$20.
Anonymous
$155.
Tanemura, M/M Melvin
$400.
Araujo, Mr. Anderson
$155.
Lacey, M/M Gord
$310.
(Apologies for omission in February Newsletter)
Planke, Kathryn
$155.
Yamada, M/M Ken
$310.
Caruso, M/M Randy
$414.
Cavanaugh, Ms. Genevra
$155.
WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION COOKBOOKS
A limited number of 2nd edition cookbooks are available for sale.
“$15.00 each.“
Please contact Maureen Hatanaka to purchase.
Fujinkai (Women’s Association) Shinbokukai
Caruso, Mrs. Charlene
$5.
Anonymous
$20.
Charpentier, Mrs. Junko
$20.
Koga, Mrs. Carol
$20.
Ogi, Mrs. Mustuko
$20.
Yamaoka, Mrs. Barb
$30.
Hayashi, Mrs. Shizue
$50.
Women’s Association Fujinkai Tsuito Hoyo
Itani, M/M Derek
$10.
Terai, M/M Wayne
$20.
Terai, M/M Isao
$20.
Murata, Ms. Terumi
$20.
Tanemura, Mrs. Shirley
$40.
Suzuki, M/M Tosh
$40.
Suzuki/Tanaka, Rick/Peggy
$50.
Tanaka, M/M Herb
$50.
Honpa Hongwanji
Hilo Betsuin
Kahului Hongwanji
Mission
Kamuela Hongwanji
Mission
Wailuku Hongwanji
Mission
Lahaina Hongwanji
Makawao Hongwanji
Buddhist Temple
Legislation enacted by the Provincial Government restricts organizations from divulging personal information without the approval of the individuals affected.
The donations generously made by Temple members and friends fall under the realm of personal information. Therefore, if you object to your donations being
published in the Temple Newsletter, please let us know and we will cease doing so (Mail or Email your wish to be omitted from the published list). In Gassho,

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