BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE May 2011 Web Edition

the Padma
BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE
May 2011
Web Edition
Our Vision
A Community Where Our Spiritual Life And True Self Can Be Realized
Our Mission
To Live A Life Of Joy In The Nembutsu And Share The Dharma With Others
May 2011
the Padma
BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE
2121 Channing Way, Berkeley, California 94704
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(510) 841-1356
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WEB EDITION
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NO SERVICES
BAZAAR CONSTRUCTION
9 am
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9:30 am Dharma Family Svc
BBT Centennial Lecture
Panel on Sangha Basketball Prog.
Temple Board Mtg.
7:30 pm
Tea time following service
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9:30 am Gotanye & Parents’Day
Family Service
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Padma Newsletter
6:30 pm
Bazaar prep
Bazaar prep
SATSUKI BAZAAR
3 - 9 pm
Coffee Social following service
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NO SERVICES
Bazaar Clean-up
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SATSUKI BAZAAR
12 noon - 7 pm
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9:30 am Comb Dharma Fam/
Shotsuki Hoyo Svc
Gst. Spkr: Rev. Brian Nagata
Tea time following service
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HOLIDAY
B.D. Jr YBA Dance
Social Hall
7:30 - 11 pm
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NOTE:
For temple matters, please contact Rev. Matsumoto at
(510) 841-1356, or leave a message on the temple’s
answering machine.
Temple web: www.berkeleysangha.org
Temple e-mail: info@berkeleysangha.org
FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBER
May 1 - Bazaar Construction Day; No Service
May 8 - BBT Centennial Lecture Series:
Panel on Sangha Basketball Program
May 15 - Gotanye & Parents’ Day Service
May 21 & 22 - Annual Satsuki Bazaar
May 24 - Bazaar Clean-up
May 29 - DFS & Shotsuki Hoyo Service
Rev. Brian Nagata, guest speaker
Yehan Numata/BBT Centennial Speaker Series
June 5 - DFS & Graduation Service
June 26 - DFS/Shotsuki Hoyo & Sochoki Service
A Century of Gratitude and Joy
1911-2011
The Post-War Years
1945-1960, part one
REV. AND MRS. IMAMURA returned to the Berkeley Buddhist Temple in the Spring of 1946.
"The Imamura family settled in the four-room cottage in the back corner of the church grounds,
while the Jichiryo and the church building were offered as hostel for returning evacuees and
students. Every conceivable space was used. Mattresses on the church floor were rolled up to
accommodate the services on Sundays."1
Religious services were held soon thereafter, and the Berkeley Fujinkai was also
reestablished that year. As it had been before the war, the Women's Association was the key to
social life at the temple. Members assisted at funerals, memorial services, and other functions.
They also hosted workshops in cooking, kimono wear, and religion and organized large-scale
cultural events.
Members soon moved out of the temple and, in response to a severe housing shortage, the
Jichiryo was again made into a dormitory for UC students. The dormitory and its residents would
come to function, under the leadership of Rev. and Mrs. Imamura, as the nucleus of the
renowned Berkeley YBA movement of the 1950's and 1960's. The Imamura residence also
became a gathering place for the new Berkeley Choir, which Mrs. Imamura created in 1946. The
choir would go on to sing at many temple and BCA functions. At the same time, Mrs. Imamura
and Kimi Hisatsune began composing music for Sunday School services.
In October 1949, Bishop Enryo Shigefuji of the BCA began conducting study classes at the
home of Mrs. Shinobu Matsuura in Berkeley. There were 15 students at the time. The study
classes soon moved over to the temple and continued there for more than 10 years. Classes
would later be taught by such renowned scholars as Prof. Ryosetsu Fujiwara, Alan Watts, Lama
Tada, and Prof. Richard Gard. Many young people interested in studying Buddhism soon came
to study at the temple. In addition to young nisei students, people such as Gary Snyder, Alex
Wayman, and Jack Kerouac were attracted by the challenging, thought-provoking discussions.
Under the chairmanship of Tad Hirota and Hitoshi Tsufura, the Berkeley study class
organized the first BCA Seminar on August 9-11, 1952, at the Berkeley temple. Speakers
included: Dr. Haridas Chaudhuri, Prof. Alan Watts, Rev. Takashi Tsuji, and Rev. Kenryo
Kumata. 250 people attended the first seminar. In later years, the seminar was held at the San
Francisco Buddhist Church, and the LA Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin to accommodate the ever
increasing numbers. Later, it was moved to the Asilomar retreat center in Pacific Grove and
renamed the Pacific Seminar.
In 1952, the Monshu Kosho Ohtani and Lady Ohtani visited the Berkeley temple, where
they conducted confirmation rites (kikyōshiki). Shortly thereafter, Bishop Shigefuji suggested the
establishment of a BCA Buddhist Study Center at the Berkeley church. At the time, plans were
being made to construct a new Berkeley Buddhist Church, including a new Hondo, social hall
and dormitory. The BCA Study Center became a part of those plans. Bishop Shigefuji
spearheaded a fundraising campaign throughout the BCA to establish and support a ministerial
training program at the BSC in Berkeley. Sadly, he did not live to see its completion.
Namu Amida Butsu
Rev. D. Matsumoto
May 2011
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Buddhist Churches of America, Vol. 1, 75 year History, 1899-1974 (Chicago: Buddhist Churches of America, 1974), 239
PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE
Happy spring everyone! This month’s message from the two of us is a bit out of synch in that we had
originally intended this information to be printed last month. However, with the events in Japan, we felt
pushing it back a month would be the proper course of action.
As most of you know, the BCA has an annual National Council Meeting in which every member temple
and affiliated organization sends representatives to discuss and vote on issues that concern our entire
organization. It is typically held during the last weekend in February and the location rotates among the
various districts of the BCA along the west coast. This year’s meeting was held in Visalia, California.
Next year’s will be in Sacramento and our Bay district will host in 2013.
These meetings are important for the BCA and us here in Berkeley because it is at these events that not
only mundane administrative decisions are made, but issues like the funding of the Jodo Shinshu Center
and the Institute of Buddhist Studies are discussed and voted on in an open forum. The Executive Board
of the BCA also meets two more times during the year, but representatives from each member temple and
the ministers do not directly participate. As such, the National Council Meeting represents the most
transparent and participatory event for the member temples and even individual members in regards to the
functions of the BCA as a whole.
If you have never had an opportunity to attend these meetings, we would highly recommend that you do.
Although they may not often be the most entertaining events, they are worthwhile in not only seeing our
organization at work but also in experiencing the fact that we are part of a nationwide organization with
thousands of fellow members. In the past, we had a number of district and national level conferences in
which we had this opportunity, but these events are now much fewer and farther apart in time.
At this year’s meetings, there were two items that were of interest for our Berkeley Board of Directors.
The first was a proposal to transition the current fundraising campaign for the JSC to a direct annual
giving program. The second was to begin a direct appeal to the membership for one time funds to retire
the all or part of the debt for the JSC. We, at Berkeley, had an opportunity to discuss the first proposal
during the February board meeting but the second proposal was introduced in Visalia. As the events at the
National Council Meeting transpired, the second proposal was approved by the delegates and as such, the
BCA should be sending out a letter to each BCA member in the next few months.
The approval of this direct appeal to pay off the remaining debt for the JSC, pushed the first proposal off
until 2012 or 13 but we wanted to mention it here in this space because it may represent a change in how
the BCA is funded. Currently every member temple is assessed an annual amount by the BCA based on a
simple division of the annual budget but the number of members. The BCA also receives a considerable
amount of its budget from the Endowment Fund but the bulk of its monies come from the member
temples. With this proposal we may be moving to direct funding by the members for the national
organization. As this potential change develops in the next few years, we will try to keep you informed.
Spring into Gassho
Willie and Art
COMBINED DHARMA FAMILY SERVICE
&
SHOTSUKI MEMORIAL SERVICE
May 29, 2011
9:30 am
Special Centennial Lecture
"Mr. Yehan Numata
and the Berkeley Buddhist Temple"
Rev. Brian Nagata, Director
Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research
Shotsuki Hoyo Service – May 29, 2011, 9:30 AM
The following persons will be remembered during the Shotsuki Hoyo (monthly
memorial service) for May.
Hideyo Adachi
Kiriye Hiraoka
Tamayo Ishida
Shigeru Jio
Kane Maida
Priscilla S. Mayeda
Kimiyo Miyaji
Fusako Morita
Ginzo Suto
Kikuye A. Tokuyoshi
Toshiko Tsurumoto
Satoshi J. Yamasaki
Takehiko Yoshimura
Sansuke Fujinaga
Yonezo Hirose
Shigenori Iyama
Chika Kawamoto
Torayoshi Maida
Alma T. Hirose Miller
Ayako M. Miyasaki
Edwin S. Oki
Mary Bonzo Suzuki
Wataru Tsuchihashi
Kiyomi Uehisa
Ninosuke Yoshida
Junji Hamai
Kazuhiro Ishida
Toshio Jimbo
Michio Kono
Roy S. Matsushino
Naokichi Mitsuyasu
Yuta Morimoto
Larry Takeo Sato
Lucille Takano
Toshiko Tsujimoto
Kawayo Yamasaki
Toshio Yoshida
Note: If there are any additions, corrections or deletions to the above list,
please notify the Berkeley Buddhist Temple at 510-841-1356.
The Uncertainty of Life
by Diane Ames
Buddhism teaches that life is always uncertain. We may be alive in the morning and in the evening
(or whenever the cremation is held) be white ashes. And the more you look around you, the more
you realize that this is not just more Buddhist gloom, it’s true. We might be driving back to work
after our lunch break and be killed when a tree falls on our car, or be standing on a BART platform
and be killed by a stray bullet that just happens to be flying through the air. These things have
happened, in Berkeley and the Richmond BART station respectively. A camping trip might end in
catching the bubonic plague from a chipmunk and, in the worst case scenario, dying of it. (There is
roughly one such death a year in the U.S.) Or a 9.0 earthquake might lower the coastline by more
than a meter, so that the resulting tsunami drowns 26,000 people and counting, and triggers a class
7 nuclear accident which will cause heaven knows how many cancer deaths. Although we now
know all too well that this mind-bending catastrophe just happened, we must remember that on the
day before it happened, it was considered much more improbable than any of the other improbable
ways to die that I mentioned.
My point is not that we should sit around thinking about all the myriad ways our lives
might end until we die of morbid anxiety. Neither am I saying that we should be fatalistic about
death and disaster. Of course people should do something about unstable trees, refrain from
shooting in random directions, and control the plague in our wildlife. And maybe the authorities
should investigate why there are ancient marker stones in parts of Japan reading, “Do not build
beyond this point or a tsunami may get you!” (These warnings proved amazingly accurate.)
Buddhist compassion demands no less. Fatalism assumes that we are not in control of anything,
that we are just dry leaves blown around by the winds of life. By contrast, the law of karma teaches
that we are in control of some things and so must act responsibly. But we must also realize that
there is much in this world that we cannot control. That is the nature of samsara.
It follows that there is only so much we can do, on the material as well as the spiritual plane.
For one thing, we cannot change, and cannot afford to ignore, such aspects of the natural world as
earthquake faults and climate. Another implication, of course, is that life is always uncertain, and
sooner or later we will die. Fortunately, though, we need not face this situation alone. We have
Amida’s grace, and we have the nembutsu.
BAZAAR CONSTRUCTION DAY
May 1, 2011
9:00 AM
Please come out to help set up for our annual fundraiser.
Everyone’s help is needed and appreciated.
Refreshments provided.
Dharma Family Service
&
BBT Centennial Lecture Series
Panel on Sangha Basketball Program
Willie Fernandez, Mimi Kagehiro,
Bob Kaneko, Gordon Kono
May 8, 2011
9:30 AM
GOTAN-YE
&
PARENTS' DAY SERVICE
May 15, 2011
9:30 AM
Coffee social following service
ANNUAL BAZAAR CONSTRUCTION DAY
SUNDAY MAY 1
9 AM
BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE
ALL TEMPLE & DHARMA SCHOOL MEMBERS & FRIENDS INVITED
PREPARE & SET UP FOR THE BAZAAR
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
ASSEMBLING BAZAAR BOOTHS & OTHER STRUCTURES
PRIMPING LANDSCAPING
CLEANING AND TIDYING
HANGING SIGNS
LAYING CARDBOARD ON KITCHEN FLOORS
BUILDING HANDICAPPED ACCESS RAMPS
ETC., ETC.
GOOD THINGS TO BRING:
1/2” WRENCH
SCREWGUNS AND OTHER WOODWORKING TOOLS
GARDENING TOOLS
GLOVES
UTILITY KNIVES
COFFEE & REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
TEL: (510) 841-1356
FAX: (510) 841-1435
Berkeley Buddhist Temple
2121 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94707
April 15, 2011
Dear Members and Friends of the Temple,
On May 5, 2011 the Berkeley Buddhist Temple will observe Gotan-e,
A gathering to commemorate the birth of Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu
Buddhism.
At the same time, we will celebrate our annual Parents’ Day Service, which will
feature presentations by our high school senior students. Rev. David Matsumoto will
deliver the Dharma talk for the adults.
We hope you will attend the Gotan-e and Parents’ Day family service. There will
be a coffee social following the service.
The Temple would appreciate your special donation for Gotan-e. An envelope is
attached for your convenience.
In Gassho,
Berkeley Buddhist Temple
BERKELEY BUDDHIST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
The Mission Statement for the Berkeley Buddhist Women’s Association is “to enrich the lives of
temple members while awakening their appreciation and joy of Amida’s vow”. In furtherance of this
mission, the objectives of the group are to assist the temple in member matters such as weddings,
funerals, illnesses, etc., help to provide social settings for members to be comfortable and participate in
temple activities, provide classes in personal and cultural enrichment and, most importantly, to support
and provide activities for studying/practicing the Dharma and the practicing of Dana. But, as you
know, accomplishing such noble goals requires the support of many Women’s Association members.
Therefore, if you believe in this philosophy and wish to help support our objectives, we invite you to
join us. For your convenience, a membership form is provided for you below.
If you have any questions, opinions or ideas that you would like to share, please do not hesitate to
contact Yuki Otake or Caroline Fernandez at (510) 841-1356 or any BBWA cabinet member. We
welcome your feedback!
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BERKELEY BUDDHIST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FORM
Name: ________________________________________________
Phone No.________________
Address: _______________________________________________ E-mail: __________________
Dues:
[ ] $10.00 (under 70 years old)
[ ] $6.00 (over 70 years old)
Please make check payable to BBWA and mail to:
BBWA
Attention: Emi Matsunaga
2121 Channing Way
Berkeley CA 94704
From each member’s dues, $1.00 goes to the National Dharma School Fund and $1.00 to the National Dana Fund
Berkeley Sangha Happi
The Berkeley Sangha Happi is coming soon! We’re
working on the final details and expect to take your orders
in May. If you’d like more information, please email us at
happi@berkeleysangha.org or contact Joyce Oishi.
Stay tuned for more exciting news!
BERKELEY BUDDHIST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
April 9, 2011 Meeting Minutes
PRESENT: Caroline Fernandez, Yukiko Otake, Marrie Yamashita, Diane Ames, Fumi Matsubara, Sally Takeda, Maya
Murashima Yonemura (proxy), Emi Matsunaga (proxy).
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Caroline Fernandez opened the meeting with Gassho at 11:30 a m.
PREVIOUS MINUTES: Correction under Unfinished Business line #4. Ministerial Training Scholarship …Mr. Hamasaki via
35K corrected to 20K… Under New Business #4 JACL Numata…Sentence deleted. Minutes approved as corrected.
Treasurer’s Report:
1. Bank of America account will remain unchanged. Due to low interest rate, decision to move money into another account
will be deferred to a later date.
MEMBERSHIP: Fumi Matsubara reported that no membership dues were received.
CORRESPONDENCE: (thank you notes)
1. Donald and Joanie Hamasaki monetary donation to son Mathew (IBS student).
2. Berkeley Nikkei Senior Center for year-end (2010) oseibo.
3. Rev. La Verne Sasaki to Temple and BBWA for inviting him to speak at the Dana Day Service.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. 2011 Budget draft and By-Laws/guidelines to be discussed and approved at the next meeting
2. Dana Day oseisen (offering), donations to BBWA (Dana Day), and BBWA treasury totaling in the amount of $500. will
be donated to Japan Earthquake Relief Fund instead of a local charitable organization.
3. Interfaith Dialogue on the “Changing Roles of Women” rescheduled to November 20, 2011. Diane Ames reported that
the Muslim group has responded to her request for a representative to serve on the panel. She will continue to recruit more
panelists from other faiths.
4. Caroline reported that one quilt and possibly a second quilt would be ready in May. Johnny Eng will be asked to print the
raffle tickets. Pictures of quilts will be printed and passed out. The quilts will be displayed at the bazaar and raffle tickets
will be sold at $1.00 each. Winner need not be present. Caroline will approach the BBT Centennial Committee for
approval of selecting the winner at the Centennial Celebration. Caroline is in charge of the quilt project.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Bay District Buddhist Women’s League (BDBWL) meeting on April 23 at the Oakland Buddhist Temple. Caroline and
Yuki to attend the meeting.
The BDBWL Conference will be held in conjunction with the Bay District Family Conference on Saturday, November 5 at
SACBC. Each chapter is asked to provide one workshop facilitator and Caroline volunteered to represent the BBWA.
2. Ministerial Training Scholarship fund raisers – a suggestion that one half of craft profit to be designated to the
scholarship fund from the annual BBWA fundraiser in November.
3. Annual BBT/BBWA visitation to Colma Cemetery scheduled on June 26, 2011. Following the brief service at the
the cemetery, the group will attend the San Mateo Temple bazaar. Yuki Otake will be in charge of outing.
NEXT MEETING: June 5, 2011
MEETING AJOURNED: Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. with Gassho lead by Caroline Fernandez.
Respectfully submitted,
Yukiko Otake
Acting Recording secretary
Berkeley Buddhist Temple expresses condolences and deep sympathy
To the family of
Mr. Tomomi Ito
January 25, 1921 - January 26, 2011
To the family of
Mrs. Kazuko Oda
Shakuni Myo Shin
January 9, 1919 - March 4, 2011
To the family of Mrs. Hisako Masunaga
on the passing of her daughter,
Ms. Yemiko Masunaga
Shaku Jin Ye
January 6, 1940 - April 1, 2011
To the family of Mrs. Suzie Nakamura
on the passing of her son,
Mr. Arthur Nakamura
Shaku Ko Gen
October 29, 1957 - April 3, 2011
Namu Amida Butsu
Namu Amida Butsu
Namu Amida Butsu
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The following is a list of special service years. If you have a dear 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. Matsumoto at (510) 841-1356.
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2011 MEMORIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE
YEAR
2010
2009
2005
1999
1995
1987
1979
1962
1912
SERVICE
1st Year
3rd Year
7th Year
13th Year
17th Year
25th Year
33rd Year
50th Year
100th Year
BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Attendance: Rev. David Matsumoto, Willie Fernandez, Art Nishimura, Judy Fujimoto, Susan Gabriel, Lucy Hamai, Don Hamasaki, Ron Hiraga, Judy Kono, Masami Mayeda, Takashi Nikaidoh, Emi Nakao, Gary Oda, David Ushijima, Marrie Yamashita, Caroline Fernandez. Proxies: Dina Honda, Kiyoshi Katsumoto, Emiko Katsumoto, Dii Lewis, Lena Yin. President Art Nishimura called the meeting to order at 7:32PM with opening Gassho by Rev. David Matsumoto. MINUTES: Reviewed February 2011 minutes; motion made by Judy Kono to accept these minutes; seconded by Lucy Hamai and passed. MINISTER’S REPORT: Rev. Matsumoto issued a written report from Feb.8 to March 8, 2011, which included 6 meetings, 5 consultations, 4 funeral/memorial services, 3/5 TechnoBuddha Conference workshop @ JSC, 2/3 BBT Pet Memorial service, 2/20 DFS & Taigekai @ BBT, 2/27 BBT DFS & Shotsuki Memorial Service, 3/6 Dana Day Service. Upcoming events and activities include 3/13 DFS & Taigekai‐“The Post‐War Years” @ BBT, 3/20 BBT Spring Ohigan service and Centennial Lecture featuring Rev. Seigen Yamaoka, 3/27 BBT DFS & Shotsuki Memorial Service, 4/3 BBT Hanamatsuri & Hatsumairi Service, 4/10 DFS & Takgekai‐“The Buddhist Study Center and Berkeley Bussei”. Rev. Matsumoto announced to the Board that Rev. & Mrs. Yamashita have made a $50,000 donation to the Temple scholarship fund for Buddhist Education and thanked the Yamashitas for their wonderful generosity. TREASURER’S REPORT: Satoshi Steimetz submitted a written report for the period 2/1‐2/28/11. CORRESPONDENCE: President Nishimura passed the correspondence binder. BBWA: Caroline Fernandez reported the following‐Food Drive was very successful due to the great generosity of the Sangha; Yuki & Gene Otake delivered approx. 1 ½ collection barrels to the Alameda County Community Food Bank; BBWA approved a donation of $1000 to the Temple scholarship awarded to Matthew Hamasaki for the 2011 JSC academic year; BBWA plans to make future contributions to the Temple’s ministerial training scholarship; Interfaith Panel organized by Diane Ames will take place 11/20/11; work continues on a quilt for the Temple Centennial Fund fundraiser raffle with tickets to be sold at the Bazaar and the drawing at the Centennial celebration; Ruth Hayashi donated to the BBWA a second partially‐made quilt which will also be offered at the raffle if it is completed in time; thanks to the March Toban for their help with the Dana Day Luncheon and to Mimi Kagehiro for her donation of the camellia centerpieces; will provide chow mein and cake for the March Ohigan Luncheon. DHARMA SCHOOL: Rev. Matsumoto reported that DS is organizing an Oakland Athletics game fundraiser on 4/2 for Matthew Hamasaki’s ministerial training scholarship ; Karen Kato should be contacted for information; DS meeting 3/13. JR. YBA: Rev. Matsumoto reported that after the May 28‐29 BD Volleyball Tournament in Alameda, a dance will held @ the BBT Social Hall. J‐SEI: no report. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE: President Nishimura and Rev. Matsumoto noted the following changes‐Hoonko will take place on 11/13 with Rev. Bridge as guest speaker and 11/20 will be the BBWA Interfaith Panel Discussion. Pres. Nishimura asked Co‐Pres. Willie Fernandez to contact Lena Yin re: a 2011 Obon chair to obtain permits, contact teachers, and organize practice dates and refreshments. PLEDGE/MEMBERSHIP: Mimi Kagehiro submitted a written report. For March, there are 111 members from 77 families. BUILDING MAINTENANCE: Pres. Nishimura reported that at Ron Kagehiro’s recommendation contractor Alex Yuen was given an opportunity to bid on the installation of the hood fan in the upstairs kitchen. Mr. Yuen’s bid was accepted, and Ron will co‐
ordinate the scheduling of Yuen’s crew. GARDEN MAINTENANCE: no report. APARTMENTS: Ron HIraga reported that all is well. OTHER REPORTS BD/NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING: Judy Kono, Lucy Hamai, and Art Nishimura reported on the National Council Meeting‐
Elimination of the Auditor Role (passed); Resolution for member requests for funds first to retire the JSC debt to Calif. Bank & Trust loan @ $199 per member and then to the Endowment if any excess (passed); Request to amend the motion to include an apology for past planning, budgeting and fund raising missteps (passed); To add wording that accepts any level of funds for donation (passed); National Annual Giving program (passed); Amendment to the NAG program to start in 2012 (passed). With regard to the passed resolutions, the Board asked for some clarifications and discussed possible outcomes. BOARD MEMBER LIST & BIOS ON WEBSITE: Takashi Nikaidoh noted that it is a common practice for non‐profits and community organizations to list their governing board members on their websites. Motion made by Takashi to place the names of the BBT Board and Officers on the Temple website and reference contact information found in the Temple directory; seconded by Don Hamasaki and passed. Takashi will consult with Scott Takeda regarding the addition of this information to the Temple website. DAILY CAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR BBT: Pres. Nishimura reported that Emiko Katsumoto wanted the Board to consider placing an advertisement in the Daily Cal. Pres. Nishimura will research the costs; then the Board will consider the matter. HOMELESS SLEEPING IN COURTYARD: Susan Gabriel reported finding evidence that homeless were climbing over the courtyard fence and perhaps sleeping there. Rev. Matsumoto has yet to see anyone doing so. Pres. Nishimura noted that the Board will have to consider other security measures if more incidents occur and that all should be aware. TEMPLE SECURITY: Gary Oda reported for the Security Committee, which has held one meeting. He showed to the Board and explained the functions of a Sentry Alarm motion detector for the Gohonzon and a wireless receiver. The Board discussed this information. A motion made by Gary Oda to contact Sentry Alarm to send a technician to consider and report on security options for the Gohonzon; seconded by Masami Mayeda and passed. Gary Oda will consult with George Yin, the Temple’s insurance agent, regarding the Temple’s present policy coverage. BAZAAR COMMITTEE: Ron Hiraga presented Kiyoshi Katsumoto’s written report as follows‐price was locked in for 10 oz.steaks; committee chairs now in place; Yuki Otake announced that age preparation on 4/2 and manju preparation on 4/30; permit applications process has started; received permission from Union Bank for use of their parking lot after bank hours; organizing larger electric rice cookers; entertainment program arranged; tickets to be distributed in two weeks; next meeting 3/30 @ 7PM. CENTENNIAL: Judy Kono reported for Emiko Katsumoto as follows‐tasting of banquet dishes on 3/18@ Oakland City Center Marriott; draft completed of donation request letters to former associates of the Temple; first draft of invitations completed. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Judy Kono requested that the BBT send a representative to the next BD Family Conference Planning meeting @OBC on 3/19 10AM. Takashi Nikaidoh volunteered to attend the mtg. BBT will host the 6/4 mtg. Lucy Hamai requested help in finding a new service company for the Gestetner copier, as former service company is no longer in business. Don and Joanie Hamasaki thanked for the refreshments. Next meeting is April 12. Meeting adjourned at 9:22 PM with closing Gassho led by Rev. Matsumoto. Respectfully submitted with Gassho, Judy Fujimoto Please contact a Board member if further clarification of these minutes is required. Dharma School Newsletter
May 2011
Hanamatsuri 2011…Amida’s Family
Stone Soup…Interdependence A’s Game, Bingo – What Fun!
Pledged members through April 8, 2011
The following members have pledged in amounts ranging from $150.00 to $4000.00. Amounts
are not intended to correspond to the alphabetical listing below. Pledges sent in after this date,
may not have yet been processed and any omissions will be published in subsequent issues
upon advisement. The temple gratefully acknowledges your generous contributions and thanks
you for your dana and understanding.
Janey Egawa
Tamiko Escalante
Pauline Fong
Noreen Fukumori
Raymond Fukunaga
Alfredo & Susan Fukugawa Gabriel
Denise Gervais
Akemi Hamai & Amy Haruyama
Mary Haraguchi
Kiyomi & Yas Harano
Yuriko Hataye
Ron Hiraga & Gayle Nishikawa
Alan Hirahara
Dina Honda
Scott Horstein & Antonia Glenn
Rose Ikeda
Denise Matsubara Lapidus
Andy & Lisa Mayeda
Don & Fumi Matsubara
Leroy Morishita & Barbara Hedani
John & Irene Murashima
Jerry Nagafugi
Dana Nakagawa
Lorene & Gary Nakagiri
Judy Nakaso
Ami & Sadao Oki
Hide Oshima
Chiyomi Pohan
Dennis & Emily Sakurai
Elaine Sato
Fumiko Sugihara
Satoshi & Elaine Steimetz
Dean Ito Taylor & Lori Suzuki
Kiyoe Unoki
Suenobu & Shizuye Yamasaki
Maya Murashima & Paul Yonemura
Ken Yoshii
Haruno Helen Yoshimura
Thank you all for your continued and generous support!
Please welcome our newest temple members
Tamiko Escalante
Pauline Fong
Denise Gervais
Scott Horstein and Antonia Glenn and baby Kiyoshi
Dana Nakagawa and daughter Emmi Pickering.
Tamiko is a former Dharma School student and Sangha basketball player. She
graduated from Boston University and is now attending graduate school. She just won
1st Princess in the SF Cherry Blossom Festival!
Pauline has been attending temple for several months thanks to Yae Kami Yedlosky!
Denise has been attending service for several months and you may have met her during
one of our tea socials. She is originally from Quebec, Canada.
Scott and Antonia brought their 2-1/2 year old son, Kiyoshi Glenn-Horstein, to the
Hatsumairi presentation on Hanamatsuri. Antonia is the daughter of members Gary and
Evelyn Glenn and Evelyn and is the sister of BBWA President Sara Jotoku.
Dana and her 6 year old daughter Emmi have been attending temple and Dharma School
for the past few years and active in many of the temples events.
We congratulate them all and are so fortunate to welcome these wonderful people to
our temple family. We hope that you will welcome and get to know them too!
THE CENTENNIAL IS COMING!!! Saturday, October 22, 2011 Morning Service at BBT followed by Picture taking Luncheon and program at the Marriott Hotel in Oakland Need more information? Please call Emiko Katsumoto or Judy Kono at 510.841.1356 CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN update REMAINING GOAL: $60,000 Thank you for helping us to achieve this goal!!! THANK YOU TO CENTENNIAL DONORS (as of April 14, 2011) Wes and Julie Fukumori Taye Oda Evelyn and Gary Glenn Precious Metal Events Estate of Mel & Chiyono Tominaga and to “GOLD II” DONORS Judy Fujimoto Lorene Nakagiri Shig Hoki Emi Nakao Kiyoshi Katsumoto Madge Takemori Fumi Matsubara Edythe Vassall DON’T FORGET TO START COLLECTING FOR OUR CENTENNIAL RUMMAGE SALE in August PLEASE: NO ADULT CLOTHING, TV’S, COMPUTERS, PRINTER/FAX MACHINES, MATTRESSES, LARGE APPLIANCES COLLECTION WILL START IN JULY‐ PLEASE, NOT BEFORE! Yehan Numata – BBT CENTENNIAL SPEAKER SERIES MAY 8 Panel on BBT Basketball with panelists: Willie Fernandez Bob Kaneko Gordon Kono Mimi Oda MAY 29 Rev. Brian Nagata will talk about Rev. Dr. Yehan Numata and his many contributions to BBT and others BBT MEMORIES – OUR EARLY BAZAARS Remember when Cokes were just a nickel??? These photos from Jane Imamura’s memoirs, Kaikyoshi, give us precious views of how things were in the good ‘ol days in the ‘50s. The YBA, consisting of many BBT dormitory residents, actually started the first Satsuki bazaar, which is probably why they came to be held in May to accommodate finals schedules. Mrs. Imamura wrote how she did not sleep well while hiding the bazaar’s proceeds of $300 under her bed before safely depositing it the next day! DO YOU HAVE SOME ARCHIVAL BBT PHOTOS TO SHARE? IF SO, PLEASE CONTACT IRENE ASAO WELLS info@berkeleysangha.org 1950’s Sangha work party! This photo from Gary Oda’s family album shows temple members building our famous concrete barbecue pits after our new temple was built in the ‘50s. 6 2 ND A N N U A L
MAY 21–22, 2011:
SAT, 3-9 PM /SUN, 12-7 PM
Berkeley Buddhist Temple - 2121 Channing Way at Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
FREE PERFORMANCES ~ SUNDAY!
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Kenny Endo • June Kuramoto • Kimo Cornwell
Kenny Endo, June Kuramoto and Kimo Cornwell - Photo by David Watanabe, 2004
Kenny Endo returns to the Satsuki Festival – blending Japanese taiko with rhythms influenced
from around the world into original melodies and improvisation. June Kuromoto is an
internationally acclaimed kotoist – an artistic driving force of the renowned jazz group Hiroshima; and
Kimo Cornwell, is part of Hiroshima’s heart & soul as keyboardist, composer, and producer
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Brower Center – At Kittridge, between Oxford/Shattuck Ave (hourly rate)
UC Berkeley – At Bancroft/Fulton/Durant (hourly rate)
RI D E BART: Temple is 5 blocks south of Downtown Berkeley station
For more information: 510.841.1356 | berkeleysangha.org
A portion of the proceeds from the bazaar & festival to benefit The Berkeley Food and Housing Project
To request sign language interpreter, call 510.841.1356 at least 5 days prior to event.
Cherry Blossom Festival
Congratulations to
Tamiko Escalante
First Princess
2011 Cherry Blossom Queen Program
Tamiko graduated from Boston
University in 2010 with a degree in
Business
Management
with
a
concentration in Entrepreneurship.
She has a black belt in Wado-Kai
karate, is assistant coach of the BBT
Sangha C-girls basketball team and
will be coordinating the City of El
Cerrito's Relay for Life event in July.
She is currently working in an
optometry office and plans to become
an optometrist herself; understanding
that each part of the body is
connected, maintaining a person's
sense of vision can also help with
overall health.
Japan Restart was formed with the intention
of creating two concerts and collecting
donations to benefit the Northern Japan
Earthquake Relief Fund. Using their art to
raise money and encourage people to help,
an
international
cast
of
performers
assembled to create a warm vibration of
giving. Artists included Mark Izu, Brenda
Wong Aoki, Shinji Eshima, Somei Yoshino
Taiko Ensemble and several more reknowned
performers.
Shinji Eshima, son of BBT members Tak and
Kiyo Eshima, is an award winning composer
and plays the Plumerel double bass. His
most recent commission, RAkU, for the San
Francisco Ballet, premiered February 3, 2011.
Mark Izu and Brenda Wong Aoki began
creating together in 1979. In 1995, they
founded First Voice, with a mission to create
art that builds on commonalities with other
cultures, and experiences that resonate with
theirs.
Named after one of the most beautiful cherry
blossom trees in Japan, Somei Yoshino Taiko
Ensemble is inspired to balance the sensitive
and elegant aspects of taiko playing with the
strong and powerful. They bring a new
perspective to the art of taiko by focusing on
modern compositions and visual motifs.
Mark, Brenda and SYTE have also been
strong supporters of BBT with performances
at our Bazaar.
MAY 21 & 22
LAST CHANCE TO DONATE
You would like to help, but don’t know what to donate? May we make a
few suggestions? Brand-new or like-new, preferably in its box:
Artwork: Japanese artwork, house-ware, ceramics, paintings, photographs…
Electronics: iPhone, iPod, iTunes, Wii, cell phone, MP3 player, digital camera….
Entertainment: civic light opera tickets, movie passes, Lawrence Hall of
Science…
Gift Certificates to your favorite restaurant, fun centers, spa treatment, massage...
Kitchen appliances: perhaps an unopened wedding gift?
Services or lessons: yard-work, construction, swimming, SAT, math, reading,
music………
Sporting event tickets to: As, Giants, Raiders, 49ers, Sharks, Bears, Cardinal,
tee-times at golf courses, auto-racing……….
Travel: spare frequent flyer mileage…..
Weekend Get-Away: donate your condo for a weekend in Tahoe, Reno, Hawaii,
wine country, Monterey bay…..
Contact Silent Auction Co-Chairs: Grant Din or Miki Adachi (510-841-1356)
Bay District Jr. YBA Volleyball
Tournament registration required.
Advance ticket purchases only.
TELEPHONE COORDINATORS: SUSAN GABRIEL & LENA YIN
Chair:
Mimi Kagehiro
Cochairs: Denise Lapidus, Pam Matsuoka, Susan Kajiwara
MAY TOBAN:
Grant Din & Rosalyn Tonai, Janey Egawa, Sady & Amy Hayashida, Alan Hirahara, Dina Honda, Ron
& Mimi Kagehiro, Shige & Susan Kajiwara, Denise Lapidus, Pam Matsuoka, Molly Momii, Masako
Hayashida*, Yo Hiraoka*, Shigeo Hoki*, Jane Imamura*, Masayo Oda*, Shizue Shiozaki*, Tamiye
Umawatari*, Suenobu & Shizuye Yamasaki*, Liane Yasumoto*, Louie & Cecie Mendoza, Gary &
Barbara Kitagawa
Chair:
Vicki Chin
Cochairs: Judy Nakaso, Gary Oda, Irene Wells
JUNE TOBAN:
Gene & Vicki Chin, Alfred & Arline Chinn, Suzanne Furuya, Albert & Mari Mayeda Kutchins, Andy &
Lisa Mayeda, Judy Nakaso, Gary Oda, Kimiko Ramirez, Russell & Irene Wells, Milton & Diane Furuya
Wong, Dana Nakagawa, Yoichi & Tomiko Kiyohara*, Raymond Fukunaga*, Annette Lys*, Kimi
Morimoto*, Kiyoshi & Hatsuye Nakagaki*, Mae Takeda*, Yosh & Julia Tokiwa*, Sam & Ruth Uchiumi*
*Denotes disabled and/or elderly – Toban duties optional.
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Rev. Matsumoto, Susan & Al Gabriel, Lucy Hamai, Yo Hiraoka, Norman Hirose, Ellen
Jorgensen, Keiko Kawakami, Emi Matsunaga, Yuki Otake, Mae Takeda, Scott Takeda,
Edythe Vassall, Yasuyo Wolfe and Yae Yedlosky.
The Institute of Buddhist Studies and the
BCA Center for Buddhist Education present:
Pacific Seminar 21st Century
Attendees will have the opportunity to attend Saturday morning and afternoon sessions with two
different speakers. On your registration form, please rank the four ministers according to your
order of preference. We will try to accommodate your first and second choices.
The Path to the Pure Land
“Why is the Nembutsu relevant to my life today?”
June 24-26, 2011
Friday, 6/24, 7 pm to Sunday, 6/26, 11 am
Register online at website address below or fill out
and mail in this form. Please call to reserve a room
at the Jodo Shinshu Center.
Name: _______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
City: __________________ State: ____ Zip: _________
Phone Number: (______)________________________
Cell Number: (_____)___________________________
E-Mail: ______________________________________
Reverend John Guzei Iwohara
Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
I would like to focus my presentation on the Shoshin Nembutsu-ge (Shoshin-ge). In particular I
would like to focus on the significance of the Shoshin-ge as found within the Kyogyoshinsho. In
addition, to discuss the internal structure of the Shoshin-ge and how, through that structure, Shinran Shonin helps to make clear the relationship between the Great Practice and the Great Faith. It
is my hope to add more clarity to the meaning of the Shoshin-ge and through that to help begin to
answer the question, “Why is the Nembutsu relevant to my life today?”
Reverend Gregory Jundo Gibbs
Oregon Buddhist Temple
I. The Three Threes: A) Buddha, Dharma, Sangha. B) Teaching, Practice and Realization. C)
Wholesome Conduct, Coming to Composure in mind, body and our feeling life, Wisdom. II.
Promises are Real: A discussion of the Fundamental Vow(s) of Amida Buddha. III. Three Aspects of Shinjin. I will argue that we need three models to unlock what shinjin truly is; a model
of faith, a model of religious experience and a double faceted model of transformation in our
identity. IV. The Transformative Realm of Amida Buddha's influence is a reality. We will discuss alternative interpretations of the Pure Land and finish with vocal nembutsu practice.
Fax: (_____)__________________________________
Emergency Contact Name:_________________________
Phone Number: (_____)_________________________
Dietary Restrictions: ____________________________
Please rank all four ministers in order of preference:
___ Rev. John Iwohara ___ Rev. Gregory Gibbs
___ Rev. Harry Bridge ___ Rev. Kiyonobu Kuwahara
Registration Fee: $125
Due May 31, 2011
Early Registration Discount: $25 off
if received by April 30, 2011
Return completed form and registration check made payable
to “BCA-CBE” by May 31, 2011 to:
BCA Center for Buddhist Education,
2140 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
For more information call: (510) 809-1460,
Fax: (510) 809-1462, Email: director@cbe-bca.org
Or visit www.BuddhistChurchesofAmerica.org and
click on Center for Buddhist Education
Reverend Harry Gyokyo Bridge
Buddhist Church of Oakland, Institute of Buddhist Studies Adjunct Faculty
Using the Middle Way as our guiding principle, we will examine two important passages by the
Chinese Pure Land master Shan-tao: the passage on the “Two Kinds of Deep Mind” and the
“Parable of the Two Rivers and the White Path.” These passages are quoted by Shinran Shonin
and offer deep insight into the path of Jodo Shinshu. In addition to the traditional interpretations,
these passages offer different possibilities for us in the twenty-first century. By looking at these
passages in various ways, I hope that we can gain a deeper appreciation of the nembutsu in our
lives today.
Reverend Kiyonobu Joshin Kuwahara
Center for Buddhist Education/Hongwanji, Institute of Buddhist Studies Adjunct Faculty
As he describes the recitation as “the practice of not-directing virtue,” Shinran Shonin understood the practice differently and uniquely. In the first part of my presentation, I will focus doctrinally on how he understood the practice with reference to his words. In the second part, I will
connect the nembutsu practice with shinjin, which is the other essential part of our attaining
enlightenment. After surveying Shinran Shonin’s understanding of the practice and its relationship with shinjin, I will move to the discussion of how the nembutsu and shinjin are connected
with our daily lives.
Join us in small, interactive group sessions, take time to reflect on our daily lives, meet new dharma friends!
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin
Fourth Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, June 6, 2011 • San Jose Country Club
 Invitation is open to both men and women
 Individual Medal Play
 Deadline for entry: May 9, 2011
ENTRY FEE:
$175.00 per individual
HOLE IN ONE - $25,000.00
(Courtesy of J. Morey Company
and SJ Betsuin Golf Committee)
The ‘Hole In One’ par 3 hole to
be announced the day of the
tournament.
 Foursome requests are accepted
 Entry limited to 144 golfers
$325.00 per husband/wife
Entry includes: green fee, cart, range balls and one
dinner (catered by Kubota Restaurant)
Dinner-only guest: $40.00
Starting time: 11:00am Shotgun (please check in by 9:30am)
Additional raffle with lots of great prizes at the Dinner!
CLOSEST TO THE PIN: Cash Awards on all par 3’s (Men and Women)
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ENTRY DEADLINE: Monday, May 9, 2011
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Annual Golf Tournament – June 6, 2011 – San Jose Country Club
Enclosed is my check payable to the San Jose Buddhist Church.
HOLE SPONSORS: _____________________________________________________ $200.00
ENTRY (includes green fee/cart, range balls, lunch and dinner):
□ Individual:
_____ X $175.00 = $________
□ Husband/Wife:
_____ X $325.00 = $________
□ Dinner Only - Name(s): _______________ ________________: _____ X $ 40.00 = $________
TOTAL: $________
Name: _____________________________________ Phone/Email: ______________________________
Address/City/Zip:
NCGA Index
Foursome:
GHIN Number:
Non-Handicap:
NCGA Index
GHIN Number:
_____________________________ NCGA Index ______ GHIN Number: ____________
_____________________________ NCGA Index ______ GHIN Number: ____________
Mail entry form and Check to: San Jose Buddhist Church • 640 N. 5th Street • San Jose, CA 95112 • (408) 293-9292
Saturday Morning series
A series of stimulating panels, forums, and discussions about issues facing our multi-generational community
April 23, 2011
May 14, 2011
June 4, 2011
Emotional Health: The
Untold Story
Making Home From War:
Stories of Japanese
American Exile and
Pre- and PostRetirement Planning:
Berkeley Methodist United
Church
1710 Carleton Street
Oakland, CA 94703
9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Registration and Refreshments
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Presentation
Please come and learn about the
identification and treatment of
emotional and temperamental
challenges as we age. We will
also discuss the prevalence and
stigmas related to mental health
issues. The topic of Alzheimer’s
and other dementias will not be
covered in this session.
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Speakers:
Rev. Michael Yoshii
Pastor at Buena Vista United
Methodist Church
Luana Shiba-Harris
Director of Outpatient Services
at Alta Bates Summit Medical
Center
Sponsored By:
Resettlement
Berkeley Methodist United
Church
1710 Carleton Street
Oakland, CA 94703
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Registration and Refreshments
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Presentation
Contributions from many writers
are collected in this celebrated
anthology of memoirs focused
on the Japanese American postwar resettlement experience.
Written primarily by Nisei, the
stories are touching and
powerful. The speakers will
discuss the making of the book
and will touch upon some of the
stories.
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Speakers:
Making Home From War
Brian Komei Dempster
Editor
Jill Shiraki
Production Manager
Contributing Authors
The New Realities
Location TBA
9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Registration and Refreshments
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Presentation
This informative session will
provide an overview of the
changing retirement landscape
and will review strategies for
retirement planning as well as
identify resources and planning
that one can consider during
retirement years. The highly
experienced panelists will review
specific scenarios based on the
number of years before and after
retirement.
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Speakers:
Speakers TBA
Sponsored By:
Suggested donation of $5 at the door (no one will be turned away). RSVP optional, but helpful.
Please contact the J-Sei Office at (510) 848-3560 or by email at generationsansei@gmail.com.
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
Shusho-e
February 6
Nehan-e
March 20
Ohigan
April 3
Hanamatsuri
May 8
Gotan-e
July 10
Kangi-e
September 18
Ohigan
November 13
Hoonko
December 4
Jodo-e
December 31
Joya-e
New Year's Day Service
Nirvana Day
Spring Equinox
Flower Festival
Parent's Day
Obon
Autumn Equinox
Shinran Shonin Memorial
Bodhi Day
Year End Service
A Shotsuki Hoyo (Monthly Memorial) Service is held the
last 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. Please
invite your friends! We hope to see you!
Berkeley Buddhist Temple
2121 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
10:00am – 1:00pm
Phone: 510-841-1356
Fax: 510-841-1435
email: info@berkeleysangha.org
web: www.berkeleysangha.org