April - Steveston Buddhist Temple

APRIL 2015
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LIGHT OF THE DHARMA
The Birth of the Enlightened One
REPEAT EVENTS:
BINGO:
‘The heavens filled with light and the devas (gods), showered
flowers on the young Prince Siddhartha who descended from
his mother’s womb on a lotus pedestal. The prince took seven
strides in all four directions and
announced that this would be his last
birth. Queen Mahamaya departed to
heavenly abode soon after giving birth.
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
SEIZA MEDITATION:
Thursdays @ 7:30pm
& Fridays @10:30am
COMING UP:
Sun Apr 05, 2015
10:30 AM Shotsuki Service
Tue Apr 07, 2015
7:30 PM Mutually Sustaining Life DVD Seminar
Sun Apr 12, 2015
10:30 AM Regular Service
Mon Apr 13, 2015
7:30 PM Board Meeting
Wed Apr 15, 2015
11:00 AM Nikkei Home Service
Sat Apr 18, 2015
5:00 PM Hanamatsuri Potluck
Sat Apr 18, 2015
7:00 PM Hanamatsuri Evening
Seminar with Guest Lecturer
Rev. Satoshi Tomioka
Sun Apr 19, 2015
10:00 AM Dharma School
10:30 AM Hanamatsuri - Birth of
Buddha Celebration Service
Tue Apr 21, 2015
7:30 PM Mutually Sustaining Life DVD Seminar
Apr 23-26, 2015
JSBTC Meetings, and AGM
Sun Apr 26, 2015
10:30 AM JSBTC Memorial Service
Sun May 03, 2015
10:30 AM Shotsuki Service
FUJINKAI TOBAN #1
An old sage, Asita, prophesied that the prince, would
become a world renouncer if he ever encountered
suffering. To ward off this possibility, King Suddhodana ensconced the prince in the royal luxuries of his
palace at Kapilavastu, but to no avail. Destiny took
its course and Prince Siddhartha renounced his royal
heritage and set off on the course to find a solution
to end human misery.’ (From the book Walking With
the Buddha)
Thus the accounts of the birth of the Buddha
have been passed down from century to century. It
is usually during this month of April (April 5th this
year at our temple) that the birth is celebrated in
our tradition.
As we celebrate the auspicious occasion, it is
interesting to note that the Buddha himself taught
that one of the four great sufferings in life is birth.
The Buddha’s first teaching is well known as the
Four Noble Truths, of which, the first is known as
the Truth of Suffering. It states that in life there
is inevitably suffering of which the Four Great
Sufferings are: birth, old age, sickness, and death.
Without going into the details, the First Noble Truth
is the Truth of Suffering, the Second Noble Truth is
the Truth of Causation of Suffering, the Third being
the Truth of Cessation of Suffering, and the final
Truth is the Truth of the Path to the Cessation of
Suffering, also known as the Noble Eightfold Path.
When we look at the opening passage of this
article, it is written that the old sage, Asita,
prophesized that the prince would become a world
renouncer if he encountered suffering. To prevent
this from happening, (see “Sensei on page 2...)
Contact: Jeanne Ryan
604-946-9982
CHAIR SCHEDULE
April 5
Shotsuki: Misaye Hamaura
April 19 Hanamatsuri: Rainer Mehl
April 26 JSBTC Service: Mak Ikuta
May 3
Shotsuki: Larry Ryan
MONTHLY
TOBAN
GROUPS
APRIL: Team 3
Lead:Tabata Toshiyuki
604-271-6102
Members:
Matsuno,Seishi,
Matsuno, Kisako
Matsuno, Tommy
Matsuno, Yoko
Okada, Rumi
Sakamoto, Bud
Tabata, Mieko
Tani, Kiyoshi
Tani, Mutsumi
Watanabe, Keiko
Yamashita, Setsuko
MAY: Team 4
Lead: Akune, Roy
604-244-7710
Members:
Akune, Itoko,
Ted & Rose
Mori, Judith & Koji
Morishita, Elmer
Ryan, Larry&Jeanne
Takeuchi, Ken
Takeuchi, Sachiko
Yoshihara, Hiroko
Areas to be cleaned:
Gymnasium: dry mop/
sweep floor. Wet mop
where necessary
Classroom: dry mop floor,
wipe tables,
Hondo: Dry mop floors
around and under pews
Kitchen: Wet mop floors
OBITUARY
We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family
members of the following deceased:
Alice Baker
Tomiko Kurahashi
Noriyuki Handa
Yukiko Omura
Shigeru Morishita
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86 years
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DHARMA LIGHT
(SENSEI from page 1:)Siddhartha’s father, King
Suddhodana lavished the prince in the royal luxuries and
made sure that all unsightly visions were hidden away
from his son. However, despite the king’s efforts, it is
recorded that when Siddhartha was 29 he ventured out
from the Royal Palace on 4 different occasions and
witnessed an elderly person, a very ill person, a funeral
procession, and a holy man. It is generally said that it
was these excursions from the palace which provoked
the Prince to renounce his rights to the throne and leave
the Royal confines in search of the Truth.
Although the aforementioned episode is generally
regarded as the cause for leaving the Royal Palace,
when we re-examine what the old sage prophesized
along side the First Truth of Suffering, we can see things
a little differently. In the First Noble Truth, the Buddha
stated that the first of the four Great Sufferings in life
is “Birth”. Therefore, no matter what King Suddhodana
did to prevent Siddhartha from encountering suffering, in
the end it was inevitable that the Prince would leave
the Royal Palace in search of enlightenment as he had
already encountered one of the four great sufferings of
life just by being born.
Perhaps this gives us a new meaning for why
we commemorate the birth of the Buddha. Because
Siddhartha was born into this world of suffering, just as
inevitable was his renouncement of the world of delusion
and attainment of Enlightenment. In other words, the
birth is really the celebration of the final state of
attaining enlightenment.
On April 18th and 19th, we will be commemorating
the event of the birth of the Buddha. We will be
welcoming as our special guest, Rev. Satoshi Tomioka
from the Honolulu Betsuin, in Hawaii. May I take this
opportunity to invite you to join us on this truly wonderful
celebration recognizing the auspicious birth of Siddhartha
Gautama, the Buddha.
In Gassho,
Grant Ikuta
FUJINKAI
As the annual garage sale has
been scheduled for Saturday, June
27th, donations of any items which
are no longer needed would be
appreciated.
The revenue for
last year’s sale was over $1000
which included items sold at Bingo
nights.
If anyone is interested in renting a table, the
cost is $10. To reserve a table, please ask Hiroko
Yoshihara at 604.277.6521.
In conjunction with the garage sale, the Soft
Goods Drive continues, so we are asking again for any
clothing, shoes, purses, books and household items.
Although the temple has a donation bin in the front
parking lot, temple members should bring their donations
in to the temple as requested by the Developmental
Disabilities Association.
If plastic bags are needed,
these are under the stainless steel table in the “new”
kitchen. Please help yourself.
Takarajima donated bags of their garage sale
leftovers to our Soft Goods Drive. Their thoughtfulness
is appreciated. Overall, 46 bags are now up in the
gym storage. As we need to keep count, please bring
any bags to the new kitchen in order to keep count.
Goal is 151 bags!
JSBTC AGM will be held April 24 to 26 in
Steveston. Baking is needed to serve at the coffee
breaks. If anyone is baking during the next month,
please make a bit extra and bring to the temple.
Preparations are being made for the Spring Food
Fair on Sunday, May 24.
If anyone has not been
approached to buy food tickets in the past several years,
please contact Hiroko at the above number (in the first
paragraph) or email her at: [email protected]
Highlights of March
2015 Board Meeting
President’s Message
Bud Sakamoto
As I attend all the special services at
the temple and look around, I often feel
saddened to realize the loss of familiar
seniors who sat in the same specially
chosen seats in the Hondo. At this year’s
Keirokai to honour our members over seventy (70), it
was very apparent that more than half of the approximately
100 attendees were over the age of eighty (80). This
means that over the next decade there will be drastic
changes to the demographic of our membership.
As we are all aware change is natural and inevitable.
Also interconnectedness is natural and inevitable, but for
us all there are also ways and means to become more
connected.
Gratitude is a feeling that allows us to
be open to others. Being thankful and ready to show
appreciation for and to return kindness is something we
can all do. It is the seniors, who have come to temple
regularly and who I have gotten to know, who have
taught me the dharma ways of gratitude.
To all of you, who come to the temple, thank you
so much.
In Gassho,
Bud Sakamoto, President
Election of officers and selection of advisors for this
year was delayed to permit late directors to attend.
(only one more than quorum was present)
Mitts Sakai informed the Board that due to his turning
81, he has decided to cut back on many of his activities
with the temple such as advisory positions, columbarium
and donation counting committees, bingo treasurer and
building repairs. He will continue on with the monthly
shotsuki notice, 20/20 vision committee and once a
year toban cleaning. After 50 years of helping he feels
it is time cut back and hand things to the younger
generation. We hope some others will step up to help.
There is also a need for new members to join the
public relations committee, to help with the Newsletter
and advertising.
The board also debated a motion for the JSBTC
AGM, concerning the use of the Canadian Headquarters
and Residence of the Bishop. As the SBT donated the
land and the butsudan, there is concern that before
any changes are made to the use of the headquarters
building, the goals and objectives of the JSBTC need to
be reviewed and a clear vision and mission statement
needs to be established.
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APRIL 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS
HANAMATSURI 2015
Gotanye (Birth of Shinran Shonin)
and Infant Presentation
Sunday, May 10, 2015
The Hanamatsuri Weekend, celebrating
the birth of the baby Buddha, is just
in two weeks. Come join us on this
important event. The following is a
The service and presentation will schedule for the weekend. We will
be having Rev. Satoshi Tomioka of
commence at 10:30a.m.
Do you know of anyone who has the Honolulu Betsuin joining us as our
had an infant within the last three special guest minister.
years? Please let them know of the
Saturday, April 18th
Infant Presentation ceremony on Sunday
5:00 pm Pot luck Dinner with guest minister Rev.
May 10th to introduce their infant to
the community. Please contact office Satoshi Tomioka from the Honolulu Betsuin in Hawaii.
7:00 pm Evening discussion with Rev. Satoshi
for the infant presentation registration.
Tomioka
Everyone is welcome!
Sunday, April 19th
10:00 am Dharma School Service
10:30 am Hanamatsuri Service with
Guest minister,
Rev. Satoshi Tomioka
of Honolulu Betsuin
12:00 noon Hanamatsuri Lunch.
Come meet Tomioka Sensei at our potluck dinner on
Saturday, April 18th at 5:00 pm. The food will be
delicious as usual.
In addition, it’s an opportunity to meet and talk with
Tomioka Sensei in an informal setting. We hope many
of our members will attend to extend a warm welcome
to our guest minister welcoming him for joining our
Hanamatsuri Service. There will be a sign up sheet in
the kitchen so please do come out and give the Rev.
Tomioka a warm SBT welcome.
DVD Lectures Continue
Please join us every other Tuesday evening as we
continue to show the DVD lecture series, “Mutually
Sustaining
Life – A Buddhist Calling to a Troubled
World”. For April the episodes will be shown on Tuesdays,
April 7th and 21st. The sessions start at 7:30 pm and
are a combination of watching a DVD show followed by
lively discussion led by Rev. Ikuta.
Though the DVD presentations are interesting in
themselves, the discussions which follows are even more
thought provoking. So give it a shot and come and join
us for an evening of sharing the Dharma
SBT Movie Night
Join the Choir!
Due to a lack of attendance, the movie night has
The Steveston Buddhist Temple will be re-establishing
been cancelled for now.
the Temple Choir.
If you are interested in joining
and singing Japanese ballads and classical songs
please contact Francis or Joyce Ang at 604 271 7156.
Practices are tentatively being scheduled for the first and
third Tuesdays of the Month.
Yoga and Tai Chi Classes
New for this spring is the introduction of classes of
wellness for mind and body through Yoga and Tai Chi.
Suggested class time is for Friday evenings or Saturday
mornings. If there is enough interest other evenings are
Keiko Go
possible. If you are interested please contact Bud at
Due to the trouble with the video DVD, we were not
604 274 4799.
able to finish the film shown on Thursday, March 27.
I would like to apologize to those who came all the way
to watch the film. Our next Moe No Kai
will be held on Thursday, April 16th. Please bring
an apron if you have one. We will be having a craft
Spring is once again upon us and the weeds in the
morning. See you next month.
flower beds are starting to grow. Over the last few
years volunteers, both temple members and community
friends, have come forward to tend to the flower beds.
To begin this season’s weeding Saturday morning, April
11th, at 9:30 AM has been selected weather permitting.
Please bring your gloves, knee pads and shovels for an
Sunday, May 24, 2015
earthy morning workout.
Moe No Kai
Spring Weeding
Spring Food Fair
12 noon to 2 p.m.
Dharma School
We are having our Hanamatsuri service on April 19, at
10:00 AM. We still need students to demonstrate
their talents. We hope you can attend. Please let
us know if you can participate.
Genevieve Iwata [[email protected]]
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Teriyaki chicken, chow mein and rice
Curry shrimp with rice $5.50
Chow mein only $4.00
California roll $3.75
$8.00
Cash sales of: Manju, other sushi, home baking
DHARMA LIGHT
In memory of the late:
Mrs. Sumie Tanaka: Mukai Akiko
Mrs. Sakie Nomura: Kawamoto Tobo & Hiroko, Mukai Akiko,
Narukami Don& Chiyo, Osaka Kikue, Yamamoto Misae
Mrs. Tomiko Kurahashi: Kurahashi Marie, Richmond Funeral Home
Mr. Noriyuki Handa: Handa Tamiko
Mrs. Alice Baker: Bell James
49th day memorial service of the late Mrs. Sakie Nomura: Nomura
Dan, Mark Nomura, Kemp Norine & Kevin, George & Cathy
Nomura-Rejto, Nomura Mark & Christine, Ikegami Hisaye,
Kamimura Shig & Yukie, Nomura Dan & Colleen, Teraguchi
Marie, Teraguchi Henry & Jean
25th memorial service of the late Mr. Yoneharu Maede: Maede
Toyoko, Maede Judith,
7th year memorial service of the late Mr. Takao Yamanaka:
Yamanaka Miyoko, Kariya Kimiko, Nishi Greg & Mrs. Nishi Kazumi
& Mrs., Nishi Dennis & Pat, Nishi John & Nancy, Oye Hanako
Mrs. Hisae Domai: Quan Ernest & Toshiko, Ng Nelson
Mrs. Yaeko Yamamoto: Matsumura Laverne
Mr. Yukio Kariya: Kariya Kimiko, Kariya F., Kariya Chiyoko, Kariya
Tsuneko, Kariya Victor & Suzanna, Abe Mich, Egami Kazue,
Hamanishi Yoshio, Kobayashi M., Matsunaga Carol, Matsunaga
Dennis, Matsunaga Michael, Matsunaga Osamu, Matsunaga Susan,
Murao Toshio, Murray Gloria, Nishi Denis & Pat, Nishi Greg &
Mrs., Nishi John & Nancy, Oye Nanako, Yamamoto Barry &
Keiko, Yamanaka Miyoko
Mr. Tadao and Mrs. Michiko Kitagawa: Kitagawa Alan, Booth
Donna, Kitagawa Mas, Kitagawa, Koichi, Nomiyama Betty, Tahara
Mary
Mrs. Yukiko Omura: Omura Andy
(Total $4220)
DONATIONS
The Steveston Buddhist Temple sincerely appreciates and thanks
the following for their generous donations:
All donations received after Mar. 18th will be announced in the
April newsletter.
General Donations: Banno Martha, Beresford Terry, Hirano Naoki,
Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Noriko, Kariya Yoshie, Kobayashi Kazuko,
Maruno May, Miyazaki Susie, Morishita Elmer, Nishimura Grace,
Osaka Kikue, Yamanaka Miyoko, Yoshida Misuye, Takarajima,
Fraser Valley Buddhist Temple ($668)
Dharma Offertories: Akune Roy & Itoko, Alford Ryan, Beresford
Terry, Domai Kiyo, Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Harada Jack, Ikuta
Makoto, Kurita Yoshie, Morishita Elmer, Ryan Larry & Jeanne,
Sakata Roy, Wilson Lloyd, Yoshihara Hiroko ($250)
Hoonko Service: Nishikihama Teruko
Jodo-e Service: Nishikihama Teruko
February Shotsuki: Akune Roy & Itoko
March Shotsuki: Akizuki Eiko, Akizuki Kinuyo, Akune Roy & Itoko,
Domai Kiyo, Harada Jack, Hamanishi Yoshio & Betty, Hamaura
Bob & Misayo, Hayashida Jun & Augustina, Hirose Mary, Hori
Ronnie, Ikuta Kuni & June, Kakehi Tomoko, Kariya Florence,
Kawabata Mitsuyo, King Hiroko, Kokubo Alice, Koyanagi Susie,
Koyanagi Yoshiko, Maede Toyoko, Matsumura Laverne, Mori Koji
& Judith, Morizawa Chiyoko, Morizawa Sazare, Mukai Akiko,
Murao Toshio, Murray GS., Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Nakata
Andy & Masayo, Nakata Yoshiyasu & Nobuko, Ng Nelson
& Jess, Niguma Kazuko, Niguma Ken, Nishi Isao & Kayoko,
Nishi Robert & Family, Murao Keith, Quan Ernest & Toshiko,
Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Sakai Hayao, Sakamoto Bud, SakamotoSingh Crystal, Sameshima Hisako, Satosono Aya, Shiyoji Loraine,
Sugimoto Nori, Takasaki Mayumi, Tasaka Chuck, Tasaka Kaz &
Chic, Teraguchi Marie, Tomihiro Doc & Kaz, Yamamoto Kayoko,
Yamaoka V., Wilson Lloyd ($1615)
Ohigan Service: Beresford Terry, Chow Suezone & Nobu, Domai
Kiyo, Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Hamaura Masako, Hama Sayo,
Hirose Lisa, Hirose Rose, Harada Jack, Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Teruko,
Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Noriko, Ikuta Kuni & June, Iwata Genevieve,
Kamachi Shigeaki & Yoshiko, Kawabata Jack, Kawabata Mitsuyo,
Kawamoto Hiroko, Kobayashi Miyako, Kokubo Alice, Kondo K.,
Koyanagi Herby & Jean, Maede Toyoko, Matsuno Seishi, Matsuno
Tom, Mori Koji & Judith, Morishita Michiyo, Morizawa Sazare,
Morizawa Chiyoko, Mukai Akiko, Murao Toshio, Nakatsu Tsuyoshi,
Narukami Don & Chiyo, Nishimura Grace, Nitta R., Osaka Kikue,
Saito Tokiko, Sakai Hayao, Sakai Mitts, Sakai T & M., Sakamoto
Bud, Sakata Hozumi, Sameshima Hisako, Sameshima Yoshiko,
Suzuki Kent, Tabata Sumiko, Takasaki S., Tanaka Kiyoko, Tasaka
Kaz & Chic, Toyoda Miyuki, Kondo Fujikazu & Yoneko, Watanabe
Keiko, Whittier Maya, Yamashita Mr. & Mrs., Yamashita Setsuko
($1550)
Special Donations:
In appreciation of the Koden donation given to the late Rev.
Taitetsu Uno: Uno Alice
Keiroukai Donations: Harada Jack, Hirose Rose, Ikuta Makoto,
Matsuno Seishi, Matsuno Tom, Sakai Mitts & Kay
JSBTC Convention: Kobayashi Kazuko
(Total $460)
Membership 2015 received: Akune Ted & Rose, Chow Suezone
& Nobu, Hamada Satoshi, Hamaura Masako, Iwata Genevieve,
Kariya Mayumi, Kariya Kimiko, Kitade Kiyoko, Kobayashi Miyako,
Kondo Fujikazu & Yoneko, Maede Toyoko, Matsubara Kiyoshi,
Matsumura Laverne, Matsunaga Susan & Osamu, Matsuno Tom
& Yoko, Mizuyabu Misayo, Mori Koji & Judie, Morizawa Sazare,
Morishita Michiyo, Murao Toshio & Kimiyo, Nagai Douglas,
Nakata Yasuhiko & Tokiko, Nitta Ayako, Ogawa Masatsugu,
Ogawa Mifune, Oki Hiroshi, Oye Hanako, Ryan Larry & Jeanne,
Saito Tokiko, Sakai Mark, Sakai Hayao & Tomiko, Shinde Osamu,
Shiozaki Masako, Suyama Eiji & Caroline, Toyoda Miyuki,
APRIL 2015 MEMORIAL SERVICE APRIL 4th 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your “Homyo”.)
Atagi, Kazuko
Atode, Yasutaro
Ayukawa, Margaret
Fukakusa, Akio
Hama, Kenzo
Hamada, Chiyoko
Hamade, Tokuno
Hamano, Kiyoshi
Hamanishi, Shinjiro
Hashimoto, Shizue
Haya, Yoshimatsu
Hikita, Takeo
Hikita, Tatsuo
Ikari, Tsuru
Ikari, Senichi Roy
Ikuta (Rev.), Kyojo
Ito, Tamotsu
Kakino, Chiyoko
Kariya, Isamu
Kariya, Sadasuke
Kariya, Yonekazu
Kawasaki, Takeo
Kimura, Yoshio
Kitade, Sute
Kitagawa, Michiko
Maeda, Toshimatsu
Matsumura, Matsuo
Matsuo, Kametaro
Morishita, Masaharu
Morizawa, Choichiro
Murao, Mon
Nakamura, Miyuki
Nakanishi, Harue
Nakatani, Sam
Nakatsu, Tsunenobu
Narukami, Teruo
Akizuki, Sukenobu
Akizuki, Takeyo
Hamade, Hatsuyo
Hamaura, Kiichiro
Haya, Haruko
Hayashi, Yasu
Ikari, Toshiko
Ikeda, Hisano
Inouye, Tomojiro
Kanno, Kikumi
Murao, Michitaka
Kishiuchi, Tane
Murao, Nagako
Kitade, Yasuo
Nagata, Shokichi
Kuriyama, Kikuyo
Nishikihama, Konosuke
Kurahashi, Tazuko
Nomura, Yukie
Kuramoto, Tomiyuki
Okano, Fumio
Maekawa, Sandra Takeno Okano, Hideo
Matsuba, Nobuo
Okano, Masaji
Mori, Michiharu
Osaka, George
Nishi, Nancy
Nishi, Shigeo
Nogami, Mieko
Ohara, Masao
Oikawa , Hisashi
Oura, Chiye
Oye, Yasuo
Sakai, Ei
Sakamoto, Hirotaka
Shiyoji, Koito
Shoji, Matsue
Suzuki, Richard
Tani, Seikichi
Tezuka, Michihiko
Uyeyama, Tokue
Yamaguchi, Junshiro
Yamashita, Harry
Yamashita, Heijiro
Yesaki, Sunae
Yokota, Shige
Yoshida, Mitsu
Yoshida, Kinoe
Oshiro, Art Yeichi
Sakamoto, Claudette
Sakamoto, Noboru
Sakata, Chiyoko
Sakata, Masakazu
Sakiyama, Fukumatsu
Sato, Fumie
Shirakawa, Kiichiro
Tabata, Tatsue
Takagaki, Masao
Takasaki, Kazuo
Takeuchi, Fujitaka
Taniwa, Tei
Toyoda, Fusako
Upadhyaya, Hisaka
Yamamoto, Kazuhiko
Yamamoto, Nancy Sumiko
MAY 2015 MEMORIAL SERVICE MAY 3rd 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your “Homyo”.)
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APRIL 2015
Public Lecture by Rev. Satoshi Tomioka
Your Donations are needed
and appreciated!
“Happiness is Here
~Awakening, Reflecting
and Responding~”
The Steveston Buddhist Temple
sincerely
appreciates
and
thanks
everyone for their donations.
Donations are the single largest
source of income for the temple, so
we thank your contribution.
Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:00 pm
Steveston Buddhist Temple Income and
Expenditures 2014 and Budget 2015
The Steveston Buddhist Temple received a total of
$239,000 in income for 2014 to provide its various
religious, social and community services. The majority
of the income, 40%, came from donations from our
members and friends. Our expenditures for 2014 were
$235,000 of which 39% was for salaries and benefits.
We thus had a slight surplus for the year.
The budget for 2015 is similar to the actuals for
2014 for most income and expense categories.
We
have maintained the membership fee at $100 and
have provided a cost of living salary adjustment to our
Sensei and to our office secretary.
However, there
is a decline in Bingo income and a major repair of the
heating ducts in the gym. As a consequence, there
will be a shortfall of about $15,500 which will need to
be made up by additional fundraising or by expenditure
reductions to balance the budget.
A condensed version of the budget presented at the
Annual General Meeting is shown below.
If there are any questions concerning these figures
or if you require more information please contact the
Treasurer.
Rev. Tomioka will talk about basic
teachings of Buddhism including the
life of Shakyamuni Buddha. He will
relate these teachings to our daily lives
and explain in everyday language how
we can find happiness in what we
have now.
In this society and the
world, we have so many challenges as
a community and as individuals. The
cause of these challenges is not just outside but also
inside of our hearts. Buddhism teaches us how we can
become aware of our true nature and how we can live
our lives meaningfully and joyfully.
Rev. Satoshi Tomioka is from Shimane in the
southern part of Japan. He finished his studies at Ryukoku
University in Kyoto and his major was Shin Buddhism.
After Tokudo ordination and Kyoshi certification, he took
part in the IMOP(International Ministerial Orientation
Program) to become a minister. His assignment at the
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin began in August 2013.
Pot Luck Dinner with Rev. Satoshi Tomioka
Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 5:00 pm
Please join us for our traditional pot luck dinner with
Rev. Tomioka. Come and share your favourite dish with
Steveston Buddhist Temple Income & Expenses, 2014 & 2015 us. Meet and talk with Satoshi Sensei in an informal
setting.
Budget
%
Income
Please let our office know if you will be able to attend
Donations
92,895
98,200 39.7%
Bingo
39,576
35,000
14.1% and if possible what you would like to bring. Sign up
sheet on the kitchen bulletin board or phone 604-277Investment
32,642
25,000
10.1%
Membership
Fundraising/Events
Rental
Other
Special fundraising
Total Income
Expenses
JSBTC & BCJSBTF
Assessment
Salaries & Benefits
Property tax
Utilities
Insurance
Fundraising Expenses
Temple Maintenance
Religious Service
Office Expenses
Miscellaneous
Total Expenses
Net Income
24,409
28,295
14,230
6,735
0
238,780
2014
19,575
93,852
16,898
20,896
17,373
19,722
17,646
8,378
16,516
3,736
234,591
4,189
25,200 10.2%
29,500
11.9%
11,500
4.6%
7,500
3.0%
15,500
6.3%
247,400 100.0%
Budget
%
17,640
7.1%
96,834 39.1%
16,967
6.9%
20,500
8.3%
18,500
7.5%
23,500
9.5%
26,417 10.7%
10,000
4.0%
13,600
5.5%
3,500
1.4%
247,458 100.0%
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SBT HOSTING THE
2015 JSBTC AGM
APRIL 24 – 26, 2015
The Steveston Buddhist Temple will be hosting the
2015 Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada Annual
General Meeting from April 24 to April 26. The AGM
will be held on Saturday, April 25th starting at 8:30
am. Although the voting is restricted to the representing
delegates, the meeting is open to all members as
observers. If you wish to learn what is happening at
other temples across Canada as well as what activities
are taking place at the other temples, this would be an
excellent opportunity to learn more about the organization.
Also, this year’s AGM will coincide with the 110th
Anniversary of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of
Canada (formerly BCC – Buddhist Churches of Canada).
As part of the 110th Anniversary, we are planning a
banquet on Saturday evening at the Continental Chinese
restaurant on Cambie Rd. and No. 5 Rd.
If you wish to attend the banquet there will be a
As always, the Temple wishes to thank everyone for
their monetary donations and for their volunteer efforts charge of $35 per person. If you are interested in
which enable us to keep our expenses as low as attending, please contact Jeanne Ryan at (604) 2308787 to reserve a place for dinner.
possible.
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DHARMA LIGHT
SBT Board of Directors
The Steveston Buddhist Temple continues to operate thanks
to the leadership and tireless dedication of our Board of
Directors. For the 2015 year, the following individuals have
agreed to serve on the Board of Directors of the temple:
Bud Sakamoto
Kiyo Domai
Elmer Morishita
Itoko Akune
Rainer Mehl
Jack Kawabata
Victor Kawabata
Nicole Okano
Kuni Ikuta
June Ikuta
Dan Stewart
Suezone Chow
Roy Sakata
Naoki Hirano
Thank you to all of you for stepping up and agreeing to
serve the temple on the board of directors.
A special thank you goes out to Hiroko Yoshihara, Norman
Kondo, Francis Ang and to Terry Beresford who have completed
their term and have decided to take some time off the Board.
Your contribution has been greatly appreciated and we look
forward to your continued participation in temple activities.
In Gassho,
Steveston Buddhist Temple
APRIL 2015
KEIROKAI 2015
Just over 100 people came to celebrate and
appreciate our seniors. A good time was had
by all as we enjoyed a wonderful bento lunch
followed by a slide presentation of previous
Keirokais as well as entertainment including
some shigin, singing, Odori dancing and a harp
performance.
Thank you to all of the volunteers and the
entertainers who made it a most pleasant
afternoon. A special recognition was given to the
most senior female and male in the audience,
Mrs. Eiko Kokubo and Mr. Jack Harada.
The contribution of all those who helped put
on the event is greatly appreciated as we held
this annual event to thank our senior members
for the many years they have dedicated towards
the temple. It was nice to see everyone leaving
the temple with smiles on their faces.
Searching for the Perfect
Mikasa Manju
On Saturday, March 7th a small group of temple
members and friends came together at 9:00 am to
make Mikasa manju for the Steveston Buddhist Temple
Keiroukai.
Itoko had all the equipment, ingredients
and tasks organized so we quickly formed groups and
prepared the batter according to the recipe. Then came
the cooking of the batter, one tablespoon at a time for
12 little pancakes on each of the 4 grills. Flip over
once and onto the tray where the anko was inserted
between two pancakes and then sealed together. After
a few tries, most of the manju were something to be
proud of and a worthy treat for our senior members.
Still we looked for the one which we felt was perfect.
Believe it or not, the one pictured below was made by
the group with men. If you have any suggestions on
how to make it more perfect please let us know.
This was a very social, easy going and fun activity.
There were only compliments and encouragement and
friendly banter.
Let’s hope we can arrange more
activities like this.
Our thanks to those who helped: Itoko Akune, Terry
Beresford, Misaye Hamaura, Bud Sakamoto, Hiroko
Yoshihara, Elmer Morishita, Mary Hirose, Lynn SakaiBoden, Joyce Ang, Emiko Oba, Lisa Hirose-Cameron,
Maya Whittier, Bob Hamaura, Frances Nakanishi and
Terry Ikuta. 250 Mikasa manju were made by 11:15,
followed by tea and chatter; then home to enjoy the
rest of the day.
The perfect Mikasa Manju
Dana - Donations
APRIL 2015
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STEVESTON
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday
Monday
5
6
10:30 am Shotsuki Monthly
Memorial Service
12
13
10:30 am Regular Service
7:30 pm Board
Meeting
19
20
10:00 Dharma School 10:30
am Hanamatsuri - Birth of
Buddha Service
26
27
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
11
7
8
9
10
7:30 pm Mutually
Sustaining Life DVD Seminar (5)
6:30 pm Bingo
7:30 pm Meditation
10:30 am Meditation
14
15
16
17
18
11:00 am Nikkei Home
Service
10:00 am Moe No Kai
10:30 am Meditation
5:00pm Hanamatsuri
Potluck Dinner
6:30 pm Bingo
7:30 pm Meditation
21
22
23
24
7:30 pm Mutually
Sustaining Life DVD Seminar (6)
6:30 pm Bingo
3:00pm JSBTC Board
of Director Meeting
7:30 pm Meditation
9:00am - 9:00pm
JSBTC Meetings and
Events
JSBTC AGM &
Banquet
28
29
30
May 1st
2
6:30 pm Bingo
7:30 pm Meditation
10:30 am Meditation
6
7
8
6:30 pm Bingo
2:30 pm Maples
Service
10:30 am Meditation
10:30am JSBTC Memorial
Service
3
4
10:30 am Shotsuki Monthly
Memorial Service
APRIL & MAY 2015
5
7:30 pm Mutually
Sustaining Life DVD Seminar (7)
7:00 Hanamatsuri
Seminar with Rev.
Satoshi Tomioka
25
9
7:30 pm Meditation
10
11
10:30 am Regular Service &
Infant presentation
7:30 pm Board
Meeting
17
18
10:30 am Regular Service
24
25
12
13
14
15
6:30 pm Bingo
7:30 pm Meditation
10:30 am Meditation
19
20
21
22
7:30 pm Mutually
Sustaining Life DVD Seminar (8)
11:00 am Nikkei Home
Service
7:30 pm Meditation
10:30 am Meditation
27
28
29
10:00am Miyasaki
Fujinkai visit
7:30 pm Meditation
10:30 am Meditation
4
5
2:30 pm Maples
Service
10:30 am Meditation
26
Spring Food Fair
NO service
Rev Ikuta away in Calgary
31
23
6:30 pm Bingo
30
6:30 pm Bingo
June 1
2
7:30 pm Mutually
Sustaining Life DVD Seminar (9)
10:30 am Regular Service
Rev Ikuta away in Calgary
7
10:30 am Shotsuki Monthly
Memorial Service
16
8
9
3
6:30 pm Bingo
7:30 pm Meditation
10
11
2:30 pm Maples
Service
7:30 pm Meditation
6:30 pm Bingo
8
12
10:30 am Meditation
6
13
4月 2015
お釈迦様の誕生の本当の意味
“誕生したばかりの王子を祝福するためにお城にきた、ア
シタという仙人が王子を見て涙を流しました。。なぜ泣く
のかと王に尋ねられたアシタは次のように答えたそうで
す。「この涙は喜びの涙であり、悲しみの涙でもある。私
が抱いているこの子は後にブッダとなられる方、それを喜
ぶ涙である。だが、そのころにはもう私はこの世にいな
く、それをみることができない、悲しみの涙である。この
お子が長じて家にいられたら世界を統一する偉大な王とな
り、もしまた、苦しみに出会われたら、出家して道を修
めれば世を救う仏になられるであろう」と予言した。”
（仏教聖典より）
今年の冬は短く、春の訪れも例年より少
し早くて、四月になったばかりなのに桜の季
節は終わったみたいです。四月はまた、お釈
迦様の誕生された月（4月8日）でもありま
す。シッダールタ王子（後のお釈迦様）がル
ンビニ荘園で御誕生された時の話は有名であ
り、仏教徒であれば少なくとも一度は聞いた
ことがあると思います。
上記の話は御誕生から少し後のことでし
た。国中の者が王子の御誕生を祝福し、多く
の人々がお城に参られ、その中にアシタと言う仙人もいました。そ
して、彼は王子を一目見て上記の言葉を言われたそうです。王様の
シュッドーダナは、最初は自分の息子が偉大なる人物となると聞い
て喜ばれますが、次第に「苦しみに出会われたら、出家される」と
の忠告に心が捕らわれて、息子が苦しみに出会わないようにと過保
護に育てられます。季節ごとに、その季節に適応しているお城を建
立したり、お城から出かける際には前もって醜いものを王子の目に
届かないようにと削除されたりしました。ついに太子が19歳のと
き、母のマーヤ夫人の兄デーヴァダハ城主スプラブッダの娘ヤショ
ーダラーを迎えて妃と定めた。
その後、十年の間、とても贅沢な暮しを楽しまれ、29歳のと
きには一子のラーフラが誕生されました。喜ぶべき出来事でした
が、この誕生と、そのころに経験した四つエピソードが出家する原
因となったと言われています。その四つの体験とは王子が四回にわ
会長からのお知らせ
坂本バッド
お寺の全ての特別法要に参加し、周りを見回
す時、本堂のいつもの場所に座っておられた
顔なじみの方々がもうそこに見えず、とても
悲しくなる時があります。70歳以上の方々を
お祝いする今年の敬老会でも100人程の参加
者の半数以上が80歳以上の人達です。という
事は、次の10年で会員数や年齢構成がかなり変わることが予
婦人会からのお知らせ
吉原ヒロコ
今年の恒例のガレージセールは６月２７日（土）になりまし
たので、家にある不用品等を寄付していただければ幸いで
す。去年の収入はビンゴの時に売ったものも含めて１０００
ドル以上になりました。テーブルは１台１０ドルですので、
テーブルを出したい方は吉原ヒロコまでご連絡ください。電
話は(604)277-6521です。
これと同時に、柔らかい素材グッズ回収も続けていますの
で、洋服、靴、ハンドバッグ、本や家庭用品等の寄付もお願
いいたします。お寺のパーキング場に寄付の大きなボックス
がおいてありますが、会員の方はそこにではなくお寺に直接
お持ちください。もしプラスチックの袋が必要でしたら、そ
れは「新しい」台所のステンレスのテーブルの下にありま
たってお城から出かけた時の出来事でした。ある時、
シッダールタ太子は東の門より出かけ、そこで年老い
た方と出会い、一緒に出かけていた大臣に年老いは何
者かと聞くと歳を取る事実を知ることになります。ま
た、ある時には南の門より出かけ、病人の姿を見て、
大臣に何者かと聞くと病気の事実を知ることとなりま
す。そして、またある時には西の門より出かけて葬儀
の行列を見てしまい、死の事実について知ることとな
ります。最後に北の門より出かけた時に出家僧を見
て、その姿に感銘を受けたと伝われています。この四
つの経験と息子の誕生を重ね、シッダールタは出家す
る決心をされたと言われています。
出家したシッダールタは6年間に及ぶ苦行を経た
後に菩提樹のもとで35歳のとき、悟りを開きブッダ
となられます。そして、それからはブッダ（目覚めた
者、悟りを開いた者）や釈尊などと呼ばれるようにな
ります。お釈迦様の最初の教えは四諦八正道といい、
仏教の根本教えになります。四諦とは簡単に言います
と四つの真諦であり、それはまず人生には多くの苦し
みがあるという自覚で始まり、その苦しみの原因を突
き止めて、苦しみから解放された境地を見極め、その
境地への方法として八正道の教えがあるということ
です。
また、四諦の初めの真諦を苦諦といいます。苦
諦とは人生には誰にも避けられない様々な苦しみがあ
ると言う真諦のことです。中にも、最も大きな苦しみ
は、生・老・病・死の四つであると示されています。
最初の「生」は生まれるという意味があり、これをも
う一度シッダールタ誕生の時に言われたアシタの予
言と重ねてみると、忠告された「苦しみに出会われたら、出家され
る」言葉は何も王子が29歳の時に経験された、老・病・死との出会
いではなくて、誕生の瞬間に迷いの世に生まれてこられた一つの大
きな苦しみに出会われたことなのです。ですから、いくら父王のシ
ュッドーダナが過保護に育てようとしても、生まれた瞬間にブッダ
となる原因は定まっていたということです。
となると、花祭りはただの誕生日のお祝いではなくて、その誕
生によって悟りを開かれたブッダへの喜びの法要であり、4月19日
の花祭りにはぜひお参りするよう、念じ申し上げます。
合掌
生田グラント
法
の
と
も
し
び
想されます。
このような変化は自然であり、避けられません。私達はお互
いに自然に結ばれており、その絆を更に強める事ができま
す。感謝をするという事は相手に心を開く事であり、感謝
し、その気持ちを相手に伝え、またその親切に恩返しをする
ことは誰にでもできます。シニアの方々が定期的にお寺にお
出でになり、その方達と知り合い、私に感謝するというダー
マを教えて下さいました。
お寺に来て下さる皆様方、本当にありがとうございます。
す。ご自由にご利用ください。
宝島が自分たちのガレージセールで残ったものを柔らかい素
材グッズ回収の方に寄付して下さいました。どうもありがと
うございます。今のところ全部で４６袋が体育館の倉庫に保
管してあります。寄付の入った袋は数えないといけませんの
で、新しい台所に持って来て下さい。目標は１５１袋です！
JSBTC AGMがスティーブストン仏教会で４月２４日から２
６日まであります。AGMの休憩時間用にベーキングが必要
ですので、4月にベーキングをする方は少し多めに作ってお
寺にお持ちください。
春の食品バザーは５月２４日でその準備が始まりました。も
し過去数年間誰にも食品のチケットを買うように頼まれなか
った方は、吉原ヒロコまでお電話（604-277-6521）かメー
ル（[email protected]）をください。
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法のともしび
花祭り
4月の行事のお知らせ
お釈迦様のご生誕を祝う花祭りはたった2週間先です。スケ
ジュールは下記の通りで、ハワイのホノ
ルル別院から開教使の富岡智史先生もゲ
春の雑草取り
また春がめぐって来ると共に花壇の雑草も伸びてきました。ストとして参加なさいます。皆様ぜひご
過去数年間、お寺や地域のボランティアが花壇の面倒を見て参加ください。
くれました。お天気が良ければ4月11日(土)の9時30分から雑
草取りをすることになりました。庭仕事用手袋、ひざ当て、 4月18日(土)
5:00 pm　ホノルル別院の富岡智史先生
シャベルを持って皆様ぜひ参加して下さい。
歓迎ポットラック夕食会。
7:00 pm　富岡智史先生との討論会
ヨガ/タイチー教室
4月19日(日)
お寺の新しい活動として心と体の健康のためにヨガとタイチ 10:00 am
日曜学校
ーのクラスを検討しています。クラスは金曜日の夜か、土曜 10:30 am
富岡智史先生とご一緒に花祭り法要
日の朝になる予定です。もし希望者が多ければ、他の曜日も 12:00 noon
花祭り昼食会
検討します。興味のある方は坂本バッドさんにお電話して下
さい(604-274-4799)。
4月18日5:00 pmからのポットラックで美味しい夕食を頂き
ながら富岡先生にお会いしましょう。これは、気楽な雰囲気
の中で富岡先生とお話しできる良い機会です。多くの方が参
日曜学校
加され、花祭り法要に参加して下さる富岡先生を温かくお迎
4月19日の10:00 amに花祭り法要がありますので、皆様参加
えしてくださるようお願いいたします。登録用紙は台所にあ
して下さい。また、タレントのある生徒をまだ募集していま
ります。
す。参加できる方は岩田ジェネビーブさんにご連絡ください
[[email protected]]。
降誕会と初参りのお知らせ
日時：5月10日(日)午前10時半
萌の会　郷恵子
DVDのトラブルにより、今回の映画鑑賞を最後まで見るこ
とができませんでした。せっかく皆様楽しみにされていたの
にもかかわらず、お詫びを申し上げます。尚、来月は４月１
６日になります。クラフトをしますので、エプロンを持って
いる方はどうぞ当日お持ち下さい。
来月また、お会いしましょう。
敬老会　2015
100人以上の人達が敬老会にいらっしゃり、シニアの方達に
感謝と祝賀の意を表しました。美味しいお弁当を頂いた後、
前回の敬老会のスライドを見、余興には、詩吟、歌、踊り、
ハープの演奏があり、皆楽しいひと時を過ごしました。
ボランティアの皆さんや余興に参加して下さった方々のお蔭
で楽しい午後となりました。女性と男性の最年長者の小久保
栄子さんと原田ジャックさんが表彰されました。
長年お寺のために貢献して下さったシニアの方達に感謝する
と共に、このように素晴らしい敬老会をしてくださった全て
の方達にも感謝いたします。会が終わり、皆様が笑顔でお帰
りになりました。
敬弔
次の方がご逝去されましたので、生前のご苦労を偲び、
謹んで敬弔の意を表します。
アリス
・ベーカー様
倉橋トミコ様
半田典之様
大村幸子様
森下繁様
2015年3月6日往生
行年81歳
(フレーザーバレー仏教会メンバー)
2015年3月7日往生
行年96歳
2015年3月9日往生
行年86歳
2015年3月11日往生
行年85歳
2015年3月17日往生
行年96歳
親鸞聖人（しんらんしょうにん）のご生
誕を祝う降誕会（ごたんえ）に併せ、初
参りを行います。尊いご縁により、この
世に生まれたことを共に祝いましょう。
初参りは、昨年度から今年に産まれたお
子様に限らず、満三歳までのお子様でし
たら、どなたでもお参りできます。当日
参拝くださったお子様には、仏教会より
お祝いの品を用意しております。初参り
を希望される方は、4月３0日までにステ
ィーブストン仏教会へご連絡下さいませ。
2015年3月の
役員会のまとめ
今年の新役員の選挙と顧問の選出は遅く出席した理事を待っ
たために始まりが遅れました。（出席者は法定数より一人だ
け多かったのみでした。）
酒井ミッツ氏は81歳になりましたので、お寺の仕事、顧
問、納骨堂の管理、寄付金の経理、ビンゴの会計、建物の補
修を辞めることにしたと報告しました。しかし、毎月の祥月
のお知らせ、20/20委員会、年1回の掃除当番は続けるとの
事です。50年もお寺に貢献してきたのでもう仕事を減らし
て、若い人たちに引き継いでもらいたいと彼は考えていま
す。役員会は他の人達がこれらの仕事を引き受けてくれるよ
う望んでいます。
ベーレスフォード・テリー氏ももうすぐビクトリアに引っ越
すので、ニュースレターや広告を担当する広報委員会に新人
の参加が必要です。
役員会はJSBTC AGMに出すカナダ教団本部と総長宅使用
に関する動議について議論しました。SBTが土地と仏壇を寄
贈したので、本部建物の使用変更を決める前にJSBTCの目
標と目的を再検討して明確なビジョンとミッションを確立し
た文書を作る必要があります。
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