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E-mail: [email protected] Website: makawaohongwanji.org Resident Minister: Rev. Kerry Kiyohara

April 2019 P.O. Box 188, Makawao, Maui, HI 96768 Office Phone: (808) 572-7229

MAKAWAO HONGWANJI MISSION

P. O. BOX 188

Makawao, HI.—96768

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PERMIT NO. 6

Makawao, HI 96768

Sunday, April 7, 9:00 a.m. MAUI HANAMATSURI SERVICE

AT WAILUKU COMMUNITY CENTER

Sunday, April 14, 9:00 a.m. MHBT HANAMATSURI,

FIRST SUNDAY DHARMA SERVICE, CHILDREN DHARMA SCHOOL

Refreshments: Gardenias

Sunday, April 21, 9:00 a.m. PROJECT DANA DAY SERVICE

Sunday, April 28, 9:00 a.m. ESHIN-NI KAKUSHIN-NI SERVICE

Refreshments: Sweet Peas

PROJET DANA SERVICE

Project Dana Service will be held on April 21 (Sunday) at

9:00 a.m. A light lunch to follow. Guest speakers will be

Janie and Allan Karimoto, former Makawao Sangha

members who have relocated to Hilo. Janie was

instrumental in starting Project Dana at Makawao

Hongwanji. Dana is the Buddhist teaching of selfless

giving.

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Hau‘oli lā hānau, Shakyamuni Buddha!

Hanamatsuri, the “festival of flowers,” celebrates the birth of Gautama Siddhartha, the human being who would become Shakyamuni Buddha, on April 8, about 2600 years ago. Tradition says that many auspicious phenomena accompanied the birth of the Buddha: sweet tea rained down from the sky, birds sang so sweetly their voices turned into wondrous flowers that floated down to the ground, whereupon even more flowers bloomed instantly. Tradition says the baby Buddha popped out of Queen Maya’s right side, immediately walked seven steps, a lotus flower blooming with each step he took. Siddhartha then pointed one hand to the sky, and the other hand to the ground, proclaiming, “Above the earth and under heaven, I alone am the world-honored one.”

Even as a child, I always thought, “What a big ego!” But I always loved the beauty of the hanamido flower palace and the white elephant upon which it was placed. My favorite white elephant for the hanamido was hand-made by members of Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles, which I attended from childhood up to college graduation. Ryukokuzan Hongwanji (“honzan”) in Kyoto, displays a white elephant in front of the Amida-do Gate. This elephant is insanely cute in the Japanese “kawaii” style! One of the great joys of growing up Buddhist is the tradition of pouring sweet tea over a statue of the baby Buddha. As a child, I could relate to the baby Buddha and the celebration of his birthday! Imagine my surprise when I discovered the sweet tea was literally “sweetened tea” — Lipton’s Tea with C&H Sugar from Hawaii, hahaha! Traditionally, the sweet tea for Hanamatsuri in Japan would be made

from 甜茶 (tencha), which has a naturally sweet flavor and is used

widely in traditional Chinese medicine. Hanamatsuri is significant in the Jōdo Shinshū Hongwanji tradition as taught by Shinran Shōnin because the true reason for Shakamuni Buddha appearing in our world was to reveal the Primal Vow of Amida Buddha to save all sentient beings through Birth in the Pure Land, the realm of perfect peace, supreme Enlightenment, Nirvana. In the Hongwanji tradition, the Path of Nembutsu, Namo Amida Butsu, is open to all people without discrimination or judgement, regardless of wealth, social position, education, or ability to be virtuous. Continues on Page 3

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You don’t have to shave your head, give up everything, and dedicate your life to full-time study and disciplined practice. You don’t have to be able to truly live the Noble Eightfold Path or realize the perfection of the Six Paramitas, or even the “I will try” part of the Golden Chain of Love. You don’t have to change anything. You don’t have to believe anything. You don’t have to perform difficult rituals or sutra chanting. You don’t have to donate vast sums of money to build temples, stupas, or pagodas. You don’t even have to “understand” the soteriology of the Jōdo Shinshū Hongwanji tradition as taught by Shinran Shōnin.

“Soteriology” is the doctrine of salvation—I confess I had to look that word up the first time retired Rev. Tatsuo Muneto presented it during pre-Tokudo training, hahaha! Amida’s Compassion is so great that Birth in the Pure Land is available to you, just as you are. Amida’s Wisdom is so inclusive that Birth in the Pure Land is available to you not despite but precisely because of your all-too-human weaknesses, unfulfilled “good” intentions, or “evil” karma established in the past. How grateful I am that Amida is the Buddha of Immeasurable Life —because I am so addicted to my Ego that it took a long, long time for me to truly awaken to my stubborn self-centeredness. How grateful I am that Amida is the Buddha of Infinite Light—because the Wisdom of the Teachings illuminated me around the world as my self-centered focus on my career took me across Asia. How grateful I am that my grandparents and parents, generations of Hongwanji ministers, and numerous Hongwanji temples ensured that Namo Amida Butsu was the foundation of my upbringing and the light that guided me back to my true home. And this journey all began about 2600 years ago with the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the human being who would become the Buddha of our time. Happy birthday, Shakyamuni Buddha! Namo Amida Butsu! Mahalo,

Rev. Kerry

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Did You Know?

Did you know that our temple’s Budget for 2019 is $184,680? Did you know that dues as a Sustaining Member of our temple is only $300 a year (but not limited to). Did you know that most of your dues goes to Honpa Headquarters as our assessment? Honpa’s 2019 budget is $1,197,553. Maui District Temples assessment is $130,267 of which Makawao share is $25,575. Now you know!

Now go figure………….we reported 145 sustaining family members to Honpa. If we only collect dues from our members (145 x $300) we would receive $43,500. To meet the operating expenses of our temple, other sources of income is needed. We receive cash donations from friends of the temple and from all our fundraising events (garage sales, bazaar, and YES, we will be doing our famous pickle peaches and daikon Sambai Zuke).

Mr. Ray Nakagawa and his crew already made the first batch of syrup for the pickle peaches. Soon, we will be picking the peaches. We will be needing volunteers to help with the picking, washing, soaking, pickling, packing, repacking, labeling, making more syrup, and doing it again each week for the next 4 months. And yes, we do need people to help sell our products. Can you help us?

Mrs. Betty Hirose, and her team, will be ready and waiting for our soft peaches to be pitted, dehydrated, packed, and sold as dried peaches …….can you help? Ooooo, my mouth stay watering from just thinking about and smelling the vinegar in our church kitchen. Hey, no need be temple member to help out. Scouts, Judo, their families, and Enhanced Fitness Class members, just come. We (the temple) will all benefit from working together and sharing fellowship. Call the office for all our fundraising work schedules. All is welcome……….won’t you please come join us. With much appreciate and MAHALO!!!!!!

Floyd

WELCOME NEW MEMBER:

Mr. Reginald Sato

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April & May 2019 Memorial Anniversaries

(Please call Temple Office to schedule your service - 572-7229)

1st Year Memorial Service 2018 1st Year Memorial Service 2018

April 02 Daniel Hisao Watanabe May 26 Hideo Tanimoto

3rd Year Memorial Service 2017 3rd Year Memorial Service 2017

April - None May 03 Sumiko “Sue” Nakashima

May 17 Sachiko Kotani Smith

7th Year Memorial Service 2013 7th Year Memorial Service 2013

April 22 Sumie Sally Sumida May 12 John Mitsuru Ebisu

May 26 Bryan Tokuichi Hiromoto


April 05 Sam Katsuto Morikawa May 04 Katherine Mieko Kagehiro

April 19 George Tsutomu Ito May 07 John Toraichi Hashimoto

April 28 Judy Megumi Tadakuma


April 03 Eileen Michie Iwatake May 10 Mitsue Masusako

May 23 Margaret Hiroko Moffat

May 24 Matsuyo Inouye


April 03 Tokie Seki May 20 Koichi Tanaka

April 14 Yasuko Koono

April 16 Juto Yamashita

33rd Year Memorial Service 1987 33rd Year Memorial Service 1987

April 18 Tsunezo Mizoguchi May - None


April - None May 23 Ikano Masusako

IN MEMORIAM

Makawao Hongwanji Mission extends its deepest sympathy to families that have recently lost a loved one:

Family of the Late Mrs. Fumiko Uyehara (89) who passed away on February 15, 2019.

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Donations - Makawao Hongwanji Mission can operate only because of the generous donations from many, many people. All donations are humbly received with sincere gratitude and appreciation. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO HAVE YOUR DONATION PRINTED IN THE NEWSLETTER OR IF YOU WISH TO HAVE YOUR DONATION LISTED AS ANONYMOUS, PLEASE INDICATE SO BY ATTACHING A NOTE TO YOUR CONTRIBUTION.

Contributions February 20, 2019 to March 20, 2019

DONATION: Edwin Yamamura In memory of Misao Yabu – Shigeru and Carol Karakawa In memory of Robert Akemoto and family – Betty Mizuguchi In memory of Hatsuichi and Shizuko Nishiyama – Nora Nishiyama In memory of Masato and Dorothy Matsui – Paul and Mae Matsui, Gary and Patsy Matsueda In memory of June Hironaka – Noboru Hironaka and family In memory of Shoichi and Haru Tanaka – Florence Yotsuya In memory of Sadamu Okuni – Robert and Sherri Okuni In memory of Hideo and Misayo Nakamura – Colin Nakamura In memory of Megumi “Judy” Tadakuma – Joyce and Raymond Gee In memory of Nadao Makimoto – Aiko Patsy Makimoto, Mae Balmores In memory of Tsunezo and Sawayo Mizoguchi – Lon and Terri Mizoguchi, Ruth and Erwin Anisman Okinawan sweet potatoes – Don and Colleen Ikemoto Facilities donation – Dawn Nishimoto David Judd—Blue Ray Player Edward Koja—Alter Flowers OFUSE: 13

th year memorial service for Akira Hedani – Family of Akira Hedani

3rd

year memorial service for June Hironaka – Family of June Hironaka, Paul Hironaka and family, Guy Hironaka, George and Joyce Koga, Scott and Wendy Wells, Masami and Catherine Hironaka 3

rd year memorial service for Gladys Ushimija – Family of Gladys Ushijima, Helen

Ohigashi 3

rd year memorial service for Nadao Makimoto – Family of Nadao Makimoto

In memory of Penny Hedani and Patricia Griffin – Howard and Debi Hedani NOKOTSUDO: Tsuzuki Matsumura Reginald Sato In memory of Chiyoko Karimoto – Yvonne and Toshi Kishi In memory of Sadao Hamai – Ronald Hamai In memory of Shigemi Gladys Ushijima – Gail Reiko and Ronald Hamai In memory of Shizuko family – Sharon May Lau Fujioka THANK YOU FOR RECYCLING: $29.95

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Appreciation for Shigemi Okamoto Memorial Lecture Series By: Gail H.

“On Right Thought: Revering the light of the Buddha, reflecting upon my impermanent self, I shall strive

to live a life of gratitude.” by Rev. Yuki Sugaha.

On March 2 & 3, 2019, Reverend Yuki Sugahara, resident minister of the Oregon Buddhist Temple was the

guest lecturer for the Shigemi Okamoto Memorial Lecture series held at Wailuku Hongwanji. Thank you to

the Okamoto Family for perpetuating the lecture series bi-annually for the 7th series. The members of

Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist Temple who attended thought that it was a very interesting and

informative lecture on “How the Four Noble Truths Connect to Nembutsu Teachings and Nembutsu Life”.

Listening to Reverend Sugahara describe his hometown temple, religious practices in Japan today, and

sharing new definitions and insights into the Four Noble Truths as we try to apply them to our own daily

lives, gave us much to reflect upon. It was a very scholarly message delivered in a very entertaining

manner as well. Below is the Photo of Reverend Sugahara’s visual on how we change our self-

centeredness of “ME” to “WE”, thus letting go of our attachments to self interests.

Attending other temple’s Dharma Lecture Series, whether it’s at Kahului, or Lahaina, or Wailuku, and

especially if it’s here at Makawao, is an opportunity to share, communicate, and appreciate the efforts of

all our Sanghas. Thank you to Wailuku Hongwanji for a wonderful lecture weekend.

“Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough

to surrender the Me for the We.” By: Phil Jackson, NBA Coach

Reverend Sugahara’s lectures can be found on You Tube from Oregon Buddhist Temples website.

Almost pau… Construction of the buildings done, appliances in, paving in progress, then comes landscaping and fencing. Interested in renting? Contact Temple Office 572-7229.

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GIRL’S DAY AT MHBT

Dharma School children, Lenna, Lindsay, Marin, Kaya, Emi, Kenneth, Tory, Sierra, Kalena, Benjamin, Jamie, and Kaylie, listen intently during Rev. Kerry’s power point story of Kaguya Hime.

Girl’s Day Doll collection shared by Mimi Kiyohara. It was handed down to her from her grandmother.

DHARMA SCHOOL

Girl’s Day on March 3 was celebrated by our Dharma School children. They worked on an art activity of kokishi doll under a cherry blossom tree. This special day is also known as Hina Matsuri or Doll Festival. Mimy displayed her 100 year old doll set depicting the ancient royal court of Japan. Our next class will be held April 14. Hanamatsuri (birth of Shakynamuni Buddha) will be our class theme.

BWA

VISITATION TO ROSELANI - Rev. Kerry conducted a Jodo Shinshu service at Roselani, attended by ten Makawao Hongwanji BWA ladies and eight Roselani residents on March 14. After the service, BWA ladies shared Okinawan sweet potato manju and visited with the residents. Our Ladies also visited and shared manju with friends who did not attend the service but were either in their rooms or at lunch. A special mahalo to Floyd Nagoshi who entertained other residents with his music.

BINGO AT HALE MAKUA - What a fun time playing BINGO at Hale Makua, Kahului. We’ve been sponsoring BINGO for 11 years and this is the most people we’ve had coming to help out. Karen and Diane are the ones to pick out the balls and announce the numbers. Karen can certainly keep the crowd entertained. Thank you to everybody who donated prizes and those who came to spend some time bringing cheer to our friends at Hale Makua. Here’s the group of compassionate and smiling helper: Karen & Rogers, Diane K., Sharon N., Jean N. & Jaimee, Robert & Iwa, Marilyn & Lea, Jean H., Alice, Lilian, Mimy, Gail, Robert & Sherri & Kai & Kaylie, Hedy, and Blanche. See you all again next year!

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Jr. YBA

The Hawaii Federation of Junior YBA held their Winter Federation meeting on the island of Maui from January 20-21, 2019 but managed to pack some fun-filled activities: beach in Lahaina, shopping at Whaler’s Village and Queen Kaahumanu, stargazing and lunar eclipse viewing from Upcountry Maui and participating in the Martin Luther King march. Mahalo to Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist temple for providing the social hall and kitchen for 1 night’s stay. The Junior YBA’ers consists of youth from temples across the State of Hawaii. Look out for more news of the Junior YBA’ers involvement in our community. If you know of any interested youth from grades 7 though 12 please contact the temple office at (808) 572-7229.

Eshin-ni/Kakushin-ni Day Service April 28, 2019

Guest Speaker: Mimy Kiyohara

Eshinni was Shinran Shonin's wife and Kakushinni was their daughter, the youngest of 6 children. Little is known about Eshinni except through 10 letters she wrote to Kakushinni during the last years of her life. Not until 1921 were these letters discovered in the Hongwanji archives, over 650 years after they were written. Thanks to Eshinni's letters, we know that the Nembutsu guided her life. She had a deep reverence for her husband and his pursuits. She is described as refined and well-educated and she was also a landowner. This allowed her to survive and raise a family and support Shinran financially so that he was able to pursue his studies. Kakushinni was her father's caregiver in his final years. After Shinran's death at age 90, Kakushinni wanted to keep Shinran's teaching alive and worked to perpetuate it. She built a temple enshrining an image of Shinran. Soon after, people started to gather and learn of Shinran's teachings. As a result, the Nembutsu teachings began to reach more people. Kakushinni's foresight and deep appreciation for the Nembutsu teachings saved Shinran's work and established the foundation of Jodo Shinshu. Thus, the contributions of both Eshinni and Kakushinni have had a lasting impact on Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Eshinni gave Shinran her complete dedication and support, while Kakushinni established the foundation from which to transmit his teachings.

Eshinni

Kakushinni

HHMH Board of Directors Meeting February 7, 2019 By Sharon Higuchi

Highlights of messages from Bishop Eric Matsumoto and President Pieper Toyama

[Note: Kahului Hongwanji’s newsletter, Ocean, has the printed messages which covers 5 ½ pages so I will attempt to highlight some of their reflections on the state of affairs of HHMH at this time and their goals for 2019. Please read their messages in their entirety if possible. ]

Bishop’s Messages:

We need to be both realistic and optimistic. HHMH, for a small organization, has had a large hand in making Hawaii what it is today. There will be a vacuum if we become extinct so we need to embrace change and joyfully welcome all interested in listening to the Dharma so that the Teachings can continue to guide the people of Hawaii into the future.

As we observe our 130th Anniversary and the 107th Legislative Assembly this year, the Bishop says we need to do more outreach. He encourages everyone to invite 1 or 2 groups of people to temple celebrations of this event.

His top priorities for 2019 are: 1) the search for alternate sources of income 2) increasing our outreach or capacity to share the Dharma with more people in quantity and quality 3) providing for and nurturing our Sangha members, including ministers.

The Bishop humbly asks for support and cooperation as he completed 8 years as our Bishop and was selected to serve for another 4 years.

President’s Message:

Pieper has served as President for the last five years and this is his last year of his last term (per the bylaws).

His main FOCUS will be finances. He said that even if we make changes from today, in the next ten years, some temples will close due to demographics and other factors. Temple leaders, with the support of the Office of the Bishop and the Business Manager, need to prepare for the future. As Buddhists, we should know that nothing lives forever and temples need to reflect on life as it really is. He calls “on temples to reflect on your futures and begin laying down realistic plans for dealing with what may come.” Areas of focus are:

1) Pieper said that “we must develop alternative revenue sources for our temples and for Hawaii Kyodan.” For example, one suggestion is that Hawaii Kyodan develop a major fundraising event such as one tied to the Living Treasures Luncheon.

2) Hawaii Kyodan must consider becoming smaller and more focused. Operations must be based on what we can realistically afford.

3) We need to implement actions. Examples are the Monshinto Task Force and Pilot Projects where volunteer temples would implement proven practices or innovative and creative efforts to grow. The results of the Pilot Projects would be shared with all temples in 2020.

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MOVIE NITE

WHEN: April 26, Friday

WHERE: MHBT Social Hall

TIME: Dinner at 6 p.m. - Movie at 6:30 p.m.

COST: $3 (free for children under 12)

Critically acclaimed as one of the most delightful and charming family films ever, My Neighbor Totoro is a stunning animated treat full of magical adventure from Hayao Mizazaki. Follow the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei when they move into a new home in the countryside. To their delight, they discover that their neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit called Totoro—who can be seen only through the eyes of a child. Totoro introduces them to extraordinary characters—including a cat that doubles as a bus!—and takes them on an incredible journey.

GARAGE SALE AT MHBT Preparations are already starting and we look forward to new donations. Our hard working crew has already started making room by discarding old sofas, broken furniture, a large treadmill, rusty metal desk, futon bed, mattress, and other unsalable items. All went to the dump on Paul Nishida’s handy trailer. Whew! (When donating, please remember, no sofas, matresses or large exercise machines. So heavy!) Thank you very much.


4) We must improve our infrastructure by passing the bylaws changes that will be recommended by the Committee on Reorganization and the Bylaws Committee. ( Note: the two committees met briefly during the Legislative Assembly and are considering updating the Rules and Regulations of the Legislative Assembly and perhaps simplifying the bylaws and submitting a package at the 2020 Legislative Assembly.) Our governance structure has to have the capacity to respond quickly and efficiently to modern day problems which could affect the very existence of HHMH.

5) Pieper says that we need to improve our communication systems. “We must help our members see beyond their temple walls. “ “Enthusiasm, optimism, and understanding are spread through good communications.” Temples are not alone in their challenges and their joys of the Teachings. “Above all else it will take the state-wide Sangha coming together with a common purpose to participate in and support actions that make a difference.” Good communications is necessary “so members will have a feeling that they all have an opportunity to participate in a spiritual movement that is larger than themselves and their temples.”

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2019 ACTIVITIES: APRIL, MAY, JUNE April 7 Maui Hanamatsuri Association Service, 9:00 am (Wailuku Community Center) No service at Makawao Hong. April 14 Hanamatsuri, First Sunday and Monthly Memorial Service, Dharma School April 21 Project Dana Day Service (guest speakers) April 28 Eshin-ni / Kakushin-ni Service (guest speaker) May 5 First Sunday and Monthly Memorial Service, Dharma School May 12 Parents Day Service May 19 Maui District Fujimatsuri (Kahului Hongwanji, 9:00 am) May 26 Gotan-e Shinran Shōnin Birthday Service (Guest Speaker) June 2 First Sunday and Monthly Memorial Service, Dharma School End of Year Recognition June 9 Dharma Family Service June 16 Dharma Family Service June 23 Dharma Family Service June 30 Dharma Family Service Scheduled Activities: Daily Sunrise Service: 6:30-7:30am Shoshinge Chanting & Meditation: MWF 8:30-9:30am Project Dana Senior Program: April 11, Thurs.10:30am Sewing Group: April 17 Wed, 8:30am Temple Council Meeting: April 14, Sun., 11:00 am Movie (6:30pm)Night & Dinner (6:00pm): April 25, Fri. Special children’s movie TBA Dharma Q&A/Talk Story: After Sunday Service 10:30 am Buddhist Study Classes: Wednesday 6-7 pm Bodhi Tree Meditation Circle: Saturday 11am Other Activities – Call Temple Office (572-7229) for information and times: Buddhist Womens’ Association: April 28, Eshin-ni/Kakushin-ni Service April - June: Pickled Peach season – call office for more information June 22 – July 5: Scheduled preparation for July 6-7 Garage Sale/Bazaar – call office for more information

BWA ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S LUNCHEON This year’s BWA Annual New Year’s Luncheon was

held at Fernando’s Mexican Restaurant in the Queen Kaahumanu Mall. We all had a wonderful time chatting, playing games, and most of all, eating!!!

MAKAWAO HONGWANJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE Council Minutes Highlights

March 10, 2019

New Business: 1. Yoga Class Rental of Social Hall: Reverend Kerry sent Rules/Regulations of Rental of Social Hall but no response back. Reverend Kerry will follow up. 2. Rental of Social Hall: Gail reports that two applications have been submitted from Troy Hashimoto for Hanako Hashimoto (100 yr. old party) and Glynis Okamura (graduation). Both approved by Properties Committee Chair. Note: Rental application should be for current sustaining members in good standing. 3. Hawaii State Lay Convention: September 13-15 in Hilo, Hawaii. Usually temple has 2-3 delegates. 4. Installation of Side Altars: Photos and quotes presented by Mr. Wakabayashi were shared. Also, option just for Scrolls of Shinran Shonin and Rennyo Shonin were presented. Discussion on funding of this project. A motion was made by Reverend Kerry that photos of altars and adornment be displayed for general membership for feedback. Motion carried. 5. Servicing of Organ: Discussion whether or not to have servicing done.

Minister’s Report: 1. Pacific Buddhist Academy presented a framed charcoal drawing of Siddhartha under the bodhi tree as well as a PBA fan. 2. Facebook: Recent children’s dharma story shared was liked, shared, clicked by many out in the community. 3. Reverend Kerry shared his idea of wanting to develop a Lay Minister guideline program for MHBT for those whom may be interested.

Affiliate Organizations: 1. BWA: Schedule submitted. 2. Dharma School: Theme for February 2019 was on Hinamatsuri; 20 students attended. 3. Boy Scouts: Troop 18 report submitted. 4. Project Dana: Allan & Janie Karimoto will be guest speakers on April 21, 2019 Project Dana Day Service.

Committee Reports:

1. V.P. Activities: Report submitted. 2. Repair & Maintenance: A) Keith Maeda completed replacement of restroom doors. B) Jake Thomas still awaiting approval from Boy Scout council for painting of MHBT restrooms. C) Glynis Okamura still working on painting of the Project Dana house. D) Audio system cabinet in social hall almost done. E) Broom holder still needs to be installed in Nokotsudo. F) Sink in social Hall still needs to be replaced with double sink that came from Nokotsudo remodeling. 3. Membership: Currently received 100 paid dues. 4. Properties: Calvin Higuchi reported the following: A) Met with Lengo construction regarding the parking area that still needs to be done. B) Chain link fences needs to installed to close off the rentals. Keith Maeda will be providing estimate of materials/labor. C) Maui Electric permanent set up needs to be requested. D) Contractor says project completed either end of March or April 2019. Possible rental in May. E) Will need to go over lease agreement at the end of the month with Pono Realty.

(Full Council Minutes and reports can be obtained from Temple Office.)

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YOSEMORI FAMILY VISITS MAKAWAO

On Sunday, March 17, Mrs. Chihoko Yosemori, wife of the late Rev. Chikai Yosemori, visited Makawao Hongwanji with their children JoAnn Yosemori Ito, and Eric and Dawn Yosemori. Some thoughts from Mrs. Yosemori: I am so happy to come to Makawao and feel the fresh, cool air which brings back many memories. My husband and I came to Paia Hongwanji in 1964, 55 years ago. We saw the church in the cane fields with broken houses around, almost like a ghost town, where people had moved away. The second day, church members came to visit us and asked my husband, “What you going to do with this temple?” My husband was very busy taking care of church members from Paia and Makawao, Haliimaile, Kula, Haiku, and Hana. He taught Japanese School and he worked with the church members to close Paia Hongwani and build a new church in Makawao. We stayed on Maui 17 years, 7 years at Paia and 10 years in Makawao. Church people have shown us the kindness of your hearts throughout our lives. We spent many years together, our members taught us many things, and we learned together. My husband could not have done many things in his life, without the people who supported him from Paia and Makawao days.

We are happy to see old friends and appreciate your support these many years. We never forget Maui. Thank you to those who came to my husband’s funeral 2 years ago and for sending warm cards. My husband was at Jikoen Hongwanji for 15 years and 11 years as Bishop. We never forget the many people who helped us on Maui. Hamai-san’s father who found a house for us in Lower Paia, the Kijimas who invited us for Christmas for 17 years, the choir of Jr. YBA students, Alice and Sadhana Kai, Yoshioka family, and so many more. When you come to Honolulu, come to Jikoen for Sunday Service as our family attends service there. We want to see you again.

The Yosemori Family worked tirelessly for Makawao Hongwanji and we are truly thankful that they could come to Maui to spend some time at our temple and see old friends. Through many causes and conditions, our lives have intertwined through all these years. MAHALO FOR OUR FRIENDSHIP.

JoAnn, Eric and Dawn.

Eric, Clyde, JoAnn, Dawn, Alice, Mrs. Yosemori and Iwa.

On the Lighter Side of Things… MIKE IS BACK!

Well, look who’s back! Yes, I’m back! You must be wondering why I decided to write again. Well, “stupid” comes to mind, followed by “imbecile” and “idiotic”. I’m surprised people even read my articles. It must be because I come up with deep and insightful observations. Okay, not! There has been a lot of big foot sightings on our temple grounds. In keeping with our philosophy of peace and compassion, I’d like to designate Makawao Hongwanji as Big Foot Sanctuary. I would also like a crosswalk installed with traffic lights. This will not only insure the safety of the big foot population, but also help people to cross the street. There are many people that need this help and these include the elderly, feeble-minded, and delusional. The good thing about my articles is that no one knows when I’m joking… not even me.

Mike

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii

HEADQUARTERS UPDATE

1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: (808) 522-9200 Fax: (808) 522-9209

BISHOP’S CORNER

Bishop Eric Matsumoto

Today, as I address you, as part of our effort to upgrade the Headquarters Update with this “Bishop’s Corner,” I would like to express my deep sadness and deepest condolences to those who were killed at the two New Zealand mosques and their families and friends including the local Muslim community here in Hawaii. The intensity and frequency of these terror attacks filled with hate is alarming to say the least and we should all be concerned. It can happen, anywhere and anyplace. While we should not let panic and fear rule our lives, it would be prudent to be prepared and have a plan of what to do in the event that something similar should happen locally.

As I reflect, a thought came to mind that possibly the greatest protection against such an attack occurring, in one way, may be our own individual awareness of ourselves. We are all human. We have ideals which we embrace and try live up to, but at the same time we are fragile and can be volatile. Our own worst enemy may not be someone else, but could be our own self. At Chinese and Japanese Buddhist Temples, many times, one will find a lion(s) depicted among peonies. The symbolism is that our worst enemy is not an external physical enemy of another, but rather the internal enemies of arrogance, self-centeredness, ignorance and hate to name a few which plague us. Just as the mighty lion has few external enemies, but a little parasite inside the lion’s stomach can make the King of Beasts ill and can be cured only by the medicinal properties of the peonies. I remember a quote by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who said, “Man is not our Enemy” “intolerance, fanaticism, dictatorship, cupidity, hatred and discrimination” are the real enemies” “which are present…in our very hearts and minds.” If each and every person could come to this kind of realization it might contribute to a more peaceful and harmonious world through our humility.

For we, of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, let us focus on our Theme and Slogan “Embrace Change: Transformation (Walk in Peace).” May our temples resound with earnest Dharma discussion about what happens when we encounter Amida Buddha’s Wisdom and Compassion. I have been emphasizing “Responding in gratitude to Amida Buddha’s Great Wisdom and Compassion” from 8 years ago. I have stated that all positive thoughts and actions arise from shinjin and/or our being nurtured by the Buddha’s 12 Lights especially the Lights of Wisdom, Purity and Joy which address our ignorance, our greed and our anger/hatred like the peonies which save the lion. The inspiration and motivation comes from the Buddha and our (responsive) actions are guided by the Dharma or Teachings. Again, I ask, please embrace Gomonshu’s “A Way of Living as a Nembutsu Follower” as a guide and the compilation which I have shared, many times, “Passages on (nurturing) the Sangha as reference for Dharma Messages and aspirations for meetings and gatherings, so that Nembutsu-sha/people of Nembutsu who reflect the Dharma are nurtured and contribute towards world peace and harmony through awareness and humility. As we, the Sangha, are nurtured and try to live the Dharma our temples can become, even more, places of refuge where people can experience less of the trauma and drama of samsara.

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In our 130th year in Hawaii, let us embrace our Theme of “Embrace Change.” In celebration of our 130th Anniversary, please remember my request that you observe our 130th Anniversary at the temple level so that more people will be able to celebrate our Anniversary (and not only those who can travel afar). Aside from the 130th Anniversary Inaugural Service we held at Giseikai or this year’s Legislative Assembly, we will not be having a separate State-wide service and/or conference due to the fact that we just had the HHMH Joint Conference in 2018, we will be having the BWA World Convention this year in 2019 in San Francisco and coming up in 2023 there will be Shinran Shonin’s 850th Birthday Observance and the 800th Anniversary of the Founding of the Denomination to be held in Japan.

An idea for 2019 is to use the Hawaii Kyodan Calendar one Sunday to go over the history of Hawaii Kyodan, but please refer to our Centennial publication, "A Grateful Past, A Promising Future” for more details and other information to honor the past, inspire (us of) the present and hopefully get the interest of future generations. Also, please focus on projects and programs as a way to celebrate our 130th Anniversary. Another project I ask of each temple and sangha including affiliate organizations and internal components is that of inviting or interacting with 1-2 target audiences that you as a temple or organization have never reached out to or interacted with. Please, I beseech you, please share your Joy, Gratitude and Awareness of Amida Buddha’s Immense Wisdom and Compassion with others! Let us become, ever more, aware of Amida Buddha’s Great Wisdom and Compassion, a compassion so great that it is known as a non-dichotomous great love or compassion which rejects no one and also become more wisely and acutely aware of our sometimes negative tendencies. Let us not forget and lose sight of the hope and the encouragement we receive from Amida Buddha. Even as bonbu or a spiritually foolish one, illuminated and nurtured by the Buddha’s Lights of Wisdom and Compassion, may we embrace (in grateful response) Shinran Shonin’s aspiration of “May there be peace in the world, and may the Buddha’s Teaching spread!”

Namo Amida Butsu / Entrusting in All-Inclusive Wisdom and All-Embracing Compassion

YBICSE – YOUNG BUDDHIST INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL STUDY EXCHANGE JULY 15-27, 2019 Hongwanji-sponsored educational trip to Japan

• Visiting Jodo Shinshu historical sites including the Hongwanji (mother temple) in Kyoto

• Fellowship with new friends from US Mainland, Canada, South America, and Japan

• Homestay Program

• Learn & experience Japanese Culture

• Share joy of living in the Nembutsu Teachings

• Many other life-changing experiences Candidate Qualification

• A person who appreciate the Jodo Shin Buddhism

• A Person who is currently in 9th grade through age 25

• In good health *Fifteen (15) delegates will be selected. Registration Fee: $1,600.00 *Rest of the travel expense will be covered by Hongwanji. *Some meals and other personal expenses are not included. *Inter-island airfare within Hawaii is not included. **Application instruction and travel itinerary will become available soon.

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April – May 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 8:30 am

Chanting

2 8:30 am Fitness Prog

2:45/3:30 pm Japanese School 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Judo

3 8:30 am

Chanting

4 8:30 am Nokotsudo Cleaning

“Kula” 8:30 am Fitness Prog

5 9:00 am First Sunday Dharma Family Service

& Children’s Dharma School

6 8:30 am

Chanting

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Judo

7 8:30 am

Fitness Prog

2:45/3:30 pm

Japanese Sch

8 8:30 am Chanting

(5/9) 9:30 am ~ 12:00 pm

Senior Prog 10:00 am ~ 11:15 am

Roselani

Monthly Service

9 8:30 am

Fitness Prog 2:45 / 3:30 pm Japanese School

7:00 to 8:30 pm Judo

10 8:30 am

Chanting

11 8:30 am Clean-up


12 9:00 am

Parents Day

Service

13 8:30 am

Chanting

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Judo

14 8:30 am

Fitness Prog

2:45/3:30 pm

Japanese Sch

15 8:30 am

Chanting

16 8:30 am

Fitness Prog

2:45/3:30 pm Japanese School


17 8:30 am

Chanting

5:00 pm 3rd Friday Parking



19 9:00 am

Fujimatsuri ( Kahului

Hongwanji )

20 8:30 am

Chanting

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Judo

21 8:30 am

Fitness Prog

2:45/3:30 pm

Japanese Sch

22 8:30 am

Chanting

23 8:30 am

Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese School 7:00 to 8:30 pm Judo

24 8:30 am

Chanting

Movie Night 6:00 pm Dinner

6:30 pm Movie

25 8:30 am Clean-up

“Kula”

8:30 am Fitness Prog

26 9:00 am

Gotan-e

Service

27 Office

Closed * Memorial Day

28 8:30 am

Fitness Prog

2:45/3:30 pm

Japanese Sch

29 8:30 am

Chanting

30 8:30 am Fitness Prog

2:45/3:30 pm Japanese School 7:00 to 8:30 pn

Judo

31 8:30 am

Chanting

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 8:30 am

Chanting

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Judo

2 8:30 am

Fitness Prog

2:45/3:30 pm

Japanese Sch

3 8:30 am

Chanting

4 8:30 am

Fitness Prog

2:45/3:30 pm Japanese School 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Judo

5 8:30 am

Chanting


“Makawao” 8:30 am Fitness Prog

7 9:00 am Maui Hanamatsuri Association Service (Wailuku Community

Center )

8 8:30 am

Chanting

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Judo

9 8:30 am

Fitness Prog

2:45/3:30 pm

Japanese Sch

10 8:30 amChanting

(4/11) 9:30 am ~ 12:00 pm

Senior Prog 10:00 am ~ 11:15 am

Roselani

Monthly Service

11 8:30 am

Fitness Prog 2:45 / 3:30 pm Japanese School


12 8:30 am

Chanting

13 8:00 am Clean-up


14 9:00 am

Hanamatsuri

& First Sunday Dhaema

Family Service &

Children Dharma

School

15 8:30 am

Chanting

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Judo

16 8:30 am

Fitness Prog

2:45/3:30 pm

Japanese Sch

17 8:30 am

Chanting

8:30 am ~ 12:00 pm

Sewing Class

18 8:30 am

Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese School

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Judo

19 8:30 am

Chanting

5:00 pm 3rd Friday Parking



21 9:00 am

Project Dana

Day Service

22 8:30 am

Chanting

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Judo

23 8:30 am

Fitness Prog

2:45/3:30 pm

Japanese Sch

24 8:30 am

Chanting

25 8:30 am

Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese School 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Judo

26 8:30 am

Chanting

Movie Night 6:00 pm Dinner

6:30 pm Movie

27 8:00 am Clean-up

“Makawao”

8:30 am Fitness Prog

28 9:00 am

Eshin-ni/

Kakushin-ni

Service

29 8:30 am

Chanting

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Judo

30 8:30 am

Fitness Prog

2:45/3:30 pm

Japanese Sch

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