February 2017 The ECHO Volume 56 Number 2 Volume 56 Number 2
MOUNTAIN VIEW BUDDHIST TEMPLE February Highlights Our Big Win
We have Senior Activities at it. And, I sincerely hope that 2/5 Sun Shotsuki Hoyo Service our Temple every Thursday morn- someone will hit a jackpot during 11:00 am ing. About 30 people come each the next Reno trip and make a Japanese Language week to do line dancing or crafts, generous donation to our Temple! Service play cards or hanafuda (a Japanese America has three big cities card game), or sing Japanese songs full of casinos: Las Vegas, Reno and 2/6 Mon, 7:00 pm together. Everyone has a very Atlantic City. The U.S. has been Tannisho Study Class fruitful time in their own way. the casino capital of the world. 2/8 Wed, 7:30 pm Early in my assignment here, I Vegas especially not only has gam- Temple Board Meeting joined the line dancing group. I bling, but lots of wonderful enter- really enjoy stepping to the music tainment. This is why it attracts 2/11 Sat, 5:00 pm together and am grateful to have a tourists from all over the world YBA Spaghetti Dinner & way to overcome my physical inac- and is full of life all the time. Bingo By Rev. Yushi Mukojima tivity. In contrast, gambling in Japan 2/12 Sun, 10:00 am The Seniors who come to the me, “Sensei, I couldn’t win even consists of pachinko and four types Nirvana Day & Pet Temple are very active and enjoy though I said the Nembutsu!” He Memorial Service their life full of smiles in harmony. was just making a joke, but the Guest Speaker: Although they always enjoy activi- Nembutsu is definitely not a magic Rev. Michael Endo ties of all kinds, one of their favor- spell, so be mindful why you utter 2/26 Sun, 10:00 am ites is a casino trip. Twice a year, a Scout Sunday Service large group usually goes on the chartered bus trip to Reno over- night. Everyone I’ve talked to about the trip has said they have a really good time regardless of their (Continued on page 4) wins or losses. One person told
Highlights In This Issue
Rev Mukojima’s Msg 1, 4, 6
Hatsumari 5
YBA 7
Seniors 7
Dharma School 9
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February 5, 2017, Sunday, 10:00 am — Shotsuki Hoyo 11:00 am: Japanese Language Service
February 6, 2017, Monday, 7:00 - 8:30 pm — Monthly Study Class Rev. Mukojima has a monthly study class on the first Monday of each month that started in January and runs through June based on the Tannisho, written by Yuien who was Shinran's disciple.
February 12, 2017, Sunday — 10:00 am — Nirvana Day & Pet Memorial Service Nirvana Day: Observe the passing of the historical Sakyamuni Buddha into Nirvana Guest Speaker: Rev. Michael Endo
February 19, 2017, Sunday, 10:00 am — Sunday Service
February 26, 2017, Sunday, 10:00 am — Scout Sunday Service
Shotsuki Hoyo Service O-asaji (Morning Chanting) - 8:30 am Study Class - 7:00 pm
Adult Discussion - 11:00 am Dharma School - 11:00 am
BCA National Council Golf Tournament Ministers, Delegates & Friends
When: ...... Tuesday, February 28, 2017 @ 10 am Course: ...... Sunnyvale Golf Course Entry Deadline: ...... February 1, 2017 Fee: ...... $80 includes green fee cart, dinner & prizes For more information, contact Min Uyehara (408-749-1038 or [email protected]
Komochi for Sale
Buy 1, Get 1 FREE 2 for the price of 1 $4 for 2 1-lb pkgs $2 each Contact the Temple Office M-F, 10 am – 2 pm
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(Continued from page 1) However, we often forget a have already received a tremen- simple important truth. In con- dous win even more astounding of competitive racing: horse, bicy- templating the possibility of such a than the lottery jackpot. cle, speedboat and motorcycle, all huge win in our lives, we should I hope that you now fully allowed by Japanese law. Other realize how much more grateful understand and appreciate what types of gambling like card games than anything else we should be to the “Threefold Refuge” says. and roulette are prohibited. Japan be born on Planet Earth. “Rare is it to receive life in human also has the Jumbo Lottery in the An American astronomer has form, yet now we have received it. summer and at the end of year. said, “The number of stars that Rare is it to hear the Buddha The first prize of the year-end have the conditions of Earth Dharma, yet now we have heard Jumbo Lottery in 2016 was $7 where living things can exist is it.” We have had an innumerable million and I think that many Japa- only one out of one trillion stars.” causes and conditions that allowed nese people bought a lot of tickets We can’t quite grasp the chances us to be born in this world as hu- “Threefold Refuge” with dreams of winning. of one in one trillion when there are mans, and furthermore we have says, The lottery is also really 20 billion stars in the vast expanse encountered the Nembutsu teach- popular here in the States. I read of the Earth’s great galaxy. ing. that Americans spend about $4 “Rare is it to receive Moreover, life on Earth came But, because we are always trillion on the lottery each year, life in human form, yet into existence 3,500,000,000 confused by self-centered thinking, the biggest amount in the world. [three billion, five hundred million] it is extremely difficult for us to now we have received Both the Powerball and Mega Mil- years ago. The precious life that gratefully celebrate this truth. We lions seem to be especially popular it. Rare is it to hear was born in the sea and gradually continue to live complaining when the Buddha Dharma, evolved into human beings hap- things don’t turn out as we desire pened over the course of eons. or getting mad when others dis- yet now we have agree with us. However, in saying Our lives here on Earth are the Nembutsu, we will become heard it.” precious because humans have fully aware of our own foolishness overcome many challenges and we * * * and at the same time, we will be although the probability of winning still have avoided extinction after reminded of how important it is to But, because we are is one in 100 million! The winnings 3,500,000,000 [three and a half cherish one another and to live can reach astronomical numbers, billion] years. So quite clearly, always confused by our precious lives to the fullest so I feel that I am unlikely to win. there is nothing as precious as life. each day. self-centered thinking, To my surprise, the biggest first To go a bid deeper, we have two it is extremely difficult prize amount broke the old record parents but, when we trace our Of course, it is not a bad for us to gratefully in January 2016 and it was about family line to the tenth generation, thing that we dream of a casino or $1,500 million! Three lucky peo- there are one thousand ancestors; lottery win. That is human nature. celebrate this truth. ple split the first prize. Even after to the twentieth generation, two If you should ever beat the odds it was divided into three equal million; to the thirtieth generation, and hit a big jackpot, please con- amounts and taxes deducted, a two billion; and to the fortieth sider making a generous donation single person won about $300 generation, there are over four to our Temple. But more than million! It is quite the American trillion ancestors. We have an this, let us be ever grateful to and Dream. I confess that I am also immeasurable number of ances- rejoice in our present lives and to hoping to live this American tors who have inherited our lives the precious Nembutsu teaching, Dream someday! to this day. If even one person which has been given us by im- was missing in our family line, we measurable causes and conditions. Have you ever won big in the would not be able to exist here lottery or at a casino? The odds and now. It is an astronomical against winning the jackpot are number that extends well beyond In Gassho, incredibly high, so if we were to the probability of winning the win, how grateful we would feel. Power Ball. As you can see, we Mountain View Buddhist Temple 575 N. Shoreline Blvd Mountain View, CA 94043 (650) 964-9426 www.mvbuddhisttemple.org
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Hatsumairi Infant Presentation — Sunday, April 9, 2017
ATTENTION NEW PARENTS April 9, 2017 at 10:00 am. below and mail it to the Temple by Friday, March 31, The Mountain View Buddhist The ceremony introduces your 2017. Temple would like to invite you child to the Sangha and welcomes and your child to the annual him/her to the Dharma. The Naijin Hatsumairi Service (Infant (or altar) symbolizes the truth that is Rev. Yushi Mukojima Presentation) held during the embodied within the human experi- Resident Minister Hanamatsuri Service. This special ence. service will be held on Sunday, Please fill out the application Register for Hatsumairi by Friday, March 31, 2017 The ceremony includes a pledge by all parents to raise their child according to the Bud- dhist Teachings, as the first step in establishing a world of stability and peace of mind for their infant. It is a time to share (with your child) the true hopes and aspirations mani- fested in your hearts and minds.
Child's Last Name ______
Child's First and Middle Name(s) ______
Child’s Birth Date ______
Mother's Name ______
Father's Name ______
Address ______
City ______State ___ ZIP ______
Phone ______
Email ______
Please return this form by Friday, March 31, 2017 to the Mountain View Buddhist Temple, or email the information to Rev. Mukojima ([email protected])
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YBA News
YBA HOLIDAY PARTY COAST DISTRICT YBL ner fundraiser in the Sangha Hall. YBA had its annual holiday CONFERENCE AND Please turn your order forms in to party on December 16 in the YBA MINISTER’S RETREAT the Temple Office as soon as pos- Hall. Members decorated ginger- In preparation for the Coast sible. YBA Spaghetti bread cookies and had a white District conference, temple repre- Dinner & Bingo elephant gift exchange. sentatives will be visiting Mountain In Gassho, Fundraiser View to work on workshops on Jordyn Sato January 21. 2016-2017 YBA President Saturday, Feb 11, 2017 SPAGHETTI DINNER Please save the date for Sat- Sangha Hall urday, February 11, 2017, as YBA will host its annual Spaghetti Din- Dinner: 5-7 pm Bingo: 6-8 pm
Seniors Activity Group
PAST ACTIVITIES Wednesday, March 15: A highly 9:15 am to 10:00 am: Naomi January 19: We had a guest requested, one day trip to Thun- Ariyama leads line dancing with speaker, Peining Chang, who edu- der Valley Casino is scheduled. help from Reiko Tsuchida and cated us about Alzheimer. The price is $22 with tip included. Toshiko Uyehara. Temple members and non- 10:00 am to 10:30 am: Kinji members can sign up now. Call Ushiba leads a "Sing Along Senior UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Chuck Uyeda to sign up. Temple Group.” 2nd Friday of each month: members have first choice, and Monthly walk changed back to then in February, it will be opened Activities Vallco. On the 2nd Friday of each to non-members. month, meet at Vallco near Sears & at 10:00am. Enjoy the walk with SENIOR HOURS your friends. Lunch following the SENIOR CRAFTS Every Thursday, walk is 11:00 - 11:30 am at the We try to have activities for eve- 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Crafts Country Inn, 998 South De Anza ryone to enjoy. If you can think of Light refreshment of coffee, tea Blvd, San Jose, across from Home anything else to add to our pro- and desserts are always provided. Depot. For more information, call gram, please contact any of our Everyone is welcome to Julie Ushiba or Haruye Hoshi. committee members. join in to share new ideas and to make new friends. Thursday, February 16: We have 9:00 am to 12:00 noon: Debbie a movie planned with lunch pro- Kitani shows the ladies many new vided. The movie is "Eastside ideas in knitting and different In Gassho, Sushi.” crafts. Aiko Sugimoto-Miyamoto
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ABA News .ABA PRESIDENT’S Asst. Recording Secretary Membership Chairperson MESSAGE Shirley Matsumoto Reiko Tsuchida
Thanks to everyone who Corresponding Secretary Assist. Membership Chairperson supported ABA during my tenure Ann Uyehara Mieko Nakano as President. Your assistance was greatly appreciated. Asst. Corresponding Sec. Hospitality Chairperson Marilyn Ozawa Joanne Makishima
January Was Treasurer Advisors 2017 ABA CABINET Don Fukuma Rev. Yushi Mukojima ABA Month Congratulations to the 2017 Sterling Makishima ABA Cabinet, who will be installed Auditor For during the Sunday Service on Janu- Steve Tsuchida . ary 29. Historian In Gassho, Sunday Services President Carolyn Murata Sterling Makishima Jean Shimoguchi Asst. Historian ABA President Vice President Toshiko Uyehara Ken Nakano Social Co-chairpersons Recording Secretary Alice Ishida Lois Okino Judy Nakano
Donate to the Upcoming Services
Nirvana Day, Spring Ohigan & Hanamatsuri ———————-
Use the MVBT online donation "DONATE NOW," or send a check to the Temple office
150 Club News Toban & Echo Schedule
We have our first winner for Toban Echo Article Echo 2017, Jeff Sato. Deadline Print Congratulations Jeff and thank FEB Zones 4 & 5 N / A N / A you to all the 150 club partici- pants. MAR Zones 6 & 7 Feb 10 (Fri) Feb 15 (Wed)
You all made 2017 successful APR Zones 8 & 9 Mar 10 (Fri) Mar 15 (Wed) already, Happy New Year! Please note the revised article deadline, printing dates and email submission process. This will provide time to layout and production. Thank you.
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Dharma School News Dharma Happy New Year! Hope dents Safe.” A big thank you to everyone had a nice holiday sea- Debby Inenaga, who organized DONATIONS School son. Gratefully acknowledged PAST EVENTS A big THANK YOU to the BWA Dharma School families and teach- Dana Gift this Coast District workshop. ers who helped with the Mochi Todd & Ashley Uyehara
Trevor's birthday UPCOMING EVENTS Jeff & Janice Lee An upcoming event is the Joey's birthday Winter Family Fun Night on Fri- Tsuki and Osoji in December. day, February 3 from 7 to 9 pm. Jon Wakimoto & On Sunday, January 22, the Everyone is welcome! The event Karen Bunya Dharma School teachers held an will take place in the Sangha Hall. Jenna's birthday emergency preparedness work- Thank you to Tony Kikuta for shop taught by Jeff Sato and Jim organizing the event. In Gassho, McClure. The theme was Curt Fukuda “Keeping our Dharma School Stu- Dharma School Superintendent
BWA Actiities It is with great sadness to at the Hong Fu Restaurant in Cu- JOIN BWA announce the passing of our long- pertino. We enjoyed our deli- Anyone interested in joining time BWA member Karen Sa- cious lunch and each other’s com- our BWA, contact Reiko Mura- kae . Our sincere sympathies to pany. kami at 408-257-0687 or email: the Sakae family for their loss. [email protected]. We are looking forward to At the January 8 Sunday Ser- the Coast District BWL Confer- NEXT MEETING vice, BWA gave our Temple Youth ence in Monterey, on March 11, Saturday. February 11, 2017 at Groups our annual Dana gifts. 2017. It is then when our chapter 9:00 am in the Board Room in Buddhist
Thank you Sangha for your gener- BWA Cabinet will be installed as YBA Hall. osity in response to our Dana the Coast District BWL Cabinet. Women’s letters. 2017 BWA dues are now Association On January 14, BWA had our being accepted ($20.00). New Year/New Member luncheon
The Mountain View Buddhist Temple would like to express its heartfelt
condolence to the family and friends of:
Karen Sakae May 31, 1929 - Jan 3, 2017 May you find comfort in the embrace of Infinite Light and Life, the wisdom and compassion of Amida Buddha.
Namo Amida Butsu
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MOUNTAIN VIEW BUDDHIST TEMPLE
MAJOR EVENTS and GATHERINGS for the YEAR 2017
January 1 ...... New Year’s Day/Shusho-e January 8 ...... Shotsuki Hoyo Service January 15 ...... Hoonko Service January 29 ...... Temple Installation/Temple Annual Meeting February 5 ...... Shotsuki Hoyo Service February 11 ...... YBA Spaghetti Dinner February 12 ...... Nirvana Day/Pet Memorial Service February 26 ...... Boy Scout Sunday Service March 3-5 ...... BCA National Council Meeting March 12 ...... Shotsuki Hoyo & Girl Scout Sunday Service March 19 ...... Spring Ohigan Service April 9 ...... Hanamatsuri & Hatsumairi Service April 16 ...... Shotsuki Hoyo Service April 21-23 ...... FDSTL Conference May 7 ...... Shotsuki Hoyo Service May 14 ...... Gotan-e Service May 21 ...... Chicken Teriyaki May 28 ...... Alta Mesa Memorial Park June 4 ...... Shotsuski Hoyo Service for June & July July 2 ...... Kangi-e-/ Obon & Hatsubon Service July 15,16 ...... Obon Bazaar Festival August 20 ...... Sasaki Golf Tournament September 10 ...... Shotsuki Hoyo Service for Aug & Sep September 10 ...... DS Cabinet & YBA Installation September 17 ...... Fall Ohigan Service September 24 ...... Sangha Day Picnic October 1 ...... Shotsuki Hoyo Service October 22 ...... Bishops’ Memorial & ABA Memorial Service November 5 ...... Shotsuki Hoyo Service November 19 ...... Eitaikyo Service & Keiro Kai Luncheon November 26 ...... Eshinni-ko/Kakushinni-ko Service December 3 ...... Shotsuki Hoyo & Bodhi Day Service December 10 ...... Mochi Tsuki December 17 ...... Osoji (clean-up) December 31 ...... Joya-e Year End Service
*Events subject to change
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February Shotsuki Hoyo (Monthly Memorial Service) The Shotsuki (Monthly Memorial) Services are conducted and sponsored by the Temple in memory of the past members and their family members who have passed away during a given month. It is not meant to be a substi- February tute for families to observe their Family Memorial Service for their loved ones. The February Shotsuki loved ones are: Monthly
Bill Ichiro Asada Matsuyo Idehara Tsuneo Nishimura Tom Fukuda Rev. Ryumei Iguchi Edward Okamura Memorial Hatsugoro Fukushima Tatsuhiko Ikebe Kimi Okubo Ben Furuichi Francis Ikenaga Jane Okumura Thomas Gishi George Tadashi Ishimaru Frank Sakino Service Yusaku Haruta Kay Hisako Ishizawa Kiyoshi Sawamura Nabei Higa Jiro Iwata Zensaku Shishido Sunday
Chiyo Higuchi Kazuo Kato Mary Somen Tomiuemon Hiramoto Jack Kawamoto Rodney Togashi February 4, Chiyoko Hirohata Chiyeko Matsumoto Ruth Yamatoda 2017 Jeanette Hirota Frank Matsumoto Haruo Yamaji 10:00 am Maureen Hojo Matsutaro Matsumoto Toshio Yamaji Shuichi Hori David Toshio Matsuo Mildred Yamanaga Henry Isamu Hoshi Jr. Shigeki Murai Tsutomu Yamanaga Henry Hideo Hoshi Akiko Nakagawa Kenneth Yasuda Clara Hoshida Niro Nishimoto
If a name has been inadvertently left off or you would like to add a family member to the Mountain View Buddhist Temple list of Shotsuki names, please contact Rev. Mukojima.
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MEMORIAL SERVICES
Memorial services allow us to pay homage to loved ones who have passed away. In our Jodo Shinshu tradi- tion, family members hold a service at certain intervals following a relative’s death to express gratitude for and acknowledge their continuing influence in our lives. If you wish to schedule a memorial service for a loved one, please call during weekly office hours.
2017 is the memorial year for those who passed away in:
1st Year Memorial 2016 3rd Year Memorial 2015 7th Year Memorial 2011 13th Year Memorial 2005 17th Year Memorial 2001 25th Year Memorial 1993 27th Year Memorial 1991 33rd Year Memorial 1985 50th Year Memorial 1968
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