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BUSSHIN OCTOBER 2009 VOLUME 52 NUMBER 10

Significant Events IN THIS ISSUE BY REVEREND HARRY GYOKYO BRIDGE eflecting back on my life, I find Hongwanji in Kyoto. Over the next Minister’s Message 1 that I have been very fortunate. several years, my interest blossomed, R President’s Message 2 For instance, I was able to encounter and I eventually moved out to Buddhism at a time in my life when I Berkeley to attend IBS. Temple Tid-bits 2 was ready for it. During college, I Fast forward to September 1, 2009. came out to California fro m T h i rteen years after I moved to In Memoriam 2 Massachusetts to visit a high school Berkeley, and three years since I start- friend who was Japanese-American. ed my career as a BCA minister. I am Farewell to a Dear Friend 2 During the visit, his mom asked me if now the emcee for the 60th anniver- Keirokai 3 I would like to go to a memorial serv- sary celebration of the Institute of ice for his grandfather. Inside my head Buddhist Studies! The ceremony was Japanese Heritage Speakers 3 I said no, but to be polite I said “yes.” very nice – Socho Koshin Ogui offici- I had no knowledge of Buddhism, and ated, and Mr. Hiroshi Kariya w a s Jr YBA News 3 no interest either, but that was about awarded honorary doctoral degree. Momiji Kai 4 to change. In addition, Rev. Yamaoka gave a nice capsule history of the IBS, reminding Although I don’t remember the con- Dharma School News 4 tents, I do remember that the Dharma us of the profound impact and role the Talk really fascinated me. What was IBS has played, not only for the Sister City High School Exchange 5 this guy talking about?!!! I had never Buddhist Churches of America, but heard anything like it, but it seemed to also for Buddhism in America. Escrip 5 make sense; in fact, it really resonated Campaign BCA – the 21st Century Dharma School Contest 6 with stuff that I had been thinking is not only supposed to pay for the about. I was a sophomore in college, Jodo Shinshu Center, but also to sup- BCO Annual Golf Tournament 8 living away from home for the first port programs to foster the health and time, and thinking about the world survival of BCA, as well as the spread Shotsuki Memorial Service 9 and life from a different perspective. of Jodo Shinshu. Contributing to the After the talk, I told my friend’s mom Campaign is one way to participate in Calendar that the talk was really interesting and this mission – participating in the var- that I wanted to learn more. She gave ious programs is another. Maybe you make programs available to aid the me some books, as well as some have had a significant event in your spread of the Dharma. Despite some copies of Pacific World, the journal of life where Buddhism guided you and setbacks, we really have made great the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS). nourished you, and you want to make strides for Buddhism in America – let’s This event was really the beginning that kind of opportunity available for take advantage of this momentum and of my interest and study of Buddhism. others. I don’t mean to influence your continue our efforts forward! I went on to study for a semester in decision, but your support is what and take an introductory course makes it possible for the IBS and In gassho, in Buddhism, as well as visit Nishi Center for Buddhist Education to Rev. Harry Gyokyo Bridge BUSSHIN OCTOBER 2009 BCO Bids Farewell tinue to be financially sound and able TEMPLE TID-BITS to meet all of our obligations for BCO Golf Tournament to a Dear Friend everyday operating expenses of the At the recent BCO Golf he church members express our church. We are benefited by revenue Tournament, the winners were the deepest condolences to the fam- sources that include our parking lot foursome of Harry Bergland, T ily and friends of Jones, retired and apartment building; and through Lawrence Park, Peter Nakaso, and generous donations by members of Bruce Hironaka. Harry, 61, and USAF, who died August 31, 2009. Mr. the Sangha. In the future, BCA will be Lawrence, 61 (his birthday was Jones provided security for BCO that day) both shot 61! church services and events for many evaluating its dues assessments to the years. He was a professional with an local churches and temples to cover Cisco’s Remarkable Journey additional BCA obligations requested For over 7 years, J o y c e ever observing eye, highly organized, by the National Board and the Yokomizo and her cat, Cisco, rent- quiet demeanor, and great strength of ed a house from Al Kanzaki in character. Family was very important National Council such as the Center Piedmont. Early this year she to him, and he enjoyed bringing his for Buddhist Education (CBE). If in moved to Oakland about 2.5 miles granddaughter to our cultural events. the future, increasing BCA dues away. While she was visiting her We will miss his presence in our impact our operating income, the daughter in Hawaii over Labor community. Board will again reevaluate this issue, Day, and he having tired of the but until then, we will continue to c o n s t ruction going on, her cat maintain our current gojihi: a relative decided to go visit Al and showed President’s Musings bargain when compared with other up at his doorstep! Cisco had to BY STEVE TERUSAKI BCA churches and temples in informal cross several busy streets to get there. Amazing instinctual gps! t this writing, I’ve just realized, surveys that I have conducted. A“It’s FALL!” Schools are back in In last month’s article I wrote the Classified Ad Section session; Family Dharma Services and impact of the Relocation on students We are planning to have a D h a rma School are again every at the University of California and CLASSIFIED ADS section in the Sunday; the Board is in its monthly Judy Sakaki’s efforts within UC to Busshin. Let us know if you have meetings after a summer recess; and a w a rd honorary degrees to these something you’d like to advertise. all the organizations of the Church are a ffected students, many of whom Be sure to give a detailed descrip- in full swing –Youth Club, Japanese never completed their undergraduate tion, photo if possible, price, and a School, Momijikai, Ikebana, Line studies at UC. As I wrote last month, contact. Email to: joyce@yokomi- please convey to Judy, or the Church zo.com or mail to the Buddhist Dancing, Karaoke, etc. Writing these office anyone that you know that may Church of Oakland, 825 Jackson articles has been a bit disorienting for be eligible for this award; even St., Oakland CA 94607. me: although it is still early in September this article is to be forward posthumously. looking to life in October. In last Another significant impact of the In Memoriam month’s article I missed the opportu- Relocation was the disruption of nity to welcome everybody back from Nikkei life in the Oakland Chinatown The Buddhist Church of summer vacation, so welcome back! c o m m u n i t y. Records show that Oakland extends its deepest sym- In September’s Board meeting, one O a k l a n d ’s Chinatown was as signifi- pathies to the families of the fol- of the items of discussion was an cant a “Japantown” as it was a lowing who have returned to the “Chinatown.” Japanese-American realm of Wisdom & Compassion: analysis of our current gojihi as the dues assessments from BCA continue businesses in the Oakland Chinatown Patricia Ono Yokomizo to increase, albeit in very small annual c o m m e rcial district in 1940 are docu- August 26, 2009 increments. Our current gojihi was mented and can be viewed at the May the family members find last increased in 2000. The analysis, website Japantownatlas.com at solace and comfort in the prepared by our adept treasurer, Harry h t t p : / / j a p a n t o w n a t l a s . c o m / m a p - o a k- Nembutsu, NamuAmidaButsu. Bergland, demonstrated that we con- land2.html. One of the eff o rts cur- •2• BUSSHIN OCTOBER 2009 rently underway in the Oakland Keirokai, Honoring Jr. YBA News Chinatown community is the BY LYNNE TAKAGAKI Oakland Chinatown Oral History Our Seniors P roject documenting stories told by uring the last month of the sum- lease inform the office of mem- members of the Oakland Chinatown Dm e r, the Jr. YBA didn’t have quite bers who will be 75 years old c o m m u n i t y. Curre n t l y, the oral history P as many events; however we still man- this year, January to December. p roject is severely lacking in its com- aged to stay busy and active. For the first There will be a party for them on plement of Japanese-American histo- weekend of the month, the YBA helped October 18, 2009, at the KEIROKAI. ry. It is important that the oral history out at Oakland’s annual obon odori. As We need their names for gifts to honor of Oakland’s Chinatown also docu- usual, it was a wonderful festival cele- them. The earlier we have their names, ment the history and significant con- brating all of our ancestors. Many the easier it will be to prepare the gifts. tributions that the Japanese-American helped with setting up and decorations. Thank you for your assistance. Call community played in the develop- We were also very lucky to have the Salt (510) 832-5988. ment of Oakland’s Chinatown. Yo u Lake City Jr. YBA visit us during our can view the current website at: obon. They danced and were very gra- h t t p : / / m e m o rymap.oacc.cc. A launch- Japanese for cious to help with the clean-up process. ing of the website will take place on Heritage Speakers The following Monday, a couple of S a t u rday September 19th at the Asian our members went with them to Santa Cultural Center – 2nd Floor. The he Oakland Nippongo Gakuen Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It was a very fun day socializing with other YBA website offers the ability to continue is forming a Japanese for T members from a different state. The Jr. to expand the database of stories on Heritage Speakers class. This course is YBA would like to thank all of the peo- Oakland Chinatown. In the Asian intended for young students (general- ple who came out to help set-up for Cultural Center is the Memory Map, ly in the range of 8-10 years old) who shown in the website, where individ- the obon and the Salt Lake City visit. regularly speak some Japanese uals can also take pen to paper and Also, we would like to thank all of Salt at home. add their own history and stories to Lake City members for a wonderful the project. We will try to obtain these The class is ideal for students who time and many memories. We hope to c a rds for church members to com- wish to maintain their basic conversa- see or hear from you all soon! plete so that we can add to the legacy tional skills by regularly interacting F e a t u res of next month’s art i c l e : of the pan-Asian communities that with a native Japanese instructor and Installation, Fresno Volleyball Mixer, Bay District Meeting held at BCO have come to know downtown other Japanese speaking classmates Oakland as home. only in a Japanese speaking environ- DEADLINE FOR And on a sad note, our beloved ment. Elementary level reading and NOVEMBER 2009 BUSSHIN security officer, Ken Jones passed away writing skills will also be part of the ARTICLES: October 1st at the end of August from a massive curriculum. Some knowledge of con- heart attack. He leaves behind his A r ticles submitted after this versational Japanese or consent of the wife, son and daughter, several grand- date may not be printed. Send children, siblings and many nieces and instructor is a prerequisite. a r t i c l e s to Joyce Yokomizo: nephews. He had become part of our Classes are tentatively planned to email: [email protected] major services, funerals, Bazaar and begin in October on Saturday after- fax: (415) 970-0810 Obon; watching the parking lot, greet- noons, 1:00 -3:00 pm. Those interest- You can also send articles to ing all of us who were late to services, ed in this class should contact Tomita Shimamoto at the church office. and making sure that cash deposits Jon Takagaki by e-mail at LTAKAGA- were safely escorted to the bank drops. [email protected], by phone in the BUSSHIN COLLATION by the We will truly miss him and his soft- evenings at 510-769-2975, or contact Dharma School on Sunday, spoken and generous character. Namu October 18t h after service by the the temple office. Amida Butsu. D h a rma School.

•3• BUSSHIN OCTOBER 2009 Momiji Kai News Dharma BY NANCY YAMAMOTO School News… e experienced an exciting p rofit organizations, in leadership BY JANET UMEZU and memorable day on W development, networking within the elcome Back to Dharm a Thursday, August 6, 2009. Our afore- community and exposure to different School. The teachers met on mentioned guest interns arrived with W groups in the Japanese community. Sunday, August 30th for their annual their coordinator, Ms. Laura Takeuchi. The Momiji Kai feels honored to have study session and planning meeting. It There were eight students basically all been chosen as one of the groups p rovided an opportunity for R e v . from the greater Bay Area. to visit. B r i d g e to get acquainted with the David Oda, (UC Berkeley), the This is an eight week pro g r a m , D h a r ma School teachers and their leader of the students as well as Bryan meeting daily -Fri. All travel backgrounds. Election of Officers were Maekawa of the same school are both expenses are taken care of by the held. The following is the cabinet for from L.A., but consider themselves Leadership Council and an intern 2009-2010 Dharma School term: Bay Area residents. Michele Chan (SF) stipend is given to each at the end of Superintendent: Maya Lawrence UC Riverside, Alyssa Kato (Belmont) the season. If any college student is Recording Secretary: Janet Umezu UC Davis and Jason Thai (Richmond) interested in this program, contact C o rre sponding Secre t a ry / Tre a s u re r : of the same school. Jamie Kozono E r i k a at the JCYC office at Mollie Yoneyama (although re t i re d , (Oakland) recent graduate of UCLA. 415 563-8052. she graciously agreed to continue to Takehiro Kurosawa (San Jose) UC San Ms. Patti Hirota led the group in our help out) Diego along with Michael Nakamura usual “yoga” class. For the benefit of B i r thday Sunday Chairman: J o n i (San Carols) also of the same school. the guests, she explained what this Hiramoto After meeting and greeting, the day form of exercise was about. Everyone Busshin Reporter: Janet Umezu began with Rev. Bridge conducting participated and it was enjoyed by The meeting was followed by a our usual morning service. Rev. Bridge all. This was their first ever yoga lunch brought in by Maya Lawrence emphasized the important role played experience. and assisted by Mollie Yoneyama, by the Japanese and in their involve- A light lunch of sandwiches, salad Daisy Tsujimoto and Lou Minamoto. ment in the Buddhist church. he also and dessert was served by the Momiji This year will be a busy year since spoke about and explained the various Kai members at noon. It was a fun the 750th Memorial of Shinran Shonin aspects of Jodo Shinshu. In response luncheon with everyone mingling. will be observed. Some of the activities to Sensei’s sermon the students com- To lighten our full stomachs, Jean planned are a Poster and Poetry ments were that he presented a clearer Nakazono led us all in a few line dance Contest for the Dharma School stu- picture of what Buddhism was about numbers where again everyone joined dents. Selected posters and poems will and hence their appreciation of in. This was also a first time for the be chosen by the BCA 750th Shinran Buddhism. Sensei, your explanation guests. Then is was time to say good- Shonin Committee and highlighted in was great. bye but it seemed no one wanted to the BCA calendar and at the 750th The students each got up and leave. Finally, they had to as they had Memorial Service. explained the reason for their involve- an appointment to meet with Nancy The official first day of Dharm a ment in th intern program and about Pelosi. It was just a great, wonderful School was held on September 13. It their respective schools. day for us all and we feel honored to was a day of reintroductions, installa- C a l i f o r nia Japanese-American have been picked as part of their tions of Cabinet Members for the Leadership Council of Nort h e rn program, Dharma School Teachers and the JR California is the sponsor of this group. On a sad note, our member and YBA as well as a celebration of the These students are under the Nikkei friend Patricia Ono Yokomizo has left August and September Birthdays. A Community Internship Council. The us. Our condolences to husband, Mr. Welcome Back hot dog luncheon fol- purpose or goal of this organization is Tom Yokomizo and to Mrs Rose Ono, lowed Dharma School classes. Thank to expose college students to non- mother of Pat. We are so sorry. you to Daisy Tsujimoto for chairing •4• BUSSHIN OCTOBER 2009 the luncheon and for Mollie Yoneyama Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association assisting. On September 27th, the Dharma High School Student Exchange School Classes will be doing their he Oakland Fukuoka Sister City 2010, please contact, Liane Scott at annual clean up of the Issei Kai-Kan, TAssociation (OFSCA) is proud to 510.482.5896 or visit OFSCA’s website so students make sure you dre s s announce the selection of 8 high at www.oakland-fukuoka.org. appropriately. In the following weeks, the students will be working on the Keirokai projects. Also save October 25th for the Halloween Party. Thanks to the generosity of support- ers of the Dharma School we are able to continue to provide programs for the Dharma School students. Thank you to George Matsui for his donation for Cameron Owoc’s promotion. A very special thank you to our anony- mous Friend of the Dharma School Teachers who so kindly reorganized the Dharma School Gatha Supplemental Binder and created a Table of Content for it. In closing, a very happy birthday to school students for their annual high our October Babies. school exchange program. The stu- Join E Scrip They are Miya Li, dents have just re t u r ned fro m hen you join ESCRIP, a per- Brittany Nakamura, Oakland’s sister city in Fukuoka, Japan centage (2 to 4 percent usu- Paul Noguchi, W where they home-stayed for ten days ally) of the purchases you make using Cameron Owoc and with Japanese families. While they your credit card or loyalty card is James Toyofuku. w e r e there they visited Fukuoka donated to the Buddhist Church of Hope to see you on October 4 for the To w e r, Kushida Shrine, Hakata Oakland! You don’t have to do any- Birthday Sunday celebration. Machiya Folk Museum, Daizaifu thing at the time of purchase, just reg- Temple and Kyushu National ister your cards with www.escrip.com. Dharma School Museum. The students experienced a O r, we can help you register at Japanese onsen (bath). In addition church. Ask Maya Lawrence for help Collection they made sushi, origami and learned (925-283-2841). calligraphy and Japanese tea ceremony. ESCRIP merchants’ contributions If you have any spare change, They also participated in a panel dis- s u p p o rt our programs for youth in the and would like to donate to the cussion with students from Fukusho c h u rch (Dharma School, Youth Club, D h a r ma School's Dana Pro j e c t , High School. The main purpose of the J r. YBA). Here is a partial list of mer- please put it in the Water Bottle in exchange is to promote cultural aware- chants. Do you use them? If so, a per- the Social Hall. All monies will be ness between the people and cities of centage of your purchase can be donat- donated to the Center for Buddhist Oakland and Fukuoka. ed to BCO!! American Airlines, Education at the Jodo Shinshu For information about OFSCA’s high A n d ronicos, Disney Cruise, Princess Center. This will be a year long school exchange program or to get C ruise, Royal Carribean, Eddie Bauer, project. information on being a host family for L u n a rdis, PW, Pak ‘n Save, Roundtable, a Japanese student in the summer of Black Angus, Safeway, Macy’s. •5• BUSSHIN OCTOBER 2009

The BCA Shinran Shonin 750th Memorial Observance will take place February 27-28, 2010, in San Jose, CA. The commemoration will include a Shinran symposium Saturday afternoon and a Memorial Service on Sunday. The Sunday service is free and open to the public. It is encouraged that families take the opportunity to participate in this special service. With this historic occasion, Dharma School students are being asked to submit artwork for the Shinran Shonin 750th Dharma School Art Contest. Dharma School teachers are asked to encourage students to work on pictures relating to the theme: Peace and Tranquility. i.e. pictures of nature, animals, people, families, etc.

1. Guidelines: a) Students may use any medium - pencil, markers, paints, acrylic to draw their picture or create a collage. b) Pictures sizes are between 8 1/2 x 11 to 11 x 17 and mounted on heavy card stock. c) Include artist’s name, grade, temple and home address on the back of each picture. d) All entries will receive a certificate of participation from Socho Ogui.

2. There will be four age group categories. Three pictures will be chosen from each group. a) Pre-school – 2nd Grade b) 3rd – 5th Grade c) 6th – 8th Grade d) 9th – 12th Grade

3. The winning pictures will be: • Displayed at the Shinran Shonin 750th Memorial Observance and Symposium, February 27-28, 2010 in San Jose, CA. • Published in the 2011 BCA calendar • Featured on the Shinran Shonin 750th web site • Awarded a certificate of recognition signed by Socho Ogui

(Winning pictures will be selected by the Shinran Shonin 750th Planning Committee.)

4. All entries must be submitted between June 1 and November 1, 2009.

Email pictures of the art work to: [email protected] Or mail pictures of the art work to: Shinran Shonin 750th Planning Committee c/o Jodo Shinshu Center 2140 Durant Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704

•6• BUSSHIN OCTOBER 2009 Another Successful BCO Annual Golf Tournament n August 31, this year’s tour- identity of the second 2 person group Money (not in the 1st or 2nd Place Oney was at the Sequoyah was unknown until the score b o a rd Teams): Earl Kobayashi and W e s C o u n t r y Club, located up in the went up. This year’s winning teams Sakamoto with a Net Score of 59. Oakland hills. This venue provided a T h e re were also winners of closest- beautiful view of the San Francisco to-the pins on the par 3’s, “skins” and Bay with a wonderful course layout. “Go for the Green” games. Every o n e This was a return back to Sequoyah, enjoyed a nice buffet BBQ lunch where the tourney was located a num- b e f o re golf and a served dinner after- ber of years ago. It was the 22nd year w a rds. Most did not go home empty of the annual event. Many BCO mem- handed as there were many raff l e bers and friends came out and enjoyed prizes. The event was a success due the competition, camaraderie, and all to the golfers and many donors and around good time. contributors. But special thank you’s On a day where it started out a bit go to the volunteers – the churc h cool and overcast, the skies cleared up members and friends - who had in time for the noon shotgun start. helped at registration, collecting raf- Looks were certainly deceiving on the fle prizes, acted as witnesses for the course as the 96 players maneuvered hole-in-ones, and took photos. In Ron Nomura, “I want to thank my par- through the sometimes narrow fair- addition, DOUMO ARIGATO to the ents!” ways, mostly long par 3 holes, and committee members for their plan- tough reads on the greens. It was a included a few BCO members. ning and hard work to insure success challenge for some of the Buddhists 1st Place: Harry Bergland / Lawrence of this event: Michael Endo, M a r y on the course to practice the Eight- P a r k s and Bruce Hironaka / P e t e r H i r o m o t o, Ben Morimoto, J o h n Fold Noble Path. Nakaso with a Net Team Score of 121. N e i s h i, Lynne Neishi, Peter Nakaso,

First place team: Peter Nakaso, Bruce Hironaka, Harry Bergland, Lawrence Parks (absent), Keiju Terada (tournament Brandon Endo, Gish Endo, Nobby Noriye and Ted Tanisawa. committee). The format of the tourney was a lit- 2nd Place: Digger Sasaki / Eddie Ron Nomura, Jeff Suda, T e d tle different from previous years. The Y o k o y a m a and Fran Mori / A l i c e T a n i s a w a, Keiju Terada, and G a r y teams consisted of two-2 person teams Shibata with a Net Team Score of 127, T o m i n a g a. with a blind draw. While each player winning in a tie breaker with another We look forward to another suc- had a partner, the second team was team that had the same score. cessful tourney next year. picked in a blind card draw so the The Best 2-Person Team Out-of-the- •7• BUSSHIN OCTOBER 2009 October Shotsuki Memorial Service Service: Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 10:30 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 errors appear in the Flist below, please notify the church office at (510) 832-5988 at your earliest convenience. Next month’s Shotsuki Service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Maya Aikawa – 1st year Mr. Meiji Kido Mrs. Sei Okawa Mr. Charles S. Ajari – 1st year Mrs. Teiko Kido Mrs. Sueno Oki – 50th year Mrs. Kane Aochi Mr. Takashi Kimoto Mrs. Fujie Oniki – 3rd year Mr. Shigeru Asakura Ms. Setsuko Kimura Mr. Ted Hitoshige Sakaki – 7th year Mrs. Kane Baba Mrs. Shige Kisanuki Mr. Kumamashichi Sakamoto Mr. Takashi Baba – 1st year Mr. Kokichi Kiya Mrs. Kikue Sameshima Mrs. Ichi Chiyoda Mr. Tameji Kobori Mrs. Hisa Sasaki Mr. Hachiro Endo Mrs. Yoshiye Kume Mrs. Tomiye Satake Mr. Heitaro Fujii Mr. Karoku Kuramoto Mr. Hidemi Seiji Mrs. Kikuno Fujii Mrs. Tamayo Kuramoto Mrs. Tomiye Seta Mr. Fred Fujii Mr. Yoshimitsu Kuramoto Mrs. Yasumatsu Shigaya Mr. Rikizo Fujinami Mrs. Tama Kuritsubo Mr. Harvey Shinomoto Mrs. Marie Miyako Fujino Mrs. Tamae Kurotori Mr. George S. Takahashi Mr. William Furuta Mr. Shoroku Kuwahara Mrs. Tame Takahashi Mr. Miyao Harada Mrs. Sachi Masuyama Mr. Shinobu Tani Mr. Sunao Harada Mr. Gary Matsumoto Mr. Masayuki Terada Mr. Katsuji Harano Mrs. Misty Minamihara Mr. Loren Teramura Mrs. Seki Hayashi Mrs. Tomiko Minamoto Mr. Eiya Ugai Mrs. Saki Hirao Miss Yuki Minamoto Mrs. Misao Watanabe Mr. Horizo Horimoto – 50th year Mr. Tomijiro Miyagawa Mr. Wataru Watanabe Mrs. Kiyoko Idehara – 17th year Mrs. Kazue Mori – 17th year Mrs. Ruth Miyoko Wong Mr. Jukiji Igaki Mr. Gene Tatsuo Moriki Mrs. Dai Yamabe Mr. Tomenosuke Inouchi Mrs. Taki Nagafuji Baby Yamamoto Mrs. Fusayo Inouye Mr. Kohachi Nakao Mrs. Miyuki Lois Yamamoto Mr. Shokichi Isono Mrs. Satsuki Nakao Mrs. Tatsuyo Yamamoto Mr. Seitaro Iwamoto Rev. Juko Nakashima Mrs. Chizuko Yamanaka Mr. Jitsugo Iwata Mrs. Tsuneno Nakatani Mr. Kuhachiro Yamaoka Mrs. Yuki Kamano Mr. Torataro Nakayama Mrs. Tsuya Yamashita Mrs. Tatsumi Kanada Mr. Yaichi Nakazono Mr. Choshiro Yokoyama Mr. Seiso Kanesaki Mr. Alan Neishi Mrs. Yoshino Yokoyama Mr. Shonosuke Kato Mr. Tsunekichi Niizawa Mrs. Ino Yoshida Mrs. Hatsu Kawabe Mrs. Toshiko Ninomiya Mrs. Misa Yoshida – 50th year Mr. Tokichi Kawamoto Mr. Sam Hoyo Noma Mr. Yozo Yoshida Mr. Shuichi Kawaoka Mr. Seizo Nomura Mrs. Grace Yoshioka Mr. Ichiro Kayatani Mrs. Tamayo Norimoto Mr. Shosaburo Yoshioka Mr. John Kido Mrs. Miyeko Okamoto •8• BUSSHIN OCTOBER 2009

October 2009

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 9:00 a.m Japanese School 10:00 a.m Momiji Kai 1:00 p.m Hiroshima Ken Busshin Jin Kai Bingo Articles Due!

9:00 a.m. OBWA Mtg4 5 6 7 5:00 p.m. 8 9 10 1:00 p.m. OBWA 9:00 a.m 10:00 a.m. Line Dance Nominating Family Dharma, 7:30 p.m Japanese School Shotsuki Service 7:30 p.m. Committee Karaoke Board Meeting 2:00 p.m Oakland Fukuoka 7:30 p.m. Ikebana Sister City Concord Memorial Service Howakai FBWA Conference in Sacramento 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m 10:00 a.m 10:00 a.m. Wanto Shodo Kai OBWA Cypress OBWA Cypress Family Dharma House 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m House 9:00 a.m Service Line Dance 7:30 p.m. Momiji Kai Japanese School Adult Study BCO Board 10:00 a.m 7:30 p.m. Nominating Card Making Karaoke Committee

10:00 a.m.18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Family Dharma 6:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m Service, 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m BD Council Mtg Japanese School Keirokai, Otoki Line Dance 7:00 p.m. Fukuoka Sister BCO Calendar at Berkeley 12:00 noon 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. City Meeting Buddhist Jr. YBA Ashland Howakai Karaoke Temple Halloween Prep Collate Busshin by Dharma School 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Wanto Shodo Kai 10:00 a.m Family Dharma 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m 1:00 p.m. OBWA Cypress Service & Youth Club Japanese School Halloween Party Line Dance House 7:30 p.m. Karaoke BUSSHIN OCTOBER 2009 November 2009

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

9:00 a.m. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 OBWA Mtg 1:00-3:00 p.m. Fukuoka Ken Jin 10:00 a.m. Kai 12:30-2:00 p.m. Family Dharma & 7:30 p.m 10:00 a.m Hiroshima Ken 9:00 a.m Shotsuki 1:00 p.m. Board Meeting Momiji Kai Japanese School Service Line Dance Jin Kai Busshin 7:30 p.m. Articles Due! Karaoke 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m Adult Service Wanto Shodo Kai Concord Dharma School 1:00 p.m. Howakai 9:00 a.m Excursion: Line Dance Japanese School No Dharma 7:30 p.m. School Karaoke

No Service at BCO. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 BD 750th Shinran 10:00 a.m Shonin Memorial Momiji Kai 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m Service at Berkeley Line Dance 10:00 a.m 9:00 a.m Sangha Fukuoka Sister BD Ministers Japanese School 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. City Ass’n Ass’n Meeting, Ashland Howakai Karaoke Oakland *See below for additional events 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

10:00 a.m. Eitaikyo Service, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving No Japanese Office Closed Otoki Wanto Shodo Kai Youth Club Office Closed School

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No Service

*Sunday, November 15: Busshin Collating by the OBWA at BCO 2-5pm Kagoshima Ken Jin Kai