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Oct - Buddhist Churches of America
WHEEL OF DHARMA Official Publication of the Buddhist Churches of America VOLUME 34 1710 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 OCTOBER 2008 ISSUE 10 Message for G8 Hokkaido Towako Summit World Conference of Religions for Peace July 2, 2008 W ith the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit commencing on the seventh of this month, it is my hope that we as representatives of the world’s religions, who have gathered here in Sapporo, will be able to take a stand in speaking out to the summit leaders, as well as to the rest of the world, in realizing world peace and overcoming various global problems. The role of religion for this purpose is not as clear as that of economics or military. However, it is religion that supports the foundation of human life and carries a great deal of influence within our society. If we mishandle our role, we would be adding fuel to the fire of conflict. We must, therefore, humbly recognize the past mistakes of our President’s Message Koshin Ohtani religious institutions and make efforts to prevent any future conflicts by following the aims of each of our religious traditions. At the same time we must make sure that religion is not misused politically. It is also our duty to provide leadership for a life of moderation that enables all life, from humans to flora and fauna, to be cherished and to live peacefully. First of all, I would like to call attention to the need for a set of ethical values which can be shared by religious and non-religious people. When it comes to conflicts, people’s attention is often focused on the religious differences among the involved parties. However, many religions can share in most of the ethical values for living in the world. An example of such ethical value is the “Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities” issued by the Inter-Action Council, which is an international association comprised of former presidents and prime ministers of various countries.1 It was founded on the suggestion made after his retirement by the late Japanese Prime-minister Takeo Fukuda, the father of the present Primeminister Yasuo Fukuda. The Inter-Action Council issued the “Universal Declaration of Human Responsibility” in 1997, based on the insights of various religious traditions and the wisdom of philosophers in history. It advocated non-violence and respect for life, justice and I harmony, truth and tolerance, as well as mutual respect and cooperation. The declaration calls for the necessity of balancing freedom and responsibility, and rights and duties in the present era when many parties and nations are concerned only for their own benefits. While maintaining the distinctiveness of each religion, we must find common grounds in order to work together. I would, next, like to consider matters from the perspective of actual reality. Although it is not easy to unite or realize cooperation among the various religions, I am convinced that we can find a way to transcend religious differences when facing real problems that are actually taking place in society. For instance, the great earthquake that occurred in Sichuan Province in May generated in many people’s hearts a desire to help, regardless of nationality or religion 2 In the case of Iraqi War, however, those who are saddened by the loss of life on their side are indifferent to the losses on the opposite side, and in fact, some even applaud them. Yet many of the victims are innocent civilians and the weak. If we put aside the notions of friend or foe, we cannot help but to feel pain in our hearts when we witness this horrible reality. We must start by viewing reality, such as disasters and conflicts, and famine and hunger, without any prejudice. It is a fact that those who are powerless and the most vulnera- ble sometimes protest by taking extreme measures, which only delays in finding solutions. And the plants and animals do not even have ways to protest the damages they incur. Thus, we as religious leaders must take the lead in realizing this tragic reality, while political and business leaders must admit the truth even if it is to their disadvantage for them to do so. In Japan, the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were devastated by atomic bombs, but rather than seeking revenge, a broad-based anti-nuclear movement was born. Hiroshima and Nagasaki are still continuing this movement by leading the Mayors for Peace, which is promoting the “2020 Vision Campaign” to eliminate nuclear weapons by the year 2020.3 Today, most of the southern hemisphere is already nuclear weapon free.4 At the 8th World Assembly of the World Conference of Religions for Peace convened in Kyoto two years ago, the delegates issued a statement called the “Kyoto Declaration on Confronting Violence and Advancing Shared Security.” The statement emphasized “shared security” because placing effort only on protecting one’s own life would merely make the world more insecure. Therefore, the statement addressed issues such as poverty, starvation, and diseases like HIV and AIDS as serious problems, as well as violent acts themselves. It also calls for us to acknowledge our com- mon “vulnerabilities” and our shared responsibility in responding to them. The issues of global environment and nuclear weapons, in particular, are deeply related to the attitudes of each religious person, because on these issues we have a common responsibility to our descendants that transcends national boundaries. When observing the tragic events of the world from a Buddhist viewpoint, we sense a deep connection between these matters and human greed. Without desire, it would be impossible for humans to live and for the world to develop. However, if some indulge excessively in their desire which is called “greed -- conflicts arise among people and also lead to environmental pollution and destruction of plants and animals. Humans are, indeed, part of the intricately interrelated global network! I would like to conclude my message with the words of Sakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. “Everyone fears violence, life is dear to everyone.” (Dhammapada 130) OHTANI Koshin 1 Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities, InterAction Council 1997 http://www.interactioncouncil.org 2 http://mayorsforpeace.orgljp 3 Non-profit Institution Peace Depot http://www.peacedepot.org 4 http://www.wcrp.or.jp/wcrp/ generalassembl y.html BCA Minsisters By Billy H. Saeki BCA President n 2003 I wrote an article published in the Wheel of Dharma titled “Our BCA Ministers -- A Vanishing Resource???.” I opened the article by stating that as of the January 2003 there were fifty-four (54) ministers and 60 temples in BCA. And considering our larger temples have two or more ministers serving their Sanghas, the number of temples without a resident minister is greater than 15. Well today there are 53 ministers in BCA and there are still 60 temples. And in fact there are now 6 fellowships in BCA since the Northampton Shin Buddhist Sangha’s affiliation in 2006. Although BCA has lost ministers through retirement and resignations since 2003, new ministers have also joined BCA. Earlier this year two ministers resigned; Rev. Kenn Ryushin Koizumi to serve in Hawaii and Rev. Shinjun Fukuma returned to Japan after fulfilling his stay in the United States through his R-1 visa status. And two minis- ters joined BCA this year: Rev. Kojo Kakihara was assigned to the Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple effective January 1, 2008 and Rev. Kurt Rye was assigned to the Fresno Betsuin Buddhist Temple effective April 10, 2008. In my 2003 Wheel of Dharma article, I stated that by 2010 more than twenty (20) of our active ministers will be 70 years old or older, the retirement age. At the end of last year, five (5) BCA ministers announced their intention to retire. Four BCA ministers are retiring by the end of this year: Rev. Seigen Yamaoka (Buddhist Church of Oakland), Rev. Eijun Kujo (San Mateo Buddhist Temple), Rev. Sensho Inouye (Buddhist Church of Fowler), and Rev. Shinji Okada (Pasadena Buddhist Church). Rev. George Matsubayashi (Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple) will be retiring in early 2009. Unfortunately we have also experienced minister attrition through deaths. Rev. Kyogyo Miura, resident minister of the Gardena Buddhist Church, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2008. Continued on Page 6 PAGE WHEEL OF DHARMA The scene from the epistle, “On White Ashes,” was played out at the end of August when Rev. Kyogyo Miura, head minister at the Gardena Buddhist Church, suddenly took ill and died of a massive aneurism, just after celebrating his sixty-first birthday. A BCA sponsored funeral was held at the temple on September 8, 2008. The second law of thermodynamics and the Nembutsu Rev. Miura, who was from Hyogo prefecture, after graduating Ryukoku University, was appointed as a kaikyoshi with the BCA in August 1970. During his thirty-eight years with the BCA, he has served the Cleveland, Fowler, Hanford, Visalia and Gardena sanghas. He is survived by wife Eiko, son William Anjin, daughter-in-law Kyoko, and grandson Skyler. Rev. Kyogyo Miura A EULOGY Rev. Charles Kenko Hasegawa Buddhist Church of Stockton I first met Rev. Miura when we were both attending Ryukoku University studying to become Kaikyoshi, a little over forty years ago. During that time he invited me to his home temple in Himeji many times where I enjoyed his parents’ wonderful hospitality. During those good ole’ days we spent a lot of time together studying, working at the Hongwanji, socializing, on occasion double-dating with him doing the driving around Kyoto and Osaka. Since he was headed for the BCA he made a point to practice his English conversation. His positive energy uplifted the mood of the staff at the International and Affiliated Organizations departments. That was forty years ago. And even after all these years have gone by, I still smile when I think of Miura Sensei at his best. He was different, unique, funny, and extremely likable. However, he could be serious when the time was appropriate. Before leaving for the States to become a BCA minister, I had a chance to talk with him about what the future might hold for a Jodo Shinshu minister in Hawaii where I was going back to, and the mainland United States where he was headed. Even though I was way older than he was, I was still in the formative stages of learning the religious teachings while he was ready to jump into the American Jodo Shinshu Buddhist community very soon. As young as he was, he was a trusted advisor. I’ll always recall his encouragement that as long as I understand that Amida’s Primal Vow is meant for me alone, the rest will follow. There is nothing to worry about. I still remember this piece of advice he gave me, in all sincerity, before his departure to America. A lot could be said of him that would bring amusing thoughts, and a lot could be said of some serene moments, but for me, what strikes me as being a constant in Miura Sensei’s life was his unflappable desire to share with others his understanding and appreciation of the Great Compassion itself. My mother recalls how spirited he was when he first touched down in Honolulu on his way to the mainland, and that same spirit amazingly remained with him throughout his life as a kaikyoshi. In Gassho Fujinkai Exchange Trip 2008 By Courtney Kazumi Sugihara Buddhist Church of Ogden M y summer was going as many other teenagers summer would go, when one day I received a phone call that I could be one of two students to go to Japan on an exchange program sponsored by the Federation of Buddhist Women’s Association. When I heard this, I was so excited and very nervous. I’d never been a part of an exchange program before and was worried about communication and afraid of doing something that would embarrass me or my church, the Ogden Buddhist Temple. For a few weeks prior to the trip there were many emails going back and forth between Ruth Kawashima-Ogden Buddhist Temple BWA president, the wonderful lady that selected Jennifer Fong and I for this once in a lifetime experience—and Rev. Ronald Kobata, executive secretary to the BCA-FBWA. During these email conversations I learned that Sensei’s daughter, Tabitha was working part-time at the Hongwanji, and would be there to assist us. That was a relief. Jennifer and I departed Salt Lake City for Osaka, Japan on July 16th. We had a brief stopover in San Francisco where we were greeted by Rev. Kobata. During the long flight Jen and I practiced some “Nihongo.” When we finally landed at the Kansai International Airport in Osaka, we were warmly met by eight very excited Fujinkai representatives with very cute welcome signs. When we were greeted, everything was in Japanese and Jennifer and I were so overwhelmed. The only word I could remember was “wakarimasen.” That was a mistake when I said it, because everyone began to speak to me in Japanese all at once. Jennifer and I had to repeat, “English, English. Wakarimasen.” When the Fujinkai members realized how limited our Japanese was, one of the ladies, began to speak to us in English. I tried to speak as much Japanese as I knew, but even the few single words didn’t help much in the conversations. All the members were very kind and tried to help us learn some Japanese. Not knowing Japanese was the hardest part about the trip. I tried to learn as much OCTOBER 2008 From left: Shizuka Nagai, Jennifer Fong, Courtney Sugihara, Rev. Jun Joetsu. Japanese as I could - I wrote some words down in my notebook so that I could remember them. We finally met Tabitha on the second day. She picked us up to attend the 6:00 a.m. service at the Hongwanji. We spent the day shopping and going on tours, where she translated for us. I couldn’t be more grateful to the people who help translate, and even took Jen and I around the cities to site see and enjoy the beautiful, historical sites in Japan. As the days flew by, Jen and I met so many kind people in Japan. Everyone was very friendly and would try to make us feel as at home as possible. My favorite place was the Japanese garden, Shukkeien Garden, in Hiroshima. I love to take pictures, and the outdoors, so I really enjoyed the beauty of Japan. I also appreciated the many historical sites we visited. The history in all of the temples amazed me. Until this trip I had never seen how the Japanese people live on a day to day basis. Home-staying with the Nagai and Otoyama families enabled me to get a better idea of living in Japan. Apart from the ka (mosquitoes) that seemed to have a taste for American blood. During the home stay, our new friend Saori, a friend of Shizuka Nagai performed a traditional Japanese dance called Yosakoi at Saori and Shizuka’s college. Also during our stay with the NaContinued on Page 6 By Rev. Naoki Kono Seabrook Buddhist Temple T he second law of thermodynamics in modern physics teaches us that everything in the universe eventually goes to a disordered state (chaos). That is, temperature goes to the ultra cold temperature of absolute zero and all matter goes to the destination where it will be destroyed. However, life will attempt to maintain its existence by taking any means necessary to avoid being destroyed. We take nourishment through food and our body’s functions continually work to prevent and cure disease. These are the functions of life. Despite our best efforts, our bodily functions will corrode with senescence and eventually we all face death. If we observe life naturally working for its own survival and constructively working against being destroyed it will teach us the deep meaning of life. However, Buddhism teaches us not only the way to live in this world; it can also emancipate us from the suffering of endless transmigration of birth and Continued on Page 5 OCTOBER 2008 Campaign BCA News Campaign BCA – The 21st Century Reaches $15 Million! By Robert Noguchi, BCA Fundraising Manager Campaign BCA – The 21st Century has surpassed $15 million in gifts and pledges! I’d like to thank everyone who has supported the campaign and those who have continued to give above and beyond their original pledge! At this time, I’d like to remind everyone of the original five elements that make up the campaign: • Creating a Thriving Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Ministry • Creating BCA’s new Institute of Buddhist Studies and the Jodo Shinshu Center • Strengthening Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in America • Promoting Membership Outreach in the Community • Ensuring BCA’s Self-Reliance We’ve come so far in the past 5.5 years, but still have much to go! Once again, thank you very much and may we keep moving forward towards our goal! HURRY: WHEEL OF DHARMA PAGE Inaugural IMOP By Rev. Kiyonobu Kuwahara, JSC Hongwanji Branch Office, Coordinator IMOP and English Correspondence Course O n Sept. 12, there was an opening ceremony of a new training program for kaikyoshi minister at the Jodo Shinshu Center. This program is called IMOP (International Ministerial Orientation Program); in the fourmonth program, participants will be involved in various activities, such as lectures by ministers and temple members, special classes at IBS, intensive English classes for one month, social activities, dialogues with other religious traditions and so forth, so that they can actually see how the Jodo Shinshu in the U.S. today is and gain basic knowl- From left: Rev. Hideto Sakamoto, Rev. Tomo Hojo, Rev. Daishun Uyeyama, Socho Koshin Ogui, Rev. Tomohito Imura, Rev. Katsuya Kusunoki edge as a kaikyoshi minister. Four Japanese candidates signed up for the first enrollment of the IMOP. In the opening ceremony, message from Governor General Kosho Fujikawa was read by Rev. Daishun Uyeyama, who attended the ceremony as a representative of the Hongwanji. Then, Rev. Uyeyama delivered his message in both Japanese and English. In his message, he told the four participants to become a minister who can flexiblely work on various issues in the modern society where many different values mingle. He, who visited the Jodo Shinshu Center for the first time, also showed his great expectations that the Center would be the hub to positively transmit the Jodo Shinshu teaching to the world. Followed by Rev. Uyeyama’s messages, Bishop Koshin Ogui gave an encouraging message to the “future” kaikyoshi ministers. Tomo Hojo, one of the participants, comments, “In this program, I will study as much as possible from ministers, who are actually devoted to the missionary activities in the field, and consider what kind of minister is wanted. I hope that, based on what I will learn through this program, I want to be such a kaikyoshi minister who enjoys the teaching of Nembutsu with many people.” A limited number of raffle tickets are now available for the BIG! Buddhist Churches of America JODO SHINSHU CENTER The 21st Century GRAND RAFFLE First Prize $12,000 Second Prize Third Prize Fourth Prize Fifth Prize $4,000 $1,500 $1,000 $500 Drawing Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the BCA National Council Meeting in Irvine, California Your Raffle ticket donation will support the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeley, California as it reaffirmed and refined its core mission to promote the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, as well as to propagate the Jodo Shinshu teachings. BCA’s vision for the future calls for Jodo Shinshu Buddhism to stand forward as a major religious tradition in the United States - with the Jodo Shinshu Center now in full operation, that will be recognized by the general public and embraced by a multi-ethnic Sangha. Donate by Credit Card (See website) – Need not be present to win – A donation of $20.00 per ticket is requested. (Checks can be made out to BCA Raffle) All tickets must be purchased within the state of California My Gift to Campaign BCA—The 21st Century For more information, contact the BCA Campaign Office at 510-809-1453,BCA-The or e-mail info@bcacampaign.org c/o Campaign 21st Century, 2140 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 □ YES! I’m enclosing is my/our special gift of: ( ) $1,500, ( ) $3,000, ( ) $5,000*, ( ) $10,000, Letter from Governor General Fujikawa It is of great joy to join you here today, as we observe the launching of the new International Ministerial Orientation Program (IMOP) here at the Jodo Shinshu Center. On behalf of the Hongwanji, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the Buddhist Churches of America and everyone who has contributed their countless time and effort into making this program possible. As publicly announced, the 750th Memorial for Shinran Shonin will be observed in 2011. In doing so, the Hongwanji has initiated a Long-range Development Project during a twelve year span beginning in 2005, in which the focus in on promoting the worldwide propagation of the Jodo Shinshu teaching. In this diversified global society, one of the tasks for Hongwanji is to nurture one to become eager in the learning and propagation of the Nembutsu teaching. Among those aspiring to become ministers, there is a growing interest among those from abroad. Therefore, it is important that each overseas district cooperate in helping to foster these ministerial prospects. The nurturing of human resources has frequently been raised for discussion during the World Jodo Shinshu Coordinating Council Meeting. With this program being undertaken, we anticipate that it will be an effective system in educating and transmitting the teaching. It is also of great expectations that the program will ( ) $_______ other amount to Campaign BCA - The 21st Century. □ YES! I would like to pledge a total of: ( ) $1,500, ( ) $3,000, ( ) $5,000*, ( ) $10,000, ( ) $_______ other amount over a period of ________(1 to 5 years) 2008 FALL LECTURE SERIES at the Jodo Shinshu Center to Campaign BCA - The 21st Century. Check enclosed, made payable to Campaign BCA - The 21st Century. *A gift or pledge of $5,000 or more will permanently place your name on the donor wall, located in the lobby of the Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeley. Temple For more information, please contact your temple representative, your local minister, or BCA Campaign Manager Robert Noguchi at the Jodo Shinshu Center at (510) 809-1453, or e-mail info@bcacampaign.org. September 12, 2008 Bishop Kosho Fujikawa Governor General Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha The Buddhist Churches of America CENTER FOR BUDDHIST EDUCATION (CBE) presents the Name Address City State Zip ( ) _______________ Phone Email not only serve the purpose in nurturing ministerial hopefuls, but will also be able to open its doors as a training facility for Japanese ministers to gain a greater appreciation of the teaching from a global perspective. With the commencement of the International Ministerial Orientation Program, you will be the first class enrolled in this 3-month program which will run through December 19th. Along with English classes at the English Studies Institute (ESI), you will also attend lectures at the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS), participate in Sunday services and other temple activities, socialize with temple members as well as those from different religious backgrounds, and become involved with volunteer and other community activities. Here in Berkeley, it is my hope that you will deepen your understanding of the Jodo Shinshu teaching actively as you strive to become overseas ministers who will help in spreading the Nembutsu teaching throughout the world. In conclusion, I would like to send my best regard to the Jodo Shinshu Center staff and ask for your continued support and guidance. TUESDAY, OCT 7 TH & 21ST 7 - 8:30 P.M. BUDDHISM 101 Guest Speaker: REV.HARRY BRIDGE Buddhist Church of Lodi MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH 7 - 8:30 P.M. SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA AND SHINRAN: How Shinran Discovered the Truth of Shakyamuni Buddha’s Teachings in the Pure Land Guest Speaker: REV. ICHIJO OGAWA, Ph.D. Director, Shinshu Otani-ha Research Institute for Shin Buddhist Studies, Kyoto, Japan Professor Emeritus and Former President, Otani University, Kyoto, Japan FREE TO THE PUBLIC - DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED Parking available in lot adjacent to the Center. Enter from Durant Avenue. For more information, please contact us at 510.809.1460 Email: Director@cbe-bca.org / Website: http://www.cbe-bca.org PAGE WHEEL OF DHARMA OCTOBER 2008 Mottainai or am I a Greedy Person? YAC Hawaii Retreat Reflections I The following article was written by four YAC participants who attended the YAC Hawaii Retreat. Two stories are on this page, another one on page 5, and the last one on page 6. By Brooke Muranaka Sacramento Betsuin W hen I found out that the BCA YAC youth minister’s assistants were travelling to Hawaii to share and learn the Dharma I was overwhelmed with feelings of emotion. I felt honored to go and extremely thankful for everyone’s support. Excitement and happiness were amongst my first feelings when I landed in Oahu and saw all my friends. Once we began meeting various speakers and reverends my eagerness soon transformed into nervousness. I was unsure about how much I would be able to relate to speakers that grew up in such a different lifestyle than mine. Would our view on the Dharma be the same? But those thoughts quickly disappeared once the lectures and introductions began. One of the reverends who met with us was Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki, a supportive and kind hearted man who was more than happy to share his Jodo Shinshu experience with us. He gave us examples on how he is able to find Buddhism in everyday life, such as in movies and various types of media. He told us how everyone is able to relate to the Dharma in different ways and encouraged us to see the Dharma in everyday life as well. He was very supportive and made us feel more than welcomed at Wahiwa. Thank you Rev. Kuniyuki for your warm hospitality and making us feel at home. While in Waialua, we were able to meet with Dr. George Tanabe. I will admit that I was intimidated by his vast knowledge of Buddhism, but deeply appreciated his message to us. He encouraged us to find Buddhism and make it our own. To make Buddhism our own and to find out our own meaning of Jodo Shinshu was an idea that never occurred to many of us before. In addition to his current ideas he brought us Waialua Hongwanji with Dr. George Tanabe Rev. Taniguchi with the luggage his parents gave him for his journey to America. By Rev. Z. Taniguchi, Buddhist Temple of Alameda C YAC Youth at the Wahiawa Hongwanji. The men in the front row are, from left: David Fujimoto (IBS), Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki, Yukio Kitagawa (president), Marcus Oshiro (Hawaii state representative). a very special lotus. He explained the Buddhist teaching of impermanence through this rare flower. We were able to watch the transformation of “Brandon” the lotus throughout the rest of our trip. Thanks to Dr. George Tanabe for such a beautiful gift and enlightening session. Rev. Kuniyuki and Dr. George Tanabe were amongst our many teachers who opened our eyes to Jodo Shinshu in Hawaii. The BCA YAC YMA’s were able to experience a once in a life time trip to a beautiful place filled with wonderful people. We accomplished our own goal of sharing and learning the Dharma each day that we were there. Thank you Hawaii and thank you to everyone who made this trip possible. YAC Hawaii Retreat Reflections II Nighttime activities By Courtney Kashiwagi Sacramento Buddhist Church D uring our stay in Oahu, we stayed at the Waialua Hongwanji Mission a few nights. Waialua is sort of located in the middle of nowhere, and in order to get to the temple, we had to drive on an unpaved dirt road. To keep us entertained at night, one of our advisors, Jim Shimomaye, came prepared with games for us to play. These activities were always entertaining and contributed a lot to the countless memories that we all made together on the trip. One of the most memorable games was called, “The winds are blowing if…” To play this game, we set-up a circle of chairs, and one person was left to stand in the middle of the circle. The person in the middle would then say something like, “The winds are blowing if you are in college.” Then all the people were in college would get-up from their chair and run to any other available chair that was not next to them, leaving the person who was the slowest to react in the middle of the circle. As this game went on, the phrases got more outrageous, and we all got more physical with each other as we battled for an available chair. At the end of the game, we were all laughing really hard, and sweating really bad. Another night at Waialua, some of us decided to go ghost hunting. We had been asking many local people about ghost stories, and many of them told us that the area around www.bcayouth.org Waialua was haunted. So around midnight, we went out looking for some ghosts, fully equipped with flashlights and a video camera. Everyone was scared out of their minds as we clung to each other and walked away from the temple and into the darkness. As we were straining our eyes in the dark, we saw something move in the distance, and we ran back to the temple screaming because we all thought there was something out there. It turned out to only be a dog. Later, as we looked back on the footage from the video camera, our ghost hunting expedition ended up looking something like the Blair Witch Project. herry blossoms in our temple garden bloomed again so beautifully this year. Although the three cherry trees are still small, each tree bloomed so nicely, and I enjoyed the short season of pretty cherry blossoms. The kitchen renovation of the minister’s residence has now started. When Mr. Kent Yoshiwara and Mr. Troy Taira told me the starting date of the renovation, and that my wife and I have to move everything from the kitchen, I thought I could finish the job in a few hours. When we cleaned out each shelf, I found so much china and many new boxes; I didn’t know I have so much china. I bought many cardboard boxes, but they were not enough, and soon the living room was full of these boxes. I don’t have enough space to just freely walk around. I was surprised how I kept so many things in a small kitchen. I found many gift boxes, tea sets, china and home-made jams. While I was taking down these items, one by one, I thought of the lives of ants. Until today, I collected things, one by one, and without realizing it. I kept so many articles. In a way, this is a good time to do a major clean up of all things in the kitchen. So, I started to select out necessary items to keep. But, when I opened a box, it is hard to give anything away. I felt mottainai to throw this or that away. It was hard to give them away. Then, I thought about my greedy heart. Though I feel mottainai heart, my greedy heart is dominating and making new attachments, and I am creating more problems in cleaning up the kitchen. Forty years ago, I came to the U.S.A. with just two suitcases. But, forty years later, I have so many things which I am holding onto. This is only the kitchen portion of my belongings. Because of city regulations, I have to take down a shelf in the garage. Again, I have to move many boxes, and in moving them I saw the two suitcases which I brought forty years ago from Japan. I smile realizing I am a Buddhist minister sharing Buddha Dharma teachings about passion and greed. With mottainai feelings, I received a good lesson about the greediness in my life. When I saw the two big suitcases, which my parents bought for me, I recalled the scene when my parents saw me off at Kobe, Japan. Seeing the suitcases I realized my parents’ warm hearts. I know that I don’t use them anymore, but I can never throw them away. Holding onto my passion and greed, I will close my life. Truly, I cannot eliminate one hundred percent of my passion greediness during my life. But, here, I am still experiencing Amida’s Nembutsu so gratefully. I need a major clean up of my entire house before I close my life. With Gassho May Peace and Tranquility Prevail Throughout the World OCTOBER 2008 WHEEL OF DHARMA What is Buddhism to Me? My Dharma Friend, Rev. Toshio Murakami By Rev. LaVerne Sasaki, minister emeritus Rev. Jundo Gregory Gibbs Oregon Buddhist Temple I wish to emphasize the subjectivity of my comments here. In the Jodo Shinshu school of Buddhism we are sometimes too careful to make sure that comments are seen as being of our own opinion. This sometimes creates the false impression that nothing is true outside of a subjective view of it. Even so, in this place, I want to emphasize the fact that this is my view. “A Religion of Reality” – my erstwhile friend Ken Schultz once described Buddhism as a “religion of reality.” I recognized right away that this was a rather inarticulate way of saying something I agreed with. As I thought more and more about how to improve the grammar of the statement I realized that its very inarticulate form was part of its charm. Sort of like John Lennon’s line “I am He, as you are He as you are me, as we are altogether.” To put the point more clearly would be counter-productive. Reality is sacred and the Buddhist religion has a reverent attitude toward Reality itself and especially toward all living. “What Goes Around Comes Around” – Ever since this colloquialism became current Buddhist teachers have been insisting that it is not an adequate explanation of karma. I think it is, as long as we also recognize the fluidity and inter-penetrative nature of personal identity. Whatever we put our there comes around to someone and that someone is not really a stranger. I saw half of a two part French movie almost twenty years ago. It was called “Manon of the Springs.” The plot goes like this: A French guy is in love with a woman who sails to Africa at the outbreak of World War II. (I’ll call him Jean) She mails him a letter telling him that she is pregnant. He never gets the letter. She takes some poison to cause an abortion but the child is born anyway, hunch-backed and with a limp. Thirty years later the young man burdened with birth defects moves back to France and tries to farm on the property next door to Jean. Jean and his nephew cleverly stone second law Continued from Page 2 death. The highest way to become emancipated from the transmigration is to become a Buddha through the Nembutsu because the Nembutsu was made by the Buddha and is given to us by the Buddha. Is the way to emancipation open and assured for us? Yes, it is! But there is something blocking our way to emancipation – us! We block ourselves! We essentially have behavior of refusing the way. PAGE up the spring on the property so the newly immigrated stranger cannot make a living on the property. Jean wants the property to be in the family. When the stranger goes bankrupt he plans to buy the property for the nephew. The young man falls to his death from a boulder while searching for water. Much later, after more suffering for everyone, Jean discovers that the young man who fell to his death searching for the water he had obscured (to keep the property in the family) was his own son. As our founder, Shinran Shonin, said “all being are or have been in past or will be in future lives our mother, our father, our sister our brother.” What goes around definitely comes around. Consequences of cold-hearted behavior may not fall on your body in this life. Even so, if we put harm into this world it will harm someone and everyone is part of our family. “I am what I am and that’s all that I am, for now” – Popeye was rather defensive. My re-write of his code of living is a little more hopeful. It is important to accept oneself with all the attendant limitations. If we try to save the world we will discover rather quickly that we lack the necessary resources. Even so, the Buddhist religion provides a hopeful perspective in which we have the potential to grow into persons of limitless wisdom and boundless compassion who joyfully, even playfully, assist others. I believe that this fulfillment will be mine one day through the infusion of light into my life from that source we understand to be Amida Buddha. Our life is informed by perspectives which are of the moment, short-term, medium-term and long-term. In the long-term I am convinced that I am “on a train whose inevitable destination is Enlightenment.” [Thanks to Rev. LaVerne Sasaki for this line.] In the short-term I remind myself of facts such as that on a hot day the temperature will drop as the night progresses. I try to avoid thinking of the mediumterm prospects too much. Focusing on right now and the long run keeps me happier than I otherwise would be. Rennyo Shonin expressed our behavior as “Putting a lid on the mind”. To clear away our condition of “Putting a lid on the mind” is also the Buddha’s activity and the meaning of practicing the Nembutsu teachings. Whether or not a Buddhist is able to understand the meaning of the Nembutsu deeply then becomes a crucial issue. The Nembutsu is our life-practice surpassing living and dying. Namo Amida Butsu I t saddens me to again bid a fond physical farewell to a fellow Dharma minister friend. The passing of Rev. Toshio Murakami on May 26 (age 76) while still actively serving the Pearl City Hongwanji Mission Temple in Oahu, Hawaii, is another major loss for our Nembutsu propagation. I was able to see Rev. and Mrs. Murakami in Pearl City just this past March, so the shock of the truth of impermanence seemed more real to me. When he came to pick me up for his church’s seminar, he seemed quite physically frail in comparison to my previous contact with him. Sensei was a man of short physical stature and scholarly appearance but with much energy and humor. A dinner photo I had taken with Rev. and Mrs. Murakami shows him with palms together; he appears to be sincerely telling the world that he is happy to live and ready to die. My personal friendship with Murakami Sensei began in the 1950’s during my student years in Tokyo when he was the winner at a special “Bukkyo Eigo Kenkyukai Hanashi Taikai”(English-language Buddhist Research Association oratorical contest); I was one of the judges. Although I do not recall the content of his speech, his title was easy to remember “Peanuts.” From that time on, I often affectionately called him “Peanuts Sensei.” Through his proficient linguistic abilities, he became one of the most fluent bi-lingual speaking ministers from Japan. As a son of a minister of Eishoji Temple in Fukuoka, Japan, he came to the United States (Berkeley, California) as his dream-come-true mission in what he stated was, “the new world, as a messenger of Jodo Shin Nembutsu Dharma.” He wrote, in part, some of his thoughts in a collection of essays by Jodo Shinshu ministers in America entitled “Insight”(1980). His essay “We Died for Their Tomorrow,” pointed out with actual examples of the feeling of dying soldiers in times of war that we can live in some semblance of peace because of the sacrifice of countless others: “We must remember the wishes and aspirations of those who sacrificed their lives for peace and happiness. We must not negate this yearning. . . The yearning for perfection and the way opened by the Bodhisattvas coming together in the mindof-enlightenment and manifest as Namu Amida Butsu , called Nembutsu.” Rev. Murakami’s joy and dedication to the Dharma not only reached the many churches that he had served in the Buddhist Churches of America, Buddhist Churches of Canada (as Bishop), Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii and even to far-away Australia, but most importantly to his two daughters, Mari and Rumi. The wisdom and compassion of Amida Buddha (through Nembutsu), in particular, was a great source of peace and comfort to Mari who became visually impaired at the youth- ful age of 17. Rumi expressed, in her eulogy at Sensei’s funeral service in Honolulu Betsuin, these touching words: It was as if she (Mari) was not alone, with Dad walking into the darkness with her. During his final days before passing, he told us, ‘Mari, anta ichiban wakaru (Mari, because of your blindness, you understand the best)….I feel like I am approaching physical incapacity but I see myself mindfully and spiritually awakened with Namo Amida Bultsu.” These words alone do not fully express Rev. Murakami’s life dedication to spreading the Dharma, but it is a glimpse into his very personal life of Nembutsu. I will also cherish the many personal memories and friendship with him…his likeable and often humorous side, everything from his first oratorical speech in Tokyo, the many meetings we attended together (often as roommates), the fun and frolic of ministers’ post-meeting dinner parties, his eloquent bilingual sermons and lectures and many other happy, funny and ordinary times, too numerous to mention. In remembrance of Rev. Murakami’s lifetime dedication as a minister in many places, I liberally paraphrase the title from his Insight essay from “We Died for Their Tomorrow” to “You Lived for Our Tomorrow.” I will miss you, my dear zenchishiki (good Dharma teacher) friend. Namo Amida Butsu. Rev. LaVerne Senyo Sasaki YAC Hawaii Retreat Reflections III By Brandon Yanari Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Tobans A, B, C: Developing toban groups in Hawaii helped all of us learn about one another and enable us to better work as a team. In each of the Tobans A, B, and C, we took on days for cooking and leading services throughout the week. Some of the meals we made include chili and rice, tacos, somen and soba, and grill- ing hamburgers and hot dogs under video camera light on Sand Beach. For services, the onaijin duties were divided up, and the tobans worked together to put on service. Most of us got to practice kansho, doshi, eigakari, and all of us gave enlightening Dharma talks. The respective tobans also had cleaning duties, for example, after our stays at Waialua Buddhist Temple and the Buddhist Study Center. Although some groups (cough cough Toban B) had to work it seemed a lot more than the others, we all learned the valuable skill of teamwork, and realized how interdependence was especially important during our trip. Brandon the Lotus Dr. George Tanabe presented us with a beautiful lotus flower when he came and gave our group a talk. He grew it himself and discussed how something as lovely as the lotus flower can be grown in comparatively disgust- ing muddy or swampy areas. The group later named the lotus “Brandon” more by coincidence than symbolism. After that day, Brandon traveled with us to our other destinations, and many of our pictures after that included Brandon in them. We took very good care of him and grew to cherish the bright pink petals of this pretty flower. On the third day since Brandon bloomed, a gust of wind unfortunately blew the petals right off of Brandon, and although we were warned that the lotus does not live long, many of us were devastated and saddened by Brandon’s passing. Lauren led a memorial service for Brandon that morning, and we all chanted Sambujo in dedication to Brandon the Lotus. We experienced the lesson of impermanence that day, as we had to let go of our attachments to Brandon and accept his passing as reality. We all miss him dearly. PAGE WHEEL OF DHARMA New Dharma YAC Hawaii Retreat School Reflections IV Service Book Published The Tacoma Buddhist Temple has published a new Dharma School Servicebook. The project goals were to update the wording and verses of English gathas; translate Japanese gathas into “singable” English, and add new gathas. The 108 page book includes 42 gathas, along with readings, sutras, translations and other important teachings. The book is available at $7 a copy. Inquiries can be made to: Mrs. Michiko or Rev. Kosho Yukawa, phone: (253) 943-9393, email: kmyukawa@comcast.net President’s Message Continued from Front Page We express our heartfelt condolences to the Miura family. In 2003 I stated that the Ad Hoc Committee on Ministerial Shortage made over 40 recommendations to the 2003 BCA National Council. These recommendations were grouped into the following four categories: • Understand and remove the barriers to become a minister • Make Buddhist education an everyday event • Regard our youth as our most important resource • Ensure that our ministers and their families have adequate compensation and benefits Have we made progress in these areas? I believe we have, but not to the extent we would like. Understand and remove the barriers to become a minister Socho Koshin Ogui has made great strides in clarifying, developing, and publicizing the alternate paths to become a Kaikyoshi minister in BCA. He has documented the requirements for Tokudo, Kyoshi and Kaikyoshi. He has clarified the role of the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS) as both a seminary and graduate school of the Buddhist tradition but specializing in Contemporary Shin Buddhist Studies. And he has provided guidance to the BCA Center for Buddhist Education (CBE) to offer not only instruction in the Dharma, but to also provide training in rituals and practice. IBS and CBE complement each other. Socho Ogui has been a vocal advocate of the Ministers Assistant Program. Minister Assistants are trained by their resident ministers, attend semi- Piper Toyama lecturing in the Pacific Buddhist Academy’s classroom. By Kendall Kosai, White River Buddhist Temple On Aug. 10, following the English service at the Hawaii Betsuin we met with Piper Toyama, Head of School of the Pacific Buddhist Academy, the only Buddhist based high school in the United States. He explained how the fundamentals of Buddhism are incorporated into the curriculum and administration policies. Mr. Toyama explained that the school uses non-traditional schooling practices and is geared towards college preparation. His presentation gave us a fresh view of the relevancy of Buddhism in American life and culture. nars and take courses offered by the CBE and the IBS. They can perform many ministerial duties under the guidance of our Kaikyoshi ministers. The Minister Assistants represent a pool of possible future BCA ministers. Today there are 51 Minister’s Assistants in BCA; eleven received their Kyoshi certification last year. Make Buddhist Education an everyday event “To Promote the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha as well as to Propagate the Jodo Shinshu Teachings” is the mission statement of the Buddhist Churches of America. Whether you recite the Nembutsu daily; whether you practice oshoko before your family obutsudan; whether you gassho before and after every meal, Buddhist education should be part of our everyday lives. I borrow a quote from Rev. Jerry Hirano (Salt Lake Buddhist Temple): “By integrating the teachings into our lives and acting to the best of our abilities as followers of the teachings, Buddhism comes alive”. The availability of American Jodo Shinshu lectures, seminars, workshops and conferences addressing Buddhism is increasing. BCA has expanded its educational focus as well as partnered with others to provide greater access and availability to the Dharma. Both IBS and CBE have offered many learning opportunities. IBS is offering online courses and CBE under the sponsorship of Hongwanji together with the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii and the Buddhist Churches of Canada has developed a Jodo Shinshu Correspondence Course. Socho Ogui has requested every temple to form a Buddhist Education Committee to develop a Buddhist education program to make local opportunities available for sharing the teachings. Regard our Youth as our most important resource The Western Young Buddhist League (WYBL) with high school and college level members had over 1300 people attended the WYBL Conference held in Sacramento in 1956. WYBL had over 650 members in 1991. In recent years membership has declined and at the June 2008 National Board meeting, a request was made to review the viability of WYBL as a national organization.. On a brighter note the BCA Youth Advocacy Committee has been working to connect with our high school teenagers and college-age young adults. They have held retreats and summits to engage them. This year they sponsored an exciting trip to Hawaii where they visited temples and the Buddhist Study Center. The attendees participated in obon festivals and held sunrise and sunset services on the beach. The BCA National Buddhist Committee on Scouting held their Nembutsu Camporee at the San Francisco State College in 2007; the event was hosted by Bay District. Over 150 scouts and adult leaders participated. The camporee’s theme was “Buddhism: A Peace of the Puzzle.” The next camporee will be hosted by Southern District in 2009. The committee continues to process the Buddhist Scouting awards (Sangha, Metta, Padma, Karuna and Bodhi awards); 53 awards were issued in 2007. Ensure that our ministers and their families have adequate compensation and benefits With ever increasing costs for medical care, the BCA Ministerial Affairs Committee proposed a resolution to provide a subsidy for supplemental medical insurance. The average monthly premium is approximately $70; a Supplemental Health Care Insurance Premi- um Subsidy (SHIPS) program was adopted by this year’s National Council. The program provides a subsidy for retired ministers and their spouses. The subsidy starts at $25 per month for each qualifying individual and gradually increases over the next 10 years. The BCA Insurance Committee researched Long Term Care insurance coverage for our ministers. Long term care insurance is an insurance product which pays for long term care services in many settings such as home, nursing home, assisted living facility and adult day care facility. People may elect to buy long term care insurance so they will not deplete their savings should they need long term care services. The committee has offered our ministers and in fact all BCA members information regarding Long Term Care Insurance. These two examples are small steps to address the welfare of our ministers. Overall the population in the United States is aging. People 65 years or older represented 12.4% of the U.S. population in the year 2000, but are expected to grow to be 20% of the population by 2030. Significant numbers of Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age and our ministers are no exception. Fortunately, many of our retired ministers are informally helping their local temples. Several have been asked by Socho Ogui to take more formal roles as Retired Part-time Kaikyoshi Ministers such as Rev. Kosho Yukawa, BCA Minister Emeritus, at the Tacoma Buddhist Temple. Yes, we have a ministerial shortage; and it may become a crisis; but WE have started to address the issues even if they are small steps. We thank our ministers for their hard work, understanding and patience. OCTOBER 2008 Exchange Trip Continued from Page 2 gai family, we had the chance to take part in a tea ceremony. It was a very moving experience that I cannot put into words. During our stay with the Otoyama family, Mrs. Otoyama took Jennifer and I to a ceramic workshop where we made our own pieces. Then we went to a glass shop and made our own glass necklaces. Mrs. Otoyama also took us to an onsen (hot spring). Bathing at an onsen was very new experience for Jennifer and me. Through the home-stay program I discovered more things about myself in Japan than I was able to back home, and appreciated everything that the host families did for us. They were very kind and made me feel as if I were actually a part of their family. I will never forget them and their wonderful hospitality. After the home-stays, Jennifer and I attended a National YBA Conference being hosted by the Niigata District YBA. There is a wider age range for YBA membership in Japan. At the conference, there were a lot of activities. Our first day there, we had an opening ceremony and we were able to meet the guest speakers for the conference. Later on, we ate a buffet dinner and Jennifer and I were able to pound mochi. During the dinner there were performers who juggled, made balloon animals, mimed and performers who had imitated two famous singers in Japan, a young girl, and an older man, Echicoyuzowa. The day before we left Japan, we had an audience with Lady Noriko Ohtani. She asked us about what is happening in the United States, and the BCA, and temple involvements and other interests. Following our visit, we were taken on a tour of the inner garden of the Hongwanji complex. I would like to thank everyone that gave me the opportunity to participate in the FBWA Student Exchange Program, and to all of the people we met during the tour for their generous hospitality and assistance. Jennifer and I had the time of our lives. This experience has inspired me to become more involved in temple activities and appreciate my Jodo Shinshu heritage. Gassho, Courtney Kazumi Sugihara BCA Bookstore For all your church and personal Shin Buddhist needs. Your support have helped us surpass our goals and keeps the bookstore open. Our hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays and Saturdays. Visit us online at www.bcabookstore.com or call us at (510) 809-1435. 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ߘࠇࠄߪޔࠆࠁࠊޔᤄ ߩᧂ ߛᚒ߈ࠃߩࠈߎߒࠅ߆ ⧯߇ ޘᕁ ߩ ߴࠎ߈ࠂ߁ ߈ ⑳߇ߞߡࠆࠝࡈࠖࠬߩოߦ৻ᨎߩ⛗߇ដߌߡࠅ߹ߔޕએ೨ޔ ࡦߢࠃߊࡔࡦ߿㘾ሶࠍ㘩ߴߚࠅ߽ߒ߹ߒߚޕ ߞߒࠂ ߢ ߥߦߏߣ ߓࠎ߱ߟ ࠊߚߒ ߪᒰᤨ ᄢᄌ ߥ⹏ ್ ߛߞߚ ₺ޡ߆ߣޢࡦࡒࡦࡒޡ ࠻ࠬ߁ߣޢ ߆ߒ ࠊߔ ߡߞߡ ߖࠎߖ ߚࠅᧄߊࠃޔጊߩࠍᚻવߞߚࠅߒ߹ߒߚ৻ߡߒߘޕᣣߩ⚳ࠊࠅߦ ߉ࠂ߁ߑ ߹ ࠇߚవ↢ߛߞߚߣᕁ߁ߩߢߔޕ ߖ߆ ᢎ ᇚੱળ ᄢળ ߇㐿 ߐࠇߚߎࠈߢߩߘߦ ✜৻ޔḰ ߦ㚟 ࠅ ߐࠇ ߣ ߁ ߓ ߚ߳ࠎ ߪߚࠄ ߞߡ߆ࠇࠆᦨᓟ ߩᦨᓟ ߹ߢޔ㐿 ᢎ ߣߒߡߩೋᔃ ࠍ⽾ ߡ߆ ㆇォߢৼߪࠈߎߩߚ߹ޔࠅߚߒࠍޢ࠻࠺࡞ࡉ࠳ޡᐲޔ੩ㇺߢ⇇ ߒߏߣ ߐ ߆ࠇ ߦ⧷ળߩ✵ ⠌ࠍߒߚࠅޔᄢ㒋߿੩ㇺߩ߭ߤㅢᖱߩߥ߆ࠍᓐߩ ߶ࠎߑࠎ ߞ߸߁ߡ߈ ⚵ ੱ‛ ߢߒߚޔߡߒߘޕ㧢㧝ᱦ ߣ߁⧯ ߐߢ⓭ὼ ᚒߩ ޘ೨ ߆ࠄ ߣ߽ ߘߩߎࠈޔᓐߪㄭ ᧪ޔ㐿ᢎߣߒߡ☨࿖ߦࠊߚࠆߣ߁ߩߢޔ ߱ߞ߈ࠂ߁ ߰ ߓ ࠎ ߆ ߚ߆ ߺ ߛ ߦࠂࠄ ਃᶆవ↢ߪߔߴߡߦᔀᐩ ߒߡ߹ߒߚޕߦ߽ో ജ ࠍᛩߓߡข ࠅ ߡߥߒࠍߚߛߚߢߔޕ ࠇࠎߒࠀ߁ ࠊ ߺ ߁ ࠄ ߖࠎߖ ߎߣ ߃ ߆ ࠊ ߎߣ߫ ߊ߅㇎㝷ߒ߹ߒߚᦨ߽ߟޕ㜞ߩ߽ ߒࠂ߁ࠄ ߒࠎ ߆ࠅߣߒߚ⸒⪲ߢߒߚޕ ߐߎ߁ ߜ߆ ߎߣ߫ ༑߮ࠍಽ߆ߜว߁ߩߺߢߔ߽ߢޕߣޠᔓࠇࠆߎߣߩ᧪ߥߒߞ ߊߤ ᆢ〝ߦࠆవ↢ߩ߅ኹ߳ߪᐞᐲߣߥ ߆ࠇ ߆߃ ⛘ޟኻ ઁജ ࠍା ߓޔ㒙ᒎ㒚 ᅤ᧪ ߩ৻ᣇ⊛ ߥ ߈ࠍߚߛߡߩߘޔ ࠄ ߓ߾߹ ࠊߚߒ ߓ ߒ ࠎ ߩ㗴 ߢ߽ࠅ߹ߒߚ߆ࠄߕߐ߆ߔޕ ߞߡ߈ߚ⸒⪲ ߪࠅ߈ߞߪޔ ਃᶆ వ↢ ߣ ߩ ળ ߪ ߆ ࠄ 㧠 㧜 ߡࠄ ࠊߚߒ ᐕ㦂ߪਃᶆవ↢ߩᣇ߇ߪࠆ߆ߦ⑳ࠃࠅ⧯ߩߢߔ߇⥄ ⑳ߪࠇߘޔり ߹ ߖࠎߖ ߽ ᓐ ߦ㐿 ᢎ ߪ ࠍାᔨ ߦߒߡߌ߫߆ߣ⡞ ߡߺߚߩߢߔޕ ᣣߦߚߞߡ߅ࠅ߹ߔޕ ߭ߓ ࠃߊ ࠃࠃవ↢ ߇ࠕࡔࠞߦࠊߚࠆᣣ ߇ㄭ ߠߡ߈ߚߎࠈߢߔߪ ⑳ޕ ߈ ߭ߣ ߺ ߁ ࠄ ߖࠎߖ ߈ࠂ߁ ߢ ߚ ߒ߆ߒߥ߇ࠄޔΌᔟ ᭂ ߹ࠅߥᓐ ߢߔ߇৻ޔォ ߔࠆߣઁ ߩੱ ߦߪ ߇ਃᶆవ↢ߢߒߚޕ ࠍᛂ ߜᛄ ߁ߎߣ߇᧪ ߥ߹߹ޔ ߺ ߁ ࠄ ߖࠎߖ ߧ ᐩ߮ߩߟ߆ߥାᔨࠍ߽ߞߡ㐿 ᢎߩᗧ᰼ߦΆ߃ߡࠆߣ߁ߩ ࠆࠃ߁ߥޔᓐ⁛․ߩߟ߽ߩ౬ ⺣ࠍ⸒ࠊࠇߡࠆࠃ߁ߥߥࠎߘޔᕁ ߁ ߆ ߌߡࠆࠃ߁ߥੱ‛ߢߒߚޕ ਃᶆ ᢎ ⴕ వ ↢ߩ⓭ὼߩ⸔ႎߦޔାߓࠄࠇߥࠃ߁ߥޔᖡᄞࠍߡ ߆ࠇߤߊߣߊ ߔ ߓࠎ߱ߟ ࠬ࠲࠶ࠢ࠻ࡦᢎળ 㐳⼱Ꮉ࠴ࡖ࡞࠭ ߺ ߁ ࠄ ߈ࠂ߁߉ࠂ߁ߖࠎߖ ߚ߳ࠎ߭ߣ ߢޔߊࠈߒ߽߅ޔᄢᄌੱ ߦᅢ ߆ࠇ߽ߡߣޔ ࠆߊ߫ߕޔ߆ߎߤޔᛮ ߽߁ ߓ߱ࠎ ߖ߅ޔᔨࠍ↳ߔ⥄ಽߢࠅ߹ߔ ޕධή㒙ᒎ㒚 ߆ࠇ ߣ╉ޔߒߚߊߥࠆࠃ߁ߥߎߣ߫߆ࠅߢߔߊ߆ߦߣޕᓐߪ࡙࠾ࠢ Ƌƭ ƖƖǜ ƿƬƖǐƏƖǐƏƍƘ ƜƷǭȣȳȚȸȳƴǑƬƯᨼ LJǒǕƨؕ ƸŴʿᏋ Ŵ ƖǐƏƩǜ ƿƬƖǐƏƔƍ ƟƍƤƍƖƹǜ ƖǐƏƔ ƔƍƖǐƏƠ ƨƍƙƏƔƍƥǜ ׇǍ ʿ˟ Ʒ ᝠؕႴ Ʒࢍ҄ Ŵ ̅ Ʒ ࢳᢀોծ Ŵ Ǣ Ǧ Ȉ ơǐƏƲƠǜƠǎƏ ƨƯNjƷ ƭƔ ȪȸȁŴƦǕƴםჇܪǻȳǿȸƷཋƳƲƴ̅ǘǕLJƢŵ ƨƯNjƷ ƔǓƍǕƖǜ ǁǜƞƍ ƜƱƠơǎƏ LJǜ Ƌƭ ƶǜLJƭ ƪƔ ႊɢȉȫᨼNJƳƚǕƹƳǓLJƤǜŵ࠰ ƕᡈƮƍƯƖLJƠƨŵ ƠnjƔƍ ơƠǜ ƠǐƏǒƍ ƻƱ Ɩƾ ƶƕ ȳȚȸȳƴNjƝ݃˄ǛƓᫍƍƍƨƠLJƢŵ ਇ߰ ߓ ੑ߆ Ꮉࠊ ǢȡȪǫᅈ˟Ŵᐯ៲ŴLJƨݩஹƷʴƨƪǁƷǮȕȈƱƠƯǭȣ ƳƓŴǻȳǿȸཋƷ͈λ Ʒᡉฎ ƷƨNJƴʻ࠰ɶ ƴƋƱʚ ߘ ✚߁ ߜ 㐳䏌 ߁ ߎ ߁ ߒ ൎ䏌 ߁ DŽǜƱƏ ƛǜƟƍ ƸƭƔ ƕƭ ᜦ ƱƏƨƭ ȉȫƷٻӨƴПᢋ ƍƨƠLJƠƨᲢʋஉ ʚҗଐ ྵ נᲣŵஜ࢘ ƴƋ ǓƕƱƏƝƟƍLJƢŵ ᵺߓ 䏌 ߁ ߤ ߒ ⌀ࠎ ߒ ቬ䏋 ߁ ᧄ߶ ࠎ 㗿߇ ኹࠎ ߓ ᵷߪ LJǜ Ƌ 㐿 ᢎ 㙃 ᚑ ᚲ 㐿 ⻠ ߦ ߚ ࠅ ᚃ ᰡ Ꭲ ʴ ɡ ႊ ʞ җ ׅ ٻ ᢒ ࣐ ᚘ ဒ ߎ ߅ ߣ߳ ߣ ߿ ᄢߛ ߔߐ ࡈ ߹ 㐿߆ 㧱 ߇ ߶ ߨ ߒ ߐ 䎭 ߩ ᦨߣ ᔨࠎߜߩ ߩ ⻉䏌ቇߊ㧿 ߢ ᢎ߈ 䏌 ᧄ ࠎ ߓ ߁ ߱ ߉ ߺ ߚ ኻⴕ䏌㒮ࠎ㧵 ߩ ߒᣣߟ ߹ ⊝ߥᓟߏࠍߨߟߢߓෳߐ ࠎ ߁ ߿ ࠃ ࠃ ട߆ࠊߓߢ ߢ ⚂ߊ㙃߁ ߔ ߐ ߦ 㗿߇ߩ ታ䏉 ߖ ߖ ߐ 䏉 〣 ߥ ࠅ ߩ ᚑ ਃ ߳ ࠎ ߥ 䎬 ߺ ߹ ࠎ ࠃ ߡ ߒ ߩ ߆ ⻠ ߎ ⊝ ߺ ߡ ᢎ߅ ⊛ 䏙 ࠅ ߈ ⒳ ߐ ߥ ߩ ߦ 䏋 ߒ ߃ ߤ ߁ ߁ ߍ ߐ ߟ ⧷ ߓ ޘᐳ ߑ ߐ ߅ ߃ ߦ ߹ 䏋 ࠄ ߪ ෳ ࠎ ߅ ߹ 䎬 ⺆ߏ ߌ ߹ 䎬 ߔ ࠅ ߦ ቇߥߎ ߦ ട߆ߩ ߇ ⎇ ࠎ ߩ ߒ 㗿ߨ ߇ ߖ ቇ ߊ ߛ ߇ ߹ ↢߮ ኾ ߪ ࠎ ߥ 䎬 ߒ ୃ 䏋 ╙ ߪ ߁ ߎ 䏋 䎬 㐷߽ ৻ ࠎ ⠌ ߁ ࠍ ߦ 䎬ߓߔ ߈ ࠍ߰ࠕ ࡏ ߍ 䏉 ࠎ ↳߽ 䎭 ߎ ߁ ᷓ ᵺ ߜ ߆ 䏌 ⻠ ߪ ߁ ᦼ ߈ ߎ ߣ 䎬 ฃ ߁ ߖ ߒ ߙ ߁ ࡔ ࡦ 㐷߽ ߤ ࠎ ⟵ ߉ ߽ ߖ ߌ ↢ߩߓ ߒ ߆ ࠃ ⌀ࠎ 䎬 ߣ ࠆ ߣ ᵺ䏌 ⇇䎬ߒ ࠹ ାߒ ࠎ ߁ ߍ ࠈ ቬߒ ߆ 䏌 ࠞ 䏋 ࠨ ࠃ ߎ ߒ ߤ ߣ ᓤ ฦߊ ߁ 䏏 ߁ ߒ 䎬 ࠕ ߿ ࡦ ߒ ߜ᧪ࠄ ߣ ߡ ⌀ࠎ ߐ ࠅ ߒ ߶ ᜦߟߊ ࡦ ࡃ ╬ߣ ߢ 㐿߆ ߦ ච ቬ䏋 ߁ ઁ ߆ ࠺ ߁ 䎬 ߆ ߈ ߈ ߣ ߏ ࠲ ੑ ᵴߟᢎ䏌䏚 ߩ ᢎ䏌䏚 ߴ ߥ ☨ ߇ ߿ ߁ ߁ ߒ ᜰߒ䏚 べߊߒࠢ ␠䏊ᓤߣࠨ ࠅ ߟࡦ ߤ ࿖ߎ ߊ ߚ ዉ߁ࠬ ච ࠲ 䏚 ߐ ߣ ળ߆ ߩ ߱ ߹ ߭ 䏉 ߒ ߊ ࠲ 䏚 ࡆ ࠇ ߒ 䏚 ᵴ߆ ߔ ੱ ߣ ߟ ߈ ߮ ᢎ䏌 ߹ ߛ 䏓 ᣣߦ ࠆ ߡ ߩ േߤ ߁ ࠬ ߣ ޘ ߁ 䎭 ߜ ߩ Ɣƛ ႏƞLJƷƓᔹ ƴǑǓŴȗȬȃǸƱǮȕȈǛӳ ǘƤƯҘʞႊɢ ƓƓƩƍ ǭȣȳȚȸȳƷإԓ LjƳ ߈ ࠅ ߒ ߆ ߣ߆⢒ ߽ વߢ ৾ ߦ ୃߒ ߔߓ ߫ ᢎ߈ ᢎ߈ 䏋 ࠎ ߒ ߊ ᔒ ߷ ⺖ ߛ ᗧ ࠃ 䏌 ਔ 䏌 ᢎ 䏌 ࠅ 䏌 ߤ ߖ ߉ ߁ ߁ ߁ ߁ ߶ ᰼ ߊ ߎ ᚑᦸ߁ ߒ㕙 ߊ߹ 䎬 ߎ ⠨ࠎ 䎭 㗴 ߒ 䎬 ߁ 䎬 䏌 ߐ ߒ ᧄ ࠎ ⊖ ߇ ⴕ߁ ߒ ߓ ࠎ ࠃ ࠃ ߓ 㙃߁ᣣߓ 㙃߁ߦ ߒ ੱࠎࠇ ߃ ߪ ⠪䏊ߩ ߣ ߩ ߩ ㊀䏋 ੑ ߩ ߡ ߟ 㑐߆ ࠎ ߊ ߁ ߔ ߣ ߖ ߑ ߆ ߌ ࠁ ᚑߖ ᚑࠊ ߚ ᧚߹ ߡ ᒰ߁߇ ߭ ⼾ߚᄙߚផὐߡච ٤ ߪ ଥ ߒ 䎬 䎬 ࠎ ߒ ⷫࠎ ࠃ ߅ ὼߗ ᚲߒ ࠪ ߚ ࠄ ߇ ⢒ 䏌 䎬 ࠎ Ⴧ ߰ ߣ ߊ ߢ ⠪ߒ ࠄ ߏ ߆ ٤ 䏊 ߎ ߆ ᭽߁ㅴࠎ㗄ߎ 㣦 ߁ ࿁ ߖ ࠎ ߒ 䎵 ߎ ࠇ ࠬ ࠅ ߩ 䎬 ᚑ䎬 ࠅ ߥ ߃ ߟ ߥ ൻ߆ࠍ ⋡߽ ߛ ߩ ߒ 䏋 ߆ ߊ ᄢ ߆ ߨ ⡛ 䏌 ߁ ߹ ឝ ߇ ߎ ߇ ߖ ߹ ߆ ࠹ 㓸ߒ ߦ ߖ ࠆ ᐕ ߁ 䏋 㐿 ߎ ߺ ߢ ⍮ ኾࠎߔ ߆ 䎲߈㆙߅ ࠎ ߦ ߜ ߆ ߓ ߈ ߁ ߍ 㐿 ߢ ߽ ੱ ᵺ 䏌 ࡓ ߟ ⇇ߔ ࠄ ߎ ࠎ ࠃ ࠎ ߜ ᢎ 䏌 ߩ ࠎ ߩ ߥ 㐷 ࠎ ࠆ 䏌 ߎ ᢎ ਛ ߓ ߁ ᔊ߈ 䏋 ߏߓ⻠߁߁ ߁ ߤ ߎ ߡ ߣ ᵺ䏌䎭 䎬 ᣣߦ ߉ ߁ ߒ ࡊ ৾ ㅢߣ ߜ ࠅ ߐ ߒ ࠅ ߅ ࿖ ᛛ ߇ ߒ ߊ ߎ ߁ ߡ ߩ ቇ ߅ ࠎ 䏋 ⌀ ዧ ቬ ߊ ࠎ ߐ ߡ ߥ ⊛߈ᔒߒ ࡠ ߤ ࠎ 䎬 ⊖ ࠅ 䎬 ࠅ ߁ ච ߷ ߹ ߁ 㓙 ⢻ ߒ ߒ 㐷߽ 䏌 ߚ ߒ ᓟߏฦ߆ ߣ ࠆ ߆ ᦸ߁ࠣ ߪ ⌀ࠎ ߒ ࠅ ቬ䏋 ജߊ ߊ ․ ߊ ࠍ ࠎ ੑ 䏋 ቬ ߢ ߦ ␠ 䏊 ߒ ߚ ߒ વࠎ ߜ ߎ ߁ ߒ ߁ ߹ 㐿߆ ߎ ߟߖ⠪䏊 ᐲ߮ቬ䏋 ߆ ߹ ߘ ߦ ߎ ߊ ߽ ߤ 㐳 䏌 䏙 ච ᔃ ߚ ߁ ߥ ળ ߔ 㐷 ࠈ ࠎ ߈ ߹ ߔ ߁ ߨ ߁ ߣ ኾࠎ ࡓ ࠇ ߮ޘ ߽ ߦ 䎬 ߃ ߦ 䎭 ߩ ᦼ߈ᐕࠎ࿁߆ ᢎ䏌 ࠃ ߛ ߔ ࡦ ߢ ㅪ ࠎ ߁ ߹ ߚ ߇ ᗧ ࠍ 㐷ࠎ ࠲ ࠄ ߐ ߒ ߆ ߌ ߡ ኻ ߒ ᝄ ࠎ ߦ ߊ ࠅ ᄢߛ ߚ ะ ߦ ߎ 䏚 ߔߓߊᶏ ᝄ ߪ ࠎ ࠎ ⛊ ߈ ߅ ᄙ߅ ᣣ ߎ ߅ ⊛ ߈ ߇ ߶ ߒ ⥝߁ࠃ㆙߅䎬 ߅ ߹ ߣ ߦ ੱߓ ߦ ᄖ ࠎ ߌ ㊀䏋 ⥝ߎ ߁ ᧄࠎ߇ ද䏌 ߦ߈ ߁ ࠎ ߒ ߌ ߱ ߁ ߑ 䎬 䏋 ᔊ ⸘ ߉ ߈ ੑ ␞ࠇ ߡ ᧚ ࠃ ߅ ߆ 䎳 ⼏ ߦ ᢎ䏌 ࠍ ߈ ⷐ߁ ߒ 䎬 ߅ 䏉 ߆ ߁ ߆ ߶ ߽ ߒ ߩ ↹ ߊ 䎲 ᴺ ᢎ 䏌 ↳ ߁ ٤ 䎬 ߹ ߁ ߚ り ߌ ߩ ળ ࠊ ߪ ᦼ߈ ߁ ⢒ ߦ ࠎ ߒ ߊ ߚ ࠃ 䎳 ⷫࠎ ߒ 㧮 ߎ ߡ ⷐࠃ ᒝߟ ߁ ৻ ࠃ ਛߥ ߐ ߦ ᓙࠍ߅ቇ߇ ߊ ߓ ߆ ߥ ࠆ ߩ 㙃߁ ࠄ ߖ 㣦ࠎࠍ ৻ ߆ 㧯 ߣ 䎬 ࠇ ߅ 䎬 ࠍ ߔ ⴕߎ ࠆ ੱߓ ࠎ 㐿 ᚑ ߒ ߥ ߨ ߑ ߢ ߢ ߈ ߎ ߆ ߐ ⡛ 䏌 ߈ ߍ 㧭 ߦࠃ䎴 ࠆ ߁ વࠎฦߊߡ ߽ ᧚ᢎ䏌ߪ વࠎ ࿖ߊ╷ߊ ߁ᯏ߃ᐕࠎ ߡ ߤ ߤ ߆ ߆ ߆ ߁ ߐ ߹ ߦ ੱ ߹ ߪ ᘮࠈ ߣ 㐿߁㐿ෳߡ 㓙ቯ ࠎ✼ࠎߏ ߩ ߩ ߒ䎬 ߁ ߎ 㐿 ߆ ߌ ߎ ⢒ ߊ ⎇ ࠎ ᵴ ߟ ߖ ߒ ߎ ࠈ ᚑୃ䏋േߤ ߁ ࠎ ߽߆ࠍ߁ߔ ᓟߏߢ ߣ ࠆ ⠨ࠎ ߪ ߇ ㅢ ߅ ࠅ ߃ ߒ ௯ߘ ߁ 䎬 ߡ ߡ ଛࠅ 䏌 㐿 ߆ ߹ ߔ ⴕ࿖ߎ ߦ ᢎ߈ ߊ 䏌 ߊ 㓙ߐ ߁ 䎭 ߽ ߒ ߆ 㐷 ߽ ᚲߒ 䏌 ߒ ࠎ ᔒ ߙ ᗵ ࠎ ሽࠎⷡ߆ ᚭߎᦸ߷ ߁ ߊ ߢ ࠍ ࠍ ߒ ⠪ 䏊 ߭ ߘ 㐿 ࠄ ߥ ߦ ࠅ ߃ ߈ ߆ ߹ ߚ 䎬 㒢߉ ࠄ ߔ ᾲߨᒰߣ ߁ ࠃ ߕ 䎭 ᗧߟ 㙃 ߁ 䎬 ᚑߖ ߦ ࠆ ᚲߓ 䏌 ᣣ ߶ ߢ વࠎߢ ᧄࠎ ࿖ߎ ߊ ߤ ߁ ߩ ߥ ߒ ߆ ⠪䏊ฦߊౝ ߩ ⒳ߒ 䏋 ߢ
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