BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE June 2016 Web Edition

the Padma
BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE
June 2016
Web Edition
BBT members slice, season and simmer abura age in dashi to make inari age (sushi pouches) for inari sushi.
Our Vision
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Our Mission
To Live A Life Of Joy In The Nembutsu And Share The Dharma With Others
the Padma
June 2016
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On the cover
Sangha members prepare custom
seasoned age for inari sushi.
Inside
June Calendar........................ 2
Future Dates to Remember ..... 3
I take refuge in the Sangha,
Rev. Shibata .......................... 4
President’s Message ............... 5
Shōtsuki Hōyō Service ............ 6
What's Good, What's Bad, and…
Diane Ames ........................... 7
Commemorative Services ........ 8
Dharma School ...................... 9
FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBER
June 5: DFS & Shotsuki Hoyo
June 12: DFS & Dharma School Graduation
service
June 26: DFS, Sochoki & Shotsuki Hoyo
for July
July 3: No Service
Thank You........................... 10
Shōtsuki Hōyō Service (July) . 11
Condolences ........................ 12
Coach Kagawa ..................... 13
Earthquake Relief Fund......... 14
Dana................................... 15
July 9: Bon Odori at Berkeley Higashi
Temple
July 10: Obon/Hatsubon service
Pledge................................. 16
Toban ................................. 16
Board Minutes...................... 17
Volunteer at the Book Fair .... 19
Buddhist Art and Book Fair.... 20
Summer Pacific Seminar ....... 21
Human Nature within............ 22
Lodi Obon Bazaar................. 27
Conversations on Shin .......... 28
June 2016 Dharma School Schedule
June 5: Regular Dharma School classes.
June 12: Dharma School Graduation Service.
Please join us in congratulating our high school
seniors!
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Padma Staff: Rev. Shibata, Gene Chin, Pauline Fong, Susan & Al Gabriel, Lucy Hamai, Norman Hirose, Ellen
Jorgensen, Keiko Kawakami, Emi Matsunaga, Yuki Otake, Mae Takeda, Scott Takeda, Edythe
Vassall, and Yae Yedlosky
“I take refuge in the Sangha. May we live in harmony in the great assembly as
disciples of Buddha and be freed from all hindrances, becoming units of true accord
in the Life of Harmony, in a spirit of Universal Oneness, freed from the bondage of
selfishness.” 1
Greetings to all Padma readers! You may be reading this edition of the Padma
during the last few days of May, which means that we just concluded with our
annual Satsuki Bazaar during the weekend of May 21st and 22nd! Although I am
writing this message just days before the big event, I want to thank everyone for
your countless hours of volunteering, commitment, support, and enthusiasm in
making this such a wonderful and successful event. Our annual Satsuki Bazaar is a
precious opportunity for us to come together, enjoy each other’s company, watch so
many talented performers, and to devour so many delicious foods while sharing
these joys with the community.
As a new minister, I am experiencing my year of “firsts” here at the temple. The
Satsuki Bazaar was an event that I was definitely looking forward to this year as a
“first.” The month of June is also my half-year mark as the new minister and I have
to admit that it has gone by so quickly.
As I reflect on the recent bazaar and as I look back upon my first six months here at
the temple, I am so humbly grateful for all of you and everything that you have done
to help me get settled here. Your warm welcome, smiles and hugs have been truly
appreciated. Also, there have been so many accommodations made to ensure my
comfort and safety here at the parsonage, numerous people helped with my move
and with the assembly of my furniture, so many kind members have helped and
continue to help with the office tasks and with teaching me about the magic of
databases, and the list goes on and on and because of that, my heart is full.
As I continue with my year of “firsts” and as I continue to meet members and see
your smiling faces, I am reminded of one of the Three Jewels in Buddhism, which is
the Sangha, or members, of the temple. It is the Sangha who continue to make this
temple an enjoyable, comfortable and safe place to gather to learn about the
teachings of the Buddha and Shinran Shonin. It is because of all of you that I am
purely delighted to be here.
We all may walk different paths in life, but one factor bonds us…we are all followers
of the Buddha, together. Your kind and selfless acts as the members of this Sangha
will allow Jodo Shinshu Buddhism to continue to be shared with others so that we
may all live with gratitude in our hearts. Namo Amida Butsu.
In Gassho,
Rev. Candice Shibata
Buddhist Churches of America, Shin Buddhist Service Book (San Francisco: Department of
Buddhist Education, 1994), 8.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The 67th Annual Satsuki Bazaar is now upon us. As I write this, we are in the home stretch for
our big weekend. Our thanks to Russell Ware and Sara Jotoku as our Chairs for this event and to
all of the individual chairs, volunteers, and members of our Sangha who work so many hours to
make this the amazing event it is.
On another note, please note the request for donations from the BCA for those impacted by the
recent earthquakes in the Kumamoto Prefecture. Checks can be sent directly to BCA or
submitted to our Temple. Please be sure to note “Kumamoto Earthquake Relief” in the memo
section of the check to ensure contributions are forwarded to the BCA Endowment Foundation.
Gassho,
Takashi Nikaidoh
BBT President 2016
Let us remember that we are part of the world
community and should be willing to help at all
times and in all situations.
Be mindful of people everywhere.
We encourage you to support The Kumamoto
Earthquake Relief effort, and to engage in
social welfare efforts in other communities as
well.
BBT and BCA would like to assist the
Hongwanji in their relief efforts for the
Kumamoto earthquake.
You can help victims of this disaster with a
special contribution.
All funds collected will be sent to the
Hongwanji in Kyoto, Japan to aid in the relief
effort.
For more information about the Relief Fund
and ways to donate, see the announcement in
the Padma and
buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/disaster-relief
RELIEF
COMBINED DHARMA FAMILY SERVICE &
SHOTSUKI MEMORIAL SERVICE
June 5, 2016
9:30 am
Shōtsuki Hōyō Service – June
5, 2016, 9:30 AM
The following persons will be remembered during the Shōtsuki Memorial Service for June.
Takeshi Ariyoshi
Tom T. Daikai
Toshio Doi
Jiro Fujii
Joseph Fukuda
Hisao Hamachi-Brillon
Sono Hataye
Giichi Imada
Shiki Ito
Tome Kaneko
Mitsunori Komure
Mitsugi Miyasaki
Eddy Morimoto
Norma Fujikawa
Yoshio Fukunaga
Masako Haraguchi
Chiyoko Hishida
Takeyo Inouye
Masao Iwawaki
Betty Nakahara
Toshiyuki Nakano
Umeyo Fujioka
Hiroko Goto
Toi Hata
Hisayo Hooki
Richard Itaya
Kaz Izumi
Marlene Keen
Hisako I. Mitsuyasu
Tomojiro Mizusaki
Kinuko Morinaka
Nobuo Muramoto
Shimo Nakamura
Shika Nishikawa
Heihachi Oda
June M. Okimoto
Hajime Ota
Haruno Oto
Kishichi Saito
Sayo Sameshima
Mine Saito
Nobuyuki Sasaki
Kinichi Shiromoto
Bunji Morita
Ren Muramoto
Gonkichi Nakano
Motomi Sakamoto
Ichitaro Shigematsu
Sana Sumisaki
Yoshijiro Tanabe
Asaki Umawatari
Waichi Watamura
Arthur Satoshi Yamada
Toru Yokoyama
Fiona Quynh Kato
Edward Kurokawa
Niichi Miyasaki
Bert Morinaka
Chiyoko Morita
Yumi Shigematsu
Yoshibe Sumisaki
Tadashi Tanaka
Tayeko Waki
Toshiko Watanabe
Katsuyo Yamada
Asano Tanabe
Don T. Ueda
William M. Waki
Toyoko Oda Williams
Sumiko Yokoyama
Ancestors of Tsuyoko Hooki
Parents of Hideko Sumida
Note: If there are any additions, corrections or deletions to the above list,
please notify the Berkeley Buddhist Temple at 510-841-1356.
What's Good, What's Bad, and What's Confused
By Diane Ames
When I dropped in on my friends in the drought-stressed water utility GOTNOMUD, I found Joe, the
ever-optimistic P.R. man, trying to cheer up Bob, the climate science advisor who was recovering from a
nervous breakdown. "It was supposed to be a monster El Niño," Bob kept saying with a glassy-eyed
stare. "It was supposed to be a monster El Niño."
"Count our blessings!" said Joe. "We almost got a normal rainfall year. And the snowpack! Look
at the beautiful snowpack!"
"Which is melting like it was on a stove," sighed Bob. "At the end of March, it was 87% of
normal. At the end of April, 60% of normal. Will it even be there at the end of July?"
"Since nobody knows, why not be optimistic? Some parts of the snowpack are lasting better
than others. We'll pull through the summer somehow. And right now the reservoirs here in northern
California look just fine."
"In no small part because the snowpack is melting so fast."
"Why are you always such a gloomy Gus? Look how much better off we are than we were last
year."
"Talk about a low bar! Our reservoir was a little more than a quarter full, and there just wasn't
any snowpack. Like, nothing. Bare rock. I see it in my dreams, I tell you!"
"That's your problem, living in the past. Why can't you learn to be in the present moment?"
"That may turn out to be preferable to living in our future. We're probably headed into a La
Niña, which usually means more drought. God only knows how much water we have left in our aquifers.
And what the climate scientists say about our long term prospects has me back on antidepressants."
"Enough, you guys," said the office manager. "You've been debating whether the current water
situation is good or bad. You must learn that good and bad (in the sense of desirable and undesirable)
are concepts devised by the human mind, categories we try to fit reality into. As usual, reality is too
complicated and fluid to fit perfectly into either. Concepts are very useful in that they enable us to think
and talk, but if we don't recognize their limitations, they can distort our thinking. Besides, whether
something is good or bad depends entirely on one's point of view. From the point of view of Oregon and
Washington, which got the El Niño rain we were supposed to get, things are fine. They did have some
floods, though, showing, again, that reality is more complex than our conceptual thinking would have it.
Our job is to try to see the situation we have as clearly we can and then try to do the most
compassionate thing towards all concerned, which is to divide up the water equitably."
GRADUATION SERVICE
June 12, 2016
9:30 AM
Coffee Social following service
DFS & SOCHOKI SERVICE
& SHOTSUKI HOYO FOR JULY
June 26, 2016
9:30 AM
Colma Ohakamairi following the service
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COLMA CEMETERY VISITATION
The annual visit to the Colma Cemetery will be on June 26 after the Sochoki service at temple.
Rev. Shibata will conduct a short service for the BCA bishops and ministers at the cemetery.
Following the Colma Cemetery visit, the group will go to the San Mateo bazaar for lunch.
Anyone interested should contact Art Nishimura or Takashi Nikaidoh.
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BON ODORI AT BERKELEY HIGASHI TEMPLE
Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 6:30 pm
Bon Odori practice will take place this year at the Berkeley Higashi Temple,
1524 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703. Tel: (510) 843-6933.
Practices will be led by the Hanayagi Dance School.
Everyone is welcome to participate.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 23
Tuesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 30
Tuesday, July 5 and Thursday July 7
All practices are from 7:30 until 9:00 pm.
Dharma School
Sunday, June 12
Dharma School Graduation Service.
Please join us in congratulating
our high school seniors!
Obon dancing and
festivities will be held
this year at Berkeley
Higashi Honganji, Saturday, July 9.
Dharma School classes will resume for the
2016-2017 year on Sunday, September 11.
Enjoy the festival and summer break!
A gigantic Thank You to the Dharma School Staff
for a wonderful year of Inside Out feelings,
a P.I.E.C.E. of peace, and compassion:
Rev. Shibata
Mimi Kagehiro
Joyce Oishi
Irene Asao-Wells
Karen Kato
Akemi Hamai
C.J. Dunford
Bradley Menda
Lena Yin
Emiko Katsumoto
Judy Kono
With deep gratitude -- Stacy Uyeda,
Dharma School Superintendent
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Bazaar.
THANKS TO ALL WHO CAME OUT AND HELPED
AT THE ANNUAL BAZAAR CONSTRUCTION DAY
Rev. Shibata
Sara Jotoku
Russell Ware
Barbara Reid
Bradley Menda
Bruce Buchholz
CJ Dunford
Hitomi Kuwahara
Carl Wilmsen
Craig Griffin
Denise Lapidus
Tiegan Nagafuji
Don Hamasaki
Emiko Katsumoto
Gary Oda
Irene Asao-Wells
Joanie Hamasaki
Kiyonobu Kuwahara
Linda Griffin
Skye Nikaidoh
Mike Nagamoto
Miki Adachi
Millie O’Connor
Lucy Hamai
Eight Kuwahara
Patty Fujiwara
Ralph Reid
Robin McGuire
Vernon Kato
Wayne Sugihara
Yuki Otake
George Yin
Sonya G.
Gazi
Russell Wells
Jeff Nagafuji
Ron Hiraga
Takata Kuwahara
Jeff McGuire
Anna Hamai
Noel McGuire
Lena Yin
Apologies to those whose names were inadvertently omitted.
Thanks also to the May Toban and others for the flavorful breakfast & lunch.
COMBINED DHARMA FAMILY SERVICE &
SHOTSUKI MEMORIAL SERVICE
for JULY
June 26, 2016
9:30 am
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE!
Shōtsuki Hōyō Service for July – June
26, 2016, 9:30 AM
The following persons will be remembered during the Shotsuki Memorial Service for July.
Motoharu Doi
Miyoko Fukunaga
Seijiro Hamamoto
Denichi Hiraoka
Yasuyo T. Hoki
Masanobu Iwaihara
Gordon T. Kono
Ishizo Matsubara
Shinobu Matsuura
Masaru Morita
Pearl T. Nagafuji
Yoshiko M. Nakao
Grace Oki
Hideo B. Sasaki
John S. Sugihara
Hitoshi Tsufura
Tamiye Umawatari
Walter A. Doi
Yasuko U. Goto
Shigeo Haraguchi
Naoichi Hirofuji
Ayako Honda
Inokichi Kaneko
Albert S. Kosakura
Suematsu Matsubara
Toshiko Miyamoto
Tsuyoshi Morita
William J. Nagareda
Miyeko Nehira
Heizo Oshima
Etsuko Steimetz
Masami Takano
Larry S. Tsuyuki
Toshio Yamasaki
Yumiko Fujii
Hisao Hamachi
Keiji J. Hiraga
Noe Hirofuji
Kawaya Imada
George Katayama
Helen C. Kurakazu
Akie Matsui
Keiji Morita
Tsuya Mukai
Ruby N. Nakano
Leroy Nitta
James Pankey
Tomoe Sugawara
Yotaro Tominaga
Setsuko Uchiumi
Carolyn Y. Yoshii
Note: If there are any additions, corrections or deletions to the above list,
please notify the Berkeley Buddhist Temple at 510-841-1356.
Berkeley Buddhist Temple expresses condolences and deep sympathy
To the Family of Mr. George Teruo Kagawa
Shaku Ri Yo
July 19, 1924 - February 14, 2016
To the Family of Mr. Osamu "Sam" Yamauchi
Shaku Fuku Shi
July 21, 1930 - March 25, 2016
To the Family of Mrs. Kiyoye Unoki
Shaku Ko Ko
December 16, 1921 - May 5, 2016
To the Family of Mrs. Ami Oki
Shaku Zen Jyu
June 11, 1925 - May 9, 2016
Namo Amida Butsu
Namo Amida Butsu
Namo Amida Butsu
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The following is a list of special service years.
If you have a departed relative who has passed away in any of the listed years,
and would like to make arrangements for a memorial service,
please contact Rev. Shibata at 510 508-0292.
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2016 MEMORIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE
YEAR
2015
2014
2010
2004
2000
1992
1984
1967
1917
SERVICE
1st Year
3rd Year
7th Year
13th Year
17th Year
25th Year
33rd Year
50th Year
100th Year
Back row: Betty Kimura, Linda Hirose, Diane Yoshida, Leslie (Ota) Lethridge,
Donna (Hataye) Ikuta, Coach George Kagawa
Front row: Susan Nawata, Shirley Hirose, Sachi (Kaneko) Kishi,
Marjorie Kagawa-Singer, Dale (Oda) Haratani
Mid 1960’s photo of
Coach George Kagawa
and Sangha girls
championship team.
Several players got
together 50 years
later for Mr. Kagawa’s
memorial service.
LtoR: Keiko McCoy (George's great granddaughter), Marjorie Kagawa-Singer, Sachi (Kaneko) Kishi,
Dale (Oda) Haratani, Donna (Hataye) Ikuta, Leslie (Ota) Lethridge, Betty Kimura, Amy Ota (Team Mom),
Judy (Tominaga) Fujimoto
May 14, 2016
Dear BCA Ministers and Temple/Church Presidents:
This letter is a humble request to your temple members if they would like to give to the Hongwanji Earthquake Relief fund. Please
consider putting this in your newsletter, bulletin boards, etc. to share with your members.
HONGWANJI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND (KUMAMOTO)
Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan was struck by two devastating 7+ magnitude earthquakes and numerous aftershocks since
April 14, 2016. The Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) extends our thoughts of concern and sincere condolences to those whose
lives have been affected by this tragedy.
Immediately following the initial earthquake, the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha in Kyoto initiated relief efforts, started a relief
fund, and dispatch relief assistance to the affected areas. A Kumamoto Earthquake Emergency Headquarters at the Hongwanji
headquarters in Kyoto, as well as an on-site disaster management office at the Hongwanji’s Kumamoto district office have been
established to grasp a better understanding of the situation in the area so that we may be able to provide those affected with the
appropriate support both physically and emotionally.
The BCA would like to assist the Hongwanji-ha in their relief efforts for this disaster. As members of the BCA, you can help
victims of this earthquake with a special contribution. All funds collected will be sent to the Hongwanji in Kyoto, Japan to aid in this
relief effort.
Your gift, big or small, will make a lasting impact on those who need it most. You can send donations in the following ways:
1.
Give through your local BCA temple or church (CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO YOUR LOCAL TEMPLE
OR CHURCH). The local temple or church should in turn write one check to the BCA Endowment Foundation.
2.
Give through the BCA website: Visit BuddhistChurchesofAmerica.org/Disaster-Relief and use your credit card or debit card
to send a secure donation.
3.
Give directly to the Buddhist Churches of America by mail:
Send a check payable to the Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation
Please note Kumamoto Earthquake Relief in the memo section of your check.
BCA Endowment Foundation
1710 Octavia St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
Please send in your donations by JUNE 30, 2016.
As we respond to the call from Hongwanji, we must remember that tragedies and natural disasters happen constantly all over
the world. Let us remember that we are part of the world community and should be willing to help at all times and in all situations.
We ask that your temple or church be mindful of people everywhere. We want to encourage you to support not only this effort, but to
engage in social welfare efforts in your communities as well.
Thank you for your kindness and consideration.
With palms together in Gassho,
Rev. Kodo Umezu, Bishop
Buddhist Churches of America
Ken Tanimoto, President
Buddhist Churches of America
Donation List - May 2016
Shotsuki Hoyo
Name
Ms. Miki Adachi
Mr. & Mrs. Akio Fujinaga
Akemi Hamai and Amy Haruyama
Mrs. Lucy Hamai
Paul Hamai & Diana Tsoi
Mrs. Yo Hiraoka
Mr. Norman Hirose
Mr. Norman Hirose
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ishida
Meriko Maida and Junko Kimura
Mr. Jeff Koblick
Mrs. Nancy Lee
Mr. Ronald Morimoto
Mr. & Mrs. Ittsei Nakagawa
Mr & Mrs. Sadao Oki
Sakai Family
Mrs. Edna Sakai
Ms. Deborah Yamasaki
Mrs. Mizue Yamasaki
Mr. & Mrs. Yoshito Yoshimura
In Memory of
Hideyo Adachi
Shotsuki Hoyo
Junji Hamai
Junji Hamai
Junji Hamai
Kiriye Hiraoka
Alma T. Hirose-Miller – 11th yr
Yonezo Hirose – 66th year
Kazuhiro and Tamayo Ishida
Torayoshi and Kane Maida
Kiyomi Uehisa
Ginzo Suto
Yuta Morimoto
Miyoko Nakagawa
Wataru Tsuchihashi
Michio Kono
Fumiko Sugihara
Satoshi Joe Yamasaki
Satoshi Joe Yamasaki
Priscilla Setsuko Mayeda
Hanamatsuri
Mr. & Mrs. Kenji Ota
Gotan-E
Bruce Buccholz & Doreen Sakamoto
Ms. Denise Gervais
Kiyoshi & Emiko Katsumoto
Don & Fumi Matsubara
Dr. & Mrs. Leroy Morishita
Mrs. Sally Takeda
Special Donations
Ms. Atsuko Awaya
Mrs. Patricia Hoshi Nagamoto
Ms. Maya Murashima
Aki and Emi Nakao
Yuki and Eugene Otake
Mrs. Norma Yamauchi and Family
Kagawa Family
Mrs. Sadako Delcollo
Mrs. Lucy Hamai
Mrs. Meriko Maida
Mrs. Fumiye Mayeda
Mr. & Mrs. Kenji Ota
Mrs. Sachi Yamasaki
In memory of Sam Yamauchi
Donation
Donation
In memory of Chiyoko Sasaki
Buddhist Holidays
In memory of Sam Yamauchi
In memory of George Kagawa
Pledges Received April 12th thru May 2nd, 2016
The following members have pledged in amounts ranging from $150 to $500. Pledges sent in after
this date may not have been processed by the Padma deadline and will be published in subsequent
issues. The temple gratefully acknowledges your generous contributions and thanks you for your
dana and understanding. Please advise us of any omissions.
Yasuko Harano
Sady & Amy Hayashida
Andy Mayeda
Mari Mayeda & Albert Kutchins
James & Hazel Nakabayashi
Eugene & Yuki Otake
Makoto & Amy Oto
Doreen Sakamoto & Bruce Buchholz
Dennis & Kathleen Yee
George & Len Yin
Thank you to all temple members for your generous and continued support!
For any questions, please call Mimi Kagehiro (510-841-1356) or email info@berkeleysangha.org
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TOBAN COORDINATORS: LENA YIN & PAT TAKEDA
JUNE TOBAN:
Chmn:
Cochairs:
Judy Kono
Emily Ushijima, Patty Fujiwara, Wes Fukumori
Michiko Anzai, Patty Fujiwara & Carl Wilmsen, Wes Fukumori, Jim Furuichi, Dale Haratani, Judy Kono,
Ron & Julie Kono Manning, Harry & Shizu Okino, David & Emily Ushijima, Kiyo Eshima*, Tomoko Hamamoto*,
Norman Hirose*, Taye Oda*, Makoto & Amy Oto*, Chiyo Pohan*, Roy & Alice Wakida*, Dan Calef
JULY TOBAN:
Chmn:
Cochairs:
Caroline Fernandez
Miki Adachi, Evelyn Glenn
Miki Adachi, Gene & Traci Fernandez Bondoc, CJ Dunford, Willie & Caroline Fernandez, Jean Fujikawa, Gary
& Evelyn Glenn, Dii Lewis & Joyce Oishi, Bradley Menda, Jimmy & Janie Nehira, Dennis & Mary Okamura,
Geina Palacio, Tsuyuko Hooki*, Don & Fumi Matsubara*, Toshi Sato*, Hitoshi & Madge Takemori*, Norma
Yamauchi*
*Denotes disabled and/or elderly – Toban duties optional.
BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Board of Directors Meeting
April 12, 2016
Attendance: Takashi Nikaidoh, Rev. Shibata, Ron Hiraga, Judy Fujimoto, Don Hamasaki, Kiyoshi Katsumoto, Emiko Katsumoto, Judy Kono, DII
Lewis, Bradley Menda, Millie Nikaidoh, Karen Sugiyama, Wayne Sugihara, Lucy Hamai, Lena Yin
Proxies: Denise Lapidus, Emi Nakao, Gary Oda
President Takashi Nikaidoh called the meeting to order at 7:30PM with opening gassho led by Rev. Shibata.
MARCH MINUTES were accepted as amended. MSC W. Sugihara /R. Hiraga
MINISTER'S REPORT: Rev. Shibata presented a written report for the period February 10, 2016-March 8, 2016 which included the following
Services, Meetings & Other Activities:
3/12 – Conducted Mr. Masami Oda’s 7 Year Memorial Service (BBT)
3/13 – Chanting Service/DFS/Spring Ohigan (Rev. Alan Sakamoto)
3/15 – Helped to Collate Padma (BBT)
3/19 – Attended and Facilitated Parent Workshop at the Bay District Jr. YBA Conference (PABT)
3/20 – Chanting Service/DFS/Pet Memorial; Conducted Mr. Willy Ide’s 1 Year Memorial Service (BBT)
3/24 – BDMA Meeting/Fuken Planning Meeting (BTA)
3/25 – FAC Meeting for Mrs. Ann Yamoto’s Service (BBT)
3/27 – Chanting Service/DFS (BBT)
3/30 – Farwell Gathering for Rev. Nariaki Hayashi (Los Altos, CA)
4/1 – Conducted 7 Day Memorial Service for Mrs. Ann Yamoto (Chapel of the Chimes)
4/2 – Attended Rev. Matsumoto’s Gratitude Luncheon (Mira Vista Country Club)
4/3 – Chanting Service/ DFS (BBT)
4/7 – FAC Meeting for Mr. Sam Yamauchi (BBT); Consultation with Rev. Matsumoto (JSC)
4/9 – Conducted Mrs. Ann Yamoto’s Funeral Service (BBT)
4/10 – Chanting Service/DFS/Hanamatsuri/Hatsumairi (BBT)
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Memorial Announcements
Mr. George Kagawa (July 19, 1924-February 14, 2016) Early May service
Mrs. Ann Yamoto (March 31, 1941-March 23, 2016) April 9th service
Mr. Sam Yamauchi (July 21, 1930-March 25, 2016) Service later in April
Upcoming Events & Activities
4/17 – Chanting Service/DFS (BBT); BD Jr. YBA Meeting (SMBT)
4/23 – Mr. Sam Yamauchi’s Funeral Service, 11:00 AM (Sunset View Mortuary)
4/24 – No Chanting Service/DFS Only (BBT); Sensei Gone Today (Conducting Service in Concord) CJ to do Dharma DFM and Tara Adult
4/28 – BDMA Meeting /Fuken Planning Meeting, 10:00 AM (SACBC)
4/29-5/1 – FDSTL Conference (Sacramento Betsuin)
5/1 – May Shotsuki Hoyo (JSC); Bazaar Construction (BBT)
5/2 – Cal Nikkei Student Union to Use BBT Social Hall (4:00-10:00 PM)
5/3-5/5 – Minister’s Continuing Education Seminar (JSC)
5/4 – Guest Speaking at the Monthly English Buddhist Lecture, 7:30 PM (SMBT)
5/7 – Mr. George Kagawa’s Funeral Service and Otoki, 11:00 AM (BBT); Bay District Jr. YBA Meeting (SACBC)
5/8 – Chanting Service/DFS/Gotan-E/Parents’ Day
5/11-Lecture by Dr. Rev. Kenneth Tanaka
TREASURER'S REPORT: Satoshi Steimetz issued a written income/expense report for 1/1/16 to 3/31/16. General ledger report for March was
submitted by Satoshi.
CORRESPONDENCE: Thank you letter from Buddhist Global Relief. Zoning hearing for proposed restaurant at Shattuck at Durant. Raffle
Tickets received from Buddhist Temple of Alameda. Thank you letter from J-Sei for Flavor of Spring and Crab Feed. Donations and cards: YAC
Committee donation. Rev and Mrs Masuda donation. Vicki and Gene Chin donation. Techno Buddha Committee. Uchiumi Family.
J-SEI: No report. “Flavors of Spring” April 22nd
DHARMA SCHOOL: Hanamatsuri presentation by the Dharma School students.
JR. YBA: President Noel McGuire issued a written report for April 2016. Bay District Conference in Palo Alto-BBT Jr YBA won the talent show.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE: Art Nishimura will provide an updated 2016 service calendar report. Changes include the following:
9/11/16: Coffee Social
5/1/16: Shotsuki Hoyo at JSC (bazaar construction day)
PLEDGE/MEMBERSHIP: A report from Mimi Kagehiro and Pat Takeda showed that we have 151 members from 111 family units. 61 senior
members.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE: Sink in the social hall repaired by Mike Nagamoto. Roof of old temple appears to have been repaired. Rev Shibata
to ask contractor to repaint ceiling in minister resident apartment. Still awaiting one window to arrive- contractor will install upon its arrival.
Repositioning of security camera to be addressed by Rev Shibata. Front door of old temple to have additional panel added so a peep hole can
be installed. Gate: waiting for Rex key to schedule date for installation of motor.
GARDEN MAINTENANCE: Issue with south wall in hondo to be addressed in the summer.
APARTMENTS: Ron Hiraga reported that the Channing Way and Fulton Street apartments are full. Follow up certified letter sent to John
Kauppinen March 23 asking tenant to contact K&S to resolve. As of April 4th, return receipt from certified letter had not been received. If no
response, final certified letter will be sent advising him that K&S will proceed to eviction if not contacted within 2 weeks. Reimbursement for
March received. PG&E is submitting plans for new house meter.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
Completed Events
• Saturday, March 19 Alameda County Food Bank
• 16 temple members participated in this event.
• Will coordinate another event in the summer/fall
Wednesday, March 23 Project Homeless Connect
• 4 individual participated in this event.
Saturday, April 16 St. Vincent de Paul
• 9 temple members participated in this event. Thank you to Judy Fujimoto for leading the group.
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Upcoming Events
• Toiletry Drive benefiting local community organization
• Ongoing-donation containers placed in the temple foyer to collect travel size toiletries.
• Satsuki Bazaar
• Will staff information booth both days of the bazaar.
• Would like to create temple informational brochure.
• Promotional tote bags ordered and will be distributed from the information booth both Saturday and Sunday.
• Attempting to have Berkeley Fire and Police department staff a community information/resource booth on Sunday.
OTHER REPORTS
NEW COPIER: Rev. Shibata and a representative from Shamrock will meet 4/11/16
REVEREND MATSUMOTO LUNCHEON: Lena Yin submitted a report- 168 Total guests. 9 No Shows. $5,633.77 Total Cost. Donations
received: $250.00, $50. And orchid plant to Ann Groux (Mira Vista Golf). Decorations made by Vera Leo, (Aunt) Ailene Hiyashida Lew,
Courtney Fujikawa, Lena Yin, Ron Kagehiro Paper Floral arrangements, bookmarks Entertainment: Max, Linus Buchholz, Sangha Singers
(Dii/Emiko), Taiko-Cal Raijin Dharma School sang songs. Purchased leis for Rev and Mrs. Matsumoto from Sumito’s. Servers helping
seniors: Michael Adachi, Anna Hamai, Charlene Din, Mia Nikaidoh, Naomi Furuya, Noel McGuire, Akemi Hamai, Pat Takeda. Thank you to
Denise Kaneshiro (Mira Vista Golf), Robin McGuire (receiving orders) $50. Supplies and thank you to Ailene Hiyashida
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CLIMATE MOBILIZATION: Request received from Misao Sato Brown to Rev. Shibata that a committee of 30 people
want to use BBT as a central meeting place prior to their rally in November. Unless a temple member is present, there is a liability issue. Rev
Shibata will inform organization we respectfully decline.
PARKING SIGNS: Cars illegally parked in temple parking lot. . Rev Shibata has researched towing services, as we need to have a contract with a
towing company and appropriate signage. Ron Hiraga is contacting East Bay Tow.
AED: Required to have a person trained to use the device. There are potential legal and liability issues for the temple when used. We will
decline the purchase an AED for now. MS: K. Katsumoto/L. Yin Motion amended: Upon further discussion, board will revisit this issue in the
next year. MSC: K. Katsumoto/L. Yin
NEW BUSINESS
Judy informed the board that there will be a group coming from Hiroshima visiting the temple on July 20th. Temple members are invited to
attend a short service and tea time on that day. We would like to encourage Japanese speaking members to attend.
Lena inquired about Emergency Assistance Program.
Request for volunteers to assist with scholarship applications by Wayne Sugihara. Don Hamasaki and Karen Sugiyama volunteered to help.
Karen Sugiyama and Wayne Sugihara were thanked for the delicious snacks. Next Month: Dii and Takashi. The meeting was adjourned at
9:16PM with closing gassho led by Rev. Shibata.
Respectfully submitted,
Millie Nikaidoh, acting recording secretary
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(Please contact a Board member if further clarification of these minutes is required.)
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Volunteers Needed for Security at the JSC
Buddhist Art and Book Fair
No experience required! The Center for
Buddhist Education needs several individuals
to simply be present during gallery hours on
June 24, 25 & 26 to monitor the beautiful art
work on display at the Jodo Shinshu Center.
Enjoy this fabulous exhibit while helping to
keep it secure. If you are free during the times
below, please contact Edythe by email:
cbe@bcahq.org or by phone: (510) 809-1460.
Any amount of time you can spare will be
greatly appreciated!
Gallery Hours:
Friday, June 24: 3 - 8:30 pm
Saturday, June 25: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday, June 26: 10 am - 2 pm
Jodo Shinshu Center 2140 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
The Institute of Buddhist Studies & BCA Center for Buddhist Education present
SUMMER PACIFIC SEMINAR - 21ST CENTURY
Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
Beyond Borders
KEYNOTE
SPEAKERS:
August 19-21, 2016
Jodo Shinshu Center
2140 Durant Avenue - Berkeley, CA 94704
What would it mean for Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
to be recognized as a worldwide religion?
Dr. Ugo Dessi
University of Leipzig,
Germany
Dr. Elisabetta Porcu
University of Cape
Town, South Africa
Prof. Ugo Dessi, Prof. Elisabetta Porcu, and other speakers will
explain that Jodo Shinshu has become known throughout the world
and, as a result, is both the agent and object of change within a
global exchange between religions, cultures, nations, and values. In
other words, what does it really mean to say that Jodo Shinshu has
become a worldwide religion?
Both Dr. Dessi and Dr. Porcu were born in Sardinia, Italy,
studied Buddhism in India and Japan, and taught at the University of
Leipzig in Germany. Each has a Ph.D. in religious studies. This husband and wife team lived in Japan for six years, and in 2013 were
Scholars in Residence at the Buddhist Study Center in Hawaii.
Registration: $140 Deadline: August 6, 2016
BCA Member Rate $125 until July 23
Make checks payable to “BCA” with “Summer Pacific Seminar” written on the memo line.
Mail form and check to CBE at 2140 Durant Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CBE Email: cbe@bcahq.org Ph: (510) 809-1460
Visit: www.BuddhistChurchesofAmerica.org Click on CBE
HUMAN NATURE within BUDDHA NATURE
Resolving Life Issues Using Buddhist Principles
Shin Buddhist Retreats since 1998
August 12-14, 2016
Shin Buddhism, the largest branch of Buddhism in Japan, is emerging
in America. Shin offers a compelling process of approaching life challenges
with effective results. Using introspection, dialogue, and insightful
activities, we will learn some simple daily habits which will bring alive a
deep philosophy to a personal experience. Come experience a fulfilling life
practice of gratitude and joy, amid the challenges of contemporary life.
Wake up to American Shin Buddhism.
The Land of Medicine Buddha:
A beautiful, redwood retreat near Soquel in the Santa Cruz mountains.
www.landofmedicinebuddha.org
Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi
Shin Buddhist minister with a background in transpersonal psychology,
wilderness vision quests, personal growth and body-mind-spirit disciplines.
Details and Registration
$ 250 Paid before July 1
Shared room & veg. meals.
$ 275
“ after
“
Tuition:
by donation at Retreat
For more information:
Email: info@btsd.net
www.btsd.net
Phone: (619) 239-0896
Letter of Welcome
HUMAN NATURE within BUDDHA NATURE
Resolving Life Issues Using Buddhist Principles
August 12-14, 2016
Welcome to a retreat, designed to clarify and implement an ancient teachings into
our contemporary lives. The intention is to provide a personal experience of Buddhist
practice as a way of understanding its deep philosophical principles. To enhance the
experience, we ask you to identify your particular concerns of the human condition.
Also write down your thoughts of how you feel Buddhism can help your perspective
on life. We will address these concerns and will only share issues that you feel
comfortable discussing with others. In a light, relaxed atmosphere, insightful activities
will reveal the causes and conditions that determine our misery or happiness. By
applying some simple daily habits, we can illuminate our own path to a fulfilling life
practice. Accessing our Buddha Nature within our human nature, invariably results in
gratitude and joy.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Land of Medicine Buddha is in a redwood forest just outside Soquel. The dress is
very casual and layering is recommended as the temperature may vary. Mornings and
evenings may be cool with warm afternoons. Rooms are shared with a private toilet and
shower. Linen and towels are provided. Vegetarian meals are served from Friday
evening to Sunday lunch. A hot tub and pool are on site.
Check website < www.landofmedicnebuddha.org >
Office: (831) 462-8383
Necessary Items:
Toiletries
(soap, shampoo, etc.)
Recommended:
Comfortable shoes for pleasure walks
Warm jacket,
Socks for meeting room (no shoes)
Flashlight,
Alarm clock,
Insect repellent
Light spirit and accepting heart
Please: no pets, candles, incense, nor smoking on trails
More detailed information regarding the site will be forwarded after registration.
SCHEDULE:
The Friday night session begins at 7:30 PM. Check in anytime after 4:00 PM.
Six meals are included, beginning with Friday evening at 6:00 pm (no late dinners after
6:30) and ending with Sunday lunch at 12:30 pm. The retreat ends before lunch on
Sunday. There will be some free time during the retreat, to explore the grounds.
Donation for the tuition can be made at the end of the retreat to Rev. Kenji Akahoshi.
DIRECTIONS:
For directions, please access the website: < www.landofmedicinebuddha.org > .
Friday afternoon traffic from San Jose can be very heavy. It may take over 1½ hours
from the San Jose Airport. There is usually a traffic jam at the junction of Hwy 17 and
Hwy 1. Once on Hwy 1 South, exit at Bay Ave./ Porter St. (Capitola/Soquel) and turn
left onto Porter Street (under freeway, away from beach). After ¼ mile, turn right at
Soquel Dr. Take first left at N. Main St. Stay on Main St. and take right split to Glen
Haven Rd., then turn right onto Prescott Rd. LMB is at 5800 Prescott Rd., Soquel, CA.
An alternate route is on Hwy 17, from Summit Rd. and Soquel-San Jose Rd., but is a
curvy mountain road, but also has a traffic jam at the corner of Soquel Rd.
Car-pooling is encouraged.
TESTAMONIALS:
Kenji Sensei’s retreat was thought-provoking, meaningful, and fun. It helped me to
“wake up and change my life from ordinary to extraordinary.”
-JK
The retreat was a friendly, safe place, to grow, learn, and listen to my inner voice. I truly
enjoyed it.
What a wonderful, valuable experience! I loved the process, the content, and the fun of it
all.
-DF
Wow! What an experience! I am fortunate that I entrusted my precious weekend to the
guidance of an innovative, master teacher, Kenji Sensei. I tasted and savored the
beautiful Shin Buddhist perspective of the sacred in the ordinary, for an ordinary
American. My daily practice will change for the better.
-CP
This retreat is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the causes and conditions of my life,
to perceive how fortunate I am to be alive, and to see where I fit in the universe. I am
grateful.
-LL
A great workshop in understandable language to explain Buddha Nature.
The retreat with Kenji Sensei brought a great deal of insight and peace. His calm
disposition and evidence are wonderful. You’ll leave the retreat with a quieter, more
focused mind.
-AL
Creative workshop, innovative methods and approaches in experiencing Buddhism
“outside the head.” Learn and laugh!
This is my second retreat with Kenji Sensei. He puts forth Buddhist concepts in a way
that increases my awareness and desire to put into action the ME and WE relationships
for compassionate living.
-JD
This workshop has expanded my sight to the gifts in my life! From practical and simple
tools, I’m able to begin experiencing the essence of Buddha Nature right now. The
experiential work deepened my intellectual understanding.
-JH
I have had an incredible experience at Kenji Sensei’s retreat. I have learned a new way to
see and live my life. I feel like I will be able to enjoy each day with a positive attitude
and I think I will do more today instead of putting things off until tomorrow. I plan to tell
my friends about this retreat and I plan to come back next year.
I recommend Kenji Sensei’s retreat for everyone. For Shin Buddhists, the retreat brings
into focus the Teachings that we have taken for granted, but may not do. For nonBuddhists, Kenji Sensei’s presentation style offers a starting point that is truly at the
beginning. The retreat demonstrates how all of us can incorporate Buddhist thought into
our daily lives.
-MV
This is a great retreat for anyone beginning their journey into Buddhism or wanting to
enforce their understanding of Buddhism. Kenji Sensei delivers the exercises in a
practical and entertaining manner, which makes it simple to apply to one’s daily life.
I strongly encourage every member to attend one of Kenji Sensei’s retreat in your
lifetime and the sooner rather than later. I assure you that you will have a good time and
you will come home a more awakened, mindful and grateful individual.
-JD, Temple Pres.
REGISTRATION
August 12-14, 2016
Land of Medicine Buddha
Name
Address
City
Email
State
Zip
Telephone
Dietary Concerns
Medical/Health Concerns
[ ] YES
[ ] NO
Would you like to share your email for car-pooling and other transportation help?
Other questions or concerns
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of preferred roommate
Fee: lodging & food $250
$275
Paid before July 1
“ after
“
Shared Room and veg. meals
“
Tuition (separate from lodging):
by donation at retreat to facilitator (cash or check)
Buddhist practice of accepting any donation for Teachings
Checks for registration payable to:
Mail to:
Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi
Buddhist Temple of San Diego
2929 Market Street, San Diego, CA. 92102
Email: info@btsd.net
www.btsd.net
(619) 239-0896
SATURDAY, JUNE 25 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 26
<SATURDAY JUNE 25, 2016>
FOOD SALE
12:00pm-­‐8:00pm (Church Courtyard)
CHURCH TOUR
12:30pm-­‐1:30pm (HONDO, SANCTUARY)
ENTERTAINMENT (Everything inside JACL Hall)
2:20 Ukulele performance
3:00 Gagaku (Japanese Traditional Orchestra)
3:30 Bass Guitar Songs
4:00 Shigin (Japanese Vocalized Poem)
4:30 Minyo (Japanese Folk Dance &Music)
Ukulele Strummers of Lodi & Stockton
Northern California Gagaku Group
Rev.Yuki Sugahara
Kokusei Ryu Shigin Kai
Tanoshimi Kai
KID’S GAME BOOTHS
5:30pm-­‐8:00pm (Outside, SATURDAY ONLY)
BINGO
1:00pm-­‐8:00pm (Church Basement)
<SUNDAY JUNE 26, 2016>
FOOD SALE
CHURCH TOUR
BINGO
TAIKO
12:00pm-­‐7:00pm (Church Courtyard)
12:30pm-­‐1:30pm (HONDO, SANCTUARY)
1:00pm-­‐6:00pm (Church Basement)
6:30pm-­‐7:00pm (Street by STOCKTON BUKKYO
TAIKO)
OBON ODORI
7:00pm-­‐9:00pm (Street)
RAFFLE DRAWING takes place during intermission of Obon Odori
BON ODORI PRACTICE
from 7:00pm-­8:30pm at Buddhist Church of Lodi Courtyard
JUNE 13(MON), 15(WED), 17(FRI), 20(MON), 22(WED)
Please come to practice dancing with your friends!!!!!
We will need everybody’s help. Please join us if you
can. Feel free to bring a friend or three! Please call
church office to get more detail information.
Buddhist Church of Lodi
23 N Stockton St, Lodi CA 95240, 209-­368-­5589
The Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara & BCA Center for Buddhist Education present
Conversations on Shin Buddhism in Your Daily Life
Guest Speaker:
Rev. Marvin Harada
Rev. Harada has been the resident minister at the Orange County Buddhist
Church (OCBC) for the past 28 years. He
also serves as a co-director of the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) Center
for Buddhist Education (CBE); and executive assistant to Rev. Kodo Umezu, bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America.
He is a graduate of the University of Oregon, the Institute of Buddhist Studies, and Ryukoku University
and author of Discovering Buddhism in Everyday Life,
a collection of essays his based on his first 25 years
of ministry.
SUNDAY EVENINGS
7 pm - 8:30 pm
May 15, 2016:
Matters of Life & Death
June 12, 2016:
Relationship Issues
July 24, 2016:
Buddhism at Work
August 14, 2016:
Self-Esteem
Buddhist Church
of Santa Barbara
1015 E. Montecito Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Cross street: N. Alisos St.
Near S. Milpas & Eastside Branch Library
www.BuddhistChurchofSantaBarbara.org
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Donations are welcome!
For information, please contact:
Rev. Masanori Watanabe
Email: minister@oxnardbuddhisttemple.org
(805) 483-5948
Rev. Marvin Harada
Email: mrharada@aol.com
(714) 323-6843
Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara:
(805) 962-3633
Services And Information
Berkeley Buddhist Temple
Services
Visitor Information
Our regular Sunday program begins with a Family
Service at 9:30am. A Dharma talk is available after the
Family Service while Dharma School classes are
convened for students.
Please feel free to ask any of our greeters for
information. We are here to assist you with whatever
level of participation you may be seeking.
Special Services
January 1
February
March
April
May
July
September
November
December
December 31
Shusho-e
Nehan-e
Ohigan
Hanamatsuri
Gotan-e
Kangi-e
Ohigan
Hoonko
Jodo-e
Joya-e
New Year's Day Service
Nirvana Day
Spring Equinox
Flower Festival
Birthday of Shinran
Obon
Autumn Equinox
Shinran Shonin Memorial
Bodhi Day
Year End Service
A Shotsuki Hoyo (Monthly Memorial) Service is held the
first Sunday of each month.
Whether you are here to satisfy a slight interest or to
make a more personal connection, we wish you well and
hope that you will be visiting us again soon.
Membership Information
Membership is open to all who view our Temple as their
religious home and seek the Buddha-Dharma.
To join, complete a membership form, have your name
entered on the membership roll and support the Temple
through a pledge and participation.
To inquire about becoming a member, please speak with
our Membership Chair or Minister.
Dharma School
Our Dharma School (Sunday School) has classes from
preschool through high school. Our teachers are happy
to discuss the appropriate level of spiritual enrichment
for your child.
Monthly Discussions
In our discussions, we strive to experience the BuddhaDharma with our entire selves – with our bodies (quiet
sitting and other forms of meditation), voices (chanting
and other liturgy) and minds (study and discussion).
Our sessions focus on ways in which Buddhist teaching
and practice can impact our everyday lives. Each session
will take up a different topic and so you are welcome to
attend any or all sessions.
All interested persons are welcome to attend.
Berkeley Buddhist Temple
2121 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
10:00am – 1:00pm
510-841-1356
info@berkeleysangha.org
berkeleysangha.org
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