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Hongwanji Read about it! HBC Buddha Day Celebration Radio Programs Letters of the Nun Eshinni by James C. Dobbins April 7, 2013 at Betsuin! APRIL 2013 Eshinni (1182–1268?), a Buddhist nun After situating the ideas and practices of Rev. Richard Tennes KZOO 1210 AM and the wife of Shinran (1173–1262), Pure Land Buddhism in the context of Japanese Language the celebrated founder of the True the actual living conditions of thirteenth- 1727 Pali Highway On Hanamatsuri or “Buddha Day,” we For us, whether it happened or not is Saturday at 7:30 AM Pure Land, or Shin, school of Bud- century Japan, Dobbins examines the , Hawaii 96813 celebrate the Birthday of Shakyamuni unimportant. I think what the story is dhism, was largely unknown portrayal of women in Pure Buddha, a person who lived some saying to us is that when Siddhartha 06 Rimban Tatsuo Muneto until the discovery of a col- Land Buddhism, the 2,500 years ago—give or take 500 or Gautama became Buddha he woke 13 Rev. Tomo Hojo lection of her letters in 1921. great range of lifestyles so years. up (Buddha means “awakened one”) 20 Rev. Hiromi Kawaji In this study, James C. found among medieval GOJI to the world as it really is, not what 27 Rev. Hiromi Kawaji Dobbins, a leading scholar women and nuns, and What do we know about the Bud- our self-centered imagination thinks of Pure Land Buddhism, how they constructed a Vol. 68, No. 4 HBC Buddha Day Service dha’s Birthday?” There are some it is. He awoke to Oneness with has made creative use of meaningful religious life APRIL 2013 stories, some myths, told about his all things and realized, with great at Hawaii Betsuin these letters to shed new amid negative stereotypes. birth. When he was born, Siddhartha compassion and unconditional love, 07 9:00 am light on life and religion He goes on to analyze as- Gautama (that was his name before that all beings are noble and unique. in medieval Japan. He pects of medieval religion he became Buddha) is said to have He woke up to the infinite value and Betsuin Services provides a complete that have been omitted in our pointed to the sky and to the ground significance of the Life of this very translation of the let- modern-day account of Pure (like the statue in the Hanamido), moment! Adult English Services ters and an explication Land and tries to reconstruct taken seven steps in each of the ten 10am Services of them that reveals the char- the religious assumptions NEWSLETTER directions and declared “in heaven So the important thing to remember acter and flavor of early Shin Buddhism. o f Eshinni and Shinran in their 14 Rev. Bert Sumikawa of the above and on earth below, I alone am on Buddha Day is that, not only was 21 Rev. Richard Tennes Readers will come away with a new per- own day. A prevailing theme that runs spective on Pure Land scholarship and throughout the book is the need to look Honpa Hongwanji the noble one!” the Buddha born—just as we all are— a vivid image of Eshinni and the world in beyond idealized images of Buddhism Hawaii Betsuin but that he awoke to this truth of life 28 9:30 am Combined Now, I don’t know if a newborn infant and found a way to share it with us. Eshinni/Kakushinni Day which she lived. found in doctrine to discover the religion as it was lived and practiced. [email protected] actually did or said such a thing. We are fortunate to have the teaching Ms. Donna Higashi Hongwanji Mission Founders of religious traditions often he shared, which, when we take it to get exaggerated stories told about heart, completely changes the way Dharma School of Hawaii Eshinni-Kakushinni Day Service April 28th Five Year Theme: their infancy and childhood, to show we experience and live in this world. Service 9am they were special from the moment of This teaching helps us to see the pre- There will be a combined service on Sunday, April 28th at 9:30 a.m., when the “Path of Entrusting” their birth. That they were not in any ciousness and significance of our life. 07 9:00 am HBC Buddha Day BWA together with the Dharma School students will observe Eshinni-Kakushini 2013 Slogan: way ordinary. So he is made to say, “I What does “enlightenment” actu- Service at Hawaii Betsuin day. The Dharma school students will take a major role in conducting the service “Live the Teachings” alone am the noble one!” ally mean. Enlightenment is not just 14 Rev. Richard Tennes with the BWA women. The guest speaker will be Ms. Donna Higashi of Moiliili some happy state of mind; it means 21 Rev. Tomo Hojo Hongwanji temple. It will be a delightful and heart rendering service when the 28 9:30 am Combined Service young and old can work together. Everyone is welcome. Please attend the joint BETSUIN

Eshinni / Kakushinni Day service. Ms. Donna Higashi MINISTERS Eshinni Day Chief Minister: Nursing Home Services The great practice is to say the Name of the will be observed on Tathagata of unhindered light. This practice, com- Rev. Tatsuo Muneto 04 Hale Nani (Rev. Muneto) prehensively encompassing all practices, is perfect Hale Ho Aloha Sunday April 28 and most rapid in bringing them to fullness. For this (Rev. Sumikawa) Ministerial Staff reason, it is called “great practice.” Saying the Name as a combined service 11 Maluhia (Rev. Tennes) then breaks through all the ignorance of sentient be- Rev. Richard Tennes Liliha (Rev. Hojo) at ings and readily brings all their aspirations to ful- Rev. Tomo Hojo 9:30 am 12 Hale Pulama Mau (Alan Goto) Rev. Bert Sumikawa fillment. Saying the Name is in itself mindfulness; 25 Nuuanu Hale Speaker: Ms. Donna Higashi mindfulness is nembutsu; nembutsu is Namo-amida- (Rev. Sumikawa) of Moiliili Hongwanji butsu. - Shinran Shonin 26 Leahi (Rev. Hojo) Page 2 GOJI APRIL 2013 GOJI APRIL 2013 Page 11 Rimban’s Column: The True Meaning of “As I Am (Kono mama)” Part II Once when I Rev Tatsuo Muneto Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Events Calendar was a youngster in Japan, I was years ago, I am not able to forget this and Compassion. He vowed that in The Goji provides this monthly Events Calendar to keep almost drowned incident. It has a religious implication. becoming Amida, he would reach all everyone informed about cultural activities at our temple. in a deep and beings “as they were” (Sono mama) Please help us by submitting information by email to wide stream Seeing that I was moving my both through his name, Namo Amida [email protected], Butsu. And the Bodhisattva became in Hiroshima. hands desperately to keep myself or by calling the Betsuin office at 536-7044. While trying afloat, this person who was a stranger Amida, and Amida’s is working to to swim back to me, wanted to save me without any save all from beginning-less begin- to the boat, my left leg was seized condition. For this person, I was a ning. with a cramp. I started to sink in the precious young boy to be saved “as I water. Someone who was watching was.” This state of “as I am” is called Thus, in the Eighteenth Vow, I am led me struggling for survival stretched in colloquial Japanese “Sono mama.” from the realm of suffering to the Pure Betsuin Cultural Classes and Programs for April 2013 her arm toward me. I desperately It indicates the way one is saved by Land of peace, when I utter “Namo Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 grabbed her arm, so that she could Buddha as he is, “Sono mama.” Amida Butsu,” in entrusting heart in 5 6 9 am – 1:30 pm Rhythm 9 am – 1:30 pm Rhythm 9 am Wednesday 9 am Bunka Shishu Amida’s vow. I am not required to do 9 am Project Dana Dance 9-11 am Judo pull me toward the boat. Although & Life & Life Grp 9 am Flower Arrangement this incident occurred more than 60 This spontaneous way of saving anything or initiate any act to be re- 9 am Japanese Language 11:30 am Sahm Bo Dahn 9 am Sumie Class 1 pm Taichi others from the pain and suffering of ceived by Amida. Just saying Namo 6-8 pm Judo 7 pm Bon Dancercise 5:30 pm Choir Practice human existence was demonstrated Amida Butsu, is sufficient, and even 7 pm Meditation/Quiet 6-8 pm Judo 7 pm Ballroom Dancing by Bodhisattva Dharmakara in the this saying of the Name is caused by Sitting GOJI Larger Sutra. His vow or aspiration Amida’s wisdom and compassion. was to become Buddha of Immeasur- 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 The GOJI is a monthly publication of the continued on page 8 HBC Buddha Day Service Buddha Day 9 am – 1:30 pm Rhythm 9 am Wednesday 9 am Bunka Shishu 9 am Project Dana Dance 9-11 am Judo Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, Tel. able Light and Infinite Life, Wisdom @ Hawaii Betsuin (Holiday) & Life Grp 9 am Flower Arrangement (808) 536-7044.. There is no newsletter 9 am – 1:30 pm Rhythm 9 am Japanese Language 11;30 am Sahm Bo Dahn 9 am Sumie Class 10 am Hawaiiana published for the month of August. & Life 9:30 am Shodo Class 7 pm Bon Dancercise 5:30 pm Choir Practice DEADLINE: 7 pm Meditation/Quiet 6-8 pm Judo 1 pm Taichi Articles must be submitted no later than 6-8 pm Judo Sitting 7 pm Ballroom Dancing the 10th of the month prior to publica- In Memoriam February 2013 tion. Mail (1727 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 HI, 96813), fax (536-0919), or e-mail The Hawai’i Betsuin extends its deepest sympathies to 8:00 – Rev. Kawaji 9 am – 1:30 pm Rhythm 9 am – 1:30 pm Rhythm 9 am Wednesday 9 am Bunka Shishu 9 am Project Dana Dance 9-11 am Judo ([email protected]) all items to 9:00 – Rev. Tennes & Life & Life Grp 9 am Flower Arrangement the GOJI. Please include your name the families of the following members who passed away 10:00 – Rev. Sumikawa 9 am Japanese Language 11:30 am Sahm Bo Dahn 10 am Hawaiiana and contact information. Original images recently. May the family members find solace and comfort 1:00 – Rev. Hojo 6-8 pm Judo 7 pm Bon Dancercise 5:30 pm Choir Practice should be labeled on the reverse side with 6-8 pm Judo caption and return information. in the Nembutsu. Namo Amida Butsu 7 pm Meditation/Quiet 1 pm Taichi Sitting 7 pm Ballroom Dancing GOJI STAFF: Editorial: Jo desMarets; Dianne Ida, Randy 2 SHIGEMASA, Tsutomu (84) 17 UYESATO, Grace Masae (78) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Kawamoto, Ralston Nagata, Mary Tanouye; 5 YOSHIDA, Ronald Hiroaki (87) 17 YONEDA, Hisako (88) 8:00 – Rev. Toshima 9 am – 1:30 pm Rhythm 9 am – 1:30 pm Rhythm 9 am Wednesday 9 am Bunka Shishu 9 am Project Dana Dance 9-11 am Judo Rev. Tomo Hojo, Japanese section editor, 9:00 – Rev. Hojo & Life & Life Grp 9 am Flower Arrangement Production: Ron Suzuki, Stacy Bradshaw, 18 OKUDA, Arthur Toru (59) 9 SUZUKI, Yukihisa (90) 10:00 – Rev. Tennes 9 am Japanese Language 11:30 am Sahm Bo Dahn 10 am Hawaiiana Alice Omura, Setsu Takashige, Alice Tando, 13 UCHIDA, Ann Natsuko (80) 21 MAEKAWA, Elsie Tatsumi (92) 9:30 am Shodo Class 7 pm Bon Dancercise 5:30 pm Choir Practice Kimiyo Miyose 6-8 pm Judo Circulation: Stacy Bradshaw 14 HIYANE, Elsie Toshie (91) 25 MURAKAMI, Fusayo (93) 7 pm Meditation/Quiet 1 pm Taichi 7 pm Ballroom Dancing Contributing reporters from Hongwanji 14 NAKAMURA, Yoshiro (86) 26 NISHIZAKI, Karen Kazue (86) 6-8 pm Judo Sitting Mission School, Buddhist Women’s 15 USHIJIMA, Mitsuo (93) Association, Dharma School & Parents, 28 29 30 Project Dana, Wednesday Gang and Gals, 8:00 – Rev. Muneto 9 am – 1:30 pm Rhythm 9 am – 1:30 pm Rhythm Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Pacific Buddhist 9:30 – Ms. Donna Higashi & Life & Life Academy, and the Kyodan 2012 Memorial Service Schedule (Eshin-ni & Kakushin-ni The opinions expressed by individual con- 2013 is the memorial year for those who passed away in: Day) 6-8 pm Judo tributors are their own and do not neces- 1:00 – Rev. Muneto sarily reflect those of the Honpa Hongwanji 2012 – 1 year 2001 – 13 year 1981 – 33 year Hawaii Betsuin. 2011 – 3 year 1997 – 17 year 1964 – 50 year 2007 – 7 year 1989 – 25 year 1914 – 100 year Page 10 GOJI APRIL 2013 GOJI APRIL 2013 Page 3

Temple News and Activities HBC Buddha Day Celebration continued from page 1 BOY SCOUT TROOP to appreciate reality; it is the Wisdom or want us to be, or to live up to some be the real thing for each of you. to see things as they are. We are expectations we imagine about who Scout Sunday Douglas Yanagihara, Troop 49 Boy Scout told that the Baby Buddha was born or what we should be. You should And so, on Hanamatsuri, let’s cel- into a life of luxury and was sheltered always ask yourself, “am I truly sin- ebrate the birth of the person who and protected from all the sorrows cere about what I say and do, about discovered the great truth of freedom On Sunday, February 3, 2013, the Scout chooses to follow. Padma Religious Award to a and troubles of life by his parents. who I am?” Because being ourselves, from suffering. Let’s take the Bud- the various scouting organiza- These values strengthen youth Girl Scout and a Metta Reli- However, it is impossible to really sincerely ourselves, is the most dha’s teaching that calls us to “wake tions (Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, character in their family, com- gious Award to a Cub Scout. shelter someone from the realities of important thing Buddhism teaches us. up” deeply to heart. Although he was and Cub Scouts) gathered in munity and faith. After the service, photos from life, from illness, old age and death, Being sincere means to be present born approximately 2,500 years ago, full uniform at the Honpa Hon- the Boy Scout California Ad- because everyone, without exception, in what you are doing, thinking and his teaching is for you and me today, gwanji Betsuin for the annual During the service, charters venture Troop Trek, Eagle must eventually face these things. feeling. Unfortunately, it is very hard right now! Scout Sunday Service. The were presented to the Scout- Scout Project display boards, As soon as Shakyamuni learned that to know if we are being sincere or not, Boy Scouts of America desig- ing organizations. A gift of the wooden plaques show- suffering exists, he could not rest until whether we are really being ourselves Please join us April 7, 2013 at Hawaii nates the Sunday that falls be- a baby changing table was ing the names of all Troop 49 he discovered why this should be. and living our own lives, or just walk- Betsuin for the Honolulu Buddhist fore February 8 (Scouting An- presented to the Temple from Eagle Scouts and a slide show He needed to know the meaning of ing through life with our eyes closed, Council Annual Buddha Day Celebra- niversary Day) as Scout Sun- the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, of recent Eagle Scout Ser- suffering. hoping that the future will bring hap- tion. Service begins at 9:00 AM and day, which is the primary date and Cub Scouts. The chang- vice Projects were available piness and fulfillment. In fact, we tend is followed by fun festivities including to recognize the contributions ing table will be installed in for viewing in the Social Hall. Siddhartha Gautama left behind his to create habits to carry us through entertainment, activities, games, and of young people and adults to the Social Hall women’s rest- The Boy Scouts also cooked sheltered world to discover the truth. the moments of life, so we don’t food (hamburgers, hot dogs, saimin, Scouting. The Scout Sunday room by Troop 49 Assistant loco moco in front of the So- Actually, it doesn’t matter if we start have to pay attention. Our minds are drinks and shaved ice) until 1PM. date celebrates the founding of Scoutmasters, Russell Leong cial Hall. The Girl Scouts also out rich, poor, or in between; each of always filled with goals and plans and the Boy Scouts of America by and Albert Wong. The Scouts had displays, face painting and us is taught from birth to hide behind desires and hopes and dreams. But, See you there! Happy Buddha’s W. D. Boyce. The first Scout were acknowledged for their craft stations. The Cub Scouts comfortable assumptions about life, in themselves, those goals and plans Sunday was in 1914. The achievements, such as the Cub raced their Pinewood Derby thoughts that allow us to hide from and desires and hopes and dreams Scout Law says that a “Scout Scout Arrow of Light Award, cars in the Annex. The scout- the true facts of life. So Buddhism is are not real. No matter how important is Reverent,” and Scouts of the Girl Scout Silver Award and ing organizations are grateful really telling us that life is not what we we think they are, they are just in our all ages promise to do their Gold Award and the Boy Scout for the sponsorship and sup- think it is, it is not what it seems. minds. Only this moment, the life we “Duty to God” in whatever faith Eagle Scout Award. Rimban port from the Honpa Hongwanji are living now, is truly real. The Muneto conferred the Copper Hawaii Betsuin. You might even say that—without Buddha urged us to wake up to enlightenment, without this Buddha- the significance and precious- Bridging Over Ceremony from page 9 Wisdom, we are not really living our ness of this moment—right now! Because if we think our Top Row: Louis Lee, Mathew lives. We are hiding in our goals and real life is going to come in the Tomioka, Preston Wong, Jason plans and dreams. We are not really future, in our hopes and goals Fujita, Kaisen Nakagawa, Aulama here, but are acting out our life ac- and dreams, then that is where Jianinno, Justin Kunimune, Logan cording to a set of rules—you might our minds will be too, and this Matsuoka, Ryan Ando, Douglas call it a “script” (like a movie screen- moment, the actual moment Yanagihara, Korey Miyakawa play). And that is true for most of us, most of the time. We are all playing we are living, will just be something we do by habit. New Boy Scouts, Bottom Row: roles in our lives. In fact, right at this And to live by habit, Sage Cummings, Jarret Furuta, very moment, you all are playing the to hide from—or sleep Elliot Hee, Travis Johnston, Rylen role of adults, children, students, sons though—the actual mo- Nakagawa, Bryce Nishi, Royce and daughters; I am playing the role ments of our life is what the Shioi, Jace Sugimoto, Jonathan of a minister. Of course, people really Buddha meant by “suffering.” Tycer, Nathan Yee, Ethan Zane. are adults and children and and stu- dents and ministers. But, the truth is, Right now is what is real, and we often spend our time and energy right now is what will always trying to be what other people expect Page 4 GOJI APRIL 2013 GOJI APRIL 2013 Page 9 Temple News and Activities Temple News and Activities

News from the Buddhist Women’s Association Fujiko Motobu, President BOY SCOUT TROOP Douglas Yanagihara, Troop 49 Boy Scout Bazaar Many of our BWA ladies are in GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Cub Scout Pack 49 Arrow of Light Ceremony and The Taste of Hongwanji Bazaar the Betsuin Choir. They will be MEETING #2 FOR BWA ON was a great success in many ways. traveling to Japan from April 8th APRIL 28 AFTER THE SERVICE Bridging Over Ceremony Besides the concept of making through the 15th and return home IN THE HONDO money for the temple, the unity in on the 16th. They will be attend- On Saturday, February 9, 2013, ates from Cub Scouts to Boy purple neckerchief with wisteria planning and working together was ing a music festival which will be Stay Healthy the Kapiolani Chapter of the Scouts. mon imprint and a new white of true essence, in giving of one- held in Kyoto. Good luck to all According to Junji Takano of Japan, Order of the Arrow performed On Friday, February 22, neckerchief slide. The Troop self, as taught and practiced in our of you and hope you have a great increased risk of fall accident begins an Arrow of Light Ceremony 2013, a group of 11 Pack 49 49 neckerchief slide is made jodo shinshu teachings. It was very time making many good memories. at age 40. In Japan, more than for Cub Scout Pack 49. The Cub Scouts “bridged over” to out of white rope in the form of appealing to see our BWA ladies After the trip we are certain that 7,000 people a year die from fall- Arrow of Light Award is the Troop 49. The “bridge” is a a turk’s head knot which serves working so hard in the preparations someone will write about the great ing, which exceeds the number of highest rank in Cub Scouting. symbolic connection which a dual purpose. It is not only a of food products as well as segregat- time that they had in Japan. traffic accidents. The older you get Earning this rank, which pre- represents the transitioning slide to hold the neckerchief in ing all of the clothing. During the the weaker your physical body and pares a Webelos Cub Scout to of Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. place, but during an emergency production of the pickles or tsuke- Eshinni-Kakkushinni Day sensory abilities become, which are become a Boy Scout, were 11 The Cub Scouts carry over the situation, it can be used as mono, even the men came to assist Our BWA annual Eshinni-Kak- the causes in having poor balance. Cub Scouts; Sage Cummings, skills and knowledge acquired a rope and be converted to and they were much appreciated. kushinni Day will be celebrated in Jarret Furuta, Elliot Hee, Travis in their years with Pack 49 a rescue/first aid cord, as Surely in the future they will be a combined service with the Dhar- The following table shows the Johnston, Rylen Nakagawa, and go across the “bridge” to needed. After the ceremony, named to become BWA auxiliary ma School students and the con- average balance time by age group. Bryce Nishi, Royce Shioi, Jace their new venture with the Boy the older Boy Scouts members. These men were Ken gregation from the Adult Service Stand on one foot and not hold on Sugimoto, Jonathan Tycer, Scouts. After crossing over, proceeded to take the new Ishii, Ken Kadomoto, Roy Miya- on Sunday, April 28 at a combined to anything. Stand on one foot at a Nathan Yee, and Ethan Zane. Troop 49 Boy Scouts conferred Boy Scouts from the Social moto, Norman Hirohata-Goto, 9:30 a.m. service. time and alternate. The Arrow of Light badge is each new Scout replacing Hall to the Troop 49 meeting. Ron Suzuki, Elmer C., and even the only Cub Scout badge that the Cub Scout Webelos plaid The 11 new Boy Scouts will the Rimban Muneto. The master of Eshinni sama was the wife of Average time eyes open (*) can be worn on the Boy Scout neckerchief with the Honpa make up the Badger Patrol. growing daikon is Herb Yasukochi, Shinran Shonin; their daughter Average time eyes closed(+) uniform when a boy gradu- Hongwanji Betsuin Boy Scout Congratulations and welcome, who continuously grows the most was Kakkushini sama.Both sup- *20-39 years old: 110 seconds new Badgers to Troop 49! beautiful, sometimes very vividly ported Shinran Shonin to the +20-39 years old: 12 seconds shaped ones for our imagination. fullest extent. The guest speaker *40-49: 64 seconds for the service will be a member of +40-49: 7 seconds Thank you very much for all the Moiliili Hongwanji as well as being *50-59: 36 seconds help. We depend on all of you for the BWA Federation President, Ms. +50-59: 5 seconds your support. Donna Higashi. *60-69: 25 seconds +60-69: 3 seconds Hanamatsuri With the support from the Dharma The annual Hawaii Buddhist coun- School students, the BWA is very If your balance time is below aver- cil will be celebrating Hanamat- thankful in making this event a age, then you will have higher risk suri on Sunday, April 7 at Hawaii very meaningful one. In the future of falls or slipping and tripping Betsuin. Many people from other these Dharma School students will accidents. temples will be here, so please come become the leaders of our temple and join everyone in celebrating and will be carrying on all of the The soles of your feet have sen- the birth of Buddha. The hanamido temple activities. Please attend the sors: The skins throughout your will be decorated and everyone will service. body have tiny pressure sensors be able to pour sweet tea on the or mechanoreceptors. The soles of Back Row: Branden Morioka (Troop 1), Douglas Yanagihara (Troop 49), Riley Kam (Troop 1), Logan Matsuoka (Troop statue of Buddha. 49), Kaeden Gamiao (Troop 181) Front Row: Rylen Nakagawa, Sage Cummings, Elliot Hee, Jarret Furuta, Travis John- continued on page 5 ston, Royce Shioi, Jace Sugimoto, Bryce Nishi, Jonathan Tycer, Nathan Yee, Ethan Zane. Page 8 GOJI APRIL 2013 GOJI APRIL 2013 Page 5

The True Meaning of “As I Am (Kono mama)” Part II continued from page 2 Temple News and Activities tion practices might be helpful, so These lines are the main part of Chi- News from the BWA conitnued from page 4 Then, I am allowed to live this life “as Try this RECIPE from I am,” which is “Kono mama.” The far as they lead us to encounter with yono’s religious poem entitled “As I Am (Kono Mama)”. She was a person your feet have thousands of sensors. your forward-moving foot must March 2013 issue of Japanese term “Kono” is referred to Amida’s Primal Vow (18th vow). These sensors on the foot provide be higher off the ground while the the person who has been taken over who was able to accept the changing Prevention magazine: circumstances in her life. Receiving information to your brain to help knee is raised high. by “Namo Amida Butsu.” Chiyono Sasaki of Kona went through balance your body. As you get older struggles, physical and spiritual while Buddha’s wisdom and compassion, strength and humbleness, truthful- the sensors will get weaker and To prevent yourself from a fall, trip SOBA NOODLES I cannot forget the stranger’s kind raising many children in coffee farm. your foot sole lose sensitivity. or slip, try to remember the follow- act of saving my life so many years She even attended church services ness and joy, Chiyono was enabled to live her life concretely “as I am” ing: (1) Keep your house clean. healing powers are digestive ago in Hiroshima, because her kind of a new religion and other Buddhist Poor blood circulation will also There are a lot of things in your health, heart health, sleep, act connotes Amida’s compassion to school that required rigorous prayers. (Kono mama). She happily related the true meaning of “Kono mama” to cause fall accidents. This can be house that can contribute to clut- weight loss, type 2 diabetes liberate me from my karma of being Finding out that nothing worked, simulated by soaking your feet into ters that can cause you to trip or prevention. drowned. Chiyono talked to the shin minister her family, friends and members of the community for many years. When ice cold water for about 3 minutes. fall. Always make sure to put away and was told that Amida’s uncondi- all personal belongings and other Combine in saucepan: 2 cups Shin Buddhist salvation (liberation) tional compassion had been directed she passed away, she returned to the Buddha’s realm of “as is.” Pay attention to your forward unnecessary things like a newspa- water, 4 chopped scallions, 2 with ‘Kono mama’” cannot be inter- to her as she was (sono mama). She moving foot. If your forward per, remote control, and laundries Tbsp chopped cilantro, preted that one is taken by Amida’s reached the settled mind as she was moving foot hit something, your scattered on the floor or carpet; 1 minced clove garlic, and compassion even without any sincere “kono mama” Living with the Name- body will be off-balance causing to (2) Feet stretching exercise can real- 4 thin slices peeled ginger effort to study the Dharma through that-called, Namo Amida Butsu, which fall or trip. Always have your eyes ly help your feet maintain balance; attending the temple services and became the axis of her whole be- on path and watch where you are (3) Keep your house warm and Stir in 1 Tbsp seasoned rice classes. It is essential in Buddhism ing, Chiyono was able to face many going. Remember the old saying: ensure adequate lighting. Walking vinegar, 1 ½ Tbsp reduced that one has good understanding of changes that she faced with. In deep Embraced “Prevention is better than cure”; in dark areas will increase the risk sodium soy sauce, 2 tsp honey the teachings and concepts. It is even gratitude, she said: “an ounce of prevention is worth a of falling; (4) Walking around in and ½ tsp red-pepper flakes. necessary to discuss life’s unending just pound of cure”; “Look before you rubber slippers outdoors increases Simmer 10 minutes. I am so happy about being as I problems with friends of the Dharma leap”. the risk of falling, too. and teachers. Even to have medita- am that I naturally bow my head. as I am, Add 1 cup thawed frozen Being good or bad, I am what I am. There are other reasons why you IN OTHER WORDS... edamame, 1 cup sliced bok Being false or true, I am what I am. I go to stumble while walking. If your BE CAREFUL, choy, 1 large carrot peeled into Having or not having, foot is pointed down while making DON’T RUSH, ribbons, and 1 tsp dark sesame I am what I am. the Great a step, then you are more apt to oil in last 2 minutes of cook- Rain or shine, falling. To avoid this, try walking DON’T TAKE RISKS ing. I am what I am. Birth. heal- toe, heal- toe. The height of BUT DO Crying or laughing, Zuiken your step can greatly increase your TAKE YOUR TIME. Remove from heat and cover. I am what I am…… risk of falling too. To prevent this, Heat 1 ½ tsp canola oil in Hawaiian Host medium skillet over medium Candies –high heat. Add 1 ½ cup sliced shitake mushroom caps BUDDHIST ALTARS & ACCESSORIES Laughter... 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Lukela Los Banos Headed to Colorado Springs February 4, 2013 was subjected to a judo tradition a couple of its respected leaders of antiquity, in a quiet ceremony, were Yukizo Yamamoto and Col. ritualistic to express thank you to Bert Nishimura, 442nd, Regimental Pacific Buddhist Academy Selects New Head of School every member and parent/booster Combat Team Commander, the 1939 Robert W. Cody will begin his term July 1, 2013 of the dojo who helped him achieve Territory of Hawaii Judo Champion.

the promotion in judo humility. Pacific Buddhist Academy is pleased to announce that on the recommendation of Congratulations, Lukela, on a job its Head of School Search Committee, the Board of Trustees has selected Robert W. Cody as its new Head of School. Mr. Cody comes to PBA from the position of Principal at Lukela is a senior at Maryknoll well done! We wish you success in Northbridge International School Cambodia in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Mr. Cody has broad experience High School (also in ILH-Judo) and your quest for greater and broader in both public and independent schools, and he is well qualified to lead this school forward. upon graduation, he will be study- horizons as you move to the next ing at (UCCS) University of Colo- level of training in your Judo career. In accepting his new position, Mr. Cody said, “I and my family would love to be a part of Pacific rado at Colorado Springs under The commitment you have shown to Buddhist Academy. To be a part of the amazing places it can go. To see the amazing places the students an in-state tuition privilege and the the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Bet- will go. We would love to be a part of the Sangha and to develop a greater understanding of Shin suin Judo Academy will serve as an Buddhism. We would love to meet the parents of past, present and future students to assure them that the induction to the (US-OTC) Olympic ideal of Peace Education is our drive.” Training Center-USA Judo, Na- inspiration to others for many years to tional Training Program at Colo- come! The 9-person Search Committee appointed by the PBA Board conducted a global search. PBA’s unique rado Springs. In leaving his boogie offering of a quality college-preparatory education with an innovative peace curriculum in an atmosphere board behind, he will be exposed of compassion and infused with Buddhist values attracted qualified applicants from around the world. It is with great pride that Lukela Los to exercise/training regimens in the The committee was assisted and advised by Hawaii Association of Independent Schools Executive Banos stands tall, and yet, humbly oxygen-deprived, mile-high altitude Director, Robert M. Witt. bows in the warmth and support of and some freezing temperatures to Mr. Cody succeeds Founding Head of School, Pieper Toyama, whose 10 years of inspired leadership his ohana, Judo Gakuen, friends begin another chapter in his higher guided the creation of the unique world-class high school that Pacific Buddhist Academy is today, the and classmates. He started judo at judo achievement. only Shin Buddhist high school in America. Mr. Cody will guide PBA into the next phase of its growth 6 years of age under the “slamming” and the fulfillment of its mission. discipline of his no-nonsense, older In recognition of his chosen path judo brother and strict but loving and in the face of financial con- Mr. Cody and his wife Kelli have two children, son Barrett and father and mother. cerns, the Board of Directors of the daughter Haven, who will be attending , educational partner school to Pacific Buddhist Academy. Judo Academy stepped forward Now, after a road of tear-downs and to present its Academic-Athletic Mr. Cody earned his Bachelor of Arts from Molloy College, being guided by supportive direc- Scholarship to Lukela to help Rockville Centre, New York and his Masters in Education tion, he realized the characteristics of defray some of the costs being Administration from Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire. incurred by his family. “the way” in judo study, competition, Throughout his distinguished 20-year academic career, Mr. Cody has officiating, leadership and unself- held children uppermost in his thinking and actions. His commitment to peace and compassion and ish, volunteer-support efforts at the Unbeknownst to many of the read- creating a school atmosphere that values every student make him ideally suited to be the new Head of ership of Goji, the Judo Academy is School at Pacific Buddhist Academy. activities of the Academy. Recently, Lukela garnered the All-Male Grand a self-standing non-profit, 501(c)(3) Aloha, Champion Award in the U.S.-2012 entity with a scholarship founda- National High School Judo Champi- tion already in place. Also, aside Joel D. Determan Leigh-Ann K. Miyasato onships. This achievement led to his from a long line of past black belt Chairman of the Board of Trustees Chair, Head of School Search Committee immediate, “Shodan”, judo black belt practitioners in Honpa-Judo with promotion. As he was presented his over 120 years of history in Hawaii, embroidered black belt in the dojo, he