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New Year's Greetngs from the Gomonshu New Year’s Greetngs from the Gomonshu Happy New Year, everyone! At the beginning of this 1727 Pali Highway New Year, I would like to extend my best regards to Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 you all. Last year again, following the year before, Japan, as well as many other countries in the world, was struck with multiple natural disasters. I would like to GOJI convey my deepest condolences to those who lost Vol. 75 No. 1 their lives through those disasters and express my sympathy to everyone affected. In addition, we must never forget that armed conflicts and terror attacks as well as severe starvation is making it difficult to live, and lives are being lost every day. Last September I had an opportunity to make an official visit to the temples of the Buddhist Churches of America as Monshu for the first time. This allowed me to complete the first round of visitations to all of the overseas dis- JANUARY 2020 tricts which include Canada, Hawaii, South America, and the US mainland. NEWSLETTER of the Although every temple and district has its own history and background, Honpa Hongwanji many of the overseas Jodo Shinshu temples were established and have been cherished by the Japanese immigrants and their descendants. Reflecting on Hawaii Betsuin how sincerely our predecessors entrusted themselves to the Buddha Dharma hawaiibetsuin.org and how importantly they thought of their temples while facing many difficulties such as World War II, I cannot help but feel grateful and even awe for their tremendous efforts as well as many other wondrous circumstances that have 2020 Slogan: allowed the Jodo Shinshu teaching to be handed down to us today. Building However, a considerable amount of time has passed since the Japa- Healthy Sanghas: nese emigrated overseas, and the lifestyle of their descendants, as well as the world situation have changed greatly. In accordance with these changes, Embracing Generosity quite a few people who are not of ethnically Japanese origin have also come to and Openness appreciate the teaching clarified by Shinran Shonin, and attend our overseas temples. BETSUIN What caused this is nothing but the universality of the Jodo Shinshu teaching that transcends time and space. In other words, Amida Buddha’s com- MINISTERS passion equally reaches and nondiscriminatively embraces everyone in the midst of all sorts of pain and agony. Chief Minister In this year, let us continue to listen to the Dharma, considering it is Rev. Toyokazu Hagio directed to each one of us, and keep moving forward to share it with many other Ministerial Staff people as possible. Rev. Yuika Hasebe January 1, 2020 Rev. Sol Kalu OHTANI Kojun Rev. Shingo Furusawa Monshu Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha PAGE 2 GOJI JANUARY 2020 “Let’s realize the truth that ‘one exists by Ministers’ New Year’s grace of others’” Rimban Hagio Greetings Happy New Year! Under the light of Amida Buddha, I hope you all have a peaceful and joyous time! I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all for your support and help during year 2019. We don’t know what wait for us in 2020. In good times or in difficult times, let’s put our hands together and steadfastly walk, one day at a time, with Amida Buddha’s Wisdom and Compassion. Rev. Yuika Hasebe Happy New Year 2020 I would like to thank the members of the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, the staff of both the Mission of Hawaii and Betsuin, all my fellow ministers, and numerous other people who have interacted with me during the year 2019 for all the kindness and support they have extended to make life pos- sible and tolerable for me. I wish the best for everyone for the year 2020. 2019 was a much better year for me than the year before that, but it is moot to be comparing events that already happened. The Buddhist way is always to live in the present GOJI moment, not to dwell on the past nor worry so much about the future. Let TheGOJI is a monthly publication of the us continue to walk the Nembutsu path, ever mindful of Amida Bud- Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, Tel. dha’s Boundless Compassion that embraces and guides us all through (808) 536-7044. There is no newsletter the new year 2020. Namo Amida Butsu! published for the month of August. Rev. Sol Kalu DEADLINE: Articles must be submitted no later than Last year, many of you helped and supported me. I always the 10th of the month prior to publica- appreciate your warm kindness. I will continue to try my tion by e-mail (execdir@hawaiibetsuin. org), mail (1727 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI, best to share the Buddha Dharma with you, so I would like 96813) or fax (536-0919). Address sub- to ask for your continued help and support this year! missions to the GOJI. Please include Gassho. your name and contact information. Original images should be labeled on Shingo Furusawa the reverse side with caption and return information. GOJI STAFF: Editorial: Jo desMarets; Dianne Ida, Randy Kawamoto, Rev. Yuika Hasebe, Japanese section editor Production: Stacy Bradshaw, Colleen Kunishige; Circulation: Stacy Bradshaw; Contributing reporters from Hongwanji Mission School, Buddhist Women’s Association, Dharma School & Parents, Project Dana, Wednesday Gang and Gals, Green Team, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Pacific Buddhist Academy, Betsuin Board From Your and Social concerns, and the Kyodan The opinions expressed by individual con- Betsuin tributors are their own and do not neces- sarily reflect those of the Honpa Hongwanji Staff! Hawaii Betsuin. GOJI JANUARY 2020 PAGE 3 President’s Message: “A New Year of Opportunity – The Path Ahead” Dexter Mar Our Vision of What We Want to Be: “A welcoming place where all share the joy of living with gratitude and compassion inspired by Buddhist values.” Hauoli Makahiki Hou! As we step into the new decade of “the 20’s”, our initiatives of business of- fice re-organization, fundraising groundwork, and new Board of Directors puts us in position to make strides in continuing the wonderful legacy of Hawaii Betsuin. - The statewide Mission’s new 5-year focus will be on developing healthy Sanghas, which aligns with Hawaii Betsuin’s goal of improving the spiritual “illumination within” the temple to complement fund raising to re-purpose our facilities. : To realize our vision, we will focus on the following areas Sangha: Sharing ‘Everyday Buddhism” with BOTH members and NON-members. Affiliates: Improving connections with families and participants Spirituality: Providing deeper understanding, especially during Obon season. Social action: Reaching out to Honolulu folks via programs in Peace, Environment, & Community Membership: Expanding our new “Friends” enrollment to 500. Organization: Improving the functionality of the Business Office Facilities: Continuing fundraising. Start construction. Top Priorities for January-March 2020 1. “Newcomers’ Tea” launch 2. “Friends of Betsuin” membership launch 3. Obon re-imagining project 4. League of Women Voters workshop: January 28 - “Elections have Consequences” 5. Audio system upgrades 6. Hire a Project Manager 7. Start Lounge renovation 8. Board of Directors Leadership workshop 9. Launch individual giving for the Capital Campaign Let’s10. allHir makee a Business 2020 Manager a great new year of strengthening our Betsuin!! PAGE 4 GOJI JANUARY 2020 Betsuin Hosts Golden Rule Presentation and Panel Discussion On November 23, Hawaii Betsuin in 2020. The feedback about the hosted an event about the Golden event has been excellent. For a Rule peace boat, now sailing again in a complete article, please visit https:// sequel to its bold 1958 mission to raise hawaiibetsuin.org/golden-rule-peace- awareness about nuclear testing. The boat-event-112319/ on the Betsuin A banner the Golden Rule crew will sail Golden Rule’s Helen Jaccard spoke website. - David Atcheson with to Japan. Photo courtesy Helen and shared a 10-minute documentary Jaccard film about the boat and its mission. Additional speakers included Rev. Tatsuo Muneto and Dr. Seiji Yamada. Jikoen temple member Pete Shima- zaki Doktor joined the speakers on the panel for Q&A, Bishop Matsumoto offered opening and closing words, and David Atcheson served as emcee. Attendees added their own messages of peace to a banner that will accom- pany the Golden Rule crew to Japan Dharma Talks online Did you miss a service or have trouble hearing a dharma talk? If you have a computer or device with web access, you can catch Pete Shimazaki Doktor, Rev. Tatsuo Muneto, Helen Jaccard, Dr. Seiji Yamada, Sunday service messages on the Bishop Eric Matsumoto, and David Atcheson. Photo courtesy Helen Jaccard. Betsuin website. You control the volume! Recently posted mes- sages include those by Bishop Hawaii Buddhist Council Bodhi Day Service Eric Matsumoto and Dr. Manulani Aluli Meyer at the Hawaii Bud- dhist Council Bodhi Day Service hosted by Hawaii Betsuin. Visit https://hawaiibetsuin.org/dharma- talks/. BYO-CUPs 2020 Resolve to bring your own cup in 2020! If you already bring your own cup, consider adding a snack plate and reusable utensils to your kit. Thank you for support- Hawaii Buddhist Council Bodhi Day Service and entertainment 2019 at Hawaii ing our temple’s Green Hongwanji Betsuin. Betsuin Choir sings “Life,” guest speaker Dr. Manulani Aluli Meyer initiatives! (BYO-CUPs stands for on “Ho‘oulu: This Time of Transformation,” Bishop Matsumoto, flower offering, “Bring Your Own Cup, Utensils, Dr. Meyer with Lois Toyama, handbell performance by Tinker Bell, Tsugaru Plate.) Shamisen. GOJI JANUARY 2020 PAGE 5 BETSUIN BWA NEEDS YOUR DONATIONS FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE! The Betsuin BWA members send a heartfelt mahalo to all of our members and friends who have, in past years, gen- erously donated countless items for the Rummage Sale of Hawaii Betsuin’s Taste of Hongwanji Spring Bazaar.
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