TAKE REFUGE IN THE LIGHT OF JOY November 2014

BUDDHIST CHURCH OF PARLIERP.O. Box 547 360 Newmark Avenue

Parlier, California 93648Phone: (559) 646-2844

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Gatha “Ondokusan” in EnglishIt is difficult to translate the Japanese words into English because these two languages were born in

totally different places, among different races and developed in different civilizations. And they encoun-tered in right recently and started to share their ideas, mainly after the 20r’ century. That is the reason why we often misunderstand Japan-rooted Jodo Shinshu in this country.

We sometimes are startled at the very different translated sentences. One typical unfortunate example is the translation of the Gatha “Ondokusan” which is the international Jodo Shinshu School song and lyric written by Shinran Shonin. We often see following translation in various service books.

“Such is the benevolence of Tathagata’s great compassion, that we must strive to return it, even to the breaking of our bodies;Such is the benevolence of the masters and true teachers, that we must endeavor to repay it, even to our bones becoming dust.”

Sadly enough, this early `word to word’ translation ignored the grammar of 13th century classical Japanese, particularly its `emphatic sentence structure’. That’s why we are startled by it. Imagine, some-one would translate “What the ‘hell’ are you thinking”, word to word into Japanese.

We have to correct this sort of misinterpretations as soon as possible. And we should re-interpret them `meaningfully’ in English.

Here I share a new meaningful interpretation of the Gatha “Ondokusan”. This idea originally came from Bishop Kenryu Tsuji, and I edited some parts. I am convinced that this interpretation captures well the true and real heart and mind of Shinran Shonin.“In gratitude to Amida, the Buddha-as-words, I dedicate my whole being to realizing Buddha’s intent.In gratitude to the masters of teachings and the countless good Dharma friends among our ancestors, I dedicate my total efforts to spreading the Nenbutsu.”

Well, we are comforted knowing that our teaching is not relating to `Harakiri’ kind of acts.

In Gassho,

Reverend Kakei Nakagawa, Rinban

MESSAGE FROM REV. ALAN SAKAMOTO

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Plant that Seed!Isn’t the title of this newsletter article appropriate for life here in the Central California Valley? What

do you think about when you read, “Plant that Seed?” Here in this valley, we think of putting a seed into the ground with the hope that with a little bit of tender loving care, a new plant would grow to provide different kinds of fruits, vegetables, nuts or maybe even flowers. But the seed I’m referring to is the one you plant within yourself.

This seed is the way you think, and the actions that you take as an individual that will pay positive dividends in the future. This seed is for the good, and the positive! An example of this seed is doing a good deed, one where deep inside a small voice is telling you to do something good, something generous and unselfish, something where you may not get anything back in return. In Buddhism we call this DANA, unselfish giving.

I would like to share with you a true story. One day there was /a college student who was trying to go to school and earn enough money to pay for his education, and for shelter and food. He took up a job of selling knick-knacks door to door. Do you remember when salespeople used to bring their wares door-to-door for sale? I do! He was having a very difficult time selling his goods. And, he only had 10 cents in his pocket. He was very very hungry. He couldn’t buy anything to eat for 10 cents and he was worried. But, he continued on with his sales going door to door to door. He finally knocked on the door of one home, and a very beautiful young lady opened the door. She looked like she was about 16 years old and in great shape. He politely began his sale pitch, when the young lady suddenly interrupted him, and said, “You look like you need a drink, would you like one?” The young man said, “yes, thank you,” and then the young lady brought him a tall cold glass of milk. He lifted that glass and drank it all before putting the glass down. He felt refreshed. That was exactly what he needed. He offered the young lady his dime for the milk, but she refused it. Fast-forward 25 years. That same young lady, now a mother, was sick, and was diagnosed with a rare illness. She went to doctor after doctor, and finally was referred to a world-re-known expert in the field, Dr. Kelly. She was admitted to the hospital. Dr. Kelly looked at her charts and asked her about her hometown and where she grew up. Dr. Kelly recognized the lady, and after a long stay, Dr. Kelly came into the room and told her that she was cured. The lady left the hospital very happy, but worried. She didn’t have any money and believed that she would be repaying the hospital bill for the rest of her life. One day she received the bill in the mail, and it said, “Paid in Full with a glass of milk.”

We don’t know what will happen in the future, nor should we think about the conditions, which are attached to our giving. We need to give, just to give. No need for acknowledgements or parades. This is the SEED that you can plant in yourself. One day your good and generous giving, will, under the right circumstances, grow and flourish and someone will benefit from the SEED you planted. That person’s generosity and compassion may be repaid to you and maybe it will be repaid to someone else. Be a positive force in your life. Help others and you will ultimately be helping yourself, and oh yes, remember to plant that SEED!

I can make positive changes! I can make a difference!

I can do it NOW!

I go to the Buddha for guidance. I go to the Dharma for guidance. I go to the Sangha for guidance.

Rev. Alan Sakamoto

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe Buddhist Church of Parlier would like to extend our

appreciation to the following for their generous donationsTEMPLE Rev. & Mrs. Masaaki Yamamoto In appreciation for the newsletter ..........................................................$300.00 David & Aya Windle Memorial for Mas Kimura .....................................................................$100.00 Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Kimura Memorial for Mas Kimura .......................................................................$25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Iwo Memorial for Mas Kimura .......................................................................$25.00 Okubo Family Memorial for Mary Okubo ....................................................................$100.00 Mrs. Ann Yoshimura In appreciation for the newsletter ............................................................$25.00 Ms. Nancy Doi Sangha Gathering ....................................................................................$25.00 Offerings-cash Sangha Gathering ....................................................................................$69.50

DONATIONS for MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE: Mrs. Kikuye Hirakawa $25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Kelvin Miyakawa .........$50.00 Mrs. Sawae Kimura $50.00 Mrs. Miyo Ohara .............................$40.00 Mr. & Mrs. Shiz Kimura $20.00 Mrs. Matsuko Suehiro .....................$20.00 Mrs. Jean Kobashi $20.00 Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Yoshimoto ..........$20.00

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The DVD Streams of Light ( The history of the BCA churches.)Is available to be checked out. It is located in the Church office.

Please sign-out on the sheet provided.

A reminder when doing your grocery shopping at Savemart,

Lucky, or FoodMaxx; don’t forget to use your SHARE card. Our church gets a percentage of your receipt. This could mean

hundreds of dollars for our temple. If you haven’t received

your card, ask any Board member.

The Ministers Assistance Fund is half way to the goal of $12,000. The fund will help pay expenses for our MAs. Toshie & Yuki Mori will be going to Japan to acquire their Tokudo Certi-fication in Nov. This is an expense venture and our church would like to help defray some of the cost. The fund will also help the other MAs with their many expenses related to classes for the MA program. If you have already donated into this fund, a big thank you.

Looking Forward: Rev. Tets Unno will be the guest Rev. for our Hoonko Service in Jan. 2015. He is a renowned lecturer and teacher. Parlier is very lucky to have him come to our temple. Please make every effort to attend. These opportunities do not come along very often to have such an

illustrious speaker visit our temple. More details to follow.

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THOUGHTS FROM THE SANGHABy Toshie Mori, Vice-President and MA

With GratitudeIt is hard to imagine how quickly the pages of the calendar has changed. It’s been nearly a year since Yuki and I

decided to take the deep plunge into receiving Tokudo Ordination. As I reflect on it it’s amazing how things work and the changes that come about as we moved forward. Through unknown and unexpected causes and conditions, at the end of last year, Rinban Nakagawa informed us that there was a special program offered by the BCA headquarters for those who were interested in receiving tokudo, who was certificated Minister’s Assistants, to travel to Honzan with a group of Tokudo aspirants. When I first considered it I really didn’t know why I even desired to do it. It sounded like a rare and a great opportunity, but it would be a very expensive venture, especially with both of us doing it. So, what was my motive? What did I want out of it? Did I want it because Yuki was considering it and I didn’t want to miss out? Was it for the title, robe, for status, to help at our temple? My motive was cloudy and unclear.

I didn’t know for sure what receiving Tokudo even meant. After a little research I found receiving Tokudo meant: to become a Hongwanji priest. And those wishing to do so must receive their tokudo at the mother temple, called Honzan, in Kyoto. It is a once-in-a lifetime rite that is conducted at the Goei-do (Founder’s Hall, or Shinran Shonin’s Hall). For men Tokudo means they must shave their heads known as tonsure rite, and I was quite relieved that it is not mandated for women aspirants. It has traditionally been regarded as a ritualized act of personal commitment to the teachings of Buddhism. It also symbolizes letting go of material attachment and self-obsessed ego and a solemn promise to diligently pursue the way of the Buddha. For Shin Buddhists, the tonsure rite is not only a symbolic physical act of commitment through shaving of the head, but is also a conscious affirmation of becoming an ordained priest of the Hongwanji and of living the life of Nembutsu.

Yuki and I worked our jello-like-brain hard to memorize and meet the standards. It was not an easy thing for our little brain. We attended many seminars at JSC, workshops and classes held locally to learn as much as possible. At times my frustration level was sky high from non-progress, have become discouraged and monku’d a lot more than I’d like to admit.

However, living and breathing each moment for the preparation the motive became clear. It wasn’t for anything that I thought it might be for. I was doing it for me and I thought I was doing it all through my own efforts. It is so humbling to see clearly it was not me doing it all by myself. I could bear the frustration of the process and move forward because I was being encouraged and supported beyond my imagination by all of you, loving family, friends, Parlier BWA and temples (Parlier, and Reedley) with kind words, words of encouragement, emotional support, and extremely generous financial support. Included are countless caring staff and Senseis at JSC and the other twelve tokudo participants, from throughout the US and Canada, who are in the same shoe as I am. We became a tokudo family, breathing, eating, practicing together, and most importantly being compassionate and encouraging each other to be the best we can be. A special thank you to Rinban Nakagawa for opening the door and giving us earnest encouragement to pursue it, and Rev. Alan for taking the three of us (Karen Mukai, Yuki and I) under his wings. We couldn’t have done it without his loving, but strict guidance and practice on a weekly basis. It was a big commitment on his part not only with time, but his dedication to our success. I am totally blown away. There’s an old phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child”. I see me as that child being encouraged, nurtured, molded, and guided by untold causes and conditions so that I would mature to become a worthy priest. You all are my village, a gem of a rock.

I’ve heard from some that I will be coming home a changed person. But I believe receiving tokudo changes nothing. I will still have the shortcomings, bad habits, attachments, greed and all the bonno (human qualities) that I did before. What may be different is that I have been given the chance to experience what most will not and I can share those experiences and relay messages I received. Robes we wear and Yuki’s clean shaved head will not make us any different from you. It’s only a change in the appearance. What feels different for me at this time is the rededication of the commitment I made to living the life as a Jodo Shinshu follower, and my heart is filled with joy and gratitude for being given the opportunity to follow the footsteps of Shinran Shonin in a much more meaningful way. This is the best way for me to repay the debt to Shinran Shonin and all the Buddhas in my life for leading me into this wonderful spiritual path of Nembutsu.

We leave on October 31st with much anticipation for the experience and heartfelt gratitude to you and all the causes and conditions that made this journey possible. Thank you is too small of a word to express my appreciation, but domo arigato gozaimasu. Namu Amida Butsu.

Toshie Mori

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MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2014

The Parlier Buddhist Church Board meeting was called to order by Dennis Ikuta on October 13, 2014. Those in attendance were; Curtis & Cheryl Koga, Glenn Yoshimoto, Tad Kozuki, Steve & Joyce Sasai, Toshie & Yuki Mori, Calvin Doi, Clyde Yoshikawa, Kelvin Miyakawa and Kaye K. A quorum was established. Calvin led us in gassho.Minutes were read and after corrections were noted, a motion to accept the minutes was made by Clyde and seconded by Glenn. Motion carried.After reviewing the treasurer’s report for September’s income and expenses, Tad made a motion to accept this report, Clyde seconded, motion carried.Committee Reports:1. Maintenance – Refinishing the tile floors is being looked into. Facia around the edge of the roof needs repair/painting. The sound system is in need of repairs so Curtis will look into it. 2. BWA – Our Sangha Gatherings are well attended and we thank all the members who graciously do the tasks that are involved for each Gathering. Group 1 cleaned the church in Sept. and Group 2 cleaned in Oct. A lively Q&A with Reverend Bridge was enjoyed by around 12 members. About 65 lunches were prepared by Kathy Y. and Christine G. that followed the Ohigan Service/Monthly Memorial Service with Reverend Bridge as the guest speaker. Julie D., May T., Matsuko S., and Cheryl K. made visitations to our older members. Denise, Julie and Janette attended the FBWA Conference in Irvine. Ballots were mailed and are to be returned by the first week in Nov. Thank you to Toshie M. for providing the refreshments at the October Board meeting.Upcoming BWA Events:Nov 1 – Yard Sale, members to start at 7:30a with sales beginning at 8a.Nov 2 – Sangha Gathering 10a Nov 3 – CBE in Parlier with Rev. Harada @7p.Nov 15 – Omigaki, Group 3 led by Lynne/Glenn Y. and ALL membersNov 16 – Tofu Fest following Eshinni/Kakushinni Memorial Service and Shotsuki Memorial Service3. Publication – Everything is running smoothly.

4. Finances – The portfolios are fine.5. V&P – Plans for a retreat in Jan 2015 are in progress. Super Bowl Sunday will be held in Parlier next year on Feb. 1, 2015. Brian Nagata from Fowler and Numata Center in Berkeley will be the guest speaker. On Dec. 20, 2014, there will be demonstration of ballroom dancing by Joe & Irene Hara. Details to follow. YBA is having a pull pork fundraiser at the Fresno Betsuin. More details in the next newsletter.Clyde made a motion to accept the committee reports and Calvin seconded. Passed.Old Business:1. Reviewed the Sept. services.2. The property sale is going to be listed with Pearson Realty. Calvin D. made a motion to have the property listed as two separate pieces. Yuki M. seconded. After some discussion the motion was passed.New Business:1. Cheryl made a motion to have the Moris purchase tassels for the sliding doors next to the altar. The old ones are frayed and worn. Clyde seconded and the motion was passed. The Moris will purchase the tassels when they go to Japan later in the month to acquire their Tokudo Certification.2. A meeting of the out lining churches was held with Bishop Umezu to discuss hiring another minister for Central Cal. He would like to see Central Cal have three Reverends based out of Fresno, who would administer to all the churches. There will be lots of meetings before anything happens.3. There will be a Sangha Gathering meeting Dec. 3 @ 7p. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.4. Elections/nominations for 2015 Board of Directors will be sent out soon. Please vote and return ballots by the assigned date.Clyde made a motion to adjourn and Kelvin M. seconded. Motion passed.Calvin led the gassho.Next Board meeting will be held on Nov. 10. Everyone is welcome.

By Kaye Kozuki, Church Secretary

BUDDHIST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATIONBy Julie Doi, BWA Newsletter Writer

We began October with our yearly Homebound Visitation on October 4th. Cheryl, Matsuko, May and I visited Eleanor Doi, George Okada and Tom Yamanaka at their convalent homes. Each of them conversed very well and were very appreciative that we stopped by. It is surprising how many people we know are at Vintage Gardens, which was our second stop.

The next day was the Nembutsu Seminar which was very well attended. Janette Wong Sing and Curtis Koga along with the Fresno Ministers did an outstanding job organizing it! We were very fortunate to have Rev. Kiyonbu Kuwahara and the IMOP (International Ministers Orientation Program) group conduct workshop groups.

On Monday October 6th Gary Mukai was our main speaker for the CBE lecture series. He spoke on Rennyo Shonin and laid out a timeline of all his accomplisments. Most of us dwell upon Shinran’s life but Rennyo played a very important part spreading the nembutsu teachings.

The 43rd FBWA Conference was on the Oct. 10, 11 and 12th in Irvine, CA. The theme of the Conference was: “Sharing Our Life Stories as Buddhists.” Denise, Janette and I attended the conference. The Southern District had eight dynamic speakers for workshop leaders. Each had very unique stories which lead them on their path to Buddhism. June Kuramoto, classic Koto player, song writer and producer and Kimo Cornwell, Key boardist, composer and producer from the group, Hiroshima entertained us at the Saturday nite dinner.

Thank you Group 2 headed by Denise K. for cleaning the church.. Due to the Memorial service for Natsuko Kimura that morning some of the group came out the day before and cleaned the church.

Rev. Kakei Nakagawa was the speaker for the

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October Shotsuki and Eitaikyo Service on Oct. 19th.The Yardsale drop off was on Sunday, October 26th.November Events:11/1 – Yard Sale, members to start at 7:30am with sales beginning at 8-11:30. Headed by Denise & Barb11/2 – Sangha Gathering 10am. 11/3 – Rev. Harada will be speaking in Parlier at 7pm. 11/12–Curtis’s monthly discussion group 7pm. 11/15 – Monthly church cleaning/Omigaki by Group 3 headed by Lynn and Glenn and all members 8am.11/15 – Min Doi One Year Memorial 11am11/16 – Eshinni/Kakushinni BWA Service/Monthly Memorial Service with Rev. Midori Nakagawa at 10am. Tofu Fest will follow, yum, yum!! Everyone is invited. Bring your favorite tofu entree. Games will follow the lunch. Luncheon headed by: Gail H, Yuki, Miyo and Fusa I.Board Refreshments:November – Cheryl Koga

BWA HOMEBOUND VISITATION

Eleanor Doi George Okada Tom Yamanaka

Rev. Kiyonbu Kuwahara, left and IMOP group

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MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE

The NOVEMBER Shotsuki Service will be on Sunday, November16, 2014.Families, as well as all members and friends are encouraged to attend.

NOVEMBER SHOTSUKIDECEASED MOURNERMrs. Haruye Mihara 65 yrs. Mr. Arthur MiharaMr. Shunzo Kurokawa 56 yrs. Ms. Arlene KurokawaMrs. Ryu Kurokawa 46 yrs. Ms. Arlene KurokawaMr. Masaitsu Furumoto 50 yrs. Mr. Roy FurumotoMr. Shozo Kubo 36 yrs. Mr. Larry KuboMr. Kakuichi Sunamoto 35 yrs. Mrs. Teruko TsujiMr. Heiichi Sasai 34 yrs. Dr. Steven SasaiMrs. Hide Yamashiro 32 yrs. Mr. James Suehiro 28 yrs. Mrs. Matsuko SuehiroMr. Kazuo Yagi 26 yrs. Mr. Shimeo Yagi 22 yrs. Mr. Shaw Yorizane 23 yrs. Mrs. Cheryl KogaMrs. Sakino Nakamichi 23 yrs. Mr. Toshiye NakamichiMr. Kanichi Yoshizaki 80 yrs. Mrs. Takako KanemotoMr. Toraichi Yamada 59 yrs. Mr. Minoru YamadaMrs. Shizuye Nemoto 24 yrs. Mr. Tommy HayashiMrs. Ruby Chizuko Yorizane 12 yrs. Mrs. Cheryl KogaMrs. Peggy Okada 4 yrs. Mr. George OkadaMr. Robert Kusunoki 4 yrs. Mrs. Denise KusunokiMr. Hisao Bill Tsuji 1 yrs. Mrs. Teruko TsujiMr. Minoru Doi 1 yrs. Mrs. Flo Doi

2014 is the Memorial year for those deceased in 2013 .............. One year Memorial 1998......... 17th year Memorial 2012 ................3rd year Memorial 1990......... 25th year Memorial 2008 ................7th year Memorial 1982.........33rd year Memorial 2002 ..............13th year Memorial 1965......... 50th year Memorial

Our Sincere Condolences to the Families of:Mrs. Natsuko Kimura

February 28, 1925 - October 5, 2014

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YARD SALESaturday, November 1st

8:00am-11:30am

Causes of ConstipationAs we age there is a tendency for us to become constipated and according to Dr. N. Mori these are some of the reasons:

1. Amount we eat is less2. Abdominal muscles becomes thinner/weaker thus ability to push weakens3. Less physical activities and exercises4. Muscles of the stomach and intestines become weaker 5. At times there may be a hidden tumor/cancer that may cause constipation

There are over the counter medication that may be taken to soften the stool.There are also medication that will help with strengthening the intestinal activities.Polyps and cancer of the large intestine have also been attributed to constipation. People who are frequently constipated has tendency to develop polyps/cancer. Therefore, it can be said that stool contains cancer causing agents. Constipation keeps the cancer causing agents in the stool longer in the intestines which may increase the chance of developing cancer. To digest fatty foods bile is necessary. However, excess amount of bile changes to cancer causing bile in the stool and possibly form tumors and cancers. Eat fatty foods in moderation. Stay healthy and active.

YUKI’S HEALTH CORNER

PARLIER BWA

CANNED FOOD DRIVEDrop off your Canned Foods

during the month of November.Donations will go to the

Parlier Lions Club.

*We will also have a drop off forRecycling TV’s, Computers and

Electronics as well ascollectibles.

Medaka no Gakko is a Japanese cultural school that was founded in 1980 to teach children about their Japanese heritage. The two week summer school session is open to children in kindergarten through seventh grade. Medaka no Gakko is a non-profit parent co-operative where families come together to provide this enriching experience for their children.

The 2015 summer session will run from June 15th – 27th. Our parent registration meeting will be held at the Parlier Buddhist Church on Monday, November 17th at 6:30pm.If you would like more information or want to receive a registration packet before the November meeting, please contact Kari Kozuki at kari@kozuki.com or 818-406-5170.

UPCOMING DECEMBER EVENTS

1 (Mon) Rev. Harada’s Class .....................7:00pm 3 (Wed) Sangha gathering Mtg .................7:00pm 6 (Sat) Nat’l Board Meeting ............................... 7 (Sun) Bodhi Day/Bonenkai Service....10:00am 8 (Mon) Board Meeting ............................7:00pm 10 (Wed) Buddhist Discussion Group.......7:00pm 14 (Sun) Sangha Gathering ....................10:00am

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DIRECTORY OF OFFICIERS

Minister Rinban Kakei Nakagawa .442-4054 Rev. Alan Sakamoto ..... 442-4054Church President Dennis Ikuta ................. 638-4962Vice-President Toshie Mori ................... 638-8614Secretary Kay Kozuki ................... 646-2538Maintenance James Goishi ................. 638-5510Fujinkai Presidents Joyce Sasai .................... 897-7236 Cheryl Koga ................. 638-4669Newletter Editors Curtis Koga .................. 638-4669 Julie Doi ........................ 896-6354 Karen Shimizu.............. 896-0795Webmaster Glenn Nakamichi ......... 896-5240 www.bcparlier.org

NOVEMBER BUDDHIST RADIO BROADCAST KFIB (AM900) SATURDAY 7:20AM

NOVEMBEREnglish Japanese 6 Curtis Koga Yuki Mori 13 - Rev. Nakakawa 20 Chris Tange Rev. Nakakawa 27 Cheryl Koga Midori Nakakawa

NOTE: The CC Buddhist Ministers’ Assn. is terminating the Buddhist radio broadcasts (Japanese and English) effective December 31st. This is due to the cost involved and the inability to find volunteers to speak (mainly Japanese), as well as the time & weekly commitment by Rev. Okazaki to run the program. Thank you to all who gave their time to help with this program.

Eshinni/Kakushinni Service& BWA Memorial Service with

Rev. Midori Nagakawa, SpeakerSunday, November 16, 2014 10:00 a.m.

Followed by Tofu Festival

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ChurchCleanupOmigaki

Group 3 & allGroups 8:00am

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TAKE REFUGE IN THE LIGHT OF JOY

ParlierBoard Meeting

7:00pm

FowlerClasses:

Dharma Class:1:00pm

Sumi: 3:00pmCalligraphy

5:00pm

FowlerClasses:

Dharma Class:1:00pm

Sumi: 3:00pmCalligraphy

5:00pm

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CBE sponsoredLecture Class w/ Rev. Harada

Parlier BC7:00pm

CurtisDiscussion Class

7:00pm

Welcome Center9:15am-11:30am

Parlier ClassTaichi

(Parlier Church)8:00am

Parlier ClassTaichi

(Parlier Church)8:00am

Welcome Center9:15am-11:30am

FowlerClasses:

Dharma Class:1:00pm

Sumi: 3:00pmCalligraphy

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Yardsale8am - 11:30am

V & P Mtg.Fresno7:00pm

Welcome Center9:15am-11:30am

Parlier ClassTaichi

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Eshinni &Kakushinni &

Shotsuki w/ RevMidori Nakagawa

10:00amTofu Festival

Min Doi 0ne YearMemorial 11:00am

SanghaGathering10:00am

ReedleyFood Baazar

3-6pm

FowlerClasses:

Dharma Class:1:00pm

Sumi: 3:00pmCalligraphy

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HAPPYTHANKSGIVING