September 2010 BUDDHIST CHURCH of OAKLAND

busshin september 2010 BUDDHIST CHURCH OF OAKLAND

BUSSHIN september 2010 Volume 53 Number 9

Looking Back, Thinking Ahead, Living Now by Reverend Harry Gyokyo Bridge IN THIS ISSUE o much of our lives are con- look back fondly on the past, Snected to the seasons. Our perhaps wishing it could be that Minister’s Message 1 school calendar is set up so that way again. I don’t think that this President’s Musings 2 children can participate in the sum- is necessarily a bad thing, as long mer harvest. We associate many of as we don’t get too caught up Temple Tidbits 2 our holidays, such as Thanksgiving in it, attached to the way things or the Fourth of July, with certain were. Similarly, we often wonder In Memoriam 2 times of year. In fact, many “reli- how the future will turn out. Of gious” holidays, such as Christmas course, we should consider the Mrs. Kayoko Fujimoto 4 or Easter, were originally celebra- future and the effects of our ac- tions of special times of year, the tions, but at the same time, we Bingo Volunteers Needed 6 equinoxes and solstices. shouldn’t worry too much about Nippongo Gakuen 6 Fall Ohigan is one of those how things might be. times. The days have gradually Perhaps this is part of what Nippongo Gakuen Registration 7 been getting shorter – Ohigan Ohigan teaches us – to try and marks the time when day and achieve balance in our lives. I Newsroom OBWA 8 night become equal. And soon the know that this is not a traditional days will get even shorter! This is approach to Ohigan, but I really Momiji Kai News 8 my favorite time of year. I don’t think that the Middle Way is a Jr YBA News 8 know why – maybe because my fundamental Buddhist doctrine birthday is in the fall? Or because with profound implications, and Obon Thank You 8 I like cooler weather, and in the that this Middle Way resonates fall we finally begin to get some deeply with Jodo Shinshu. So Obon Photos 9 relief from the heat of summer. I let us take this opportunity to have a distinct memory of being reflect on our lives and the world Dharma School News 12 in college and realizing, wow, it’s around us, aspiring for balance Picnic Photos 13 getting dark early, with the scents and happiness for all beings. of autumn in the air. Shotsuki Service 16 In a way, nostalgia is inher- In gassho, ently backwards-looking – we Rev. Harry Gyokyo Bridge Calendar busshin september 2010 year-end holidays that are just TEMPLE TID-BITS In Memoriam around the corner. As the new Dharma School Renovation year starts, we encourage you to Pardon our dust! As you The Buddhist Church of bring your children and grand- know, the church is having roof Oakland extends its deepest children to Family Dharma Ser- renovations, exterior paint and condolences to the families of vices on Sundays at 10:00 AM. refurbishing. Please do not the following members: Dharma classes begin for the park in the church driveway. youngest in the Nursery School Parking in the lot is not guar- Mitsuye Kato Class and extend to the Jr. YBA anteed. Please call the office to July 12, 2010 high school group. Adult classes verify availability. Thank you are also held on select Sundays for your cooperation at this Jun Fred Miyamoto with Rev. Bridge. The first Fam- time. July 15, 2010 ily Dharma Service of the new Obon Volunteers Chieko Endo year will be on September 12th Arigato gozaimasu to all the July 30, 2010 so please come and join us in volunteers who worked so learning about the Dharma. hard before, during and after May their family members Also in September the other Obon! There are so many find comfort and solace in youth organizations of the Church unsung heroes who work tire- the Nembutsu, Namu amida are organizing their programs. lessly behind the scenes year butsu. The Japanese language program after year! Kudos to all! (Nippongo Gakuen) meets on Saturdays from 9:00 to 12:00 Lost Nenju President’s Musings noon for children from 1st grade Did you lose your Nenju dur- by Steve Terusaki through high school; with adult ing the Obon weekend? Please t’s September and another classes on Saturday mornings and drop by the office to iden- Isummer season has passed. Thursday evenings. Oakland’s tify and pick up one of several We now turn our attention to a Gakuen is focused on providing found in the church. new school year with new teach- Japanese language instruction to ers, new classrooms and for non-native speakers along with Oldies Dance many a new school, be it middle activities that promote Japanese Did you know Mountain View school, high school, or college; culture. The first Gakuen classes Buddhist Temple ABA is spon- to again be with familiar friends will be Saturday, September 18. soring an “Oldies” dance Sat- while also meeting new ones. As Oakland’s Youth Club will begin urday, October 9th at 7:30pm? parents, grandparents, aunts and forming both boys’ and girls’ “Keep on Dancin’!” will feature uncles, we see this cycle occur- basketball teams in September the live band Somthin’ Else ring every year: children growing for fall practice and league games with songs from the 60’s and up and moving onward; and we in the East Bay Youth Athletic 70’s. Ages 21 and over are in- marvel at how quickly it all hap- League that start in December. vited. $30 before September pens. Yes, summer is over and the Participants can be as young as 6, 25, and $40 at the door. For pace of life seems to quicken as through high school age. Please more info go to http://sites. we look forward, or cringe with find more information about google.com/site/abadance or nervousness, to Fall Ohigan, Hal- both of these organizations on contact Joanne Makishima. loween, Thanksgiving and the the church’s website under the

2 busshin september 2010 Organizations tab at www.bud- students. Inside the main church year’s Obon Festival the success dhistchurchofoakland.org were Ikebana exhibits by students that it was. Taihen, otsukaresama In September, we should see of the Ohana School; and Buddhist deshita. the results of the Roof Renovation sculpture by Mr. Takayuki Zoshi This year’s Hatsubon service efforts. New Roof Dragons will of Sebastopol. It was wonderful to was held for 14 families who lost grace the Church’s roofline and see all who came to the Festival loved ones in the past year. We the leaks into the church’s second to witness and participate in the hope that in that loss and the floor rooms should be no longer. many cultural activities; and of mourning process that follows, Scaffolding around the church course to dance in the Bon Odori. new meaning and appreciation building may still be in place in The odori area was resplendent can be found in how your loved September; however, the bulk with new lanterns provided by one has positively impacted your of the work on the roof renova- Brian Nagata and Bukkyo Dendo lives. And it was also with great tion should be complete prior to Kyokai/Numata Center. Thank sadness that we learned of the the beginning of September. The you to the many families who passing of another great lady of Roof Campaign will still be on- donated to the Roof Campaign as the church on the day before the going as we need to continue to a tribute to their loved ones and Obon Festival: Mrs. Chieko Endo. fund raise to meet our campaign spent the day searching among We will truly miss her spirit; her goal of $400,000. As of the begin- the many lantern tags for the ones ever-presence around the church, ning of August, we have received that had their loved one’s names particularly at Bazaar and Obon; additional donations of $17,055, written on them. I would like to and her dedication and service including $2,655 for the Obon especially thank Mrs. June Ma- to the OBWA, Momiji-kai and lantern memorial tags bringing suyama for chairing the Festival. the Church Board. Our sincerest the total for the Campaign to Her tireless behind-the-scenes ef- condolences are extended to the $179,927, or 45% of our Cam- forts were critical to the Festival’s Endo Family on this loss. Namo paign goal of $400,000. success. June alone could not have Amida Butsu. At this writing, we are just re- made the Festival a success, for it Finally, if you’ve grown up in covering from another successful was the efforts of all of you who the church; recently found a Obon weekend. Although Sat- came out to help: from food prep new interest in participating in urday seemed to start off slowly to yagura construction; from grill- the activities and direction of at 3:00, by 5:00 pm the church ing chickens and steaks to imaga- the church; and/or new to the grounds were filled with people wayaki; to permit submittals, Buddhist Church of Oakland, enjoying the great food and won- thank you letters and decorations; please send me an e-mail to derful weather while listening to to the Oakland Fire Department open the discussion on how to the Eden Aoba Taiko group and washing down Jackson Street; and get involved. My e-mail address the Chidori Band. Inside the Issei to all the performers and exhibi- is: [email protected]. Kaikan Hall, a select audience was tors who shared their artistry with edu The Church is only as suc- observing Madam Fujimoto and us. I know there are many with cessful as those who step forward her students from the Urasenke sore feet, aching shoulders and with the interest and energy to School of Tea perform a traditional backs; and I also know that there volunteer and help carry the tea ceremony; followed by the al- aren’t enough words to express legacy of our soon-to-be 110 year ways-inspiring koto performance how much the Church appreci- old institution forward. Please by Shirley Muramoto-Wong ates each and everyone’s contri- consider getting involved as we and son, Brian Wong and their butions in helping to make this start this new school year. 3 busshin september 2010 Mrs. Kayoko Fujimoto Recognized by Emperor of Japan

few Grand Master Teachers of the Rev. Dennis��, who�� was not even a Ohara School of ��Ikebana, Japanese year old. Can you imagine how Flower Arrangement��,�� the highest difficult that was? ��In her govern- honor in flower arranging. ment citation, she was recognized Born in Osaka, Japan, Mrs. Fu- for Excellence of Arrangements��.� jimoto ��began to study Ikebana as In 1953, the Fujimoto family part of bridal training. After�� she moved to United State and Rev. married Rev. Hogen Fujimoto, Hogen Fujimoto�� was assigned to they lived in Tokyo where she the Fresno Betsuin temple. It was began ��studying Ohara School. here that Mrs. Fujimoto began Together with her husband and first teachingOhara �� Ikebana. the Rev. Seishin Yamashita of the In 1959, Rev. Fujimoto was as- Numata Center, they began the signed to the Placer temple and weekly Sunday English services in 1963 the family moved to the at the Tsukiji Hongwanji Betsuin East Bay when Rev. Fujimoto was in Tokyo for English-speaking assigned to the BCA Headquar- n April 29, 2010, the Shin Buddhists. This English ser- ters. Mrs. Fujimoto served as the OJapanese Government an- vice continues on to this day. first Japanese section editor for nounced that Mrs. Kayoko Fuji- Something unique about Mrs. the “Horin” section of the BCA’s moto was named a recipient of the Fujimoto is that she is a full- Wheel of Dharma newspaper and Order of the Rising Sun with Gold fledged Hongwanji minister dedicated many subsequent years and Silver Rays by the Emperor (with Tokudo and Kyoshi desig- as the Japanese typesetter for the of Japan in honor of her contri- nations), something she said she BCA newspaper. Throughout her butions to the cultural�� exchange did in order to become familiar husband’s BCA ministerial career, and mutual understanding with her husband’s work and to Mrs. Fujimoto continued to teach between the United States and expand her own understanding ikebana ��and expand her classes Japan through Ikebana. Since she of Buddhism. to Oakland, San Leandro, Suisun, was unable to attend the�� award Encouraged by her husband San Francisco and San Mateo. presentation�� ceremony�� held�� at to go beyond just serving as a Rev. Hogen Fujimoto passed the�� Imperial�� Palace in Tokyo, minister’s wife, Mrs. Fujimoto away in 1982 in Sacramento her special award ceremony pursued her love of flower -ar where he was serving as Rinban was held at the residence of the�� ranging and received her teach- of the Sacramento Betsuin and Consul General of Japan in San ing certificate in 1952.�� In 1953, then Mrs. Fujimoto returned to Francisco, officiated by Consul after passing thre��e�� successive the Bay Area to begin her own General Yasumasa Nagamine Ikebana examinations judged full time career as a unique Bud- on June 10th, 2010. by the Headmasters of the major dhist minister, one who did not Mrs. Fujimoto, the widow of schools, she received Japan��’�s typically serve in a BCA temple the late Rev. Hogen Fujimoto Official Ministry of Education but shared and taught Buddhism and mother of Reverends Ken Certificate ��all the ��while raising through the promotion of Japa- and Dennis Fujimoto, has the young sons,�� Rev. Ken ��who was�� nese culture and Ikebana. distinction of being one of the four years old at the time�� and After the passing of her husband, 4 busshin september 2010 Mrs. Fujimoto visited the Kyoto Amongst her current class loca- Consul General Nagamine, who Hongwanji headquarters where tions, Mrs. Fujimoto teaches a serves as the Honorary President she met with Zenmon (Abbot class at our Church, where she of the Ikebana International San Emeritus) Kosho and Lady Yoshiko is an active member of the Bud- Francisco ��Bay Area Chapter. In Ohtani. Lady Ohtani encouraged dhist Womens Association. eloquent English, Mrs. Nagamine Mrs. Fujimoto not to leave the Mrs. Fujimoto considers the pe- acknowledged Mrs. Fujimoto’s BCA and to remain active by teach- riod of time since her husband’s many years of service in promot- ing ikebana and tea ceremony and passing as her “bonus life.” As a ing Japanese culture in America. being assigned to a small BCA Nembutsu follower, Mrs. Fuji- The Nagamines, one of the all temple as a resident minister. moto says that “every day, every time most popular and most However grateful Mrs. Fujimo- moment of life has been a bonus community-involved Consul to was for these cherished words for her.” General couples will be leaving of encouragement from Lady Mrs. Fujimoto has�� exhibited and San Francisco this month for Ohtani, Mrs. Fujimoto decided demonstrated Ikebana at�� the�� San their next assignment. to pursue her love of ikebana Francisco Sakura Matsuri�� for many BCA Socho Ogui and Mrs. and to continue teaching as her years,�� as well as providing arrange��- Ogui were also present and Bish- contribution to the world as a ments�� for the Japanese Consul op Ogui praised Mrs. Fujimoto Buddhist minister. General’��s residence for official for her contributions to BCA and In 1964, ��in�� the presence of functions and at other community the ikebana world as well as for the�� late Houn Ohara, the 3rd and temple functions. being the mother of two current Headmaster,�� the�� Ohara School Here at our temple, Mrs. Fu- BCA ministers, a feat not being of Ikebana, Northern California jimoto and her BCO Ohara stu- held by any other BCA mother at Chapter was established in San dents create a beautiful Ikebana this time. Francisco and�� she�� served as exhibition and she also finds A special presentation was made President for 30 years. Presently, time to oversee and lead the on behalf of the Nishi Hongwanji she is serving as Advisor. tea ceremony demonstration at Headquarters in Kyoto, Japan, In 2008,�� Mrs.�� Fujimoto�� was our Obon Festival. Additionally, including a Certificate of Rec- recogniz��ed for her outstanding every week of the year, Mrs. Fuji- ognition from the Hongwanji’s contribution and dedication to moto and her students install the Governor General Tachibana. the Ohara School to promote beautiful weekly flower offerings Other presentations were made the art of Ikebana overseas for on our BCA onaijin altar as well. by the Buddhist Churches of many years. ��She received an�� On July 24, 2010, some 150 America, the Buddhist Church appointment as�� an ��Honorary family, friends, including many of Oakland, the BCA Ichijukai Lifetime Member ��of the ��Ohara BCO members and students of (Retired Ministers, Wives and School and her name was added Mrs. Fujimoto gathered together Widows Club), and the Ohara to the stone monument located at Scott’s Seafood in Oakland’s Ikebana Chapter.�� in Ohara Kaikan in Kobe, Jack London Square for a lun- In her true unassuming fashion, Japan. ��Mrs. Fujimoto remains cheon to celebrate her confer- Mrs. Fujimoto gratefully acknowl- an�� active member of variou��s ment of the Order of the Rising edged that it is only through the Ikebana groups��,�� such as Ikebana Sun with Gold and Silver Rays. efforts of countless people, fam- International and�� the�� Ikebana Amongst the honored lun- ily, friends and supporters that Teachers Federation��, of which cheon guests were Mrs. Ayako she has been bestowed this�� honor she was one of the founders. Nagamine, the wife of Japanese from the Emperor of Japan.

5 busshin september 2010 On behalf of the Buddhist Church of Oakland, we express our deepest appreciation and congratulations to Fujimoto Kayoko Suiyo Sensei! We are so honored to have her amongst our members. She is truly one of America’s all time great Japanese culture teachers and a true Living Treasure of our Buddhist Church of Oakland! SACBC Bingo Volunteers Needed he Buddhist Church of TOakland is the host for the Friday evening Bingo event at SACBC on September 17th. Vol- unteers are needed to assist with the evening event; and donations of refreshments are requested. Please contact Digger Sasaki if you can come out to help, or provide items for refreshments at (510) 278-6314 or by e-mail to: [email protected] Gakuen By Nancy Yamamoto egistrations are being ac- Rcepted for the 2010 Oak- land Nippongo Gakuen Fall Trimester, or for the entire 2010- 2011 school year. Classes start on September 18th. All levels and age groups are welcome. Please contact Gary Tominaga at GATOMINAGA@COMCAST. NET or (510) 581-6645, or the Buddhist Church of Oakland office for more information. 6 busshin september 2010 BUDDHIST CHURCH OF OAKLAND NIPPONGO GAKUEN Registration Form September 2010 - June 2011

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Student Information

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Please return completed registration form no later than September 1, 2010 to:

Gary Tominaga Buddhist Church of Oakland 3018 Keith Avenue OR Attn: Gakuen Castro Valley, CA 94546 825 Jackson Street or by e-mail to: Oakland, CA 94706 [email protected] 510-832-5988

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Newsroom OBWA Momiji Kai News Jr YBA News By Nancy Yamamoto By Paul Noguchi by Gayle Noguchi t’s that time again, as people he OBWA appreciates re- e are deeply saddened are gathering supplies, and Tceiving generous donations Wby the loss of our presi- I from Chieko Endo, Alice Neishi, dent, Chieko Endo. She will be heading back to school. Some and Sylvia Nomura for their missed by all. Our sincerest con- of whom will be entering a new respective granddaughters’ high dolences to the Endo Family. school. Whether its elementary school graduations. Our meeting on Thursday Au- school to middle, or middle to The OBWA would like to gust 5, 2010, promises to be an high school, they’re making ad- thank: enjoyable day as we will again justments. I hope everyone had a - all who came out to help with great summer that included play- anko prep, manju baking, bazaar be hosting college students (11) prep, and the bazaar from the Nikkei Leadership pro- ing games at bazaar, dancing at - Chuck Kawata for donat- gram. Last year we hosted eight obon, and will try their hardest in ing mizuhiki knots for our card students, lead by Ms. Laura this coming school year. I know, I making Takeuchi who will again be lead- can’t believe it either as summer is - everyone who helped to make ing the new group this year. We gone. But it’s not all bad, as we’ve the Silent Auction a great success received words from the group said goodbye to some of our Jr. For the 2011 Bazaar, the OBWA of 2009, that their day with us would like to offer a variety of items YBA members, we’ll have more to be sold at the Gift Shop. Please was most memorable. Hopefully, kids joining. Also, there will be contact Patti Hisaoka if you make the new group will have as much new positions handed out for the crafts you’d be willing to donate fun. Various activities are being Oakland Jr. YBA. Can’t wait to (quantity of about 10-20). planned by Ms. Jean Nakazono see all of you at church! September 1st is the deadline and her committee. to register for the Bay District Our Rev. Bridge will help start Obon Thank You Women’s League Conference (to the day with a short service with would like to take this op- be held October 16th at Enman- a question and answer period portunity to thank all the ji). Contact Patti Hisaoka if you’d I BCO members, BCO organiza- like to attend. following. We all look forward to tions, friends and families who If you know of OBWA mem- a fun filled day with the young helped make this year’s Obon bers or former members in as- students. A simple lunch is also festival a very successful one! We sisted living facilities who’d like being planned. could not have done it without to receive a monthly visit, please Due to the roof renovation your dedicated support. I hope let us know by contacting the starting after the Obon events, you had time to enjoy the spe- church office. parking will not be as plentiful cial exhibits, the various cultural Upcoming dates to note: but Ms. Nakazono is contacting performances, delicious food Sept. 12 - OBWA meeting, 9 am and Obon dancing! Once again, Sept. 20 - Ohigan, Eshinni, the office regarding this problem thank you for your support! Kakushinni, Lady Yoshiko to accommodate everyone for the Ohtani Memorial Services, Toban day. You will be notified as soon June Masuyama C otoki as this issue is verified. 2010 Obon General Chairperson 8 busshin september 2010 Obon 2010

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11 busshin september 2010 Dharma School News... By Janet Umezu

hope you are all enjoying a kara Bodhisattva. Participants months of August and September. Irelaxing summer. It seems also had an opportunity to have The Dharma School would like summer vacation just began. a dialogue with Sonam Bhutia. like to wish those Now our thoughts are not only (More regarding this seminar will born in Septem- turning to the beginning of follow in the next Busshin) ber a very Happy school but the beginning of the A work study for the Dharma Birthday. They are: 2010-2011 Dharma School year School teachers will also be con- Devin Cho, Renzo as well. Where does the time go? ducted on Sunday, August 29 by Costarella & Emiko With the church picnic and Rev. Bridge. It will begin at 9:00 Masamori. We hope to Obon behind us, some of the am. If you are interested in be- see everyone in September. Dharma School teachers took coming a Dharma School Teacher In conclusion, a very special the summer break to brush up or helping out in the classes, thank you to our donors this on their knowledge of Bud- please let Maya Lawrence know month. They are: dhism by attending the Center so you can attend the work study. David & Grace Hara - Grand- for Buddhist Education’s ABCs of We would love to have you. daughter Jenna Kwong’s birthday Dharma School Seminar on Au- The first Family Dharma service M/M Brian Horii - Kevin’s gust 13 – August 15th. The guest will be September 12. Lunch will birthday. lecturer was Dr. Nobuo Haneda also be served. Birthday Sunday Enjoy the last days of summer who talked about the Dharma- will also be celebrated for the and see you in September!

The Bay District Buddhist Women’s League invites everyone to The 44th Bay District Buddhist Women’s League Conference

“Today’s Jodo Shinshu Women” Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Enmanji Buddhist Temple.

Guest speakers Rev. Dr. Shoyo Taniguchi (English) and Rev. Ryuta Furumoto (Japanese). A panel discussion will also be held with Revs. Taniguchi, Rev. Furuta, Rev. Patti Oshita and Emiko Katsumoto.

Registration cost is $30 (includes lunch) and the deadline is September 1st. If you are interested in attending, please contact Patti Hisaoka.

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15 busshin september 2010 September Shotsuki Memorial Service Service: Sunday, September 12, 2010 at approximately 11:00 a.m. Sermon by Reverend Harry Gyokyo Bridge amily and friends are invited to attend this monthly memorial service for those listed below. If any Ferrors appear in the list below, please notify the church office at (510) 832-5988 at your earliest convenience. Next month’s Shotsuki Service will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Satsuki Abe Mrs. Tsuru Naito 25th year Mr. Joe Deguchi Mr. John Nakagawa Mrs. Hayano Toyofuku: Mr. John Fujimoto Mrs. Rowena Nakagawa: 17th year Mrs. Nui Fujimoto 3rd year Mrs. Chiyo Tsuchiya Mrs. Fumi Fukawa Mr. Magohei Nakagiri Mr. Muraku Tsuchiya Mrs. Chieko Harada Mr. Kengo Nakahara Mrs. Tome Tsujimoto Ms. Hatsumi Hirao Mr. Chiyotaro Nakano Mr. Kaoru Umeki: 33rd year Mr. Tatsumi Hori Mr. Kenichi Nakano Mr. George Ushijima: 25th year Mr. Harry Hoshi Mrs. Kofuji Nakano Mr. Sadakichi Wada Mr. Masuji Idehara Mrs. Yoshiko Nakao Mrs. Tomo Watanabe Mr. Suekichi Idehara Mrs. Toyoko Nakao Mr. Jerry Yamamoto: 7th year Mr Kanroku Kada Mr. Kikutaro Nakashima Mr. Masaru Yamamoto Mr. Masaru Kanada Mrs. Sandra Nakashima: Mr. Sashichi Yamamoto Mr. Masutaro Kanesaki 3rd year Mr. Shiyogi Yoshida Mr. Harry Katayama Mrs. Yoi Nakashima Mr. George S. Yoshioka Mrs. Tomi Kisanuki: 25th year Mrs. Ito Nishimoto Mr. Tadaichi Yoshioka Mr. Nobuo Kitagaki Mr. Akio Noda Mrs. Komae Kobata Mrs. Fumiko Obayashi Mrs. Sada Koizumi Mrs. Mary Fujiye Ogawa DEADLINE FOR Mrs. Ruth Kosut Mrs. Kae Oka October 2010 BUSSHIN Mrs. Toyo Kuwahara Mr. Richard George Okano ARTICLES: September 1st Mrs. Mitsu Matsui Mr. Danzaburo Okawa Mr. Ronald Matsui: 7th year Mr. Kozo Sasaki Articles submitted after this Miss Alice Ayako Matsutani Mrs. Kazuko Seiji Mr. James Messenzehl Rev. Shusei Shimada date may not be printed. Send Ms. Alice Minamidani Mr. Shigeru Shimamura articles to Joyce Yokomizo: Mr. Eizo Minamidani Mrs. Miyoko Shimizu: 3rd year email: [email protected] Mr. Toshiro Minamoto Mr. Mitsuo Shintani: 13th year fax: (415) 970-0810 Mr. Toshio Mitsuda Mr. Kazunori Sunada You can also send articles to Mr. Kenso Miura Mr. Kusutaro Sunayama Tomita Shimamoto Ms. Marsha Tagami Mr. Kameso Miyamoto at the church office. Mrs. Aiko Mizuhara Mr. Kazuo Takahashi Mr. Ray Mori Mrs. Fumiye Takashima Mrs. Tsuru Mori Mr. George Takashima BUSSHIN COLLATION Mr. Zenshiro Mori Mrs. Sugi Takashima by the Dharma School on Mr. Harukichi Murakishi Mrs. Harue Tamura Saturday, September 19th by Mr. Tsurukichi Nagafuji Mr. Gihei Tanada the Board Mrs. Harumi Nagai Mrs. Hanako Terakawa Tamura: 16 September 2010

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7:30 p.m. No Service Office Closed Concord Howakai

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9:00 a.m. OBWA Meeting 10:00 a.m. Wanto Shodo Kai 9:00 a.m. Nippongo 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Gakuen Family Dharma, Line Dance EBYAL Shotsuki, Bish- op’s Memorial 7:30 p.m. Service; Otoki Karaoke

10:00 a.m. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Fall Ohigan, Otoki 1:00 p.m. OBWA 6:00 p.m. Line Dance 7:00 p.m. Home/Hospital Ashland Fukuoka Sister Visitation: 7:30 p.m. Howakai City Oakland Karaoke Busshin Collated by the Board 26 27 28 29 30

10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Wanto Shodo Kai OBWA Family Dharma 7:30 p.m. Home/Hospital 1:00 p.m. Youth Club Service & Adult Line Dance Visitation: Study Board Meeting Concord 7:30 p.m. Karaoke October 2010

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 9:00 a.m. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Nippongo Hiroshima Gakuen Kenjinkai Prep 1:00-4:00 p.m. Hiroshima Busshin Articles Kenjinkai: Main Due Hall 3 9:30 a.m. 4 5 6 7 8 9 9:00 a.m. BCO Golf Tourna- OBWA Mtg ment 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Momiji Kai Family Dharma Wanto Shodo Kai OBWA 7:00 p.m. Nippongo Nominating Service Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Gakuen 1:00 p.m. Committee Line Dance Adult Gakuen 11:00 a.m. Shotsuki Service 7:30 p.m. Karaoke 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Nippongo Family Dharma 7:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Adult Gakuen Gakuen Service, Esshin- 7:00 p.m. Karaoke BCO Nominating ni, Kakushin-ni EBYAL Meeting 7:30 p.m. Committee BD Buddhist & Lady Yoshiko Concord How- Women’s League Office Closed Ohtani Memorial akai Conference/En- manji

10:00 a.m. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Family Dharma 9:00 a.m. Service & Adult Nippongo 10:00 a.m. Study 1:00 p.m. Gakuen 7:00 p.m. Momiji Kai Line Dance 6:00 p.m. Fukuoka Sister 1:00-3:000 p.m. Ashland Howakai 7:30 p.m. City 6:30 p.m. Wanto Fukuoka Busshin Karaoke Adult Gakuen Kenjinkai Bingo Collated by Dharma School 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Nippongo Keirokai & Wanto Shodo Kai Gakuen Family Dharma 7:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Service, Keiro- Youth Club Line Dance Adult Gakuen Jr YBA Sleepover kai Luncheon Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. Halloween (Board) Bingo (Jr Construction YBA) Karaoke

10:00 a.m. Family Dharma Service, Hallow- een Party, Otoki (Jr YBA)