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法 の ともしびLIGHT OF THE DHARMAreGuLar eVeNTS:reGuLar SerVICe Sunday 10:30 am

bINGO: Wednesdays 6:30pm

SeIZa MeDITaTION: Thursdays 7:30 pm & Fridays 10:30 am

TrIPLe SuTra CHaNTING Fridays 11:00 am -12:00 pm

JIrIKI SeTaI Mondays 6:00 Feb 1 - Mar 28

yOGa with alanna Hatha: Mon & Thur 5:30 pm Power: Tues 5:30 pm, Chair: Sat 9:30 am

See Monthly Calendar for details

COMING uP:

FEBRUARY: Team 1Lead: Kawabata, Jack 604-277-6324 Members:Hayazhi, EizoKawabata, VicMatsuo, DavidMehl. RainerMurakami, SusanNakano, Yas&MinakoOkabe, MaryOkano, NicolePhillips, KimShoji, Chika

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Contact: Marge Sakai 604-277-5735

MONTHLy TObaN GrOuP

Mon Feb. 8, 7:30 pm board MeetingTues Feb 9, 7:30 pm Lecture Series #4: Gautama / ShinranSun Feb. 14 10:00 am Dharma School Pizza 10:30 am Fujinkai Danna Day ServiceTues Feb 16, 6:30 pm Movie Premiere “Nikkei Stories”Thur Feb 18, 10:00 am Moe no KaiTues Feb 23, 7:30 pm Lecture Series #5: Gautama / ShinranSun Feb 28, 10:00 am Dharma School 1:00 pm SbT aGM Tues Mar 1, 7:30 pm Lecture Series #6: Gautama / ShinranSun Mar 6, 10:00 am Monthly Shotsuki Memorial ServiceTues Mar 8, 7:30 pm Lecture Series #7: Gautama / Shinran

What The Buddha Taught Us With His Passing

In the forty-fifth year after his attaining Buddhahood, he became ill at Vaishali and predicted that after three months he would enter Parinirvana. Still he journeyed on until he reached Pava where he became critically ill by partaking food offered by Cunda, a blacksmith, and on the full-moon day of February, knowing that his end was near, he came at evening to Kusinagara, a place about one hundred miles from Benares. In the Sala grove of the Mallas between two Sala trees he had his bedding spread with his head towards the north and his face looking to the west according to the ancient customs. He lay down and with his mind perfectly clear, gave his final instructions to his disciples and entered Parinirvana.

(From The Jodo Shinshu Seiten pg. 275) With the calendar page turning to February, we enter what

should be the heart of winter. However, in the last several years we have been experiencing such balmy winters that last year the cherry blossoms started blooming by the end of the month. I don’t know what this year will be like, but we do know that spring is just around the corner.

February is also the month in which we observe the Nirvana Day Service, observing the passing of the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni. According to the story of Sakyamuni Buddha’s life, the Buddha attained enlightenment at the age of 35 in a place called Bodh Gaya in northern India. From that point on, the Buddha travelled throughout the area spreading the Dharma over a span of 45 years, until he passed away at the age of eighty. It is said that in his eightieth year in a place known as Kusinagara, the Buddha entered Parinirvana, or Perfect Enlightenment under the Sala trees with his head placed to the north and his face pointing to the west. The word “Parinirvana” can be broken down into two parts. “Pari” means perfect, and “nirvana” means to extinguish the flames. Putting the two halves together we get the “Perfect Extinguishing of the Flames (of our defilements)”. Even though the Buddha attained enlightenment at the age of 35, because he continued to have a physical body, he had to take life in order to survive, thus it was not considered the perfect enlightenment. This only came about with his entering Parinirvana.

The passing of the Buddha into Parinirvana is so important to all Buddhists because it is during his last talk that he said, “My disciples, my last moment has come, but do not forget that death is only the end of the physical body. The body was born from parents and was nourished by food; just as inevitable are sickness and death.

But the true Buddha is not a human body: - it is Enlightenment. A human body must die, but the Wisdom of Enlightenment will exist forever in the truth of the Dharma, and in the practice of the Dharma. He who sees merely my body does not truly see me. Only he who accepts my teaching truly sees me.”

With these words, Buddhism transcended from a teaching of an individual to truly a Universal teaching that still is fresh and very much needed in our modern era, some twenty five hundred years since the Buddha’s passing away. >> Continued on Page 2

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FUJINKAIHiroko Yoshihara

Thanks to the foresight of Bud Sakamoto, Fujinkai was able to obtain shrimp for the upcoming May Food Fair on the last day of the shrimp season. Thirteen ladies and men gathered at the temple on very short notice to boil and peel the shrimp. It was a very good and pleasant evening! And one Food Fair task has been accomplished with everyone’s sacrifice of a Monday evening.

Our annual general meeting on January 24 will be reported in the next newsletter.

Reminder: our annual Dana Day is scheduled for Sunday, February 14 at 10:30 am. Everyone is welcome to attend.

President’s MessageToday we live in a world driven by

changing technology through the application of computers. It all started shortly after the second World War with a monstrous computer that filled many floors of a large building. After fifty years of research and development, computers are so small that they now fit into pockets of our clothing and

it appears that we cannot live without them.One of the most sophisticated of all computers is the

human brain. It was never invented but it has evolved over billions of years to regulate and control every human being. Like the computer that process information well, the brain requires good informational input and a steady energy flow from the body that is well maintained.

The wellness of everyone is a priority. To keep up with the changing world we need to be flexible and learn how to operate a computer. However, more importantly there is a need to take care of our brain and body by addressing our physical, mental and spiritual well being. We are all interconnected to the world of change and impermanence.

In gassho,Bud Sakamoto, President

Star Wars and MeditationHave you seen the movie “Star Wars:

the Force Awakens”? My sons went to watch the movie on the very first day it was released and said that it was awesome. It reminds me of the time when I was about the same age as my sons about forty years ago; and I too, rushed into the theatre on the release of “Star Wars: New Hope”.

There are a couple of actors who appear in both movies with Harrison Ford being one of them. Not only an established actor, he is an experienced airplane and helicopter pilot as well. He also holds a rating to operate a jet aircraft which he uses for traveling. He is also famous person in the aviation industry. In an aviation magazine interview, Harrison describes flying air crafts like this: “The focus and the concentration and attention to detail that flying takes is a kind of meditation. I find it restful and engaging, and other things slip away”.

Especially in this digital age, surrounded by many gadgets, people always think about having a restful moment. Do we need to set up something special to get such a peaceful mind? Of course, committing to a meditation class is always a good idea. But Harrison Ford said that he can get into a meditative state by focusing on what he is doing. Does flying airplanes happen to have a similar effect that a yoga class has?

I think that any action can be meditative if you concentrate on what you are doing at that moment.

On the other hand, if you attended a business meeting or tidied up your home while checking or watching your cell phone screen, it may distract your mind. As a result, you will not see the consequence as being great or you may not feel any accomplishment.

By bringing attention to bear on what you are doing now, your whole body and mind will be aware of what is happening in front of you. Then you may discover something new even in daily domestic chores. That turns into a joyful moment and you may be in a meditative state.

So if we keep this in mind and try to experience such moment after another, by the end of the day, our minds will be in a very happy, peaceful state. Yes, meditation is not a special activity but just a matter of how we spend our daily life.

In gassho,Naoki Hirano

ObITuaryWe would like to express our heartfelt sympathy

to the family members of the following deceased:

Akio Yamada January 9, 2016 81 Years Old

2015 Memberships received:Inoue Mike & Masako Kubo Ichiro & Makiko Sameshima Margaret Weil Fred

2016 Memberships received:Domai Reiko Oki Hiroshi Tani Kiyoshi & Mutsumi Yoshida Hajime Hoshi Lissa

NEW MEMBERS

** Welcome to the Steveston Buddhist Temple. We are very happy that you have become a member of the Steveston Buddhist Temple and hope that you will be able to enjoy the variety of activities this temple offers.

• Reiko Domai • Hajime Yoshida • Lissa Hoshi

>> Sensei from P.1Let us take this moment to reflect on the Dharma

which he has left for us. In commemorating the passing of Sakyamuni Buddha, let us be mindful that the memorial service is not so much to venerate the historical being, as it is another opportunity to truly listen to the wisdom of the 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

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DHARMA SCHOOLG. Iwata

Our first February Service will be on the 14th. when we will be making Pizza. On the 28th we will write a letter to our foster child in the Philippines. Hope to see you then!

UPCOMING EVENTS

MOE NO KAI Keiko Go

The seniors shared a wonderful cozy morning on Jan. 21st by watching a movie called the “Futen No Tora san” starring Kiyoshi Atsumi, Michiyo Aratama, Chieko Baisho and more.

This was one of the first series of Toran san movie by Yoji Yamada director produced in the late 1960’s and in the 70’s. Thank you all for coming to our first Moe No Kai of the year. Our next gathering will be held on February 18th at 10am.

Please stay healthy and I hope to see you again very soon.

STEVESTON BUDDHIST TEMPLE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Sunday, February 28, 20161:00 p.m.

All members are invited to this special meeting to learn first hand about the plans for 2016.

Your attendance and input are invaluable to the Board of Directors. Participation is essential for our temple to work for everyone.

YOGA WITH ALANNAHatha Yoga (Mondays & Thursdays at 5:30-6:45pm)

A gentle yoga practice suitable for all levels. We will explore breathing techniques and a variety of lying, standing, seated and kneeling yoga poses. Each class will conclude with deep relaxation. Our January/February sessions are focused on the 7 main chakras of the body.

Power Yoga (Tuesdays 5:30-6:45p)A strenuous, challenging type of yoga class (modifications

will be provided). Our classes involve flowing movements combined with deeper holds and concludes with deep relaxation.

Chair Yoga (Saturdays 9:30-10:15)Our chair classes are suitable for all levels and ideal for

those who have difficulty sitting or kneeling on the ground. We work through a variety of poses aimed at improving range of motion and focused on improving posture.

These classes are by donation to the Temple. For more information please contact Alanna at alanna.mcconnell@gmail.com or by telephone at 604.617.9150

INVITATION TO THE PREMIERE OF “Nikkei Stories of Steveston” videos

The premiere is on Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30 pm at the Steveston Buddhist Temple. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information please see the full page ad in on p.7

February 2016 MeMOrIaL SerVICe Feb 7th 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your “Homyo”.)Akizuki, OsamuAkune, ShizukaBeresford, June Domae, IwaoHarada, SatoruHaya, NobbyHigo, MiteruHori, TomeIkari, RokumatsuKariya, IwaoKariya, Yasushi George

Kariya, YoneKariya, YukioKawabata, HiroshiKawabata, YonekichiKimura, ShinkichiKishi, YoichiKokubo, HideoMaeda, SachikoMaruyama, TakaoMiyazaki, KiyokoMiyazaki, Takeo

Mori, RiheMorishita, KimiyoMorizawa, ShigeoMurakami, FumieMurao, ToshimiNakano, YasunoNakata, KikuNishi, HidekoNishi, MasahikoNishi, SenkichiNishi, Kunio

Nishihama, YoshikoNishii, IyoNishii, LarryNomura, JunichiNomura, TsutayeOgawa, EtsukoOhara, TakashiOhara, YoichiOkano, HaruoOyama, FujiyoOzeki, Tomi

Saito, ToshimiSakamoto, Nancy NatsueShinde, KumikoSuzuki, MasaoTakasaki, YukihiroTakashita, Nobuo Tamaki, SunaoTamaki, TsurueTanaka, YonekichiTasaka, JenniferTasaka, Kuniko

Tasaka, YukioToyoda, YoshinobuTsumura, YasueUchida, ShiroWakita, SaijiroYasui , TsuyuYasui, Ukiyoshi

March 2016 MeMOrIaL SerVICe March 6th 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your “Homyo”.)Akizuki, Tom Fumi-takaAmadatsu, TsunemoriAtagi, KayaBaker, AliceDomae, ToyokazuDomai, HisaeFurukawa, JunHamanishi, HiroichiHamanishi, Kazumi

Handa, NoriyukiHashimoto, MasaakiHori, MasamiHorikoshi, TaroInouye, SusumuKakehi, MakotoKariya, SonoyeKitagawa, Tadao Tad Kobayashi, HarueKoyanagi, Tadatoshi

Kurahashi, TomikoKurahashi, YonejiMaede, YoneharuMatsumura, SeitaroMorishita, ShigeoMukai, TeruoMurakami, AsamatsuMurao, YoshiyukiMurao, NagakoNagata, Toshiko

Naka, SatsueNakano, ChitoseNakata, MinosukeNiguma, ToshioNishi, MasaoNishi, Takeshi BillNishihama, MankichiOgawa, TsurueOgawa, MasaharuOjiro, Anthony Kusuo

Omura, YukikoSato, Rex HiroyukiSakamoto, AikoSakamoto, MakotoSakamoto, RoySameshima, ToshioShirakawa, HatsuneShiyoji, DennisSuzuki, ShigeoTakasaki, Toshiko

Tasaka, ArizoUyeda, JeorgeYamamoto, HajimeYamamoto, JohnYamanaka, TakaoYoshida, KazuoYoshida, Yoshio

JIRIKI SEITAI

During the months of February and March, we will be holding a Japanese Slow Exercise class known as Jiriki Setai. Classes will be held on Mondays starting at 6:00 pm in the front lobby area. (Feb. 1, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28).

Jiriki Seitai is an exercise class of slow stretching and is a way to correct the contortions of the body, loosen and relax stiff areas, as well as tighten weak spots while drawing upon our body’s natural energy and refreshing ourselves. We will work on removing and improving shoulder and back pain to improve your physical condition, to re-energize and to engage in dialogue with your inner body. You will feel relaxed and refreshed after each class.

For more information please contact the instructor: Ms. Atsuko Matsumura at 604-448-8854or email at jirirki-seitai@shaw.ca

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DONATIONSThe Steveston Buddhist Temple sincerely appreciates

and thanks the following for their generous donations:

General Donations: Akizuki Eiko, Akizuki Kinuyo, Fugeta Marcus, Fukawa Stanley & Masako, Hamaura Masako, Harada Jack, Hayashida Jun & Augustina, Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Teruko, Iwata Genevieve, Kondo Chieko, Kokubo Alice, Kondo Chieko, Maruno Maya, Miyazaki Susie, Mizuguchi Midori, Nakanishi Michael & Frances, Nishimura Grace, Morishita Elmer, Morizawa Sazare, Niguma Kazuko, Nishikihama Teruko, Osaka Kikue, Sakai Michael & Fe, Sakai Hayao & Tomiko, Sakai Mitzie, Shikaze Naomi, Takayama Kimiko, Tasaka Don & Sharon, Teraguchi Jean, Yamanaka Miyoko, Yoshida Misuye, Steveston Gateball Club, Vancouver Japanese School ($2720)

Eitaikyo Service: Akizuki Kinuyo, Harada Jack, Hibi Aika, Hori Haruye, Kariya Kimiko, Kawabata Mitsuye, Kishi Setsuko, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Nakatsu Tsuyoshi & Chizuru, Sakamoto Umeno, Toyoda Miyuki, Yamashita Setsuko($180)

Eshinni-nikko Service (according to Fujinkai list) : Harada Jack, Hirose Ted & Mary, Sakata Nozumi, Nishi Shizuko, Sakamoto Bud, Mukai Don & Shioko, Ikuta Makoto, Tabata Kiyoko, Morizawa Sazare, Murao Kimiyo, Yamashita Setsuko, Kobayashi Miyako, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Tasaka Chieko, Koyanagi Jean, Tasaka Teruko, Shiozaki Masako, Yoshihara Hiroko, Matsuno Kisako, Nitta Ayako, Sakata Marge, Murray Gloria, Ikari Linda, Yoneda Kaz, Iwata G., Toyoda Miyuki, Morizawa Chiyoko, Kurita Yoshie, Ryan Jeanne, Akizuki Eiko, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakamoto Umeno, Kamimura Shig & Yuki, Hikida Mary, Maede Toyoko, Hikida Mary, Sameshima Famey, Murao Mary, Oshiro Pat & May, Nitta A., Koyanagi Susie, Hamaura Misaye, Yamamoto Kayoko, Kamimura Shig & Yuki, Kariya Kimiko, Tomihiro Kazy, Okano Tokiko, Yamanaka Miyoko, Nishi Chizuko, Mizuyabu M., Niwatsukino Betty, Nakano Minako, Kokubo Alice, Kawabata M., Morishita Elmer, Tanaka Kiyoko, Takasaki Mayumi, Kariya Florence, Kitade Kiyoko, John Fred & Annie, Hamanishi Yoshio & Betty, Okabe Mary, Nishi Kayoko, Mukai Akiko, Shiyoji Lorraine, Sakai Keiko, Tani Mutsumi, Ikuta Teruko, Oye Hanako, Yamashita Kazuko, Domai Kiyo, Nakata Masayo, Sameshima Yoshiko, Morishita Michiyo, Chan Rob & Elsie, Akune Itoko, Osaka Kikue, Narukami Chiyo, Ikuta June, Kawamoto Hiroko, Lum Hitomi, Hibi Aika, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Nishikihama T., Sakai Tomiko, Yoshida M. ($1790)

Dharma Service: Akune Ted & Rose, Akune Roy & Itoko, Beresford Terry, Domai Kiyo, Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Harada Jack, Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Teruko, Kurita Yoshie, Morishita Elmer, Nishimura Grace, Oki Hiroshi, Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Sakamoto Bud, Watanabe Keiko, Whittier Dave & Maya, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yoshihara Hiroko ($446.10)

Jodo-e (Bodhi Day) Service: Akizuki Eiko, Akizuki Kinuyo, Chow Suezone & Nobu, Hamaura Masako, Harada Jack, Hayashida Jun & Augustina, Ikuta Denise, Ikuta Kevin & Karen, Ikuta Kuni & June, Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Teruko, Iwata Genevieve, Kakehi Tomoko, Kawamoto Hiroko, Kobayashi Miyako, Kokubo Alice, Kokubo Eiko, King Hiroko, Kondo Kahoru, Kondo Tamotsu & Chieko, Koyanagi Susie, Kurita Yoshie, Matsumoto Moritaka, Matsuno Seishi & Kisako, Maede Toyoko, Matsuno Tom & Yoko, Maruno M., Mori Koji & Judith, Mori Kahoru, Morishita Elmer, Morishita Michiyo, Morizawa Chiyoko, Mukai Akiko, Murao Toshio, Nakatsu Tsuyoshi & Chizuru, Nishi Kazumi, Nitta Ayako, Ohara Nobuye, Osaka Kikue, Sakai Mitts & Kay, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakai Hayao, Sakamoto Bud, Sakata Hozumi, Sameshima Yoshiko, Shimizu M., Shiozaki Masako, Takasaki S., Tanaka Kiyoko, Tomihiro Doc &Kazy, Watanabe Keiko, Weil Fred, Yamamoto Terumi, Yamashita Setsuko, Yoshida Hajime ($1330)

Shoshu-e Service: Chow Suezone & Nobu, Yasui Davies Laureen, Harada Jack, Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Teruko, Matsuno Seishi & Kisako, Matsuno Tom & Yoko, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Matsumura Yasue ($45)

Nov. Shotsuki: Kawamoto Isao & Ina ($30)Dec. Shotsuki: Akune Roy & Itoko, Domai Kiyo, Doi Peter, Esson

Karen, Gallop Hanako, Hamade Lorne & Naomi, Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Hamanishi Yoshio & Betty, Higo Suzuko, Higo Kevin, Ikuta Kuni & June, Kamimura Shio & Yukie, Kanno Fumio, Kariya Kimiko, Kariya Florence, Kobayashi Miyako, Kokubo Alice, Kondo Tamotsu & Chieko, Koyanagi Susie, McLean Jenny, Morishita Michiyo, Mukai Donald & Shioko, Mukai Dianne, Mukai Tom, Hirose Ted & Mary,

Mukai Henry, Murray G.S., Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Atagi Misao, Nakano Alison, Narukami Don & Chiyo, Nimi Peter & Aster, Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Nishi Shizuko, Hori Glen & Gail, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Nishikihama Teruko, Osaka Kikue, Sakai Terry & Marge, Tsumura T., Sakai Ross, Teraguchi Jean, Mayede Patsy, Sakai Mitts & Kay, Sakata S., Sakata Marjory, Sakiyama N., Sakurai Naomi & Tommy, Sameshima Margaret, Sameshima Yoshiko, Sameshima Hisako, Sameshima Ron, Suzuki K.K., Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Tabata Miyeko, Takahashi Dave & Kei, Takasaki Ted, Terai K., Terencio Shinko, Tomihiro Doc & Kazy, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yamanaka Mitsuhiro & Keiko, Yamashita Setsuko, Yesaki Arthur, Yamanaka S., Yokota Amy, Yokota Carl, Kimura Sueko, Sakai Hayao, Yamaoka Vicky, Yesaki Mitsuo ($2245)

January Shotsuki: Akizuki Kinuyo, Akune Roy & Itoko, Butler Linda, Domai Kiyo, Esson Karen, Guy Rosa & Randy, Hama Sally, Hamade Midori, Hamanishi Yoshio & Betty, Hirano Naoki, Hirose Ted & Mary, Iwata Genevieve, Kamachi Shigeaki, John Fred & Annie, Kamachi S., Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Kamimura Shig & Yukie, Katai Ed & Kay, Kawabata M., Kuramoto I., Kimura Sueko, King Hiroko, Kojima Jim, Kokubo Alice, Kuramoto June, Kuramoto Martin & Elsie, Kurita Yoshie,

Koyanagi Jean, Koyanagi Susie, Lum George, Matsubara K., Matsuo D., Mayede A., Morimoto John, Morimoto M., Morizawa Chiyoko, Morizawa Sazare, Mukai DMS, Mukai H., Mukai Robert, Mukai Tom, Mukai Donald & Shioko, Murao Mary, Murao Ray, Murao Toshio & Kimiyo, Nakano Alison, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Narukami Don & Chiyo, Nevins Family, Nishi Greg & Mary, Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Ng Nelson, Nishi Shizuko, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Nomura Dan & Colleen, Nomura Mark, Nomura-Kemp Norine, Nomura-Rejto George & Cathy, Okabe Mary, Quan Toshiko, Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Saimoto Ritsu, Sakamoto Bud, Sakamoto-Singh Crystal, Sameshima Hisako, Sameshima M.L., Sameshima Yoshiko, Sameshima Ray & Famey, Sameshima Teresa, Sano M., Shimizu Mitsue, Slye Janie, Quan Toshiko & Earnest, Tabata Ian, Tabata Tosh, Takasaki K & S., Takeuchi Ken & Sachiko, Tanaka Emiko, Tanaka Yoshimi & Lynn, Tasaka Kaz & Chic, Tasaka Stephen & Dianne, Teraguchi Jean, Teraguchi Marie, Tipple Pat & Chris, Tomihiro Doc & Kazy, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yamamoto T., Yamanaka S., Yamashita Setsuko, Yesaki Arthur ($2865)

In memory of the late:Mrs. Kimiko Oshiro: Hiroshi Nogami Mr. Toshiharu “Harry” Sameshima: Obayashi Jo-Ann Mr. Atsushi Murakami: Murakami RichardMrs. Harue Ono: Hora Masayo Mr. Hideo Kokubo: Hora Masayo 3rd year of Mr. Keizo Sato: Go Keiko, Sato Helen Mr. Herby Koyanagi: Koyanagi Jean, Akizuki Eiko, Akizuki Kinuyo,

Akune Roy & Itoko, Domai Kiyo, Hamade Satoshi & June, Hibi Aika, Horii Louise, Ikuta Kuni & June, Ikuta Makoto, Iwata Mitzi & Ken, Kobayashi Miyako, Kamimura Shig & Yukie, Kariya Kimiko, Koyanagi Susie, Koyanagi Terry & Kaz, King Hiroko, Miyazaki Susie, Nagata Sayoko & Kazuo, Nakata Andy & Masayo, Narukami Don & Chiyo, Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Nishimura Saburo, Niwatsukino Kiyoko, Okabe Mary, Sakai Mitts & Kay, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakamoto Umeno, Dr. Shiozaki Alan, Tasaka Chic & Kaz, Tatsumi Roy, Yamamoto Kayoko, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yamashita Muneichi & Kazuko, Yesaki Suyeko

Mr. Shigekazu Morimoto: Kobayashi Miyako, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Nogami Hiroshi, Okabe Mary, Sakamoto Alan & Kathy, Sameshima Yoshiko, Tasaka Rick & Naomi

Mrs. H. Hikida: Okabe Mary Mr. Kiyoshi Mori: Mori Carol Mr. Steve Morishita: Morishita LoriMr. Kevin Morishita: Morishita LoriMrs. Mitsuyo Nitta: Bicego Ivano & Betty, Nitta George & Marisa,

Hamanishi Moe & May, Nitta Ted & Jodie Mr. M. Yamaguchi: Yamaguchi KikukoMrs. Peggy Mizuguchi: Kishi Setsuko Mr. Moriharu & Mrs. Hideko Tanigami: Yesaki Suyeko (Total amount donated $3910)

Bingo Winner appreciation: Akizuki EikoWed. evening painting class appreciation: Hirose-Cameron LisaIn appreciation: Matsumura LaverneBonenkai appreciation: Kakehi Tomoko, Matsuno Seishi & Kisako,

Mehl Rainer, Mukai Akiko, Kondo Norman, Wickham Kelly Bazaar donations: Kondo T., Yamamoto Terumi SBTWA donations: Ichiiwa Bea, Mitsuishi Reiko, Morishita Elmer,

Narukami Chiyo, Sameshima Famey, Yamanaka M., (Total amount $1580)

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2月 2016

法 の と も し び

お釈迦様の入滅

　弟子たちよ、今は私の最期の時である。しかし、この死は肉体の死であることを忘れてはならない。肉体は父母より生まれ、食によって保たれるものであるから、病み、傷つき、こわれることはやむを得ない。　仏の体質は肉体ではない。さとりである。肉体はここに

滅びても、さとりは永遠に法と道とに生きている。だから、わたしの肉体を見る者がわたしを見るのではなく、わたしの教えを知る者こそわたしを見る。（仏教聖典より）

　カレンダーのページが二月となり本来なら冬の一番厳しい季節となるはずですが、この数年は大変暖かくて去年は二月の中ごろから桜が咲き始めていました。今年はどうでしょうか？

　さて、二月といえばお釈迦様がお亡くなりになった日を追悼し、涅槃会の法要を勤める月でもあります。当仏教会では二月の祥月法要と一緒に参られます。お釈迦様は約2500年前にボッダガヤーという村で菩提樹の下で悟りを開かれたといわれています。当時彼は35才でありました。そして、45年の伝道生活を経てクシナガラの郊外、シャーラ（沙羅）樹の林の中で最後の教えを説き入滅されました。二月の満月の日であったそうです。歳は80歳であったといわれています。

　お釈迦様は35歳で悟りを開いたのですが、肉体を保ち続ける間はどうしても生きるためには他の命を取らなければならないので、そのあいだの悟りは有余涅槃と言われます。そして、80歳で入滅された時を無余涅槃（完全涅槃）と言われます。その最後の教えにお釈迦様が弟子たちに「本当の仏は肉体にあらず法にある」と説かれ、仏教のみ教えが大切であることを強調されました。

　教えが中心となった仏教は2500年前に説かれた教えでありながら、現在の世の中にもなくてはならない真実の平和へ導く教えでもあります。　そして、これはまた、阿弥陀様のはたらきを示す教えでもあります。南無阿弥陀仏

合掌 生田真見

会長からのお知らせ坂本バッド

現在私達はコンピュータを応用し、刻々と変わる技術に影響された世界に生きています。このような世界はもともと第二次世界大戦後まもなく始まりました。そのころのコンピューターは大きなビルの幾つものフロアを占める巨大な物でした。その後50年

ほどの研究開発でコンピューターはとても小さくなり、今では洋服のポケットに入るほどで、まるでコンピューターがないと生活できないほどです。

しかし、コンピューターの中でも一番複雑なのは人間の脳です。それは発明されたのではなく、なん10億年以上もかけて人間の体を制御するために進化したものです。情報処理を上手にこなすコンピューター同様、人の脳も情報入力と、健康な体からの絶える事のないエネルギーが必要です。

人々の心身の健全な状態がまず第一です。変化し続ける世界に対応していくためには私達は柔軟でコンピューターを使えるようにする必要があります。しかしもっと重要なことは私達の脳と体を身体的、精神的にいい状態に保つことです。私達は皆、変化する世界、そして何も永久に続かない世界につながっているのです。

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スティーブストン仏教会年次総会

2016年2月28日（日）1:00 p.m.

2016年の仏教会の計画を知るために、この特別な集会に皆さま是非ご出席ください。皆さまのご出席とご意見は役員会にとってとても貴重ですし、お寺が皆さまのために役立つためになくてはならないものです。

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法 の ともしび婦人会からのお知らせ

吉原ヒロコ

坂本バッドさんのお蔭で5月の食品バザー用にシュリンプの季節最後の日にシュリンプを確保できました。13人もの男女の方々が急なお願いにもかかわらず駆けつけてくれ、シュリンプを茹でたり殻をむいたりしながら楽しい月

曜日の夕方を過ごしました。皆様のおかげで食品バザーの仕事の一つが済みました。ありがとうございました。

1月24日の婦人会年次総会報告は次のニュースレターに載せます。

例年のダーナデー法要は2月14日（日）、10:30にあります。皆様のご参加を歓迎いたします。

萌の会郷　恵子

1月21日の萌の会は、渥美清の”寅さん”を観賞しました。今回の寅さんマドンナは新玉美千代さんでした。1969年に山田洋二監督によりこの映画は作製されましたが、寅さんシリーズの中でも60年代、70年代での最初の方の作品となります。笑い声が絶えない穏やかな一時を皆様と過ごせ、参加して下さいました方には感謝を致します。次回は2月18日午前10時に行われます。どうぞ、風邪など引かず、次回またお会いできること楽しみにしております。

敬 弔次の方がご逝去されましたので、生前のご苦労を偲び、

謹んで敬弔の意を表します。

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「スティーブストンの日系人物語」（ビデオ）の初演にご招待

スティーブストン仏教会会員の方々を「スティーブストンの日系人物語」（ビデオ）の初演にご招待いたしたく思います。これらのビデオは日系カナダ人パイオニアとその子孫の方々の苦闘と成功に対し賞賛と感謝の気持ちを示すものです。これら10本の短いドキュメンタリーは歴史的スティーブストンの日系カナダ人社会の人々、場所、出来事を再現したものです。

上映日時と場所は2月16日（火）6:30 p.m.、スティーブストン仏教会で、スナックも用意しております。

詳細、または参加 のご連絡はスティーブストン博物館にお願いいたします。電話：604-718-8439。　イーメール:　 stevestonmuseum@richmond.ca

スターウォーズと瞑想 皆さんは映画『スターウォーズ・フォースの覚醒』をご覧になりましたか？私の２人の息子は、混雑を承知で封切当日に見に行き「とても面白かった」と、興奮気味に話してくれました。

今からほぼ40年前には、ちょうど今の息子とたちと同じような年頃だった自分が、シリーズの第一作『スターウォーズ・新た

なる希望』を、やっぱり初日に観に行き、そのまま館内に居残って３回も観続けたことを思い出しました。 さて、その両方の映画に出演している俳優の1人に、ハリソン・フォードがいます。彼は映画俳優だけではなく、飛行機とヘリコプターの免許を持ち（もちろん自家用機も所有し）、移動のために使うビジネスジェット機の操縦もこなせる、飛行経験豊かなパイロットでもあります。

今回の映画の中で久しぶりに愛機ミレニアム・ファルコン号に乗り込んだ彼が「家に戻ったぞ」とチューバッカに語る様は、まさしくパイロットの笑顔でした。 そんな彼が、航空関係の雑誌のインタビューで、次のように話しています。

「操縦のために意識を集中し、微妙な感覚に神経を研ぎ澄ますことは、瞑想と似ています。どこまでも引きこまれていくと同時に心が落ち着いていき、雑念が消え去っていくのがわかるのです」

自分の心を穏やかにしたい、そう思うことはよくあります。スマホやコンピューターなど、常に外界から刺激を受け続けてしまう現代、こうした瞑想の時間は誰にとっても大切なものでしょう。でも、そのために何か特別なことをしなければならないのでしょうか。確かに、瞑想のクラスなどに参加して、自分の時間を瞑想に使うようアレンジすることは、効果的です。

でも先ほどのハリソン・フォードは、今自分がやっていること－飛行機の操縦－に集中することが瞑想になると言っています。たまたま操縦という、あまり一般的ではない行為が瞑想に向いていたのでしょうか。私はそうではなくて、今自分がやっていることに集中することで、瞑想と同じ効果が得られているのだと思います。

例えば仕事のミーティングをしている時でも、家で洗濯物を片付けている時でも、今やっていること以外－例えば携帯電話の画面など－を気にしながらやっていると、心も落ち着かないし自分がやっていることも中途半端になってしまうでしょう。やり終えた後も、自分は何をやったのか実感が湧いてこないかもしれません。

何であれ今やっていることに集中すれば、たとえそれが日常の同じ作業であっても、新しい発見があるかもしれません。そうした発見も、心を豊かにしてくれます。ひとつひとつのことをきちんと終えて、その積み重ねで一日が終わる。そんなふうに一日が終えられれば、瞑想して気分をすっきりしたのと同じような気持ちで、今日はいい日だったなと言えるでしょう。

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お寺で自力整体

2月と3月の間お寺で自力整体のクラスを開きます。クラスは月曜日の午後6時から7時までです。（2月1日・15日・22日・29日3月7日・14日・21日・28日）

自力整体とは、ストレッチを通して骨盤修正など体のゆがみを取るエクササイズです。興味のある方は先生の松村敦子様にご連絡をお願いいたします。連絡先は（604）448-8854、または、jiriki-seitai@shaw.ca までにお問い合わせをお願いいたします。

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