BUDDHIST CHURCH OF PARLIER Gatha “Ondokusan” in English

BUDDHIST CHURCH OF PARLIER
P.O. Box 547 360 Newmark Avenue
Parlier, California 93648
Phone: (559) 646-2844
TAKE REFUGE IN THE LIGHT OF JOY
November 2014
Gatha “Ondokusan” in English
It is difficult to translate the Japanese words into English because these two languages were born in
totally different places, among different races and developed in different civilizations. And they encountered in right recently and started to share their ideas, mainly after the 20r’ century. That is the reason
why we often misunderstand Japan-rooted Jodo Shinshu in this country.
We sometimes are startled at the very different translated sentences. One typical unfortunate example
is the translation of the Gatha “Ondokusan” which is the international Jodo Shinshu School song and
lyric written by Shinran Shonin. We often see following translation in various service books.
“Such is the benevolence of Tathagata’s great compassion,
that we must strive to return it, even to the breaking of our bodies;
Such is the benevolence of the masters and true teachers,
that we must endeavor to repay it, even to our bones becoming dust.”
Sadly enough, this early `word to word’ translation ignored the grammar of 13th century classical
Japanese, particularly its `emphatic sentence structure’. That’s why we are startled by it. Imagine, someone would translate “What the ‘hell’ are you thinking”, word to word into Japanese.
We have to correct this sort of misinterpretations as soon as possible. And we should re-interpret them
`meaningfully’ in English.
Here I share a new meaningful interpretation of the Gatha “Ondokusan”. This idea originally came
from Bishop Kenryu Tsuji, and I edited some parts. I am convinced that this interpretation captures well
the true and real heart and mind of Shinran Shonin.
“In gratitude to Amida, the Buddha-as-words,
I dedicate my whole being to realizing Buddha’s intent.
In gratitude to the masters of teachings and the countless good Dharma friends among our ancestors,
I dedicate my total efforts to spreading the Nenbutsu.”
Well, we are comforted knowing that our teaching is not relating to `Harakiri’ kind of acts.
In Gassho,
Reverend Kakei Nakagawa, Rinban
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MESSAGE FROM REV. ALAN SAKAMOTO
Plant that Seed!
Isn’t the title of this newsletter article appropriate for life here in the Central California Valley? What
do you think about when you read, “Plant that Seed?” Here in this valley, we think of putting a seed into
the ground with the hope that with a little bit of tender loving care, a new plant would grow to provide
different kinds of fruits, vegetables, nuts or maybe even flowers. But the seed I’m referring to is the one
you plant within yourself.
This seed is the way you think, and the actions that you take as an individual that will pay positive
dividends in the future. This seed is for the good, and the positive! An example of this seed is
doing a good deed, one where deep inside a small voice is telling you to do something good, something
generous and unselfish, something where you may not get anything back in return. In Buddhism we call
this DANA, unselfish giving.
I would like to share with you a true story. One day there was /a college student who was trying to go
to school and earn enough money to pay for his education, and for shelter and food. He took up a job of
selling knick-knacks door to door. Do you remember when salespeople used to bring their wares doorto-door for sale? I do! He was having a very difficult time selling his goods. And, he only had 10 cents in
his pocket. He was very very hungry. He couldn’t buy anything to eat for 10 cents and he was worried.
But, he continued on with his sales going door to door to door. He finally knocked on the door of one
home, and a very beautiful young lady opened the door. She looked like she was about 16 years old and
in great shape. He politely began his sale pitch, when the young lady suddenly interrupted him, and said,
“You look like you need a drink, would you like one?” The young man said, “yes, thank you,” and then
the young lady brought him a tall cold glass of milk. He lifted that glass and drank it all before putting the
glass down. He felt refreshed. That was exactly what he needed. He offered the young lady his dime for
the milk, but she refused it. Fast-forward 25 years. That same young lady, now a mother, was sick, and
was diagnosed with a rare illness. She went to doctor after doctor, and finally was referred to a world-reknown expert in the field, Dr. Kelly. She was admitted to the hospital. Dr. Kelly looked at her charts and
asked her about her hometown and where she grew up. Dr. Kelly recognized the lady, and after a long
stay, Dr. Kelly came into the room and told her that she was cured. The lady left the hospital very happy,
but worried. She didn’t have any money and believed that she would be repaying the hospital bill for the
rest of her life. One day she received the bill in the mail, and it said, “Paid in Full with a glass of milk.”
We don’t know what will happen in the future, nor should we think about the conditions, which are
attached to our giving. We need to give, just to give. No need for acknowledgements or parades. This is
the SEED that you can plant in yourself. One day your good and generous giving, will, under the right
circumstances, grow and flourish and someone will benefit from the SEED you planted. That person’s
generosity and compassion may be repaid to you and maybe it will be repaid to someone else. Be a
positive force in your life. Help others and you will ultimately be helping yourself, and oh yes, remember
to plant that SEED!
I can make positive changes! I can make a difference!
I can do it NOW!
I go to the Buddha for guidance. I go to the Dharma for guidance. I go to the Sangha for guidance.
Rev. Alan Sakamoto
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TEMPLE
The Buddhist Church of Parlier would like to extend our
appreciation to the following for their generous donations
ev. & Mrs. Masaaki Yamamoto
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David & Aya Windle
Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Kimura
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Iwo
Okubo Family
Mrs. Ann Yoshimura
Ms. Nancy Doi
Offerings-cash
In appreciation for the newsletter...........................................................$300.00
Memorial for Mas Kimura......................................................................$100.00
Memorial for Mas Kimura........................................................................$25.00
Memorial for Mas Kimura........................................................................$25.00
Memorial for Mary Okubo.....................................................................$100.00
In appreciation for the newsletter.............................................................$25.00
Sangha Gathering.....................................................................................$25.00
Sangha Gathering.....................................................................................$69.50
ONATIONS for MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE:
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Mrs. Kikuye Hirakawa
$25.00
Mr. & Mrs. Kelvin Miyakawa..........$50.00
Mrs. Sawae Kimura
$50.00
Mrs. Miyo Ohara..............................$40.00
Mr. & Mrs. Shiz Kimura
$20.00
Mrs. Matsuko Suehiro......................$20.00
Mrs. Jean Kobashi
$20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Yoshimoto...........$20.00
The Ministers Assistance Fund is half
way to the goal of $12,000. The fund
will help pay expenses for our MAs.
Toshie & Yuki Mori will be going to
Japan to acquire their Tokudo Certification in Nov. This is an expense
venture and our church would like
to help defray some of the cost. The
fund will also help the other MAs
with their many expenses related to
classes for the MA program. If you
have already donated into this fund,
a big thank you.
A reminder when doing your
grocery shopping at Savemart,
Lucky, or FoodMaxx; don’t
forget to use your SHARE card.
Our church gets a percentage of
your receipt. This could mean
hundreds of dollars for our
temple. If you haven’t received
your card, ask any Board member.
Looking Forward: Rev. Tets Unno will be the guest Rev. for our Hoonko
Service in Jan. 2015. He is a renowned lecturer and teacher. Parlier is
very lucky to have him come to our temple. Please make every effort to
attend. These opportunities do not come along very often to have such an
illustrious speaker visit our temple. More details to follow.
The DVD Streams of Light ( The history of the BCA churches.)
Is available to be checked out. It is located in the Church office.
Please sign-out on the sheet provided.
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THOUGHTS FROM THE SANGHA
By Toshie Mori, Vice-President and MA
With Gratitude
It is hard to imagine how quickly the pages of the calendar has changed. It’s been nearly a year since Yuki and I
decided to take the deep plunge into receiving Tokudo Ordination. As I reflect on it it’s amazing how things work and
the changes that come about as we moved forward. Through unknown and unexpected causes and conditions, at the
end of last year, Rinban Nakagawa informed us that there was a special program offered by the BCA headquarters for
those who were interested in receiving tokudo, who was certificated Minister’s Assistants, to travel to Honzan with a
group of Tokudo aspirants. When I first considered it I really didn’t know why I even desired to do it. It sounded like
a rare and a great opportunity, but it would be a very expensive venture, especially with both of us doing it. So, what
was my motive? What did I want out of it? Did I want it because Yuki was considering it and I didn’t want to miss out?
Was it for the title, robe, for status, to help at our temple? My motive was cloudy and unclear.
I didn’t know for sure what receiving Tokudo even meant. After a little research I found receiving Tokudo meant:
to become a Hongwanji priest. And those wishing to do so must receive their tokudo at the mother temple, called
Honzan, in Kyoto. It is a once-in-a lifetime rite that is conducted at the Goei-do (Founder’s Hall, or Shinran Shonin’s
Hall). For men Tokudo means they must shave their heads known as tonsure rite, and I was quite relieved that it
is not mandated for women aspirants. It has traditionally been regarded as a ritualized act of personal commitment to
the teachings of Buddhism. It also symbolizes letting go of material attachment and self-obsessed ego and a solemn
promise to diligently pursue the way of the Buddha. For Shin Buddhists, the tonsure rite is not only a symbolic
physical act of commitment through shaving of the head, but is also a conscious affirmation of becoming an ordained
priest of the Hongwanji and of living the life of Nembutsu.
Yuki and I worked our jello-like-brain hard to memorize and meet the standards. It was not an easy thing for our
little brain. We attended many seminars at JSC, workshops and classes held locally to learn as much as possible. At
times my frustration level was sky high from non-progress, have become discouraged and monku’d a lot more than I’d
like to admit.
However, living and breathing each moment for the preparation the motive became clear. It wasn’t for anything that
I thought it might be for. I was doing it for me and I thought I was doing it all through my own efforts. It is so humbling
to see clearly it was not me doing it all by myself. I could bear the frustration of the process and move forward because
I was being encouraged and supported beyond my imagination by all of you, loving family, friends, Parlier BWA and
temples (Parlier, and Reedley) with kind words, words of encouragement, emotional support, and extremely generous
financial support. Included are countless caring staff and Senseis at JSC and the other twelve tokudo participants, from
throughout the US and Canada, who are in the same shoe as I am. We became a tokudo family, breathing, eating,
practicing together, and most importantly being compassionate and encouraging each other to be the best we can be.
A special thank you to Rinban Nakagawa for opening the door and giving us earnest encouragement to pursue it, and
Rev. Alan for taking the three of us (Karen Mukai, Yuki and I) under his wings. We couldn’t have done it without
his loving, but strict guidance and practice on a weekly basis. It was a big commitment on his part not only with time,
but his dedication to our success. I am totally blown away. There’s an old phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child”.
I see me as that child being encouraged, nurtured, molded, and guided by untold causes and conditions so that I would
mature to become a worthy priest. You all are my village, a gem of a rock.
I’ve heard from some that I will be coming home a changed person. But I believe receiving tokudo changes nothing.
I will still have the shortcomings, bad habits, attachments, greed and all the bonno (human qualities) that I did before.
What may be different is that I have been given the chance to experience what most will not and I can share those
experiences and relay messages I received. Robes we wear and Yuki’s clean shaved head will not make us any
different from you. It’s only a change in the appearance. What feels different for me at this time is the rededication of
the commitment I made to living the life as a Jodo Shinshu follower, and my heart is filled with joy and gratitude for
being given the opportunity to follow the footsteps of Shinran Shonin in a much more meaningful way. This is the
best way for me to repay the debt to Shinran Shonin and all the Buddhas in my life for leading me into this wonderful
spiritual path of Nembutsu.
We leave on October 31st with much anticipation for the experience and heartfelt gratitude to you and all the causes
and conditions that made this journey possible. Thank you is too small of a word to express my appreciation, but domo
arigato gozaimasu. Namu Amida Butsu.
Toshie Mori
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MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2014
By Kaye Kozuki, Church Secretary
4. Finances – The portfolios are fine.
5. V&P – Plans for a retreat in Jan 2015 are in progress.
Super Bowl Sunday will be held in Parlier next year
on Feb. 1, 2015. Brian Nagata from Fowler and
Numata Center in Berkeley will be the guest speaker.
On Dec. 20, 2014, there will be demonstration of
ballroom dancing by Joe & Irene Hara. Details to
follow. YBA is having a pull pork fundraiser at the
Fresno Betsuin. More details in the next newsletter.
The Parlier Buddhist Church Board meeting was called
to order by Dennis Ikuta on October 13, 2014. Those
in attendance were; Curtis & Cheryl Koga, Glenn
Yoshimoto, Tad Kozuki, Steve & Joyce Sasai, Toshie
& Yuki Mori, Calvin Doi, Clyde Yoshikawa, Kelvin
Miyakawa and Kaye K. A quorum was established.
Calvin led us in gassho.
Minutes were read and after corrections were noted, a
motion to accept the minutes was made by Clyde and
seconded by Glenn. Motion carried.
Clyde made a motion to accept the committee reports
and Calvin seconded. Passed.
After reviewing the treasurer’s report for September’s
income and expenses, Tad made a motion to accept
this report, Clyde seconded, motion carried.
Old Business:
1. Reviewed the Sept. services.
Committee Reports:
2. The property sale is going to be listed with Pearson
Realty. Calvin D. made a motion to have the property
listed as two separate pieces. Yuki M. seconded. After
some discussion the motion was passed.
1. Maintenance – Refinishing the tile floors is being
looked into. Facia around the edge of the roof needs
repair/painting. The sound system is in need of repairs
so Curtis will look into it.
New Business:
2. BWA – Our Sangha Gatherings are well attended and
we thank all the members who graciously do the tasks
that are involved for each Gathering. Group 1 cleaned
the church in Sept. and Group 2 cleaned in Oct. A
lively Q&A with Reverend Bridge was enjoyed by
around 12 members. About 65 lunches were prepared
by Kathy Y. and Christine G. that followed the
Ohigan Service/Monthly Memorial Service with
Reverend Bridge as the guest speaker. Julie D., May
T., Matsuko S., and Cheryl K. made visitations to our
older members. Denise, Julie and Janette attended
the FBWA Conference in Irvine. Ballots were mailed
and are to be returned by the first week in Nov. Thank
you to Toshie M. for providing the refreshments at the
October Board meeting.
1. Cheryl made a motion to have the Moris purchase
tassels for the sliding doors next to the altar. The old
ones are frayed and worn. Clyde seconded and the
motion was passed. The Moris will purchase the
tassels when they go to Japan later in the month to
acquire their Tokudo Certification.
2. A meeting of the out lining churches was held with
Bishop Umezu to discuss hiring another minister for
Central Cal. He would like to see Central Cal have
three Reverends based out of Fresno, who would
administer to all the churches. There will be lots of
meetings before anything happens.
3. There will be a Sangha Gathering meeting Dec. 3
@ 7p. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
4. Elections/nominations for 2015 Board of Directors
will be sent out soon. Please vote and return ballots by
the assigned date.
Upcoming BWA Events:
Nov 1 – Yard Sale, members to start at 7:30a with
sales beginning at 8a.
Nov 2 – Sangha Gathering 10a
Nov 3 – CBE in Parlier with Rev. Harada @7p.
Nov 15 – Omigaki, Group 3 led by Lynne/Glenn Y.
and ALL members
Nov 16 – Tofu Fest following Eshinni/Kakushinni
Memorial Service and Shotsuki Memorial Service
Clyde made a motion to adjourn and Kelvin M.
seconded. Motion passed.
Calvin led the gassho.
Next Board meeting will be held on Nov. 10. Everyone
is welcome.
3. Publication – Everything is running smoothly.
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BUDDHIST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
By Julie Doi, BWA Newsletter Writer
October Shotsuki and Eitaikyo Service on Oct. 19th.
The Yardsale drop off was on Sunday, October 26th.
November Events:
11/1 – Yard Sale, members to start at 7:30am with
sales beginning at 8-11:30. Headed by Denise & Barb
11/2 – Sangha Gathering 10am.
11/3 – Rev. Harada will be speaking in Parlier at 7pm.
11/12–Curtis’s monthly discussion group 7pm.
11/15 – Monthly church cleaning/Omigaki by Group
3 headed by Lynn and Glenn and all members 8am.
11/15 – Min Doi One Year Memorial 11am
11/16 – Eshinni/Kakushinni BWA Service/Monthly
Memorial Service with Rev. Midori Nakagawa at
10am. Tofu Fest will follow, yum, yum!! Everyone is
invited. Bring your favorite tofu entree. Games will
follow the lunch. Luncheon headed by: Gail H, Yuki,
Miyo and Fusa I.
Board Refreshments:
November – Cheryl Koga
We began October with our yearly Homebound
Visitation on October 4th. Cheryl, Matsuko, May
and I visited Eleanor Doi, George Okada and Tom
Yamanaka at their convalent homes. Each of them
conversed very well and were very appreciative that we
stopped by. It is surprising how many people we know
are at Vintage Gardens, which was our second stop.
The next day was the Nembutsu Seminar which
was very well attended. Janette Wong Sing and
Curtis Koga along with the Fresno Ministers did an
outstanding job organizing it! We were very fortunate
to have Rev. Kiyonbu Kuwahara and the IMOP
(International Ministers Orientation Program) group
conduct workshop groups.
On Monday October 6th Gary Mukai was our
main speaker for the CBE lecture series. He spoke
on Rennyo Shonin and laid out a timeline of all his
accomplisments. Most of us dwell upon Shinran’s life
but Rennyo played a very important part spreading the
nembutsu teachings.
The 43rd FBWA Conference was on the Oct. 10, 11
and 12th in Irvine, CA. The theme of the Conference
was: “Sharing Our Life Stories as Buddhists.” Denise,
Janette and I attended the conference. The Southern
District had eight dynamic speakers for workshop
leaders. Each had very unique stories which lead them
on their path to Buddhism. June Kuramoto, classic
Koto player, song writer and producer and Kimo
Cornwell, Key boardist, composer and producer
from the group, Hiroshima entertained us at the
Saturday nite dinner.
Thank you Group 2 headed by Denise K. for
cleaning the church.. Due to the Memorial service
for Natsuko Kimura that morning some of the group
came out the day before and cleaned the church.
Rev. Kakei Nakagawa was the speaker for the
Rev. Kiyonbu Kuwahara, left and IMOP group
BWA HOMEBOUND VISITATION
Eleanor Doi
George Okada
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Tom Yamanaka
MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE
The NOVEMBER Shotsuki Service will be on Sunday, November16, 2014.
Families, as well as all members and friends are encouraged to attend.
NOVEMBER SHOTSUKI
DECEASED
MOURNER
Mrs. Haruye Mihara
65 yrs.
Mr. Arthur Mihara
Mr. Shunzo Kurokawa
56 yrs.
Ms. Arlene Kurokawa
Mrs. Ryu Kurokawa
46 yrs.
Ms. Arlene Kurokawa
Mr. Masaitsu Furumoto
50 yrs.
Mr. Roy Furumoto
Mr. Shozo Kubo
36 yrs.
Mr. Larry Kubo
Mr. Kakuichi Sunamoto
35 yrs.
Mrs. Teruko Tsuji
Mr. Heiichi Sasai
34 yrs.
Dr. Steven Sasai
Mrs. Hide Yamashiro
32 yrs.
Mr. James Suehiro
28 yrs.
Mrs. Matsuko Suehiro
Mr. Kazuo Yagi
26 yrs.
Mr. Shimeo Yagi
22 yrs.
Mr. Shaw Yorizane
23 yrs.
Mrs. Cheryl Koga
Mrs. Sakino Nakamichi
23 yrs.
Mr. Toshiye Nakamichi
Mr. Kanichi Yoshizaki
80 yrs.
Mrs. Takako Kanemoto
Mr. Toraichi Yamada
59 yrs.
Mr. Minoru Yamada
Mrs. Shizuye Nemoto
24 yrs.
Mr. Tommy Hayashi
Mrs. Ruby Chizuko Yorizane
12 yrs.
Mrs. Cheryl Koga
Mrs. Peggy Okada
4 yrs.
Mr. George Okada
Mr. Robert Kusunoki
4 yrs.
Mrs. Denise Kusunoki
Mr. Hisao Bill Tsuji
1 yrs.
Mrs. Teruko Tsuji
Mr. Minoru Doi
1 yrs.
Mrs. Flo Doi
2014 is the Memorial year for those deceased in
2013............... One year Memorial
1998......... 17th year Memorial
2012.................3rd year Memorial
1990......... 25th year Memorial
2008................. 7th year Memorial
1982.........33rd year Memorial
2002............... 13th year Memorial
1965......... 50th year Memorial
Our Sincere Condolences to the Families of:
Mrs. Natsuko Kimura
February 28, 1925 - October 5, 2014
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PARLIER
BWA
CANNED
FOOD
DRIVE
YARD SALE
Saturday, November 1st
8:00am-11:30am
Drop off your Canned Foods
during the month of November.
Donations will go to the
Parlier Lions Club.
*We will also have a drop off for
Recycling TV’s, Computers and
Electronics as well as
collectibles.
Medaka no Gakko is a Japanese cultural school that was founded in 1980 to teach
children about their Japanese heritage. The two week summer school session is open
to children in kindergarten through seventh grade. Medaka no Gakko is a nonprofit parent co-operative where families come together to provide this enriching
experience for their children.
The 2015 summer session will run from June 15th – 27th. Our parent registration meeting will be held at the
Parlier Buddhist Church on Monday, November 17th at 6:30pm.
If you would like more information or want to receive a registration packet before the November meeting, please
contact Kari Kozuki at kari@kozuki.com or 818-406-5170.
YUKI’S HEALTH CORNER
Causes of Constipation
As we age there is a tendency for us to become constipated and according to Dr. N. Mori these are some
of the reasons:
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3.
4.
5.
Amount we eat is less
Abdominal muscles becomes thinner/weaker thus ability to push weakens
Less physical activities and exercises
Muscles of the stomach and intestines become weaker
At times there may be a hidden tumor/cancer that may cause constipation
There are over the counter medication that may be taken to soften the stool.There are also medication that
will help with strengthening the intestinal activities.
Polyps and cancer of the large intestine have also been attributed to constipation. People who are frequently
constipated has tendency to develop polyps/cancer. Therefore, it can be said that stool contains cancer
causing agents. Constipation keeps the cancer causing agents in the stool longer in the intestines which
may increase the chance of developing cancer. To digest fatty foods bile is necessary. However, excess
amount of bile changes to cancer causing bile in the stool and possibly form tumors and cancers. Eat fatty
foods in moderation. Stay healthy and active.
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UPCOMING DECEMBER EVENTS
(Mon)
(Wed)
(Sat)
(Sun)
(Mon)
(Wed)
(Sun)
Rev. Harada’s Class......................7:00pm
Sangha gathering Mtg..................7:00pm
Nat’l Board Meeting................................
Bodhi Day/Bonenkai Service....10:00am
Board Meeting.............................7:00pm
Buddhist Discussion Group.......7:00pm
Sangha Gathering..................... 10:00am
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Yuki Mori Rev. Nakakawa
Rev. Nakakawa Midori Nakakawa
NOTE: The CC Buddhist Ministers’ Assn. is terminating
the Buddhist radio broadcasts (Japanese and English)
effective December 31st. This is due to the cost involved
and the inability to find volunteers to speak (mainly
Japanese), as well as the time & weekly commitment by
Rev. Okazaki to run the program. Thank you to all who
gave their time to help with this program.
Eshinni/Kakushinni Service
& BWA Memorial Service with
Rev. Midori Nagakawa, Speaker
Sunday, November 16, 2014 10:00 a.m.
Followed by Tofu Festival
BUDDHIST CHURCH OF PARLIER
P.O. Box 547
Parlier, CA 93648
Minister
Rinban Kakei Nakagawa..442-4054
Rev. Alan Sakamoto...... 442-4054
Church President
Dennis Ikuta.................. 638-4962
Vice-President
Toshie Mori.................... 638-8614
Secretary
Kay Kozuki.................... 646-2538
Maintenance
James Goishi.................. 638-5510
Fujinkai Presidents Joyce Sasai..................... 897-7236
Cheryl Koga.................. 638-4669
Newletter Editors
Curtis Koga................... 638-4669
Julie Doi......................... 896-6354
Karen Shimizu.............. 896-0795
Webmaster
Glenn Nakamichi.......... 896-5240
www.bcparlier.org
NOVEMBER BUDDHIST RADIO BROADCAST
KFIB (AM900) SATURDAY 7:20AM
Address Service Requested
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIERS
November
HH Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Parlier
BWA
Yardsale
8am - 11:30am
Reedley
2
Food Baazar
3-6pm
Sangha
Gathering
10:00am
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3
CBE sponsored
Lecture Class
w/ Rev. Harada
Parlier BC
7:00pm
10
Parlier
Board Meeting
7:00pm
16
Eshinni &
Kakushinni &
Shotsuki w/ Rev
Midori Nakagawa
10:00am
Tofu Festival
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30
17
24
Parlier Class 6
Taichi
(Parlier Church)
8:00am
Welcome Center
9:15am11:30am
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8
12 Parlier Class 13
Fowler 11
Taichi
Classes:
(Parlier
Church)
Dharma Class:
8:00am
1:00pm
Sumi: 3:00pm
Welcome Center
Curtis
Calligraphy
Discussion Class
9:15am5:00pm
7:00pm
11:30am
14
Church 15
Cleanup
Omigaki
Group 3 & all
Groups 8:00am
Parlier Class 20
Taichi
(Parlier Church)
8:00am
Welcome Center
9:15am11:30am
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22
27
28
29
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Fowler
Classes:
Dharma Class:
1:00pm
Sumi: 3:00pm
Calligraphy
5:00pm
Fowler 18
Classes:
Dharma Class:
1:00pm
Sumi: 3:00pm
Calligraphy
5:00pm
Fowler 25
Classes:
Dharma Class:
1:00pm
Sumi: 3:00pm
Calligraphy
5:00pm
5
19
V & P Mtg.
Fresno
7:00pm
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HAPPY
THANKSGIVING
TAKE REFUGE IN THE LIGHT OF JOY
Min Doi 0ne Year
Memorial 11:00am