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Gotan-e, The Birth Date of Jodo Shinshu Founder, Shonin

Over 800 years ago in , an offshoot 1727 Highway Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 of the original Japanese tradi- tion, Jodo Shinshu, was established by the venerated master Shinran Shonin, who was a disciple of Honen, the founder of the Jodo Shu sect. Shinran Shonin was born in to the Arimori family, a branch of the Fujiwara clan and was named Matsuwakamaro. Shin- GOJI ran lost both his parents at an early age and Vol. 74, No. 05 entered the Shoren-in, a temple in Kyoto at age 9 to be ordained as a monk. For the next 20 years, Shinran practiced at Mt. Hiei under the tradition of but without success in achieving spiritual awakening. Af- ter leaving Mt. Hiei and undergoing retreat and intense practice at Rokkakudo MAY 2019 temple in Kyoto, Shinran experienced a vision of the Kannon as NEWSLETTER Prince Shotoku, directing him to meet his future Master Honen Sho- of the nin, who had also abandoned the practices at Mt. Hiei for the same reason as Shinran’s. Under Honen’s tutelage, Shinran awakened to Amida ’s Honpa Hongwanji Vow of Salvation and made it the core teaching of the Jodo Shinshu sect which Hawaii Betsuin became the most widely practiced branch of . It has also hawaiibetsuin.org taken roots in various countries around the world such as the USA, Canada, Mexico, and even parts of .

2019 Slogan: The Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin will observe its Gotan-e memorial ser- vice in honor of Jodo Shinshu founder Shinran Shonin on May 19, 2019 at Embrace Change: 9:30 a.m. The guest speaker for this major service in the Jodo Shinshu Hong- TRANSFORMATION wanji tradition will be Rev. Kerry Kiyohara. (Walk in Peace)

BETSUIN Rev. Kerry Kiyohara MINISTERS Reverend Kerry Kiyohara is the resident minister of Makawao Hongwanji in Maui. He was born and raised in Los Angeles; graduated with BA and MBA degrees from the Chief Minister University of Southern California. Reverend Kerry previously Rev. Toyokazu Hagio had a career as CEO, COO, and CMO in the advertising agency business, partner in start-up ventures, strategy consultant, and copywriter in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, and Honolulu. Kiyohara Sensei was tokudo ordained in 2016, Ministerial Staff graduated from Chuo Bukkyo Gakuin Seminary in Kyoto, and was certified as a Rev. Yuika Hasebe kyōshi teacher in the Hongwanji tradition in 2018. Kerry speaks Rev. Joshin Kamuro native English, is fluent in Japanese, has command of basic Spanish, survival Rev. Sol Kalu Chinese, and struggles with da kine pidgin Hawaiian Creole English. He and his Rev. Shingo Furusawa wife, Mimy, have a son, Kendall Akira, who lives in Honolulu with his family, wife Arlene, and a six-year-old daughter, Melody Hatsune. PAGE 2 GOJI MAY 2019 Dharma Message: “Amida Buddha’s View” Rev. Shingo Furusawa In the 10: 00 AM English Sunday The vow includes many difficult words, Unfortunately, it is Services, we often chant “Sanbutsuge” but it reveals Amida Buddha’s view. very difficult for us to and “Juseige.” They are the parts of From the viewpoint of the Buddha, all have the same view “The on the Buddha of Immea- beings and all things are shining gold. as Amida because surable Life” or “Larger Sutra.” The It means that Amida sees all of them we have blind pas- sutra is the most important Buddhist as precious and valuable. sions such as greed, scripture in our tradition, Jodo Shinshu anger, and ignorance or Shin Buddhism. “The Buddha of To explain about the view, I would like of the truth in this Immeasurable Life” is Amida Buddha, to introduce a story about an aggres- world. We tend to have discriminatory and the sutra reveals the Buddha’s 48 sive man. One day, the man went to a views such as “I like this,” “I do not like vows that were established to save or Buddhist temple and listened to a resi- that,” and “I hate him/her.” liberate all of us. The 3rd vow is as fol- dent monk’s Dharma message, but the lows: If, when I attain , the message was not interesting to him. However, we can learn Amida’s humans and devas in my land should After the service, he said to the monk, view through listening to the Buddha not all be the color of genuine gold, “Hey, your message was garbage, Dharma. Even though we cannot have may I not attain the perfect enlighten- so you are also garbage!” If ordinary the view like the Buddha, Amida never ment. people are told such things, they will abandons us. We are always the main get angry, but the monk said, “You are concern of the Buddha’s unconditional a very kind person because you teach compassion because Amida Buddha me about my true nature. Thank you always sees us as precious and valu- very much!” Listening to the monk’s able. That is why it is very important response, the man thought “what ?” for us to attend the religious services to GOJI learn about the Buddha’s view. TheGOJI is a monthly publication of the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, Tel. After going back to his house, the man In Gassho. (808) 536-7044. There is no newsletter said to his wife, “Today, I went to the published for the month of August. Buddhist temple and listened to one DEADLINE: monk’s message, but it was garbage, Articles must be submitted no later than the 10th of the month prior to publica- and I let him know that he and his tion by e-mail (execdir@hawaiibetsuin. message were garbage, but the monk If you are unable org), mail (1727 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI, appreciated me and said, ‘You are a 96813) or fax (536-0919). Address sub- to come to the very kind person.’ I could not under- missions to the GOJI. Please include temple and would your name and contact information. stand him.” Original images should be labeled on like to have a the reverse side with caption and return Listening to him, his wife said, “The minister visit information. monk is very kind and gentle. That is you in your home, GOJI STAFF: why he looked at you and thought you Editorial: Jo desMarets; Dianne Ida, please call Randy Kawamoto, Rev. Yuika Hasebe, are also kind and gentle. However, Rev. Yuika Hasebe Japanese section editor, Production: Stacy you looked at the monk and thought he at 536-7044 to Bradshaw, Colleen Kunishige; Joyce Tomita, is garbage because you are garbage!” Circulation: Stacy Bradshaw; Contributing request a home visit. reporters from Hongwanji Mission School, The man could not say anything…… Buddhist Women’s Association, Dharma School & Parents, Project Dana, Wednesday Please think that Amida Buddha is like Gang and Gals, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Pacific Buddhist Academy, and the Kyodan this monk. The Buddha has a very pure heart. So when Amida is seeking The opinions expressed by individual We miss you and contributors are their own and do not all beings and all things, Amida sees necessarily reflect those of the Honpa shining gold. In other words, the Bud- do not want to lose Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. dha sees all of them as precious and contact with you! valuable. GOJI MAY 2019 PAGE 3 President’s Message: i am a link. Dexter Mar Interconnection, the heart of Bud- Concourse”). The Federal “Sacred the State after dhism beats strongly at Hongwanji Places” grant focuses mostly on the wartime mar- Betsuin. Hondo (main temple), especially tial law, racial the altar area. The Federal grant discrimination As we continue our Second Century offers support to preserve and and religious Capital Campaign, our grant applica- restore historic religious buildings. intolerance. tion efforts at the State and Federal Hawaii Betsuin would be the first In Buddhism levels have been warmly received and Buddhist temple to receive this each action has a cause and effect. encouraged. At the time of this GOJI award, which began in 2016 and Collectively, the actions of previous edition’s deadline, we are awaiting closes in 2020. To date, 43 Chris- members and supporters have re- the final decision on our State grant tian churches have been recipients sulted in what we are today. When we application and our Federal “Sacred of awards from $50,000-250,000. look into the faces of our keiki today, Places” grant is in process. Whatever may we be inspired to be their link to a the outcome, we’ve learned that Hon- “i am a link” is our Second Century bright and golden life. gwanji has many connections to the Capital Campaign theme. This Hawaii community and non-member serves as a reminder to our Hong- “i am a link” supporters. wanji family of our plantation lega- We are each a link in our history, and cy, remarkable second Bishop, Rev. within our community. Today, we have The State grant focuses on our “Com- Yemyo Imamura and thousands an opportunity to help ensure that munity Conference Center” (Annex of members over our 130 years in the Hawaii Betsuin remains a vibrant Upper Hall, Lounge, Main Social Hall) Hawaii. Special recognition goes member of the community. We have and improved walkway between the to post-WWII members who revived a shared obligation and responsibility Annex and Main buildings (a “Peace the Betsuin and temples throughout for future generations.

The Second Century campaign really goes beyond the temple buildings. It Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin is an active step to reclaim our com- mitment to the inclusion, peace, and Gotane Weekend unity of the Aloha Spirit and Hawaii way of life. As both a historic and sacred place, the Temple must be TALK STORY updated to meet the growing needs of the community. To encourage the With Reverend Kerry Kiyohara next generation to be more civically TOPIC: active, we can provide a place to nurture their characters towards the New Insights and Perspectives: service for others.

Sangha-Centered Dharma As we witness growing divisions and Saturday, May 18, 2019 self-centeredness daily, right now we have an opportunity to create a 9:00 to 11:30 am new story of humility and teamwork by supporting our temple and adding Hawaii Betsuin Annex Temple ourselves as a link in a growing chain 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96813 of love, of community, and of peace. (Enter temple grounds from Lusitania Street) Okage sama de! Namo Amida Butsu! PAGE 4 GOJI MAY 2019 BWA News and Events Fujiko Motobu KAMABOKO: DIP AND SANDWICH crackers of your choice or bread for my entire lifetime. We were given the FILLINGS WORKSHOP a sandwich. PREPARING FOR opportunity to purchase items being BWA ladies conducted a most inter- DIP: 1. Dice kamaboko in food sold at our bazaar at the presale so I esting workshop on how to prepare processor until tiny bits. 2. Mix nosed around and found a set of old KAMABUKO for dips and sandwich in chopped water chestnuts and Japanese music CDs. Singers like fillings. Elly Hewitt, Wendie Yumori, green onion. 3. Mix together with Itsuki Hiroshi, Hikawa, Kiyoshi, Misora Cynthia Alm, Diane Marshall and mayonnaise; 4. Spread on crack- Hibari, etc. were presented, so I de- Arlene Matsubara contributed their ers. cided to get the set. I was very excit- recipes. The workshop was planned ed because I am not a singer but I do and organized by Cynthia because of #4. Diane Marshall’s Kamaboko enjoy singers, especially male singers many requests made inquiring about Dip: Ingredients: 1 block kam- of the old style. I went to the desk to kamaboko. “How do I make kamaboko aboko, pink or white; 8 oz. cream pay for the set, which cost $12.00, but sandwiches?” For many people com- cheese; ¼ cup mayonnaise; ½ I did not have my checkbook nor my ing from the mainland, this was a new cup green onions, salt to taste. wallet with me. I was stone broke, so experience in making something with Mix ingredients well. Use as dip or I asked Liane if I could just charge it kamaboko. fill between two slices of bread for until the next day and I would pay her. sandwich. Just then I heard a voice that said, #1. Elly Hewitt’s Kamaboko Dip #1: “Here, I will pay for you. How much is One 5.5 oz kamaboko roll, grated; ¼ #5. Arlene Matsubara’s Kamaboko it?” I looked up and saw a gentleman cup chopped onions (optional), may- Sandwich/Dip: Servings 8 and his wife standing in line ready to onnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Ka- 1 pkg kamaboko; 8 oz cream purchase things for themselves, and maboko Dip #2: One 5.5 oz. kam- cheese; 2 dollops mayonnaise here, he was to pay for me. aboko roll, grated; ¼ cup chopped (1/4 cup); ¼ cup green onions; I thanked him and refused, but he onions (optional); 2 hard boiled eggs, salt /pepper to taste. Optional: said very sincerely, “Oh let me pay, grated; mayonnaise; salt and pepper kimchee. Dice, shred or grate for I will be making a donation to the to taste. Both recipes may be used as kamaboko; add softened cream church. Just think of it that way.” His fillings in sandwiches or dips with Ritz cheese and mayo and mix well. wife quickly gave Liane the twelve crackers. Add in green onions, salt and dollars, and they both told me to just pepper to taste; chop or mince / take it. #2. Wendie Yumori’s Kamaboko kimchee and add in. Sandwich filling: Combine the follow- I thanked them and asked them if they ing ingredients: 2 blocks kamaboko About twenty ladies observed the attended church. They said they did grated (put food processor on coarse demonstration of each lady and not belong to our church, but the man grate setting); 1 Envy apple, diced; 8 many questions were asked and said that his grandmother used to go oz. cream cheese; 1 T. Kewpie ses- answered. Then the best part to some Buddhist temple when he ame dressing; Add mayonnaise for took place. We all got to taste the was a child. He had gotten a fishing the desired consistency. (Optional—2 wonderful, tasty sandwiches and pole with a reel which he said was T. chopped purple onion) When the crackers with the dips. Look at something that he had wanted since ingredients are well-mixed, spread on the recipes, they are simple, so he was very young. He said the rod Hawaiian sweet bread—makes seven try them out and have your family was very expensive in the by-gone or eight sandwiches. Slice in fourths. enjoy them with you. When you days and only the rich could have do, let us know your reactions. something like that and now he finally #3. Cynthia Alm’s Kamaboko Dip: got one for himself, so he was thrilled. Ingredients: 1 bar Okuhara kamabo- LIFE IS AMAZING: I will become It wasn’t expensive now, but memo- ko; 1 can water chestnuts, chopped; 90 years old in six months, and ries lingered with him. 2 stalks green onions, chopped fine; just the other day I experienced ½ cup mayonnaise; Rtiz crackers or the most uncanny experience in continued on page 6 GOJI MAY 2019 PAGE 5

Dharma School News Debbie Kubota Taste of Hongwanji Report

Dharma School Taiko

The morning started off with a bang, of the taiko drums that is, when our very own Dharma School Taiko group opened the annual bazaar by having the event chairs Jerry Tama- moto, Irene Nohara, and Wendy Harmon create some lively beats on the drums to kick off the day.

The Dharma School Taiko group took the stage to perform “Renshu 2,” a widely known warm-up piece. Next came “Laulima,” an original composition featuring the diversity of cultures in the islands. Finally, the group closed with “Rodan,” a lively piece incorporating six-sided drumming and lots of movement around the drums.

Dharma School Singing

Dharma School students, families and teachers from the Betsuin performed three songs accom- panied by Wayne Yoshioka on the ukulele and Cameron Kubota on the guitar. They started off with “Living Gratefully followed by “Peace and Harmony,” both of which are original composi- tions composed by one of our Dharma School teachers. Their final song was the upbeat song made popular by Na Leo Pilimehana, “Beautiful Day.” And that it was, what a perfect day! PAGE 6 GOJI MAY 2019 Betsuin Girl Scouts News Jessica Tom This summer, four girls (ages ranging from 14 to 18) from the Honpa Hongwanji Girl Scouts, accompanied by four adults, will be traveling across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to Europe. Starting in London, England, we will travel southwards for about 11 days until we reach Paris, France. We will be visiting a total of seven countries: England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France.

While the itinerary for our trip sounds promising, the airfare and activities’ cost accumulate, resulting in high expenses for our families. To defray the cost, we have organized various fundraisers, which included selling baked goods, taco rice bowls, and acai bowls. Our most recent and one of our favorite fundraisers was the donation breakfast at the temple. From 5:30 A.M. the traveling committee began to prepare pancakes, miso soup, scrambled eggs, fruit cups, and various meats for the breakfast. Everyone put their best foot forward to make this event successful. And it paid off. Thanks to the temple members, we were able to raise over $1,000 from this single event.

Shout out to Aunty Kim and Aunty Wendy for the food donations and our families and friends for their hard work. We would also like to express our gratitude to Honpa Hongwanji Temple members for their tremendous support. We hope we can return the support at future functions.

BWA continued from page 4 waffle dogs, no hamburgers, no activities and lots of prizes, so don’t I had never ever encountered an soups and other sandwiches, sal- miss this wonderful event. Mixing with occasion when anyone offered to pay ads, etc. The weather held out and the young is a great experience for the for me, and especially someone who it seemed that everyone had a nice seniors and we should do this more was a total stranger. At my age I now time. We hope next year’s event often. realize that there are very nice, kind will surpass this year’s sale. All of people in this world. It teaches me you did a wonderful job. Thank you GOTAN-E, MAY EXHIBIT: Mrs. that perhaps I need to be nicer and to all. Okano’s ikebana students will be kinder to others. I did not even get the exhibiting their flower arrangements, name of the nice couple, but I shall BETSUIN PICNIC, SUNDAY MAY which are very unique and beautifully always remember them in my heart. 5TH: INTERGENERATIONAL done. Her calligraphy students will Namo Amida Butsu. PICNIC AT MAGIC ISLAND (Picnic also exhibit their calligraphy works. Sites 38 and 39). Please mark After the service in the Hondo, be sure TASTE OF HONGWANJI BAZAAR your calendar and plan on attend- to go to the social hall and while hav- WAS A TERRIFIC EVENT: ing the picnic with all the temple ing your refreshments, go and enjoy Thanks to all of you who helped participants, young and old. Dhar- the flower and calligraphy displays. prepare for the bazaar. You all did a ma School parents, teachers and You will also find Shinran’s life-size superb job in helping at the bazaar in students plan this wonderful and statue sitting on the stage. Go and selling, buying and cleaning up. The exciting event for all of us to enjoy. have your photo taken by Mr. Kubota, large crowd kept the sellers busy, and Sunday services at the temple will the photographer. it was a sellout deal with the food be cancelled; however there will products. Before the closing deadline be a service beginning at 9 am at of 1:00 pm, the food was sold out. No the beach. There will be many fun GOJI MAY 2019 PAGE 7

David Atcheson, Green Team The Buzz at Green Fair started at HMS

In February, Hawaii Betsuin ED and with flowering plants and trees. HMS parent Stacy Bradshaw asked me I brought this experience back to if I would like to sit in on a presenta- the Betsuin “hive,” and soon the tion about bees at Hongwanji Mission Green Team adopted pollinators School with the Kind Keiki class. Of as a theme for the 2019 Green course I said yes! I was touched by the Fair. We previewed the theme at wonder in the children’s eyes and re- Taste of Hongwanji, where the minded of bees’ symbiotic relationship Green Team hosted a “Make a Free Bee” craft activity organized by Claire Groom. Then, at the April Green Fair, attendees could take You’re Invited! a pollinators quiz, add a link to a honeycomb-like Golden Chain, draw a bee, sip a honey-sweetened "Buddhism In drink, and make a beeswax wrap. Signage encouraged participants to Everyday Life “bee” aware and offered practical tips to be kind and welcoming to -Tannisho" pollinators.

Fridays The last multiple-choice question in the pollinators quiz asked what Morning Class: saying captured the relationship May 3,10,17, 24, 31 between flowers and pollinators. Time: 10:00-11:00AM Our proposed answer was “Okage Sama De,” I am what I am because of you. Bees and pollination are in- NEW! deed rich expressions of interconnectedness and interdependence. The bee-themed Evening Class: and other Green Fair activities also reinforced Rev. Blayne Higa’s message before the fair on “The Value of Sharing.” May 16, 23, 30 June 13, 20 Photo Credit: Alan Kubota Many thanks to Time: 6:00-7:00 PM the BWA, Dharma School, Girl Place: Scouts, Fukuda Seed Co., and the Annex Temple Green Team and its Instructor: Mottainai subgroup Rev. Yuika Hasebe for hosting activi- ties and making the No Fee Green Fair possible during an espe- Everyone Welcomed! cially busy April at Hawaii Betsuin. PAGE 8 GOJI MAY 2019

Radio Programs In Memoriam MARCH 2019 MAY 2019 The Hawai’i Betsuin extends its deepest sympathy to the families of the KZOO 1210 AM following members who recently passed away. May the family members Japanese Language find solace and comfort in the Nembutsu. Namo Amida Butsu Saturday at 7:30 AM 04 Rev. Tomo Hojo 2/8/2019 SALZ., Namie Tanaka (93) 11 Rev. Daido Baba 2/25/2019 YAMASHITA, Ayako (95) 18 Rev. Ryoso Toshima 25 Rev. Kerry Kiyohara 1 KAWAKAMI, Walter Haruyuki (84) 16 TAKAKI, Gary Tadashi (71) 2 HIGA, Michiko (86) 17 NAKAGAWA, Satoru (89) Betsuin Services 3 MORIKAWA, Lillian Kazue (90) 18 KUROSUMI, Evelyn Amy (93) 5 IIDA, Richard Mizuo (88) 20 SAMORI, Kenneth Takayoshi (103) Asaji Service 8:00 AM 9 NAKANO, Katherine Tsutae Nakamura (98) 21 OTO, Henry Mamoru (91) 05 NO SERVICE 14 HAMACHI, Ronald Masao (71) 22 MAEDA, Alma Chiyo (92) Honolulu District 14 YAMAMOTO, Florence Chieko (83) 24 NAKATA, Albert Takashi (91) Intergenerational Picnic 15 GOTO, Albert Fumio (82) 26 MAEDA, Wallace Sadao (76) 12 Rev. Shingo Furusawa 15 KAWAMURA, Toshio (86) 28 NAKANO, Natsue (83) 19 Rev. Kerry Kiyohara 26 Rimban Toyokazu Hagio Adult English Services Nursing Home Services 10:00 AM MAY 2019 05 No Service Honolulu District Intergenerational Picnic 02 Hale Nani – Rev. Kalu 12 Rev. Sol Kalu Hale Ho Aloha – Rimban Hagio 19 Gotan-e 9:30 am 09 Maluhia – Rev. Furusawa Combined Service 10 Kuakini – Rev. Kalu Rev. Kerry Kiyohara 26 Rev. Jan Youth 23 Nuuanu Hale (9:30 am) – Rev. Furusawa Liliha – Rev. Hasebe Nicchu Service 1:00 PM 24 Leahi – Rev. Hasebe 05 No Service Honolulu District Intergenerational Picnic 12 Rimban Toyokazu Hagio 2019 Memorial Service Schedule 19 Rev. Shingo Furusawa 2018 is the memorial year for those who passed away in: 26 Rev. Yuika Hasebe 2018 – 1 year 2007 – 13 year 1987 – 33 year Dharma School 9:00 AM 2017 – 3 year 2003 – 17 year 1970 – 50 year 05 No Service 2013 – 7 year 1995 – 25 year 1920 – 100 year Honolulu District Intergenerational Picnic The great practice is to say the Name of the Tathagata of un- 12 Rev. Jan Youth hindered light. This practice, comprehensively encompass- 19 Gotan-e Combined Service ing all practices, is perfect and most rapid in bringing them 9:30 am – Rev. Kerry Kiyohara to fullness. For this reason, it is called “great practice.” Saying 26 Rev. Shingo Furusawa the Name then breaks through all the ignorance of sentient beings and readily brings all their aspirations to fulfillment. Saying the Name is in itself ; mindfulness is nembutsu; nembutsu is Namo-amida-butsu. Everyone Welcomed! -Shinran Shonin