light of the dharma - Steveston Buddhist Temple
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light of the dharma - Steveston Buddhist Temple
DHARMA LIGHT December 2013 – January 2014 LIGHT OF THE DHARMA Steveston Buddhist Temple 4360 Garry Street, Richmond, B.C. V7E 2V2 Tel: (604) 277-2323 Fax: (604) 277-0313 January 2014 New Year’s Greeting Immeasurable Light and Life. At the beginning of the year, I would like to send you my greetings from Hongwanji in Kyoto. Upon succeeding the position as Monshu, thirty-six years and nine months have passed. I have come to empathize with Chinese master, Shan-tao, as he writes in Hymns of Birth in the Pure Land, “Caught up in everyday life, the days and nights go left unnoticed, unable to become emancipated and escape the sea of suffering.” I shall vow to work diligently until my term comes to an end this June. For many of us, although the passing of time seems to speed up with age, in recent years, changes within society have sped up, making things all the more unsettling. Because these rapid transitions are largely the result of developments in scientific technology and economic growth, they sometimes produce discrepancies in individual lifestyles and societal framework. The gap among socio-economic concerns including business corporations and people’s lifestyles are widening that both domestic and international efforts have not been successful in dealing with such issues. As a result, there is a sense that neither reflecting on the past nor thinking ahead into the future matters, so long as we are content with the present. However, this mentality will result in repeating past mistakes or passing burdens on to future generations. Is it not that the role of Buddhism is to provide us who live in this constantly changing world, with an unfaltering spiritual foundation to live the life which we have received to the fullest? In Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, that foundation is the Primal Vow of Amida Tathagata, namely Namo Amida Butsu. Being unconditionally embraced by Amida Tathagata, we are enabled to accept our own inconvenient past and at this very moment, be joyous of this life we have received. May we all continue to live every day of this year in appreciation of the Nembutsu. January 1, 2014 OHTANI Koshin Monshu Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Email: sbt@shawlink.ca Page 11 DHARMA LIGHT Hoonko 2014 Everything changes, Everything appears and disappears, There is perfect tranquility When one transcends both life and extinction. (From The Teaching of Buddha pg. 316) Happy New Year!! How quickly the time goes by, hard to believe that 2013 has gone by and we are now greeting 2014. With the many activities at the temple, plus the responsibilities with having a family, it seems like my wife and I are always on the go. The recent year-end period was no different as we had quite a hectic time with so many events happening. People often tell us to enjoy it while we are still young as it goes by so quickly. I now know how true this statement is as our youngest, Erin, has now turned ten years old. We no longer have a little baby, for that matter, not even a little child in our household. Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu, also found himself wallowing in the throes of life. Although those around him saw him as an accomplished Tendai monk, Shinran realized that he was unable to find true freedom through the practices he was following, causing him to leave the confines of Mount Hiei in search of another path. This was, of course, the Nembutsu way. On the 18th ~ 19th weekend of January, we will be holding our Hoonko weekend commemorating the passing away of Shinran Shonin. Our guest minister for the service will be Rev. Michael Hayashi from the Manitoba Buddhist Temple. Let us take this moment to reflect on the Nembutsu teachings, which Shinran has left for us. As I mentioned in the opening passage taken from The Teaching of Buddha, ‘perfect tranquility exists when we transcend both life and death’. It is so easy for us to get caught up in our daily mundane lives, becoming unsettled and unbalanced. Yet such a life can lead to a sense of emptiness and non-fulfillment. True peace comes from transcending our individual lives to seeing the oneness in all life. In observing the Hoonko service, let us be mindful that the memorial service is not so much to venerate a historical being, as it is another opportunity to truly listen to the wisdom of Amida Buddha. Even in such a hectic world, peace and harmony can be found by awakening to the tranquility within. Namo Amida Butsu. Gassho, Grant Ikuta Email: sbt@shawlink.ca December 2013 – January 2014 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DECEMBER BOARD MEETING – Hiroko Yoshihara 1. The large jar of change will be counted on Sunday, December 15 in order to determine the winner of the guessing game. Bonenkai lunch attendees had the opportunity to gauge the value of the coins in the glass jar. 2. Annually three joint services have been held with Vancouver Buddhist Temple. This will be reduced to one joint service at Obon so that there will be consistency with our weekly Sunday services. 3. Discussions have been held with the City of Richmond and Gilmore United Church in regards to income raising potential of our temple property. This is looking into the future as Bingo revenue is decreasing. 4. Legacy Plan has $30,000 which has been donated by SBT Women’s Auxiliary. Additional donations from members and community will be appreciated. 5. Gym re-roofing and earthquake proofing were briefly discussed. Plans are being developed for a handicapped washroom. FUJINKAI The Fujinkai is planning on holding its semi-annual AGM on January 26th following the morning service. There are a number of important topics to be discussed at the AGM and your attendance and participation in the meeting is greatly appreciated. Also, please mark off Sunday, February 9th for the Fujinkai Dana Day Service beginning at 10:30 AM. Proceeds raised from the Dana Day Service will go to help with programs determined by the National Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples Women’s Federation to which our Fujinkai is a local chapter of. Meditation in the New Year Seiza Meditation sessions will begin in the New Year on Thursday evenings starting with January 9th at 7:30 PM, and Friday mornings beginning on January 10th starting at 10:30 AM. Why not start off the New Year with some balance in your life. Page 12 DHARMA LIGHT Ho-onko 2014 Hoonko January 18th ~19th, 2014 Guest Minister: Rev. Michael Hayashi, Manitoba Buddhist Temple. Hoonko Eve Potluck Dinner Date: Saturday, January 18th, 2014 Time: 5:30 pm Hoonko Eve Service followed by “Getting to Know You” with Rev. Michael Hayashi Date: Saturday, January 18th, 2014 Time: 7:30 pm Hoonko Service Date: Sunday, January 19th, 2014 Time: 10:30 am Guest Minister: Rev. Michael Hayashi Join us in honoring our founder, Shinran Shonin with guest minister Sensei Michael Hayashi from Winnipeg Buddhist Temple. We will be hosting a Ho-onko Eve Potluck Dinner at the Temple on Saturday, January 18th 2014 at 5.30pm followed by the ‘Otaya’ Hoonko Eve service. The Hoonko Service will be held on Sunday, January 19th, 2014 at 10.30 am. STEVESTON BUDDHIST TEMPLE ART CLASSES – WINTER/SPRING 2014 Unlocking the creative artist in you Everyone can draw and be creative. Once again the Steveston Buddhist Temple will be offering art this winter/spring for beginners and to those wanting to advance their creativity. Creative learning never ends. If you are a beginner, learning to “look and see” will bring out the artist in you. On the other hand if you are an artist already come and share your skill and advance your artistry together with others. Come as you are and allow the artist in you to grow. Cut out this article and write your name and telephone number and leave it in my mail box at the temple or please call 604 274 4799. Come and do the joy of art. NAME ……………………………………………… TELEPHONE NO.……………………………………… Classes will begin in mid January and will be organized to suit the needs of all those interested in art as a creative journey. Email: sbt@shawlink.ca December 2013 – January 2014 Steveston Buddhist Temple AGM Sunday, February 16, 2014 1:00 p.m. Everyone’s attendance is vital to the operation of the Temple. Your input will add to the discussion and give guidance to the Temple Board! SPECIAL DONATIONS The Steveston Buddhist Temple sincerely appreciates and thanks the following for their generous donations: General: Akune Roy & Itoko, Beresford Terry, Galli Michael & Annette, Harada Jack, Hirose Mary, Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Noriko, Kamide Glen, Morhista Elmer, Murao Toshio & Kimiyo, Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Tasaka Hiromi, Tommy Zablan Imaging,Watanabe Keiko, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Eitaikyo Service Donations: Okano Toki, Yamamoto Kiyomi Jodo-e (Bodhi Day) Service Donations: Araki Ron & Linda, Akune Roy & Itoko, Akune Ted & Rose, Chow Suezone & Nobu, Domai Kiyo, Fukakusa Shinobu, Fujishima Rumi & Kay, Hama Sally, Hamanishi Y., Hamaura Masako, Hirota Kyoko, Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Noriko, Kariya Kimiko, Kariya Tsuneko, Kato Akiko, Kawamoto Hiroko, Kawase Masao, King Hiroko, Kokubo Alice, Kokubo Eiko, Kondo Kaoru, Kondo Chieko, Koyanagi Yoshiko, Maede Toyoko, Mizuyabu Misayo, Hori Harue, Morishita Elmer, Morishita Michiyo, Morizawa Chiyoko, Morizawa Sazare, Mukai Akiko, Murao Toshio & Kimiyo, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Niguma Kazuko, Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Nishi Kazumi, Nishikihama Yoshiharu & Teruko, Nitta Ayako, Okano Toki, Ohara Nobuye, Osaka Kikue, Oye Hanako, Quan Toshiko, Sakai Hayao & Tomiko,Sakai Mitts & Kay, Sakai Mitsuka, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakamoto Chikako, Sakamoto Umeno, Sakata Hozumi, Sameshima Yoshiko Shiozaki Masako, Suzuki Kent, Tanaka Emiko, Tanaka Kiyoko, Tani Kiyoshi, Tasaka Teruko, Yamanaka Miyoko, Yamashita Muneichi & Kazuko, Yamashita Setsuko, Yamamoto Kiyomi Eshinniko Service Donations( list givn by Fujinkai): Nakatsu Chizuru, Ryan Jeanne, Sameshima Yoshiko, Niwatsukino Betty, Akizuki Eiko, Akizuki Kinuyo, Mizuyabu Misayo, Nishi Chizuko, Oye Hanako, Kariya Kimiko, Okabe Mary, Maede Toyoko, Kondo Chieko, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Tomihiro Kazuko, Akune Itoko, Iwata Genevieve, Koyanagi Susie, Narukami Chiyo, Ikari Linda, Hamaura Misaye, Takasaki Mayumi, Murao Kimiyo, Matsuno Kisako, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Kishi Setsuko Yamashita Kazuko, Kobayashi Miyako,Sameshima Hisako, Yoshida M., Kawamoto Hiroko, Koyanagi Jean, Osaka Kikue, Sakai Tomiko, Yamanaka Miyoko, Sakai Terry & Marge, Morizawa Chiyoko, Tabata Sumiko, Kawabata M., Morishita Michiyo, Yamashita Setsuko, Nitta A., Toyoda Miyuki, Yamamoto Kayoko, Tabata Miyeko, Hirose M., Lum Hitomi, Hamada June, Tabata Page 13 DHARMA LIGHT Y.,Kariya Florence, Furukawa Yoshiko, Okano Toki, Hamanishi Betty, Nakata Masayo, Kokubo Alice, Morimoto Shigekazu, Morizawa Sazare, Tani Kiyoshi, Shioyoji Lorraine, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Tanaka Kiyoko, Domai Kiyo, Ikuta Makoto, Sakamoto Satoshi, Mukai Shioko, Ikuta Noriko, Koyanagi Yoshiko, Mori Kahoru, Kamimura Shig & Yukie, John Fred & Annie, Murao Mary, Yoneda Kazuyo, Sameshima Theresa, Sameshima Masumi, Ikuta June, Shiozaki Masako, Hori Harue, Nishikihama Teruko Tasaka Teruko, Hamanishi Keiko, Sakai Mitsuka, Hibi Aika, Mukai Akiko, Sakamoto Umeno, Kokubo Eiko, Tasaka Chieko, Yoshihara Hiroko October Shotsuki: Yamamoto Kayoko December Shotsuki: Akizuki Kinuyo, Akune Roy & Itoko, ATagi Misao, Doi Peter, Domai Kiyo, Esson Karen, Gallop Fred&Haruko, Hamade Lorne & Naomi, Hamanishi Yoshio & Betty, Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Hikida Mary, Hirose Ted & Mary, Ikuta Kuni & June, Kamimura Shig & Yuki, Kamimura M., Kanno Fumio, Kariya Kimiko, Kariya Florence, Kato Akiko, Kawamoto Tobo & Hiroko, Kobayashi Miyako, Kokubo Alice, Kondo Tamotsu & Chieko, Koyanagi Susie, Mclean Duncan, Mori Kahoru, Morishita Shigeru, Mukai Dianne, Mukai Tom, Mukai Sadao & Shioko, Murao Toshio, Murray G.S., Narukami Don & Chiyo, Nakano Peggy, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Nimi Peter & Aster, Nishikihama Yoshiharu & Teruko, Niwatsukino Betty, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Nomura Sayo, Okano Tokiko, Osakai Kikue, Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Sakai Hayao&Tomiko, Sakai Mitts & Kay, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakai Mitsuka, Sakata Hozumi, Sakata S., Sakurai Naomi & Tommy, Sameshima Hisako, Sameshima Margaret, Sameshima Yoshiko, Tomihiro Doc & Kazy, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yamanaka Mitsuhiro, Yamashita Setsuko, Yesaki S., Yesaki Tom, Yesaki Arthur, Yamanaka Sachio, Yokota Amy, Yukawa Joe, Yokota Ayako, Yokota Carl, 50th anniversary of the SBT: Akizuki Eiko, Akune Roy & Itoko, Akune Robert & Molly, Fraser Valley Buddhist Temple, Fujishima Kay, Fujishima Rumi, Furukawa Yoshiko, Hamanishi Keiko, Hamanishi Yoshio & Betty, Harada Jack, Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Hamaura Masako, Hayashida Jun & Augustina, Higo Kelvin & Kay, Hikida Mary, Hirai Shigeru, Hirano Masami, Hori Glen, Hirose Ted & Mary, Ikuta Denise, Ikuta Kelvin & Karen, Ikuta Susumu, Ikuta Kuni & June, Inouye Shirley, Iwata Genevieve, Kariya Kimiko, Kariya Tsuneko, Kakehi Tomoko, Kamikura Roger & Joyce, Kato Akiko, Kawabata Jack, Kawabata Mitsuyo, Kawabata Victor, Kawamoto Hiroko & Tobo, Kishi Setsuko, Kitade Kiyoko, Kobayashi Miyako, Kokubo Alice Kokufuryo Shiginkai, Koyanagi Herby & Jean, Koyanagi Yoshiko, Koyanagi Susie, Maede Toyoko, Matsumura Lavern, Matsuno Tom & Yoko, Matsuno Seishi & Kisako, Mori Koji & Judie, Mizuyabu Misayo, Morizawa Chiyoko, Morizawa Sazare, Morishita Michiyo, Mukai Akiko, Murao Mary, Murao Toshio & Kimiyo, Nagata Kaz & Sayoko, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Narukami Don & Chiyo, Nevbins Julie & Kent, Nitta Ayako, Nitta Miyuki, Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Nishi Kazumi, Nishikihama Yoshiharu & Teruko, Nishimura Grace, Niwatsukino Betty, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Ohara Isao, Ohara Nobuye, Okabe Mary, Okano Nicole, Okano Toki, Osaka Kikue, Oye Hanako, Quan Ernest & Tosh, Sakai Hayao, Sakai Mitsuka, Sakai Mitts & Kay, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakamoto Bud, Sakamoto Manabu & Aiko, Sakamoto Umeno, Shiga Kenjinkai, Shikaze Naomi & Hisako, Sameshima Margaret, Sameshima Yoshiko, Tabata Hajime, Tabata Tosh & Miyeko, Email: sbt@shawlink.ca December 2013 – January 2014 Tanaka Emiko, Tanaka Jim, Tanaka Kiyoko, Tasaka Teruko, Tani Kiyoshi & Mutsumi, Kasaka Kaz & Chic, Tomihiro Doc & Kazy, Wada Noboru, Wakayama Kenjinkai,Yamamot Kayoko, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yamamoto Noboru, Whittier Maya, Yamanaka Mitsuhiro & Keiko, Yamanaka Miyoko, Yamashita Setsuko, Yoshida Misuye, Yoshihara Ken & Hiroko, Yoshioka Stan & Lucy In memory of the late: Mr. Hiromi Tasaka: Tasaka Cheryl Koyanagi Gallop Fred & Haruko, Herby & Jean, Yokota Ayako, Mr. Kazuji Murao: Murao Family, Akizuki Eiko, Atagi Misao, Doi Peter, Domai Kiyo,Harada Jack, Hibi Aika, Hirose Ted & Mary, Ikeda Connie, Ikuta Makoto, Kariya Kimiko, Kawabata Mitsuyo, Kobayashi Miyako, Kokubo Alice, Koyanagi Herby & Jean, Koyanagi Susie, Tomihiro Doc & Kazy, Kuramoto Martin, Maeda S., Matsuno Seishi & Kisako, Maede Toyoko, Mayede A., Mayede A.K.,Mayede Masaya & Gordon, Mayede Patsy, Mayede Don, Mizuguchi, Mizuta Harry & Akemi, Morishita Michiyo, Morishita Steve & Shirley, Morizawa Chiyoko, Morizawa Sazare, Mukai Akiko, Murao Murao Lila,Mural Mary, Murao Toshio & Kimiyo, Murao Kaz & Sayoko, Nakade Esther, Nakamoto Joyce, Murao Tom & Judy Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Narukami Don & Chiyo, Nishi Fuji, Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Nishi Kazumi, Nishi Shizuko, Niwatsukino Betty, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Ohara Nobuye, Okabe Mary, Oye Hanako, Sakai Hayao & Tomiko, Sakai Mitsuka, Sakai Mitts & Kay, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakamoto Bud, Sameshima Yoshiko, Shinde Osamu, Shiozaki Masako, Yamasaki Joji, Tabata Tosh & Miyeko, Takemoto Yutaka, Takeuchi Ken & Sachiko, Tanaka Emiko, Yamashita Setsuko, Yodogawa Rick, Yoneda Kaz, Tanaka Kiyoko, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yamamoto Kayoko, Yamamoto S., Yamanaka Miyoko Mr. Kevin Morishita: Morishita Lori, Morishita Elmer Mr. Hiroshi Omori: Omori Aiko Mrs. Noriko Sameshima: Ikuta Kuni & June, Kamachi Yoshiko, Yamamoto Kayoko, Mrs. Hatsue Kosaka: Ikuta Kuni & June Nakatsu Family: Nakatsu Tsuyoshi & Chizuru 49th Day service of the late Mr. Neil Matsuo: JuneTsumura Takumi Inurnment Service of the late Mr. Mitsuyoshi Nitta: Nitta Ayako Inurnment Service of the late Yasuichi & Yoshiko Sakai: Sakai Mitts & Kay, Teraguchi Henry & Jean In Appreciation of Homyo for the late Mrs. Masami Yesaki: Arthur Yesaki On the occasion of 80th Birthday: Mitts & Kay Sakai Nikkei Local Art Exhibition Donation: Harada Jack Page 14 DHARMA LIGHT Akune, Nariyoshi Arima, Janet Setsuko Asari, Kikue Domae, Hisajiro Domai, Nobuo Hamada, Reiji Hamade, Tsutomu Hamade, Unosuke Hamaguchi, Choichiro Harada, Akiko Harada, Eikichi Hirose, Asako Hirota, Naokichi Inouye, Ray Inouye, Tomi Ishida, Chotaro December 2013 – January 2014 JANUARY 2014 MEMORIAL SERVICE January 5th, 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your "Homyo".) Iwata, Hisaye Nakata, Makio Kawase, Tadayoshi Nakamura, Fujie Kimura, Hisashi Nevins Tabata, Seiji Marcus Kitamura, Michiko Nishi, Minoru Kobayashi, Noriyo Nishi, Toyo Kojima, Tamino Nishii, Noboru Koyanagi, Mitsuo Niwatsukino, Hiroshi Kuramoto, Miyako Oye, Kazue Matsubara, Chiyoko Oye, Koyo Matsuo, Shizue Ono, Harue Morimoto, Nobuko Otabe, Tsuyoshi Morishita, Hirako Sakamoto, Mamoru Murakami, Atsushi Sakiyama, Kumataro Mukai, Sadako Sakiyama, Mume Murao, Kenji Sameshima, Toshiharu Sameshima, Toshiyuki Sano, Shizuko Shimizu, Tamotsu Shiyoji, Mieko Takasaki, Hisako Takeuchi, Shigeyoshi Tanaka, Hitoshi Tanaka, Yoneharu Tani, Ichino Tarumoto, Hamasaburo Teraguchi, Mosaburo Uyeyama, Soichi Uyeyama, Yoshie Uyeda, Nobuye Yamashita, Teruo FEBRUARY 2014 MEMORIAL SERVICE February 2nd, 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your "Homyo".) Akizuki, Osamu Akune, Shizuka Domae, Iwao Harada, Satoru Haya, Nobby Higo, Miteru Hori, Tome Ikari, Rokumatsu Kariya, Iwao Kariya, Yasushi George Kariya, Yone Kariya, Yukio Kawabata, Hiroshi Kawabata, Yonekichi Kimura, Shinkichi Kishi, Yoichi Kokubo, Hideo Maruyama, Takao Miyazaki, Kiyoko Miyazaki, Takeo Mori, Rihe Morishita, Kimiyo Morizawa, Shigeo Murakami, Fumie Murao, Toshimi Nakano, Yasuno Nakata, Kiku Nishi, Hideko Nishi, Masahiko Nishi, Senkichi Nishi, Kunio Nishihama, Yoshiko Nishii, Iyo Nishii, Larry Nomura, Junichi Nomura, Tsutaye Ogawa, Etsuko Ohara, Takashi Ohara, Yoichi Okano, Haruo Oyama, Fujiyo Ozeki, Tomi Saito, Toshimi Sakamoto, Nancy, Natsue Shinde, Kumiko Suzuki, Masao Takasaki, Yukihiro Takashita, Nobuo Tamaki, Sunao Tanaka, Yonekichi Tasaka, Jennifer Tasaka, Kuniko Tasaka, Yukio Toyoda, Yoshinobu Tsumura, Yasue Uchida, Shiro Wakita, Saijiro Yamaoka, Toshio Yasui, Tsuyu Yasui, Ukiyoshi OBITUARY We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family members of the following deceased: Hiromi Tasaka November 19th, 2013 95 years old Kazuji Murao November 21st, 2013 94 years old Yutaka Sakashita December 1st, 2013 66 years old Kazue Tateyama December 15th, 2013 97 years old Email: sbt@shawlink.ca Page 17 DHARMA LIGHT Email: sbt@shawlink.ca December 2013 – January 2014 Page 18 DHARMA LIGHT December 2013 – January 2014 Steveston Buddhist Temple Sunday Service Calendar for 2014 (January - June) Tentative Date Jan Feb Time 1 Wed 3 Fri 10:30 AM Dharma School Winter Holiday Outing 5 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Monthly Memorial Service 12 Sun 10:30 AM ※Vancouver Hoonko & Shotsuki (No Service @SBT) Dharma School Children to visit Vancouver Temple 18 Sat 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 19 Sun 10:00 AM 10:30 AM Discussion with Guest Minister following service Dharma School (Guest: Rev. Michael Hayashi) Vancouver Dharma School to visit our temple Hoonko Service (Guest: Rev. Michael Hayashi) 26 Sun 10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service 2 Sun 11:30 AM 10:30 AM Fujinkai AGM Shotsuki & Nehan-e / Nirvana Day Service 9 Sun 10:00 AM 10:30 AM Dharma School Service Fujinkai Dana Day Service 10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service 16 Sun 1:00 PM Mar Apr Steveston Buddhist Temple AGM Sun 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 2 Sun 10:30 AM Dharma School Service & Winter Outing Regular Sunday Service Shotsuki Service & Installation of New Officer 9 Sun 10:00 AM 10:30 AM Noon Dharma School Service Adult Dharma Service SBT Keiroukai 16 Sun 10:30 AM Spring Higan Service 23 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service 10:30 AM Regular Adult Dharma Service 30 6 Sun 10:30 AM Regular Adult Dharma Service Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Service 13 Sun 10:30 AM Regular Sunday Service 19 Sat 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 20 Sun 10:00 AM 10:30 AM Dharma School Service (Guest Rev. Yanko) Hanamatsuri Service (Celebrating birth of the baby Buddha) Wed-Fri JSBTC Ministerial Association Hosted by Vancouver Buddhist Temple Public Lecture by Rev. Christina Yanko of Toronto Buddhist Temple Potluck Dinner welcoming Rev. Yanko and family 26- 27 Sat-Sun ※JS B TC AGM in Vancouver (No Sunday Service in Steveston) 4 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Service 11 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service 10:30 AM Gotan-ye (Birth of Shinran Shonin) Service & Infant Presentation 17 - 19 Jun Hoonko Eve Potluck Dinner with guest minister (Rev. Michael Hayashi of Winnipeg) Hoonko Eve (Otaiya) Service 23 23 - 25 May Shusho-e (New Year's Day) Service 25 Sun 1 Sun 8 Sun 14 15 Sat Sun Manning Park Retreat 12 Noon 10:30 AM Shotsuki Service 10:00 AM Dharma School Service 10:30 AM Regular Sunday Service 7:00 PM Dharma School Father’s Day Sleepover 10:00 AM Dharma School Service 10:30 AM Regular Sunday Service 12:00 Noon Email: sbt@shawlink.ca Spring Food Fair Fathers’ Day Potluck Picnic Page 19 DHARMA LIGHT December 2013 – January 2014 Steveston Buddhist Temple Sunday Service Calendar for 2014 (July - december) Tentative Date Jul 1 Tue all day 6 Sun 10:30 AM 12 Sat 4:00 PM (※Fraser Valley Buddhist Temple Obon) 13 Sun 2:00 PM ※VBT Obon service & Bon Dance (No Service @SBT) 19 Sat 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 20 Sun 27 Aug Service and Event Time 3 Sun Salmon Festival Shotsuki Monthly Memorial Service Obon Nokotsudo Service Bon Odori 10:30 AM Obon Service (Guest Minister: TBA) 10:30 AM Summer Service 10:30 AM Shotsuki Service August 10, 17, 24, 31 Sunday Services will all be simple summer services starting at 10:30 AM Sep 7 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Monthly Memorial Service 14 Sun 9:00 AM Dharma School Pancake Breakfast 20 - 21 22 Oct Nov Dharma School Service 10:30 AM Fall Ohigan (Autumn Equinox) Service Sat-Sun ※BCJSBCF Convention location TBA 10:00 AM Dharma School Service 10:30 AM Regular Sunday Service 5 Sun 10:30 AM JSBTC Day & Shotsuki Service (Thanksgiving long weekend) 12 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service 10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service 19 Sun 12:00 PM Fall Food Fair (& Open House) (No Service @SBT)? 26 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service 10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service 1 2 Sat 10:00 AM Fujinkai Craft Fair Sun 10:30 AM Eitaikyo (Perpetual Memorial ) & Shotsuki Service 9 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service 10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service 10:00 AM Dharma School Service 10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service 16 Dec Sun 10:00 AM Sun 23 Sun 10:30 AM Eshinni-ko & Fujinkai Memorial Service 30 Sun 10:30 AM Regular Sunday Service 7 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Service 13 Sat 9:00 AM 14 Sun Mochitsuki 10:30 AM Dharma School Mochi-Tsuki 10:00 AM Dharma School Service (Bodhi Day) 10:30 AM Jodo-e (Bodhi Day) Service Noon Bonen kai Temple Clean-up (No Service @SBT) 21 Sun 9:00 AM 28 Sun 10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service 31 Wed 11:30 PM Joya-e (Year End) Service Email: sbt@shawlink.ca Page 20