October 2016      E‐mail:  makawaohongwanji@gmail.com     Website:  makawaohongwanji.org     Resident Minister:  Reverend William Masuda 

P.O. Box 188, Makawao, Maui, HI  96768         Office Phone:  (808) 572‐7229         Emergency Phone:  (808) 573‐1373 

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Sunday, October 9th, 9 a.m. FAMILY SERVICE Toban:  BWA 

Refreshment:  Peonies 

Sunday, October 16th, 9 a.m. FAMILY SERVICE 

Toban:  Dharma School Refreshment:  Gardenias 

Sunday, October 23rd, 9.am. FAMILY SERVICE Toban:  Kyodan 

Refreshment:  Water Lilies 

Sunday, October 2nd, 9 a.m. FAMILY SERVICE Toban:  Jr. YBA 

Refreshment:  Pink Dahlias 

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PAID PERMIT NO. 6

Makawao, HI 96768

  Sunday, October 30th, 9 a.m. GUEST SPEAKER:  Rev. Tennes  (KHM) 

Toban:  Dharma School Refreshment:  Sweet Peas 

“The person burdened with extreme evil should simply say the Name:    Although I too am within Amida’s grasp, passions obstruct my eyes and I cannot see the light; Nevertheless, great compassion is un ring and illumines me always.”                                                                              Excerpt from Shoshinge 

NAMO AMIDA BUTSU 

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TALK STORY Universal truths reflected in the Buddha-dharma abound in many religious and cultural traditions throughout the world. They express our common human strug-gles and sufferings and the many ways of overcoming them. The stories often illuminate ways allowing us to understand and resolve our personal and collective sufferings. The process of understanding and resolution, while time consuming at times, becomes clear in their import as we read (and reread), listen, and reflect on

these stories as they “speak” to our heart and mind. Stories can also become spiritual links unrav-eling the ultimate nature of our inner being through personal experience. Here is one of my favorite stories/anecdotes illustrating a Dharma truth and teaching for me. Once at the turn of the century, a Japanese sailing vessel became lost. On top of that, it ran out of water. Men were dying of thirst. Just then they spotted a British ship. The Japanese immedi-ately signaled that they were in need of water. The British signaled back, “Lower your bucket!’ Puzzled, the Japanese signaled again and again. They received the same answer. Finally, they simply did as they were told and discovered that they were drifting in fresh water. The Japanese vessel had unknowingly sailed up the mouth of the great Amazon River, which at that time measured one-hundred miles wide. (Tetsuo Unno, Jodo Shinshu Buddhism) Sometimes in our search to quench our thirst/desire for life, we may look too far outside of our-selves. We may not pay attention to the very place we are, and miss an opportunity for self-discovery or even self-understanding. In terms of dharma, self-discovery and self-understanding happens in the present, here and now. “Lowering the bucket” can metaphorically point to lowering our ego-self in the present and drawing from the fresh water of true and real life. The signals com-ing our way are alerting us to pay attention to the very place we are to experience the freshness of liberation itself. Rennyo Shonin, the 8th successor to Shinran Shonin, in one of his letters, states, “If you look far ahead and pay no attention to the ground beneath your eyes, you will stumble. If you look too far ahead and forget to look within your self, you may bring tragedy upon yourself.” On another occasion, a listener to Rennyo Shonin’s dharma talk said, “When I listen to you speak on the Dharma, my heart becomes filled with joy and gratitude. But, once I leave here, my mind becomes like a bamboo basket full of holes and I am unable to retain the teachings.” Rennyo Shonin replied, “Don’t fret. Simply place the basket full of holes and immerse it totally into the wa-ter! Place your ego-self with all its imperfections and let the Dharma fill and illuminate your total life!” Continued on page 3

President’s Message 

The year was 1975.  Paul Anka wrote and sang this song for the Eastman Kodak Company.  I am prac cing strumming the chords and singing the lyrics to this song……For Real !!!!   The song is “The Times of Your Life”.  When I celebrated my 60th birthday, this was my theme song.  I told my wife, Sharon, to play this song at my funeral.  Do you remember this song?  Anyway, what does this have to do with my message?  Makawao Hongwanji will be celebra ng its 110th Anniversary next year in October.  Should you have photos of yester‐years (or know of others who may have) of our Paia, Haiku, and Makawao Hongwanji Temples, we would appreci‐ate you sharing these memorable photos with us.  Photos of the temples, sangha members, and ac vi es held back then.  Let’s bring back old memories into our minds.  We will set up a table during our celebra on where you can share your photos and memories with us.  So start looking through your family albums and gather up your thoughts….Do you remember, the  mes of your life? 

Speaking of which… our 110th Anniversary Commi ee is grateful for the dona ons that have been coming in thus far.  Thanks to our generous supporters, the temperature on our li le thermometer has been slowly, but surely rising.  This week we are at 21% of our goal.  We now have just 12 months to raise the addi onal 79%.  Can you help to raise the temperature even more?  Gassho. 

Here’s a medical  p.    I usually find a penny or a dime as I am walking or ge ng out of my car while parking at the shopping center.  Before you rush to pick up the coin…….. STOP!!!!  Think about it.  You might be be er off not bending down and reaching for the coin.  Oooh…. the pain in your back and the cost of going to the Chiropractor for treatments, massage to soothe the  ght muscles, and the weeks of physical therapy… 

Be mindful.  Be safe and be well.          Much Aloha and Mahalo,  

                  Floyd Nagoshi  

Continued from Page 2...Reverend Masuda… Stories thus have the power to transform our lives spiritually and take us beyond our normal “paralysis of analysis”. Their living force, as in the meaning of Shinran Shonin’s comment, “(The Nembutsu) is inexpressible, ineffable, and beyond our intellectual comprehension”, can unravel the mystery of our spiritual life immediately and directly in the clarity of the present moment. It can even speak loudly and awaken our true and real inner being. A teacher often taught his students by stories and parables. His students listened intently with pleasure, but, at times, were frustrated because they yearned for something deeper. The teacher was unmoved by their frustrations. Even as they sometimes objected, he would say, “My friends, you are to understand that the shortest distance between a human being and truth is a story.” On another occasion, he said to them, “Do not despise the story. A lost gold coin is found by means of a penny candle; the deepest truth is found by a simple story (here and now)”. (William Dych, S.J., Anthony de Mello) Palms together in Gassho, Rev. William Masuda October, 2016

Rev. Will will be away from Temple between October 19th to November 2nd.

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October & November 2016 Memorial Anniversaries (Please call Temple Office to schedule your service  ‐  572‐7229) 

   1st Year Memorial Service 2015        1st Year Memorial Service 2015                          October     ‐      None                                                                     November     ‐      None    3rd Year Memorial Service 2014        3rd Year Memorial Service 2014                        October 08  Janet Sumie Shiratori                                             November 02  Shirley Sugako Kawahara                October 31  Takashi Kamasaki    7th Year Memorial Service 2010        7th Year Memorial Service 2010                     October     ‐      None                                                         November 28  Richard Yamashiro                                                                                                                           November 29  Haruko Takemoto     13th Year Memorial Service 2004        13th Year Memorial Service 2004     October 23  Evelyn Shigemi Tanitomi                                        November 12  Hatsuyo Rose Nishiyama                                                                                                                           November 23  Tsuneyo Gohara                                                                                                                           November 30  Fusako Yamamura    17th Year Memorial Service 2000        17th Year Memorial Service 2000     October 11  Clarence Susumu Inaba                                          November 19  Sadao Hamai     October 20  Masayo Kawabe     October 21  Sho Sakae     October 23  Rev. Terry Edward “Iyasu” Greenwood       25th Year Memorial Service 1992        25th Year Memorial Service 1992     October 22  Tsuzuki Fujimoto                                                      November 21  Kiku Shimode                 October 25  Takeshi Kitada    33rd Year Memorial Service 1984        33re Year Memorial Service 1984                October 07  Mutsuo Reuben Matsumoto                                    November     ‐      None      50th Year Memorial Service 1967        50th Year Memorial Service 1967                October 10  Seiichi Sasaoka                                                         November 04  Takeo Iwasaki 

IN MEMORIAM 

Makawao Hongwanji Mission extends its deepest sympathy to families that have recently lost a loved one:   Family of the Late Mrs. Jean Haruno Migita (98) who passed away on August 4, 2016. Family of the Late Mr. Wallace Yoshiteru Watanabe (74) who passed away on August 13, 2016. Family of the Late Mr. Hitoshi Yamashita (91) who passed away on August 26, 2016. Family of the Late Mrs. Agnes Tsuruko Ariyoshi (98) who passed away on September 1, 2016. 

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LAHAINA HONGWANJI HULI HULI CHICKEN SALE

Help LHM by enjoying their “taste-good chicken”. Please contact Kahului Hongwanji temple office (871-4732). Chicken will be brought to Makawao Hongwanji by Diane Kosaka. Let’s all support each other.

Dona ons  - Makawao Hongwanji Mission can operate only because of the generous donations from many, many people. All donations are humbly received with sincere gratitude and apprecia-tion. 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.

Thank You!

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With Grateful Acknowledgement:  Contributions August 17, 2016 to September 17, 2016 OFUSE: Alexander Nakatani The family of Kazuichi Sugimura In memory of Grace Eiko Masuda - Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shimoda, Amy Kawaharada, Mr. and Mrs. James Ogata In memory of Stella Kawaharada - Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shimoda, Amy Kawaharada, Mr. and Mrs. James Ogata In memory of Leilani Michie Matsumura - The family of Leilani Michie Matsumura, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Okimoto, Laura and Norbert Ujiie, Betsy Matsumura 3rd year memorial service for Fujiko Nishida - The family of Fujiko Nishida, the Yokoyama family In memory of Fujiko Nishida - Mr. and Mrs. Francis Taomoto, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Fukuda Funeral service for Myles Matsunaga - The family of Myles Matsunaga Funeral service for Jean Migita - The family of Jean Migita In memory of Jean Migita - Aaron and Kristi Nakahara, Matsumoto family, Migita family, Sheri Matsumoto Funeral service for Wallace Watanabe - The family of Wallace Watanabe Funeral service for Hitoshi Yamashita - The family of Hitoshi Yamashita In memory of Hitoshi Yamashita - Edwin and Mieko Kanemoto, Pearl and Blaine Yamamoto, Gayle Masusako, Janice Shiraki, Ralph Ichikawa, Kenneth and Sandra Ichikawa 7th year memorial service for Hideo Kijinami - The family of Hideo Kijinami, Akio and Kinue Nihei 17th year memorial service for Masayo Kawabe - The family of Masayo Kawabe DONATIONS: Morgan Stanley (Curtis Otsuka) Christy Vail Hedy Sentani, Ruth Tokumaru, Clifford Tokumaru Natalie Spresser Higashino Kula Shofukuji Shingon Mission Glenn Coryell Seminar donation - Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Tokumaru In memory of Misayo Matsunaga - Janice Shiraki In memory of Sue Saito - Mr. and Mrs. George Fukushima Bazaar donation - Mr. and Mrs. George Fukushima In memory of Shigeji and Sakayo Harada, Jean Sanae Yamada - Joyce Harada Patrick, Cherie Yamada Nishikawa, Kim Yamada Jung In memory of Myles Matsunaga - Janice Shiraki, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ichikawa, Alice and Robert Sasaki, James Ichikawa, Ralph Ichikawa In memory of Tadashi Gohara - Shigeru and Carol Karakawa In memory of Fusako Yamada - The family of Fusako Yamada In memory of Takashi Kamasaki - Harold Makimoto Ira Uradomo - daikon Continued on page 6.

Continued from page 5… Donations NOKOTSUDO: Harumi Ushijima In memory of Tetsuo and Yoshie Terao, Yao Hedani - Karen Yorimoto In memory of Taichi Imada - Mr. and Mrs. Saburo Takata In memory of Masayoshi and Shizuko Yamashita - Mr. and Mrs. Mutsuo Yamashita In memory of Shigeichi Karimoto - Yvonne Kishi In memory of Tatsuo and Ayako Nishimoto - Tim Burd In memory of Shigeji and Sakayo Harada - Isao and Susan Asada In memory of the Honda family - Kay Nishiyama 110TH ANNIVERSARY: Maui Distributors, Clyde and Gail Hamai, Anonymous, Calvin and Sharon Higuchi, Jean Wa-kashige, Harumi Ushijima, Susan Watanabe, Lori and Glenn Okimoto, Tsuzuki Matsumura, Gladys Ushijima, Ray and Bobbi Nakagawa, Timothy and Joyce Guillermo, Michael and Miyoko Suda, Makawao Hongwanji BWA, Tadashi and Betty Sakamoto, Shirley Takahashi, Yukio and Mitsuko Matsui, Glenn and Diane Kosaka, Sydney and Diane Nako, Michael and Alison Nakaga-wa, Setsuko Asato, Floyd and Sharon Nagoshi, Marion Morikawa, Betsy Matsumura, Andy and Betty Hirose, Joe and Doris Takahashi, Akio and Kinue Nihei

MHM PRESCHOOL By:  Lei   This month the preschoolers have se led into the daily rou nes with confidence and excitement as we learn about one another.  Our preschool’s learning centers help the children learn to share and experi‐ence coopera on through play.  It is always a joy to see the children showing kindness to each other as we become a preschool family.   We will enjoy a special parent night with our preschoolers this month. 

BUDDHA FEST 2016 

 

This year’s Buddha Fest will take place at Kahului Hongwanji Mission in Kahului, October 22, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.   This year’s theme is “The Power of Spiritual Values”.  Keynote speaker Pieper Toyama, founding head of the Pacific Buddhist Academy in Honolulu, will speak on his experiences crea ng a new high school with a curriculum that is completely based on the Buddhist values of gra tude, compassion, mindfulness and the uncondi onal acceptance of others.  The program will con nue with a discussion led by a panel of local individuals whose work and avoca on are centered on the needs of others.  They will share the ways in which they are able to translate their spiritual values for the benefit of individuals and so‐ciety.  Requested dona on is $10.  To register, call Kahului Hongwanji office 871‐4732 by October 7. 

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PEACE DAY By:  Marilyn        Did you see the Peace Day banner?   Sept. 21 was the official Interna onal Peace Day as designated by the United Na ons and adopted by the Hawaii State Legislature.  Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii provided each temple with a banner and encouraged Peace Day commemora ons.        On Sunday, Sept. 18, here at Makawao,  Rev. Will spoke 

about peace within each person and how Buddhist concepts of wisdom and compassion go hand in hand with peacefulness.  The ac vi es for the day were decora ng rocks with posi‐ve words of peace,  coloring pictures and Sudoku puzzles for adults, and paper pinwheels 

for the children.  We hope everyone had a peaceful  me.        Thank you to everyone who brought refreshments.  Now we know who makes the best Portuguese Beans Soup and who makes a Noodle Bake (with spaghe  sauce and chow fun noodles).  

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 53rd Annual Lay Associa on Conven on – September 9‐11, 2016 By:  Sharon Higuchi  During the business por on of the Lay Conven on, temple dele‐gates vote on the proposed resolu ons wri en by district com‐mi ees. Following is a summary of what transpired at the 2016 An‐nual Lay Associa on Conven on hosted by Kahului Hongwanji and held at Wailuku Hongwanji. Thank you to all par cipants. 

Makawao sent 11 representa ves: Glenn Coryell, Gail Hamai, Calvin and Sharon Higuchi, Diane Kosaka, Sharon and Floyd Nagoshi, Bobbi Nakagawa, Alison and Michael Nakagawa and Glenna Smith. Please address any inquiries to these a endees.  

There were five resolu ons and all passed. Vo ng for these resolu ons were delegates Glenn Coryell and Sharon Higuchi.  

Resolu on Number 1: Resolu on of condolence and apprecia on to the late Ross Akiyoshi Oue of Kona. Resolu on Number 2: This resolu on was submi ed by the Maui Hongwanji Council and the objec ve 

was to strengthen the communica on process to “Embrace Change”, HHMH’s five year theme. If passed by the 2017 Legisla ve Assembly, the District Presidents (Maui District’s president for two years is Floyd Nagoshi) need to provide two summary reports each year on the efforts to “Embrace Change” to the HHMH’s Presiden Pieper Toyama. The reports should be published in the Headquar‐ter’s newsle er. 

Resolu on Number 3: Because “there is a chronic shortage of ministers, and many temples are required to seek temporary ministerial coverage from other temples”, Hawaii Island United Lay Conven on pe oned the 2017 Legisla ve Assembly to request that the Hawaii Kyodan “develop uniform policies and guidelines governing these temporary ministerial assignments” and that these policies be ap‐proved by the Legisla ve Assembly in 2018. 

Resolu on Number 4: Submi ed by the United Lay Associa on of Oahu, this resolu on requests that temples currently sharing the services and cost of a minister gather informa on by filling out the MINISTER’S TOTAL  COMPENSATION COST WORKSHEET provided and submit it to Hawaii Kyodan Per‐sonnel Commi ee Chairperson, Central Research and Planning Commi ee, and any other appropriate commi ee. The Hawaii Kyodan Personnel Commi ee will collect, submit a report of their analysis, and recommend ac on to the HHMH Board of Directors by the first BOD mee ng in 2017. 

Resolu on Number 5: This resolu on submi ed by the Hawaii Island Hongwanji United Lay Associa on requests a change in the HHMH bylaws regarding the Bishop’s tenure. This resolu on will be sent for approval by the 2017 Legisla ve Assembly and if passed, the Bishop’s term will change from the pre‐sent maximum of two consecu ve terms (one term is 4 years) to an added maximum of one more term provided that the HHMH Board of Directors approve the request by a 2/3 vote of the members a ending the December mee ng.  

MAKAWAO HONGWANJI SHIN BUDDHIST SEMINAR 

 

“What Does it Mean to Not Only Know About but to Experience Shin Buddhist Truths?”    The Seminar’s talks will try to answer that ques on by using  simple, everyday examples.   Such as the following example, based on a true incident:   A deckhand on a freighter falls overboard.  The ship sails off.  The deckhand treads water for hours but in the end realizes that there is no way he can save himself.  At that point, the deckhand gives up his fu le efforts to save himself and entrusts his whole being, both mind and body, to the Ocean and its Vow that promises the deckhand,   “You, Deckhand, Listen to Me.  Just Focus on and Place Your Trust in Me.  Don’t be  Afraid, Even of Dying.  I Promise, I Vow to Float and Save you!”   Le  with no choice, the deckhand responds to the Ocean’s Vow, entrusts his whole being to that Vow and is “Saved”.   Such examples will be followed by talks that explain their  meanings in terms of “Faith” (Shinjin), Amida Buddha, the Pure Land etc.  This  will then be accompanied by Q/A and free‐flowing discussions.              Gassho, Rev. Tetsuo Unno 

Friday:   Nov. 11, 2016,  5‐8 pm,  Meet & Greet,  Talk Story Saturday:   Nov. 12, 2016,  8:30 am  ‐  4:00 pm 

Sunday:   Nov. 13, 2016,  9:00 am  Eitaikyo Service 10:30 am  ‐  noon  Seminar 

 Registra on Fee $15 payable to…………………………….  Makawao Hongwanji Mission    (includes refreshments & Saturday lunch)        P.O. Box 188                   Makawao, HI  96768  

Website:     makawaohongwanji.org               Email:     makawaohongwanji@gmail.com  

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Please detach and return to Makawao Hongwanji by November 1, 2016    

Name/Names A ending:  ____________________________________________________ Address:  _________________________________________________________________ Phone:  __________________________  Email:  __________________________________ Total Amount Enclosed:  $____________ 

Guest Speaker:  Rev. Tetsuo Unno (Pasadena Buddhist Temple) 

THIRD SUNDAY  CHILDREN’S DHARMA CLASS  By:  Sharon N. Our Dharma School has begun.  On September 18th, 15 children were in a endance.   Toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten children had their first class with Sharon Nagoshi.  Marin 

Thomas assisted.   To recognize Interna onal Peace Day (Sept. 21st ), a  picture book  tled “Peace” was read aloud.  A er reading and a very short discussion about peace, the children made pinwheels so their words of peace and color could be flown and spread through‐out the world. 

Some of the older children wrote peace words on river rocks, and gave them to the Sangha during refreshment  me.  The peace rocks were appreciated by all.   

Upcoming Ac vi es October 16—Children’s Dharma School 9:00   a.m. October 22—Buddha Fest at Kahului   Hongwanji  8:30a.m.—1:30 p.m. November 11‐12 Makawao Hongwanji Fall   Seminar with Rev. Tetsuo Uno November 13 –Eitaikyo Service  9:00 a.m.    service November 20—Children’s Dharma School November 27—Social Concerns Day,    9:00a.m. service 

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Garage Sale Time Already?  

Yep! Folks, it is  me to gear up!  It’s already October, Hal‐loween fun…then the next month, November, it’s Thanks‐giving holiday.  And what comes a er that?  Some say it’s the best Winter Garage Sale they have ever seen!  So let’s get ready to make Makawao Hongwanji Garage Sale again, the best ever in recyclable treasures this December 3,  2016. 

Please help by bringing your gently used clothing, used, but s ll in good working condi on, household items such as dishes, furniture, Christmas decora ons, children’s toys & books, cra s, etc. to the recycling garage behind the noko‐tsudo (columbarium).   

NOTE:  We’d appreciate it if the following items were not brought in.  We cannot sell the following: 

TV’s larger than 20 “ Computers & Printers Baby Car Seats (Federal Regula ons are strict) Baby Strollers       “ 

Thank you very much.  Your kind dona ons are ever appreci‐ated.  Garage Sale Commi ee, Ruth, Be y, Andy, Gail, Glenna, Alison, Sharon 

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MHM COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS September 18, 2016 

 DHARMA SCHOOL:     The first 3rd Sunday Dharma School was held during regular temple service  me.  It was  a great success.  Fi een children par cipated, reading a story, making pinwheels and playing with toys.  A er the ac vi es, the children enjoyed strawberry ice cake made by Sharon Nagoshi.  The older children also painted messages of peace and compassion on shiny black rocks to distribute to the Sangha in celebra on of Peace Day.  Parents also stayed to help with their children.  More help is needed from adults so that the young parents can all a end service. VIDSTA WORKSHOP:   On Saturday, Sept. 17 Kiyo Masuda led the class of 15 par cipants from other tem‐ples.  Preschool teachers from Kahului Hongwanji a ended also.   JUDO:   The 57th Honpa Hongwanji State Judo Federa on Championships was held on Oahu on September 3 & 4.   18 members from Makawao entered and 15 won awards.  The statewide Judo Federa on member‐ship has been going down.  More Hongwanji temples are courage to sponsor judo clubs.  Kahului is inter‐ested in star ng up.  However, there is a shortage of qualified instructors. BWA:   Senior Fair coming up, Octboer 16. CUB SCOUTS:   Planning to put up banners on the front temple fence invi ng boys to join Cub Scouts. BUDDHIST EDUATION:   The Buddhist Book Corner is now available to anyone interested in reading more on Buddhism.  Open Monday through Frdiay, 10a.m. to 1p.m. BUDDHA FEST:   Buddha Fest at Kahului Hongwanji 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. COOKBOOK:   Only 10 MHM cookbooks are le .   FUKUNAGA AWARD:   Makawao Hongwanji will nominate 2 people for this award.  Announcement will be made at New Year’s Party 2017. MEMBERSHIP:  October reminders for dues will be sent out.  Need a count by Nov 15 to report to Honpa. 110th ANNIVERSARY:   We are 21% toward goal with $23,200.  Dona on forms will be passed out to all affiliated organiza ons. MHM DHARMA SEMINAR:   Rev. Will encouraged everyone to spread the word and a end Rev. Tetsuo Un‐no’s seminar in November.   INTERIOR PAINTING OF SOCIAL HALL:   Work will be done in two sec ons and take two weekends.  The first is Oct 15 and 16.   Help is needed.   

AUTUMN OHIGAN SERVICE  

Reverend Ai Hironaka of Lahaina Hongwanji was our guest speaker for Fall Ohigan service.  Rev. Ai shared the following beau ful poem, which he discovered while performing a family home Obon service.  It was wri en in Japanese by the late  Yasuto Shibao who had placed it next to the Obutsudan many years ago.    Mairu hakarai o suruni arazu;   Mairashite kudasaru o matsu bakari.   Do not calculate in going to [the Pure Land)],   Allow [yourself] to be taken there;   Just only be wai ng.      Yasuto Shibao 

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii

HEADQUARTERSUPDATE

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

Web: www.hongwanjihawaii.com Email: hqs@honpahi.org

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Subject: 2016‐2017 Social Concerns Fund Drive  We celebrate gra tude  in the month of November.   The Thanksgiving holiday and the Eitaikyo observance are reminders of the countless blessings in our lives and how we live deeply connected to the world around us.  It is in this spirit of gra tude that we begin our Annual Social Concerns Fund Drive.  Through the generous contribu ons of Sangha members, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii is able to support worthy organiza ons and programs with  funding to con nue their work  in our community.   Your support also allows us to provide compassionate ac on during  mes of disaster and the ability to respond to social issues affec ng our community.  Because of your commitment to promo ng the Buddhist values of compassion and loving kindness, we are able  to  lend our support  to  such organiza ons as Project Dana, The  Interfaith Alliance Hawaii, Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii, Family Promise of Hawaii and the various  food banks on each  island.   We also held a separate fund drive to raise over $44,000 to help support relief efforts in the a ermath of the devas‐ta ng earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan.    The Golden  Chain Grant  program was  established  to  promote  compassionate  ac on  through  innova ve community  service projects. Your generosity directly helps  those  in need and promotes a more humane world.  Envelopes have been provided to temples wishing to use them.   If your temple did not request envelopes but would like to use them, please feel free to ask as there are extra envelopes available in limited supply. Please make all  checks payable  to YOUR TEMPLE.   Your  temple  treasurer will  then make one  combined check to the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. The suggested dona on  is the cost of just one meal per person.  Your kokua is greatly appreciated.  Please encourage your members to con nue suppor ng the Annual Social Concerns Fund Drive.  Mahalo!  Eric T. Matsumoto      Dean Sakamoto Bishop         Chair, Commi ee on Social Concerns  

PRE‐ORDER CHOW FUN FROM WAILUKU HONGWANJI 

Tickets for Chow Fun to be sold by Wailuku Hongwanji at the County Fair are now available for pre‐sale through Makawao Hongwanji’s office.  Pre‐sale  ckets are $7.00./ quart.  Cost at the Fair is $8.00/ quart.  Purchasers can either pick up their chow fun at Wailuku Hongwanji Social Hall from 8 a.m.—10 a.m. on Satur‐day, October 8, or at the County Fair.  Please call the office to purchase your  ckets by October 4. 

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Making the Dharma Connec on with the Golden Chain By:  Sharon N. 

 

On September 17th, Mrs. Kiyo Masuda (Rev. William Masuda’s wife) conducted a s mula ng and informa ve workshop using children’s literature to make the connec on with the Golden Chain.  She is a seasoned educator with experiences from teacher to curriculum developer.  She has also conducted similar workshops on the mainland.   

How are Dharma School Teachers able to ins ll the Buddhist Values in their students?  This is the ques on and teaching using children’s literature is the powerful solu on.  There were 15 par ci‐pants which included Maui Dharma School as well as Kahului Hongwanji Preschool Teachers.   Mrs. Ma‐suda’s book talks made the words to the Golden Chain very meaningful.  It was an interac ve session whereby the teachers chose a book and wrote lesson plans which included a focused Buddhist Value.   Those who a ended truly enjoyed as well as learned from Mrs. Masuda’s exper se in children’s litera‐ture.  We are looking forward to another session with her in the near future.   She also shared her es‐sen al teachings chart which included:  Amida Buddha, Wisdom, Compassion, Nirvana, No‐Self or Emp‐ness, Four Noble Truths, Eigh old Path and Six Paramitas.  Thank you Mrs. Masuda for sharing your 

love of literature and compassion of the Dharma with us. 

September 17‐18, 2016 campout at Waiehu Camp Grounds.  September 4, 2016  ‐  Scouts, leaders, and parents help with yard cleaning at BSA Office. 

TROOP 18 BOY SCOUTS 

Help us get to our goal. Don’t forget to pledge!

THE 2017 110th ANNIVERSARY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IS HEATING UP!

Thank you to those who have already pledged and/or sent in your donations! For those who have not yet sent in your donations, simply use the form below to send in your checks and pledge forms, or drop them off in the office. Your donations will help ensure the growth of Makawao Hongwanji for future genera-tions. Don’t forget to write “110th Anniversary” on the memo line.

We are accepting donations now through August 2017. Donations may be made in one or two-time contributions or in pledges which must be completed by August 2017. Please fill out this form to start your giving and to help us with planning for this anniversary. Send Checks to Makawao Hongwanji - Anniversary Committee P.O. Box 188, Makawao, Hi, 96768. NAME ____________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________ PHONE: ______________ CELL_________________EMAIL:__________________ PLEASE CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY

I am making a 1 time contribution of $_____ in 2016, and may contribute in 2017. I would like to pledge $__________ to be paid in 2016 and $_________in 2017. I would like to donate securities to be used as my contribution. Please contact me. I am interested in participating in the planning of this event. Please contact me.

 

 

21% $23,200 

$110,000 

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 8:30 am

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

2 3 8:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese Sch 6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

4 5 8:00 am Nokotsudo Cleaning “Pukalani” 8:30 am Fitness Prog

6 9:00 am Family Service

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6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

8 8:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese Sch

9 10 8:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese Sch 6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

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Fall Seminar Rev. Tetsuo Unno

12 8:00 am Cleaning-up “Pukalani” 8:30 am Fitness Prog

13 9:00 am Eitaikyo Service BWA

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6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

15 8:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese Sch

16 17 8:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese Sch 6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

18 19 8:00 am Nokotsudo Cleaning “Pukalani” 8:30 am Fitness Prog

20 9:00 am Family Service Dharma School

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6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

22 8:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese Sch

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24 8:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese Sch 6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

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26 8:00 am Cleaning-up “Pukalani” 8:30 am Fitness Prog

27 9:00 am Social Concerns Day Kyodan

28 6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

298:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanise Sch

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October ‐ November 2016 

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 8:00 am

Nokotsudo Cleaning Haiku, Paia, Kahului Haliimaile, Wailuku 8:30 am Fitness Prog

2 9:00 am Family Service

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6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

4 8:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30p.m. Japanese Sch

5 6 8:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese Sch 6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

7 8 8:00 am Clean - up Haiku, Paia, Kahului Haliimaile, Wailuku 8:30 am Fitness Prog

9 9:00 am Family Service BWA 11:00 am Council Mtg

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6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

11 8:30 am Fitness Prog

12 13 8:30 am Fitness Prog 6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

14 15 8:00 am Nokotsudo Cleaning Haiku, Paia, Kahului Haliimaile, Wailuku 8:30 am Fitness Prog

16 9:00 am Family Service Dharma School

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6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

18 8:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese Sch

19 8:00 am ~ 12:00 Sewing Class

20 8:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese Sch 6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

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22 8:00 am Clean - up Haiku, Paia, Kahului Haliimaile, Wailuku 8:30 am Fitness Prog

23 9:00 am Family Service ____________

30 9:00 am Family Service

24 6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo ____________

31 6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

25 8:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese Sch

26 27 8:30 am Fitness Prog 2:45/3:30 pm Japanese Sch 6:00 to 8:45 pm Judo

28 29 8:00 am Nokotsudo Cleaning Haiku, Paia, Kahului Haliimaile, Wailuku 8:30 am Fitness Prog