May - Steveston Buddhist Temple

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LIGHT OF THE DHARMA
REGULAR EVENTS:
BINGO:
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
SEIZA MEDITATION:
Fridays @ 10:30 am
& Thursdays @ 7:30pm*
*
except 3rd Thursday of each Month
COMING UP:
Thu May 01
2:30pm Maples Service
Sun May 04
10:00am Dharma School
Sun May 04
10:30am Shotsuki Memorial
Service, Gotanye,
Infant Presentation
Sat May 10
10:00am Moe no Kai
ASK SENSEI
By popular demand, we
Sensei can be reached by phone
are bringing back
“Ask
at (604) 277-2323 or via email
Sensei” starting with this
at: rev.ikuta@steveston-temple.ca.
issue of the “Light of the
Dharma”. Please contact
Dear Confused,
Ikuta Sensei directly with
Thank you for your simple, yet very
any questions you may
have about the Buddha meaningful question. I’m sure you are not
alone in getting mixed up with all the major
Dharma.
services. To help you organize yourself, I
have created a little list of all the important
services that you can cut out and stick on
your refrigerator. Please note that the dates
Dear Sensei,
listed are the actual dates on which the event
My question is very simple and to the point. I falls upon. At our temple, we observe the
have been attending the temple for many years now, dates during the Sunday services so it may
yet I still have difficulty keeping track of all the not be on the exact date, but the date will
important dates along with the significance of each help you remember during what month each
one. I am too embarrassed to ask in person so I am of the event is being observed.
asking you through this article, is there any simple
Though the dates that our temple observes
way that you could write up about the significant some of the following dates may not be on
religious dates so that everyone will know exactly the exact date, you will be able to use this
what we are donating for?
chart as a way to see what important service
Confused with Dates
is coming up during what month and for what
reason is the service being observed.
Significant Dates and Their Meaning
Sun May 11
10:30am Regular Service
1
Shu Sho E
修初会
16
Hoonko
報恩講
February
March
15
21
Nirvana Day
Higan E
涅槃会
春季彼岸会
April
8
Hanamatsuri
花祭り
May
21
Mon May 12
7:30pm Board Meeting
January
Thu May 15
7:00pm SBT Movie Night
May 17-18
Manning Park Retreat
Sun May 18
No Service at SBT
Wed May 21
11:00am Nikkei Home Service
Thur May 22
10:00am Moe no Kai
Obon
July/August
Sun May 25
Noon - 2pm Spring Food Fair
- No Service
September
November
Sun Jun 01
10:30am Shotsuki Memorial
Service
December
CHAIR SCHEDULE
Shotsuki, May 4th:
Elmer Morishita
Shotsuki, June 1st:
June Ikuta
Shūso Gōtan E 宗祖降誕会
23
盂蘭盆会
Shūki Higan E 秋季彼岸会
Eitaikyō
永代経
8
Jōdō E
成道会
31
Joya E
除夜会
FUJINKAI
TOBANS
1
New Year Day Service
Observing the passing of Shinran Shonin, the
founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
Observing the passing of Sakyamuni Buddha
Spring Equinox Service
“Flower Festival” celebrating the birth of the
baby Siddhartha Gautama, the future Buddha.
Celebrating the birth of Shinran Shonin, the
founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
Based on the story of Maudgalyāyana, one
of the ten great disciples of the Buddha,
written in the Ullumbana Sutra honouring our
ancestors. In many parts of Japan,
Obon is observed in August (Aug. 14 -16),
however, here in Canada we observe Obon
in July.
Fall Equinox Service
Perpetual Memorial Service
Bodhi Day commemorating the Enlightenment of
Sakyamuni Buddha
New Year’s Eve Service
February - May: Toban 1
Contact: Itoko Akune (604) 244-7710
June - September: Toban 2
Contact: Jeanne Ryan (604) 946-9982
Supplement to Dharma Light - May 2014
In Memory of Reverend Susumu Kyojo
Ikuta (Nov 23 1926-Apr 24, 2014)
It is with great sadness that we learned
of the passing of Reverend Sus Ikuta. We
are all benefactors of the great passion he
committed to sharing the Dharma. He gave
selflessly to develop Buddhism and the Jodo
Shinshu tradition in Canada. As a leader of
great vision, he taught lessons that leave
lasting impressions.
Following his graduation in 1958 with a M.A. in Buddhist
Studies from Ryukoku University, Sus and Terrie returned to
Canada where he began over 50 years of services as a
Jodo Shinshu Buddhist minister for the Buddhist Churches of
Canada. From 1998 to 2002, he served as Bishop of the
Buddhist Churches of Canada. In 1972, the family moved to
Calgary where Sus began his longest posting as a resident
minister. The sangha was still very much in the fledgling stage
without a permanent home. In 1981, the founding members
and Sus fulfilled their dream by raising funds to purchase
the Croatian Catholic Church on 6 Street N. E. to establish
the Calgary Buddhist Temple. The Edo Japan franchise was
started to help sustain the Temple. Sus worked full-time,
both as the president of Edo Japan International and as the
resident minister for the Temple. Over the years, the Temple
has established itself within the rich multi-faith mosaic of the
city of Calgary.
Sus led a wonderful life of 87 years passing away quietly
surrounded by his family.
Reverend “Sus” Ikuta, as he was affectionately called by
many friends, spent much of his tenure at Calgary Buddhist
Temple. The temple is rebuilding and the Ikuta family has
expressed a desire to provide an avenue of donation to the
building fund (New Calgary Temple Campaign) as an option
for remembrance.
It is with great honour that we follow Reverend “Sus”
kuta’s footsteps on the path of the Dharma.
1. Koden gifts can be sent directly to:
Teruko Ikuta
Suite #109, 110 Scenic Drive North
Lethbridge, AB T1H 5L9
2. To donate to Calgary “New Temple Campaign”:
Go to the Calgary Buddhist Temple website
http://calgary-buddhist.ab.ca/support-us
or:
Cheques can be made to: Capital Campaign
(Please note “In memory of Rev. Susumu Ikuta”)
Mailing address:
Calgary Buddhist Temple
207, 6th Streeet N.E.,
Calgary, AB T2E 3Y1
DHARMA LIGHT
Gotanye
President’s Message
(Birth of Shinran Shonin)
and Infant Presentation
Sunday, May 4, 2014
For the April edition of the temple newsletter, a
new coloured format was introduced. Unfortunately
whenever changes are implemented, the first
production efforts, regardless of the highest care
The service and presentation will commence at
errors still occur. As a result we wish to apologize
10:30a.m.
to those of you that may have been affected by
Do you know of anyone who has had an infant within the last three
typos and production errors. At any time please feel free to inform
myself or the office in confidence about any concerns you may have. years? Please let them know of the Infant Presentation ceremony on
Sunday May 4th to introduce their infant to the community. Please
The new format allows streamlining production and cost savings for contact office for the infant presentation registration. Everyone is
printing by outsourcing for competitive printing. In addition we are welcome!
introducing a new approach to distributing the newsletter by having
it ready for the monthly shotsuki and handing them out to members
in attendance and to nonmembers who have come to the service.
For the members not present, the newsletter will be delivered by
volunteers or mailed.
The new distribution procedure will save
This
spring sees new
thousands of dollars in postal expenditures.
expanded horizons for Fujinkai
The board of directors of the temple is committed to serving the members. With services being
temple effectively and prudently, and dedicated to preserving the conducted by Rev. Ikuta on the
first Thursday of each month at
future for the temple.
The Maples Residence, Fujinkai
has agreed to serve tea and
In gassho, Bud Sakamoto
The
refreshments to the residents who participate in this AGM.
attend. Itoko Akune and Kayoko JSBTC AGM will be held at our
Nishi served tea and manju to temple in 2015 so the experience
will be useful to its planning.
everyone at the April service.
VANCOUVER BUDDHIST TEMPLE
FUJINKAI
FUN GOLF TOURNAMENT
Also with the JSBTC WF AGM
being held at the Vancouver
Buddhist Temple, this provides
an opportunity for more members
to attend and learn about the
activities and goals of the
Women’s Federation.
Misaye
Hamaura,
Hiroko
Kawamoto,
Jeanne Ryan, Miyuki Toyoda and
Hiroko Yoshihara are fortunate to
SATURDAY JUNE 21, 2014
MUSQUEAM GOLF COURSE
3904 W. 51st. VANCOUVER, B.C.
TEE OFF STARTING AT 12:00 NOON
COST FOR GOLF WITH COMPLIMENTARY PULL CART,
RANGE BALL, DINNER AND PRIZES WILL BE $75.00
EVERYONE COME OUT AND JOIN IN THE FUN
AND ENJOY A GAME OF GOLF.
Please
contact
FRANK
HAMANISHI
at
Spring Food Fair
Sunday, May 25, 2014
12 noon to 2:00 p.m.
(604)298-9285
Tables for rent $10
Also appreciated will be clean and used items
which are no longer needed Saturday, June 21
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ingredients
1
1
1
1
1
Tablespoon Canola Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Sesame Oil
Tablespoon Soy Sauce
Tablespoon Sesame Seeds
Pound fresh green beans.
Serves 4
Teriyaki chicken, chow mein & rice $8.00
Curried shrimp with rice $5.50
Chow mein only $4.00
California Roll $3.75
Home baking and manju
Contact: Hiroko
Phone: 604.277.6521
Email: hi.yosh@telus.net
Please do not phone the Temple
Cooks`Corner:
Our
Fujinkai
organization
will give financial assistance to
Shinobu Fukakusa who is a
temple member to cover some of
her expenses toward her tokudo
ordination. She will be travelling
to Japan in May. Best wishes to
Shinobu and thank you for your
work on the Obon Festivals and
musical concerts.
Fried Green Beans
Warm a large skillet or wok over medium heat. When the
skillet is hot, pour in canola and sesame oils, then place
whole green beans into the skillet. Stir the beans to coat
with oil. Cook until the beans are bright green and slightly
browned in spots, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and
stir in soy sauce; cover, and let sit about 5 minutes. Transfer
to a serving platter, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
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May 2014
Highlights of April Board Meeting
Programs
The April 14 board meeting was lengthy due to discussion of the JSBTC AGM resolutions,
restructuring of the temple committees and report from the Planning Committee. Temple
delegates, Bud Sakamoto and Kiyo Domai, were given approval to vote for most of the
resolutions and abstain from one resolution. Elmer Morishita and Terry Beresford will be
attending the AGM as observers.
Temple committees have been reduced in number: Executive, Religious, Finance, Temple
Events and Programming and Building/Grounds. Subcommittees are formed under these
main committees. Temple members, not only board members, should serve under these
smaller committees. In many cases long term commitment is not required and attendance at
the board meetings is not required except for giving reports.
Planning
on possible
attendance,
Committee.
Committee requires additional funds above the CHMC grant. After discussion
alternatives and words of support/advice from one of the temple advisors in
the consensus was to proceed with the financial decision left to the Finance
A survey will be given out to members attending Shotsuki in the future.
Other items of interest were: Shinobu Fukakusa will be assisted in her tokudo studies
with a $1,000 subsidy from the temple matching the $1,000 to be given by SBT WA ;
and Mr. Sato has retired from the temple lawn cutting.
Did you know this about ‘our’ Bingo?
Dharma School.
May 4, 2014:
Dharma School Service 10am
Classes at 10:30am
Classes at 10:30am
June 8, 2014:
Dharma School Service 10am
Moi No Kai: May 22, 10am
SBT Movie Night. May 15, 7pm
Movie: To be Announced
Evening Meditation:
Thursdays 7:30 pm
A short chant, walking and
sitting meditation, followed
by social time featuring
tea and snacks
Daytime Meditation:
Fridays at 10:30am
A short chant and a session
of sitting meditation.
Bingo has been a major fundraiser at the temple for nearly 50 years. For the past 5
years the revenue generated from the profits of bingo accounted for 20 to 25 percent of
the operations of the temple.
Moe No Kai
Thank you for coming to watch a movie
“HANA”. It was a rainy day but a good
Thanks to merchants of Steveston and their generosity the bingo operation has been day to watch a movie.
able to offer door prizes. Gift certificates have been donated by the following restaurants:
Our next Moe No Kai will be held on
Thursday,
May 22nd.
Please bring an
1. Sushi Ten owned by Ed Shimizu
apron. We will be making a surprise craft
2. Steveston Seafood House owned by Shane Dagan
3. Dave’s Fish & Chips owned by Brian Scott,
4. Ichiro’s Japanese Restaurant
Dharma School
owned by Mickey Takeuchi
Please do not forget the Food Fair on
May 25th. We would really appreciate any
The SBT wishes to thank these restaurants for
baking that can be donated since it is the
their continued support of the temple. Whenever
only way we can supplement funds for field
you are considering a meal out, please remember
trips, camp outs, etc. We also sponsor a
the generosity of these Steveston restaurants.
foster child and that costs us over $400 per
By supporting them you are supporting
year. Thank you to all that have contributed
the temple.
in the past, it has really helped us.
In gassho, Steveston Dharma School.
MAY 2014 MEMORIAL SERVICE May 4th, 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your “Homyo”.)
Akizuki, Sukenobu
Akizuki, Takeyo
Hamade, Hatsuyo
Hamaura, Kiichiro
Haya, Haruko
Hayashi, Yasu
Ikari, Toshiko
Ikeda, Hisano
Inouye, Tomojiro
Murao, Michitaka
Ishida, Takezo
Kanno, Kikumi
Murao, Nagako
Kishiuchi, Tane
Nagata, Shokichi
Kitade, Yasuo
Nishikihama, Konosuke
Kuriyama, Kikuyo
Nomura, Yukie
Kuramoto, Tomiyuki
Okano, Fumio
Maekawa, Sandra Takeno Okano, Hideo
Matsuba, Nobuo
Okano, Masaji
Mori, Michiharu
Osaka, George
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
JUNE 2014 MEMORIAL SERVICE June 1st, 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your “Homyo”.)
Asano,Teisuke
Domai,Toyokichi
Hamade,Itsuji
Hamanishi,Motoharu
Hamanishi,Tokiko
Hamanishi,Kiyoko
Hamaura,Sadame
Harada,Tamae
Harada,Teiko
Hashimoto,Kimie
Hashimoto,Masuo
Hibi,Tadasu
Hikita,Emiko
Ikeda,Torakichi
Ito,Misao
Ito,Toramatsu
Kamide,Patsy Shizuko
Kikuchi,Kei
Kojima,Kenosuke
Koyama,Fukujiro
Kokubo,Mike
Kurahashi,Setsuyo
Kuramoto,Haruo Harry
Kuramoto,Kayo
Maeda,Tsunekichi
Matsunaga,Masami
Matsuyama,Yaeko
Morishita,Eikichi
Morishita,Sentaro
Murakami,Collin
Murakami,Tsuneko
Muramatsu,Joe
Nakagawa,Shuichiro
Nakane,Kazuo
Nakano,Chikae
Nishi,Toshiharu
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Nishii,Torakichi
Nitta,Mitsuyo
Okano,Mine
Sakai,Matsu
Sakata,Shozo
Sameshima,Merry
Shinde,Yoshiharu
Shiyoji,Masako
Takagaki,Yoshiharu
Tani,Shinzo
Tanigami,Tomie
Toyoda,Shigeru, Jerry
Uyeyama,Matakichi
Wada,Kazuko
Yamamoto,Yoshio
Yamanaka,Tomizo
Yoneda,Hiroshi
Yoshida,Mitsu
Yoshida,Takeo
Yoshida,Troy
Yoshida,Yoshiji
DHARMA LIGHT
SPECIAL DONATIONS
In memory of:
The Steveston Buddhist Temple sincerely appreciates
and thanks the following for their generous donations:
The late Mr. Tad Kitagawa: Ikuta Kuni & June, Nakata Andy &
Masayo, Nomiyama Frank & Betty, Tanaka Mitsuru
The late Mrs. Sachiko Maeda: Butler Linda
49th day service of the late Mrs. Tsurue Tamaki: Tamaki Akira,
Chan Elsie & Rob, Hamade Lorne & Naomi, John Fred & Annie,
Lum George & Hitomi, Tanaka Yoshimi & Lynn,
The late Mrs. Sute Kitade: Kitade Kiyoko
The late Mr. Choichiro & Fusa Morizawa: Morizawa Sazare
The late Mrs. Chitose Nakano: Nakano Yasuo & Minako
The late Mr. Shigeo Nishi: Nishi Patricia
The late Mr. Satoru Okabe: Okabe Mary
The late Mr. Yoshio Kimura: Takasaki Mitsuo & Nancy
($1530)
Hama Sally, Harada Jack, Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Noriko,
Mehl Rainer, Miyazaki Susie, Morishita Elmer, Nishimura
Grace, Osaka Kikue, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yamanaka Miyoko
($355)
Special rental donation:
Steveston Buddhist Temple Karaoke Club
($100)
April Shotsuki donations:
Akizuki Eiko, Akizuki Kinuyo, Akune Roy & Itoko, Domai
Kiyo, Esson Karen, Fukakusa Shinobu, Go Keiko, Hama Helen,
Hama Sally, Hamade Yoko, Hamanishi Keiko, Hamanishi Yoshio
& Betty, Higo Kelvin & Kay, Hikida Mary, Mr. & Mrs. M.
Hirano, Hirose Ted & Mary, Kamikura Roger & Joyce, Kariya
Ayako, Kariya Chiyoko, Kariya Kimiko, Kariya Tsuneko, Kawamoto
Tobo & Hiroko, Kokubo Alice, Kotani Nancy, Koyanagi Herby &
Jean, Maeda Stacy, Matsumoto Yoshiko, Matsuo David, Morishita
Michiyo, Morishita Steve & Shirley, Morizawa Chiyoko, Morizawa
Sazare, Mukai Akiko, Mukai Donald & Shioko, Murao Toshio &
Kimiyo, Murray G.S., Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Nishi Isao &
Kayoko, Nitta Miyuki, Nogami Hiroshi, Oikawa Brian, Oikawa Joanne,
Oikawa Toyoko, Osaka Kikue, Oye Hanako, Sakai Keiko, Sakai
Terry & Marge, Sakamoto Chikako, Shiyoji Lorraine, Tanaka Kiyoko,
Tani Kiyoshi & Mutsumi, Yamanaka Sachiyo, Yamashita Muneichi
& Kazuko, Yamashita Setsuko, Yesaki Arthur, Yoneda Kazuyo
($1,215)
Ohigan Donation:
Hamaura Masako, Hori
Niwatsukino
Betty,
Donations in lieu of membership from members
over 90 years old: Sameshima Hisako
**Any donations received after April 18th will be reflected in the
next newsletter.
An apology to Mrs. Masako Hamaura for the late announcement.
Membership 2014 received:
Glen & Haruye, Niguma Kazuko,
Yamanaka
Mitsuhiro
&
Keiko
($90)
2013 DONATIONS
Your Donations
are needed and
appreciated!
Donations are essential
in meeting the operating
expenses of the temple. Both
members and non-members
donate, with a 61/39 split.
Half the donations are being
made at funerals and Shotsuki
services, the other half during
events, fund raisers, bazaars
and regular services.
Akizuki Eiko, Akune Roy & Itoko, Araki Ron & Linda, Beresford
Terry, Chow Suezone & Nobu, Furukawa Yoshiko, Hamanishi Keiko
Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Higo Haruko, Hikida Sumiko, Hirose Ted
& Mary, Jensen Neil & Mari, Kariya Tsuneko, Kariya Mayumi,
Kato Akiko, Kishi Setsuko, Koyanagi Herby & Jean, Matsumoto
Yoshiko, Matsuno Seishi & Kisako, Mehl Rainer, Mizuyabu Misao,
Morishita Elmer, Mukai Akiko, Nagai Doug, Niguma Kazuko, Nishi
Isao & Kayoko, Niwatsukino Betty, Okano Nicole, Sakai Mitts &
Kay, Sakai-Boden Lynn, Sameshima Yoshiko, Yamashita Setsuko,
Yamashita Muneichi & Kazuko, Yoshihara Hiroko
(Please note: memberships are not donations)
61% Members, 39% Non-Members
51% Services & Events, 49% Funerals & Shotsuki
15% Non Member
Services
16% Non member
Funeral
7% Non Member
Shotsuki
15% Member Shotsuki
34% Member Services
13% Member funeral
15% Member Shotsuki
7% Non Member Shotsuki
16% Non member Funeral
15% Non Member Services
34% Member Services
13% Member funeral
The chart on the right
gives a breakdown of
donations for 2013.
Help us save money - would you like the newsletter by e-mail?
Sending out the newsletters cost about ¼ of the membership the
PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHOICES:
temple collects from members and does not send on to JSBTC. If
Yes, Send by e-mail to: _________________________
we could send you the newsletter by e-mail, we would not have
__ Please send me the Japanese supplement by mail.
any costs, all we need is your email, and we will send a PDF to
you before Shotsuki each month.
My Name:_______________________________________
For those who prefer a printed copy, we can send out English
Please cut out this little slip, and drop it off at the office, send
only or English with a Japanese supplement. This supplement will not an e-mail to info@steveston-temple.ca or Call the office
have ALL articles translated, but only those with complex topics or
604-277-2323 to let us know
difficult vocabulary, in order to save on printing costs.
- Thank you, The newsletter committee
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法 のともしび
LOOKING AT THE
TEMPLE’S FUTURE
DO YOU HAVE
The Property Redevelopment Committee has been charged by
the Board with the task of exploring options to use temple assets
to create a plan that will sustain and revitalize the Temple and
its associated buildings for the next 50 years. We have hired a
consultant to help us in this process.
The goal is to develop an action plan and realize it by the year
2020. The first phase involves examining a range of issues and
possibilities for the temple and surrounding land, including:
1.Having professionals examine the condition of the temple to
determine the extent of structural and other infrastructure issues
(plumbing, electrical, etc.), assess the extent of repairs needed
to maintain or upgrade the temple and other buildings to last
another 50 years.
2.To explore what options would best help us financially address
the temple and associated building maintenance and repair costs.
3.To examine what redevelopment possibilities would best fit with
our future plans;
4.To report our findings and make recommendations to the Sangha
to ensure the future of the Temple operation for the next 50
years.
To that end, we need you to consider what we are doing with
an open mind and an open heart. We need your cooperation, full
support and participation as we go through the next phases of our
work on your behalf.
We will have a series of articles in the newsletter to let you know
information we are gathering and issues that play a part in developing
a clear vision and direction for the Temple’s future
婦人会からのお知らせ　吉原ヒロコ
この春から婦人会の活動範囲が広がりました。メープルレジ
デンスで毎月第１木曜日に生田先生が法要をなさいますの
で、婦人会が参加者にお茶とお茶菓子を差し上げることにし
ました。4月の法要では阿久根イトコさんと西かよこさんが
茶とおまんじゅうを出しました。
バンクーバー仏教会でカナダ教団婦人会総会があり、婦人会
のいろいろな活動やゴールについて学ぶ良い機会となりまし
た。参加者は、浜浦ミサエさん、カワモト・ヒロコさん、ラ
イアン・ジーニーさん、トヨダ・ミユキさん、吉原ヒロコで
した。2015年の婦人会総会はスティーブストン仏教会であ
りますので、その計画を立てるのに良い経験になりました。
会員の深草しのぶさんが5月に日本で得度を得るために必要
な費用を婦人会が一部援助をいたします。お盆やコンサート
に協力してくださったシノブさんの得度が希望どうりいきま
すよう願っています。
20/20
VISION?
お寺の将来について
資産再開発委員会は役員会で発足し、お寺の財産を利用して
次の５０年間の計画を立て、お寺とそれに付随した建物を維
持、活性化させる方法を検討する。そのためにコンサルタン
トをすでに採用した。
ゴールは行動計画を立てそれを２０２０年までに実現するこ
とである。第１期はお寺とその土地に関する下記のような問
題点と可能性を検討する。
１．お寺の建物とそれに付随する施設(配管や電気等）を専
門家に調べてもらい、あと５０年持たせるために修理
や改築がどの程度必要か査定してもらう。
２．お寺とその関連した建物の維持、修理費用の最適な捻出
方法を考える。
３．どのような再開発がお寺の将来によいか検討する。
４．お寺の次の５０年間の運営を確実にするために、検討結
果や提案をお寺の会員の皆様に報告する。
その目的のため、皆様方にも上記の事を考えて頂き、ご意見
を下さったり、活動に参加して頂けたらありがたいです。さ
らなる前進のため、ご協力とご支援をお願いいたします。
萌の会　ー　郷　恵子
4月の萌の会では映画を鑑賞しました。朝から雨がシトシト
ト降り、映画鑑賞日にはもってこいでした。次回は5月22日
木曜日、午前10時からになります。サプライズのクラフトワ
ークをしますので、エプロンをお持ち下さいませ。次回また
お会いしましょう。
皆さまから頂いた年会費を無駄にしないためにご協力ください！
現在、毎月ニューズレターを皆さまにお
送りする為にかかる費用は、皆さまの年
会費のうち、仏教会が頂く金額の４分の
一にも当たります。もしEmailでニュー
ズレターを送ることができれば、この費
用は＄０になります。Emailでのニュー
ズレター送付の際は、毎月の祥月サービ
スの前にＰＤＦにて送らせていただきま
す。今までのように英語と日本語部分訳
のものをお送りいたします。ニューズレ
ターをEmailで受け取ることを希望され
る方は、お名前とEmailアドレスをお書
きください。
お名前:_____________________
Emailアドレス:______________________
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ご希望される皆さまもいらっしゃるかと
思います。印刷されたニューズレター
も、英語だけの部分をお送りするように
すれば、今までの半分の費用でお送りす
ることができます。尚、日本語訳される
のは、内容が複雑であったり、難しい語
彙が使われている記事に限られます。翻
訳に手間がかかるのと、印刷の経費を削
減するためです。
英語と日本語部分訳両方をご希望され
る方は、下記の__にチェックをして、お
名前をお書きください。
__ 英語と日本語部分訳両方を希望しま
す。
日本語：　5
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お手数ですが、ご記入いただいた後はこ
の部分を切り取り、仏教会の事務所ま
でお届けくださるか、お答えをEmailか
info@steveston-temple.ca お電話にてお
知らせください。604-277-2323　＊来月から、皆さまのご希望の方法でニ
ューズレターが送られます。
今回のこの質問にお答えいただけな
かった方には、経費削減の為、英語だけ
のニューズレターを送らせていただきま
す。 ご協力どうもありがとうございま
した。　ニューズレターコミッティ一同
5 月 2014
先生にきいてみよう！
法
の
と
も
し
び
「先生にきいてみよう！」がとても好評でし
たので、今月号の「法のともしび」からまた
始めることにしました。仏教の教えに関する
質問は下記の電話かイーメールで先生に直接
お聞きください。電話：(604)277-2323.　イーメル:　rev.ikuta@steveston-temple.ca.
今月の質問：仏教の重要な日にち
先生、
私は長年お寺にお参りしていますが未だに仏教の重要な日にち
とその意味が分かりません。でも簡単なことなので恥ずかしく
て個人的にお聞きできません。それでここに書いています。簡
単にリストアップして下さったら何のためにお布施を差し上げ
ているのか誰にでもわかると思います。　日にちにまごつい
ている者より。
まごついた方へ
重要な質問をありがとう。あなただけでなく他の方達も同様だ
と思います。下に重要な日にちのリストを作りましたので、切
り抜いて冷蔵庫にでも貼っておいてください。下の日付は実際
の日付で、お寺では日曜日の法要の時にこれらの法要が行われ
ますのでお気を付け下さい。ですから、この日付どおりではあ
りませんが、この日付を見れば何が何月にあるかが分かりま
す。
会長からのお知らせ
4月のニュースレターからそ
れまでの白黒からカラーにな
りました。何か変化を取り入
れた時はどんなに注意しても
往々にして過ちがあるもので
す。もし、 活字のミスや何か間違いがありま
したら申し訳ありませんが、私か事務所にご
連絡してください。またご意見がおありでし
たらどうぞご遠慮なくお知らせください。
この新しいニュースレターは作る過程を合理
化し、外部に印刷を頼むことで費用も節約で
きます。さらに、ニュースレターの配布方法
も変え、毎月の祥月法要にいらしたすべての
方達に手渡せるようにします。出席されな
れなかった会員にはボランティアが配達する
か、郵便かイーメールで送るかします。この
新しい配達方法は郵便料金を年間で1000ドル
以上も節約します。
仏教会理事会は効果的で慎重に仕事を進め、
お寺の将来の発展に努力します。
合掌
坂本バッド
重要な法要とその意味
1月
２月
３月
４月
５月
7/8月
9月
1１月
1２月
1日
16日
15日
21日
8日
21日
しゅしょえ
ほうおんこう
ニルバナ・デイ
ひがんえ
はなまつり
しゅうそごうたんえ
おぼん
23日 しゅうきひがんえ
えいたいきょう
8日 じょうどうえ
31日 じょやえ
修初会
報恩講
涅槃会
春季彼岸会
花祭り
宗祖降誕会
正月法要
浄土真宗の始祖、親鸞聖人が亡くなられた日
仏陀が亡くなられた日
春分の日
仏陀がお生まれになられた日
浄土真宗の始祖、親鸞聖人のお誕生日
お経に出てくる仏陀の十大弟子の一人の話に基づいた先祖崇拝。
盂蘭盆会
日本各地のお盆は8月14-16日だがカナダでは7月。
秋季彼岸会 秋分の日
永代経
祥月や彼岸のたびに永久に読経すること
成道会
仏陀が悟りを開かれた日
除夜会
大晦日
4月の役員会のまとめ
春の食品バザー
4月14日の役員会は、カナダ教団総会の決議案、お寺の委員会組織の変更、
計画委員会からの報告等の議論で長時間にわたった。カナダ教団総会のお寺
の代表である坂本バッド氏と堂前キヨ氏に一つを除いて、ほとんどの決議案
に賛成する許可が下りた。また、森下エルマー氏とベレスフォード・テリー
氏はオブザーバーとして総会に参加することになった。
お寺の委員会は総数が減り、理事、宗教、財政、お寺の行事と計画、建物・
敷地の5つとなった。小委員会はこれらの委員会の下に作られる。役員及び
会員はこの小委員会で活動する。多くの場合、長期間役員をする必要はな
く、役員会への出席は報告を提出するとき以外は必要ではない。
計画委員会はCHMCの補助金以外の資金も必要である。いろいろな選択肢
や参加したアドバイザーの意見等を検討した結果、財政委員会の決定に委ね
られることになった。さらに、近々、祥月の会員参加者にアンケート調査が
配られる。
その他：深草しのぶ氏の得度の勉強のためにお寺から$1,000、婦人会から
$1,000が援助される。ガーデナーの佐藤氏がお寺の芝刈りを退職された。ど
うもご苦労様でした。
2014年5月25日　(日曜日)
12時から2時まで
日本語：　6
照り焼きチキン、チャオメンとご飯
$8.00
えびカレーとご飯
$5.50
チャオメンのみ
$4.00
カリフォルニア・ロール
$3.75
お手製のベーキングとお饅頭
May 2014
Essence of
Spring Concert
Hanamatsuri
April 20th was the Hanamatsuri
Service, complete with flowers,
sweet tea, and performances by
Dharma School students.
During a wonderful lunch
by the Fujinkai, one of our
regular
meditation
participants
Kathy Yamamoto, who works for
Science World, put on a show for
young and old, that showcased
the elements fo Water, Wind and
Fire.
The April 12th Essence of
Spring` concert in the Hondo had
the audience standing in their
seats to watch Etsu Essence
Inoue create her captivating
large-scale calligrapyy pieces.
While the instruments, ranging
from Shakuhatchi and Guitar to
Digeridoo and the temple`s own
percussion bells, captivated the
audience with improvised music by
Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos and Chris
Bernetchez. The vibe and intensity
of the trio made the show seem
much too short, and a number
of the created pieces were sold
before the ink had a chance
to dry. It was very impressive
to hear home-made instruments
tell ancient tales, while Essence
wielded brushes larger than her
arm and fanned cherry blossom
petals to adhere to her image of
`road`as a final touch. As another
concert in our series of `new`
performances, guests travelled
from as far as Coquitlam and
Langley to catch this performance,
and judging from the call s for an
encore the attendees left satisfied.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DHARMA LIGHT
MAY & JUNE 2014
Monday
Tues.
28
Wednesday
29
5
6
12
13
7:30pm Board
Meeting
19
20
26
27
2
3
Thursday
30
6:30pm Bingo
7
6:30pm Bingo
14
6:30pm Bingo
21
Friday
MAY 1
2:30pm Maples
Service
7:30pm Seiza
Meditation
8
7:30pm Seiza
Meditation
15
7:00pm SBT
Movie Night
22
11:00am Nikkei
Home Service
10:00am Moe no
Kai
6:30pm Bingo
7:30pm Seiza
Meditation
28
6:30pm Bingo
4
6:30pm Bingo
29
7:30pm Seiza
Meditation
5
2:30pm Maples
Service
Sat.
2
Sunday
3
10:30am Seiza
Meditation
10:30am Shotsuki Monthly
Memorial Service, Gotanye,
Infant Presentation
9
10
16
17
10:30am Seiza
Meditation
10:30am Seiza
Meditation
9
10
16
17
11
6:30pm Bingo
18
11:00am Nikkei
Home Service
12
7:30pm Seiza
Meditation
19
7:00pm SBT
Movie Night
11
10:30am Regular Service
18
Manning Park Retreat
No Service at SBT
23
24
10:30am Seiza
Meditation
25
Spring Food Fair
No Service
30
31
6
7
10:30am Seiza
Meditation
10:30am Seiza
Meditation
7:30pm Seiza
Meditation
7:30pm Board
Meeting
4
10:00am Dharma School
JUNE 1
10:30am Shotsuki Monthly
Memorial Service
8
10:00am Dharma School
10:30am Regular Service
13
14
10:30am Seiza
Meditation
20
21
10:30am Seiza
Meditation
10:00am
Garage Sale
27
28
15
10:30am Regular Service
22
10:30am Regular Service
6:30pm Bingo
10:30am Seiza
Meditation
MEMBERSHIP FORM
8
29
10:30am Regular Service
STEVESTON
Buddhist Temple
26
7:30pm Seiza
Meditation
2014 Membership $100.
Please submit form and
payment to the office
25
6:30pm Bingo
4360 Garry Street
Richmond, BC. V7E 2V2
Tel: (604) 277-2323
Fax: (604) 277-0313
info@steveston-temple.ca
www.steveston-temple.ca
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