the Padma BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE

August 2016 Web Edition

Photo courtesy of –Mark--

Our Vision A Community Where Our Spiritual Life And True Self Can Be Realized

Our Mission

To Live A Life Of Joy In The Nembutsu And Share The Dharma With Others

August 2016 t h e P a d m a

BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE 2121 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 WEB EDITION

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Funeral Service 11am

15Padma Articles

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16Padma Newsletter

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18Fuken

19Pacific Seminar

20 Pacific Seminar

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Pacific Seminar

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27 College Welcome

28 9:30 am Dharma Family /

Shotsuki Hoyo Svc for September

12:30 pm Taiko

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31 Gagaku Practice

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NOTE: For temple matters, please contact Rev. Shibata at (510) 508-0292, or the temple office (510) 841-1356. web: berkeleysangha.org e-mail: info@berkeleysangha.org facebook: facebook.com/BerkeleyBuddhistTemple

FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBEROn the cover Bon Odori led by Hanayagi Dance School

Inside August Calendar..................... 2

Future Dates to Remember ..... 3

Great compassion is untiring, Rev. Shibata .......................... 4

President’s Message ............... 5

Shōtsuki Hōyō Service (for September) ..................... 6

The Three Marks of Existence, Diane Ames ........................... 7

College Welcome.................... 8

BBT Taiko.............................. 8

Congratulations Kelley ............ 8

Save The Date ....................... 8

BBT Apron............................. 9

Alameda County Food Bank..... 9

Toban ................................... 9

YAC Retreat......................... 10

Cranberry Nut Bars............... 12

Silent Auction Thanks You..... 13

Dana................................... 14

Pledge................................. 15

Board Minutes...................... 16

August 4-7: BBT camping trip

August 7-21: No services

August 27: College Welcome event

August 28: DFS & Shotsuki Hoyo for September; Taiko classes resume

September 4: No service

September 11: DFS; Start of Dharma School

September 18: Fall Ohigan service & potluck

Condolences ........................ 18

Heart Mountain Pilgrimage.... 19

Dharma School resumes September 11. We look forward to seeing new and returning

families.

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Padma Staff: Rev. Shibata, Gene Chin, Pauline Fong, Susan & Al Gabriel, Lucy Hamai, Norman Hirose, Ellen

Jorgensen, Keiko Kawakami, Emi Matsunaga, Yuki Otake, Mae Takeda, Scott Takeda, Edythe Vassall, and Yae Yedlosky

“The per e Name: son burdened with extreme evil should simply say thAlthough I too am within Amida’s grasp, Passions obstruct my eyes and I cannot see the light; Nevertheless, great compassion is untiring and illumines me always.”1 In the wake of so many tragic events in America and all over the world, I perhaps, like many of you, have been at a loss in trying to make sense of so many violent acts against humanity in our recent days. Television and the Internet have been flooding our news feeds with ongoing strife and heartbreaking loss of so many lives. ersonally, these events have created a worry and a sadness that I feel not only for Pthe present, but for the future as well. Last week, I visited Rev. Seigen Yamaoka while I stopped by the Jodo Shinshu Center and I was able to consult with him and received some support with how I was eeling. This visit helped to momentarily calm my nerves and addressed my worry fand sadness from a perspective that was steeped in the Buddha-Dharma. In summary, Rev. Yamaoka suggested that we should view these recent events through the eyes of compassion. We must compassionately turn our hearts and minds to the individuals who have tragically lost their lives and to their loved ones. During this pastoral care type of visit with Rev. Yamaoka, there was also a gentle eminder to try to view others who have been blinded by greed, anger and rignorance with compassionate eyes as well. I must admit that it is difficult to do this at times since I too am blinded by my own greed, anger and ignorance. However, Rev. Yamaoka stated that we do not clearly now the circumstances and conditions of an individual’s life that cause him/her to kcarry out the actions that they do. Shinran Shonin’s writing above reminds us that we are all embraced in the Buddha’s compassionate grasp and is always guiding us. And yet, blind passions prevent us to see this guiding light, which causes us to experience the samsaric cycle of suffering rom greed, anger and ignorance. It is my hope that all beings may be freed from all fsuffering. Rev. Yamaoka further suggested that we must start by looking inward if we want to see change in this world. We are but one person in a world of over 7 billion people, ut individually we must make that first compassionate step in doing what we can ripple in the pond to take place. bdo, which allow for that oneamu Amida Butsu N In Gassho, v. Candice Shibata Re 1 From The True Teaching, Practice, and Realization II, CWS, 73.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE This month we celebrated Obon Odori with our fellow Temple in Berkeley. It was so wonderful to see so many from our respective Sanghas participating in this event. Part of the beauty lay in the flowing fabric and the movement of the dancers but most of the beauty lay in the purpose of the dancing, to remember, honor, and offer gratitude to our ancestors. Our Temple Camping trip is upon us thanks to the hard work of Dina Honda. It is always a good thing to commune with nature and “rough it.” Being away from our regular schedule is a great way to gain new perspective. We hope that everyone has a great time. A reminder to members: Please consider serving on the BBT Board of Directors for the 2017-2019 term. It is a three-year term and an opportunity to give back to BBT, to have a say in the operation of the Temple and to preserve our future. We urge you to consider joining this great group! We are always looking for those amongst us who can provide our organization more knowledge and insight as it is these qualities that help our organization thrive. Please reach out to any of our board members if you are interested. P.S. There are snacks at the meetings! We look forward to seeing everyone soon! In Gassho, Takashi Nikaidoh BBT President 2016

SEPTEMBER SHŌTSUKI MEMORIAL SERVICE

August 28, 2016 9:30 AM

Please Note The Date!

September Shōtsuki Hōyō Service – August 28, 2016, 9:30 AM

The following persons will be remembered during the Shōtsuki Hōyō (monthly memorial service) for September.

Toichi Ariyoshi Masano Fujinaga Ai Hamamoto

Kiyoaki Hamamoto Dr. Lawrence K. Harada Chiyoko Hiramoto Takayo T. Hiramoto Richard Imazumi Mary Ishiura

Akio Kino Kazuko B. Kono Mine Kubo Arthur W. Long Masami Mayeda Teruo Ted Mayeda

Misako Miyamoto Sayuri Lily Miyamoto Kimiye Morimoto

Alice Hanako Murakami Waseko Nagahisa Yonezo Nakagaki Matahei Nakahara Iku Nakaso Yoshiko J. Nakaso

Mishi Nojima Kanki Oda Koto Okita Sozaemon Okita Keiko Ono-Moores John T. Sakai

Gentoku Sakiyama Helen Y. Sato Shizue Shiozaki

Matsu Taketa Gihei Tanada Tora Tanada Edward H.Tsukimura Iyono Wakida Sumiko Yamamura

Hinaye Yokota Otoichi Yoshida Tsuruko Yoshida

Note: If there are any additions, corrections or deletions to the above list, please notify the Berkeley Buddhist Temple at 510-841-1356.

The Three Marks of Existence

By Diane Ames

An old friend told me that she felt troubled by finding herself, well, no longer young. And the

cute little toddlers who used to be her children seemed to have morphed into thirty-something

adults before she knew what was happening. I replied that her experience exemplified what the

Buddha called the three marks of existence, which are suffering, impermanence, and lack of a

solid self anywhere. To further illustrate these three marks:

1. Suffering

Everybody grows old unless they die young, and both fates are crummy.

Modern prosperity is based on increasingly complicated machines, but the more

complicated a machine is, the more ways that it can malfunction. See your computer.

We are finally at the mercy of forces we cannot control but can, in some cases, make

worse if we mess up enough. Examples are the aging process, earthquakes, and the climate.

2. Impermanence

Everything you have--the roof of your house, your car, your major appliances, and your

own body--will one day wear out, and not all of these things can be replaced.

Adorable babies become teenagers.

Worse, your adorable baby has somehow turned into a bald, middle-aged man who is

telling you that you are too old to drive, and how will you get around now?

3. Lack of a solid self anywhere

As you hand your son the keys to your car (he doesn't know that you have a duplicate

set), you wonder whether this bald, middle-aged guy is really the same person as your cute

little baby. Your cute little baby would never have told you that you are too old to drive. How

could he, when he couldn't even say, "Mama"?

For that matter, are you still the same person as the energetic young mother who

somehow survived getting up four times in the night? Given the way you feel after you struggle

up a flight of stairs, you kind of doubt it.

On a different subject, is your temple the same temple that it was forty years ago even

with many of the same people still there?

College Welcome Event

Saturday, August 27 4:00 p.m.

Event includes a short Dharma message, dinner, and a social activity for local college students.

We are looking for volunteers to help with this event. Please contact

Bradley Menda at info@berkeleysangha.org if you are interested in helping with this event.

BBT Taiko Classes Resume in August

Taiko classes will resume on Sunday, August 28

12:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.

Additional classes will be held on September 11 and September 25.

Additional classes will be held in October and November

once we can confirm dates with Cal Raijin Taiko.

No prior experience is necessary.

Classes are $10 per session.

To sign up for classes or for additional information please contact

Bradley Menda at info@berkeleysangha.org

Congratulations to Kelly Griffin

Nominated Captain Team USA Rugby Sevens Squad

Rio 2016 Olympic Summer Games

Cheer for Kelly and Team USA

Saturday, August 6 USA v. Colombia

5:00 pm ET

Sunday, August 7 Australia v. USA

12:30 pm ET

Semifinal matches 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm ET

Bronze Medal match 5:30 pm ET

Gold Medal match 6:00 pm ET

Save the Date

October 9th Crab Cove, Alameda

Toban Coordinators

Lena Yin & Pat Takeda

August Toban Chairperson Linda Griffin

Cochairs Anthony Hale Sheila Wakida Susan Gabriel

Toban Dick Adachi

Noreen Fukumori Al & Susan Gabriel

Craig & Linda Griffin Ritsuko Ide

Yoshio & Junko Kamimura Bob & Cathy Jones Kaneko Michihiro & Masako Kizaki

Rev. Will & Kiyo Masuda Wayne Sugihara

Anthony & Stacy Uyeda Hale Scott & Sheila Wakida

Kimiko Kaneko* Yoshiye Kino* John Morita*

Makiko Shinoda* Mieko Taketa*

September Toban Chairperson Lucy Hamai

Cochairs Akemi Hamai Bob Matsueda

Diane Ames Toban

Diane Ames Naomi Fukumori

Akemi Hamai & Amy Haruyama Lucy Hamai

Scott Horstein & Antonia Glenn Sara Jotoku

Keiko Kawakami Bob Matsueda & Ranko Yamada

Emily Moya Laurie Omori Aiko Pandorf

Glen & Amy Shinsako Arlene Suda

Edythe Vassall Frank Kami*

Hide Oshima* Yoshiharu Shimada* Jill & Wilken Louie

Karen Sakai

* Denotes disabled and/or elderly Toban duties optional

Please contact Bradley Menda at info@berkeleysangha.org if you are interested in purchasing an apron.

BBT Aprons for Sale Navy Blue $15

BBT at the Alameda County Food Bank

Saturday, October 1, 2016 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Help sort, screen, and box fresh produce and non-perishable food for distribution to the Food Bank’s partner agencies.

Please contact Bradley Menda via email at info@berkeleysangha.org if you are interested in volunteering at the food bank.

My Experience At The Youth Minister’s Assistant Summer Retreat

Four of our very own Jr. YBA members had an opportunity of a lifetime to attend and participate in the 12th Annual Youth Minister’s Assistant Summer Retreat at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento during the first week of July. It was a rigorous week of liturgical training, which is coordinated by the Youth Advocacy Committee. This retreat is a precious opportunity for the youth of all BCA temples to learn about the doctrine and liturgy of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, but also a time to create lifelong friendships with others. Thank you to our four Jr. YBA participants who each shared their personal experience with us below!

“I’m only halfway through my summer, but I know exactly what the main highlight is going to be. This is because no experiences I’ve had or will have this summer will be able to top attending the 12th annual Youth Advocacy Committee’s (YAC) Youth Minister’s Assistant (YMA) Summer Retreat, otherwise known as YAC 12. This retreat was one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life. During the retreat, we had a total of 21 participant led services in which we learned the proper way to run full-length services. We gave Dharma messages, led chanting, set up the Onaijin, and by the end of the week, each of us had a full understanding of how to run a service. At YAC 12, not only did I get a deeper understanding of the Buddhist concepts that I’d learned in Dharma School, but I also made friendships that will last a lifetime. In only a week, I made an unbelievable connection with my fellow participants, the ministers, the other teachers involved, and anyone else who participated in the retreat in any way. YAC 12 was truly a week I will never forget.” - Toshi Steimetz “Before arriving at the Sacramento Betsuin Buddhist Temple, I had no idea what to expect for the week. I was a little nervous that it would be an awkward group of high schoolers being put through Buddhist boot camp. However, to my surprise, all 20 of us participants clicked immediately on the first night. We all bonded throughout the week with cleaning responsibilities, learning how to properly care for our robes, learning the different roles in a service, and the nightly discussions where everyone was welcomed to open up and talk about whatever they wanted to. Saying goodbye to all of my new friends after the week was up was the most difficult part of the retreat. However, I know that we all left with a deeper understanding of Buddhism, the most supportive and compassionate group of friends one could ask for, and an overall unforgettable and meaningful experience.” - Skye Nikaidoh

My Experience At The Youth Minister’s Assistant Summer Retreat Continued

“Although I had heard nothing but positive comments about the YAC program, I could not help but be apprehensive about attending. Upon entering the event, I only knew that I would be dedicating a week of trying to gain a better understanding of the Dharma along with twenty other participants. I was nervous, intimidated, and scared. But little did I know that my time at the 2016 YAC Retreat would be one of the best weeks of my life. Not only did my time there help to further my understanding of the Dharma, but I met incredible people who have truly changed my life. Throughout the week both the ministers and my fellow participants guided me with the utmost patience, wisdom, and care. They have all truly become my closest friends and DBFLs (Dharma Buddies For Life). Whether it was taking notes in class, folding our robes after service, or singing karaoke, we spent every moment together. We formed a strong and unique bond, which I am confident, will last for the rest of our lives. We all laughed, cried, and grew together. Words cannot even begin to express how grateful I am to have been a part of this program. Thank you to the Sacramento Betsuin for giving me this opportunity. I can only hope that others will be able to have this same experience in the future.” - Noel McGuire “The YAC retreat was an experience that I will never forget. Like everyone else who applied for the camp, I was nervous first entering the temple, questioning why I applied. There was going to be a lot of socializing and new people. Two things that intimidated me. However, this emotion soon faded because everyone was welcoming.

After the first day, all of the services were split among tobans, and we had the responsibility to complete each role in a regular service. At first this terrified me, but as the week went along I began to look forward to holding service. I started to develop a true appreciation of the difficulty of running service from a small amount of experience. During the camp we also went through workshops giving me a new outlook on Buddhism. Each reverend that lead the discussion never lectured, but encouraged our participation. They pushed the idea to always ask questions and understand Buddhism in our own way.

Entering the YAC retreat, I was very narrow minded on the impact the camp would have on me. I never expected that through a short week surrounded by 20 wonderful yackers that I would find an extended family. Each and everyone one of them was so genuine, and made the week special.

They took off... And I missed my fellow yackers xxi.” – Cailyn Sakurai Our deepest appreciation to all of the ministers, minister’s assistants, staff and volunteers of the Buddhist Church of Sacramento for all of your dedication and support in teaching the Dharma to our youth!

Emiko’s Cranberry Nut Bars

CRUST:

2 C. flour 1/4 C. granulated sugar 1 C. butter (two cubes) 1 C. finely chopped walnuts (optional)

1. Cut first three ingredients with pastry blender.

2. Press well into a plain, greased 9 x 13-inch oblong aluminum pan. (Do not use an insulated pan.)

3. Add chopped nuts on top and press into dough firmly. If it’s not firm enough, the crust will fall apart when cutting.

4. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes on middle rack until slightly golden brown.

TOPPING:

4 eggs 2 C. dark brown sugar (or one box) 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. vanilla 2 Tbsp. flour 2 C. chopped pecans or walnuts or combination of both (more as desired) ~2 C. dried cranberries, chopped ~1 C. dried chopped dates

5. While crust is baking, in same bowl, blend first six ingredients well.

6. Add in nuts, dates and cranberries.

7. Pour over baked crust and spread evenly.

8. Return to oven and bake another 25-30 minutes until mixture “sets”. Give the pan a “shake” test to determine this.

Baking time may vary depending on your oven and what kind of pan you use. I use an old aluminum pan.

Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Cut into ~32-40 bars (use Chinese cleaver or pastry cutter and press down to cut).

Freezes well.

Bazaar favorites

Silent Auction Thanks You!On behalf of the Berkeley Buddhist Temple Silent Auction and Donations Committee, to all of the businesses and individuals who gave, thank you for your generosity and Dana. Let's show our appreciation by frequenting these businesses soon and

often, and let them know that you're from the Berkeley Buddhist Temple.

Aaron Escalante, DDS George and Emiko Matsunaga Pacific Coast Brewing Co.

Acme Bread Co. Golden Gate Hotel & Casino Pam Matsuoka

Adachi Florist & Nursery Grant Din Paper Source

Akemi Hamai, Amy Haruyama Grant Din and Rosalyn Tonai Pat Takeda

Aki & Emi Nakao Great Western Power Co (Touchstone Climbing) Patricia

Albany Bowl IN-N-OUT Burger Peppermill Hotel Casino

Amici's Pizzeria Irene Asao-Wells and Russell Wells Punch Line San Francisco

Art Mayeno Jean Yamamoto Renaissance Rialto

Atlantis Casino Resort Jean Yamamoto Rev Candace Shibata

Bay Area Discovery Museum Jeffrey Bradt Ron and Carol Tanaka

BCA Bookstore Jennie Low's Chinese Cuisine Ron and Janet Miyake

Berkeley Bowl Marketplace Jon Kawamoto Roy Oki

Berkeley Buddhist Temple Judy Nakaso Sadako Delcollo

Berkeley Cuong Nhu Karate Karen and Arnold Perkins Sandra Takeda

Berkeley Symphony Kazuko Hishida Satoshi and Elaine Steimetz

Bette's Oceanview Diner Keiko Kawakami Sheila and Scott Wakida

Bill and Judy Fujimoto Kenneth Mizono, DDS Shelley Kaldunski

Bradley Menda Kirala Restaurant Shige and Susan Kajiwara

Bruce Buchholz, Doreen Sakamoto Kiyoshi and Emiko Katsumoto Sonoma Raceway

Builders Booksource Kuwada Realty Stephanie Yue

Canyon Swim School Landmark Theatres Stephen Nomura

Caroline Wang Las Positas Golf Course Steve Silver Productions

C'era Una Volta Lindsay Wildlife Museum Steven Kobayashi, DDS

Charlotte Yip Little River Inn Resort and Spa Succulent City Marie Lindquist

Christine Wilson Liza Dalby Sumito's Floral Design

Cliff House Restaurant Lucy Hamai Sunset View Cemetery Assoc.

Denise Gervais Mae Takeda Taka Watanabe

Denise Kaneshiro Marrie Yamashita Terra Nova-Nectarine

Detiev Gempf Masao Suzuki Terri Higa

Dina Honda Maya Murashima-Yonemura The Kingsford Co.

Dineen Leone Roy Michael Nagamoto Tokyo Fish Market

Don and Fumi Matsubara Miki Adachi Trader Joe's

Edythe Vassall Mokka Wes Fukumori

Elaine Yokoyama Mr and Mrs Gene Wong Yae Yedlosky

Eric and Mary Lindquist Namaste Yoga & Wellness Yasukochi's Sweet Stop Bakery

Exploratorium Nanayiro Japanese Restaurant

Folkmanis Inc. Naomi Kubota Lee

For Your Dogs Only Nation's Foodservice Inc.

Franklin Canyon Golf Course Noreen FukumoriFunky Door Yoga Berkeley Norman Hirose

Donation List - July 2016

Shotsuki Hoyo Name In Memory of

Ms. Grace Ehara Toshiko Miyamoto Bill and Judy Fujimoto Yotaro Tominaga Mrs. Tomoko Hamamoto Shotsuki Hoyo Mr. Ron Hiraga Keiji John Hiraga Mrs. Yo Hiraoka Denichi Hiraoka Mrs. Yae Kami Yedlosky Ruby Nakano Mrs. Judy Kono Gordon Kono Morris and Jane Kosakura Albert Shigeru Kosakura Jeffrey Nagafuji & Lucy Rivello Pearl Nagafuji Don & Fumi Matsubara Ishizo and Suematsu Matsubara Ms. Catherine Nagareda William Nagareda – 7th year Mr. Roy Oki Grace Oki Mr. Hide Oshima Heizo Oshima Mrs. Merry Sakamoto Hideo Bob Sasaki Allen and Esther Sakamoto Hideo Bob Sasaki Ms. Esther Sugawara Tomoe Sugawara Ms. Grace Takahashi Naoichi and Noe Hirofuji Ms. Emiko Umawatari Tamiye Umawatari Abe & Terry Watamura Waichi Watamura Mrs.Marrie Yamashita Toi Hata Mr. Kenneth Yoshii Carolyn Yoshiko Yoshii Mrs. Helen Yoshimura Carolyn Yoshii Uchiumi Family Setsuko Uchiumi Uchiumi Family Takehiko Yoshimura Obon Donations Mrs. Georgia Daikai Susan & Al Gabriel Ted and Lorraine Gempf Mrs. Lucy Hamai Alan & Ashi Hirahara Ellen & Flemming Jorgensen Ron & Mimi Kagehiro Kiyoshi & Emiko Katsumoto Mrs. Michiko Kubota Mrs. Meriko Maida Don & Fumi Matsubara Ms. Pam Matsuoka Mrs. Molly Momii Mrs. Nobuko Nishikado Mr. & Mrs. Hayato Okimoto Harry and Emma Saito Mrs. Sally Takeda Mr. & Mrs. Yosh Tokiwa Mrs. Grace Ueda Ms. Geraldine Ueda Mrs. Opal Wakayama Roy & Alice Wakida Mrs. Sachi Yamasaki Mrs. Marrie Yamashita Special Donations Ms. Yufuko Kurioka Flower arrangement group donation Mrs. Kathleen Menda Donation Tri-State / Denver Buddhist Temple YBA Donation Maya Murashima Yonemura Donation through Kaiser-Permanente

Employee Community Sharing Fund Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Ms. Florence Jeong George & Emi Matsunaga Emi & Aki Nakao Mrs. Marrie Yamashita Anonymous (several)

Donation List - July 2016 (cont.)

Hatsubon Donations Name In Memory of

Mr. Sadao Oki Ami Oki Ms. JoAnn Mow Kimiye Nakao Ms. Kay Okamura Kimiye Nakao Ms. Cherie Hishida Hatsubon Service Ron and Mimi Kagehiro Ann Yamoto Dean, Denise, and Shane Kaneshiro Ann Yamoto Aki and Emi Nakao Kimiye Nakao Mr. David Yamoto Ann Yamoto Susan Nakamura & Masao Suzuki Lewis Suzuki Ms. Mutsuko Unoki Kiyoye Unoki Gene and Yuki Otake Sam Uchiumi, Jeremy Lys, Ami Oki,

and Kiyoe Unoki

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Pledges Received June 1st thru July 1st, 2016

The following members have pledged in amounts ranging from $150 to $300. Pledges sent in after this date may not have been processed by the Padma deadline and will be published in subsequent issues. The temple gratefully acknowledges your generous contributions and thanks you for your dana and understanding. Please advise us of any omissions.

Alfred & Arline Chinn Bob Matsueda & Ranko Yamada Laurie Omori Grant Din & Rosalyn Tonai Asako Mayeda Carl Wilmsen & Patty Fujiwara Jim Furuichi

Thank you to all temple members for your generous and continued support! For any questions, please call Mimi Kagehiro (510-841-1356) or email info@berkeleysangha.org.

BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE Board of Directors Meeting

June 14, 2016

Attendance: Ron Hiraga, Rev. Shibata, Patty Fujiwara, Judy Fujimoto, Lucy Hamai, Don Hamasaki, Kiyoshi Katsumoto, Emiko Katsumoto, Judy Kono, Bradley Menda, Millie Nikaidoh, Emi Nakao, Gary Oda, Karen Sugiyama, Lena Yin. Proxies: Takashi Nikaidoh, Dii Lewis, Dina Honda.

Ron Hiraga called the meeting to order at 7:30PM with opening gassho led by Rev. Shibata.

MAY MINUTES were accepted as amended. MSC J. Fujimoto/L. Hamai.

MINISTER'S REPORT: Rev. Shibata presented a written report for the period May 11, 2016-June 14, 2016, which included the following Services, Meetings & Other Activities:

5/13 – Conducted Private Funeral Service for Fiona Kato (BBT) 5/14 – Conducted Private Funeral Services for Mrs. Kiyoye Unoki and Mrs. Ami Oki (Sunset View) 5/15 – Chanting Service/DFS/Taige-kai (BBT) 5/17 – Consultation with Temple Member (BBT); Assisted with Collating Padma (BBT) 5/18 – Attended Bay District Council Meeting (SMBT) 5/21 – BBT Satsuki Bazaar 5/22 – BBT Satsuki Bazaar 5/24 – BBT Bazaar Clean Up 5/26 – Attended Bay District Ministers’ Association Meeting (BCO); Attended World Buddhist Women’s Conference Meeting (JSC) 5/27 – FAC Meeting for Mr. Yoshinori Tanada (BBT) 5/28 – Conducted Opening Service at the Jr. YBA Volleyball Tournament (Alameda Point) 5/29 – Chanting Service/DFS (BBT) 6/3 – Departed for NYC (Red Eye Flight) 6/4 – Vacation Day in NYC 6/5 – Vacation Day in NYC; No Chanting Service/Minister’s Assistants Conducted DFS/June Shotsuki Memorial Service (BBT) 6/6 – Vacation Day in NYC 6/7 – Day Off in NYC 6/8 – Day Off in NYC/Returned from NYC (Late Evening) 6/10 – Completed Interview Conducted by Ms. Ryoko Nishitani from Ryukoku University (BBT) 6/11 – Participated in Choralfest (Mt. View Buddhist Temple) 6/12 – Chanting Service/DFS/Graduation Service (BBT); Attended Bazaar Wrap-Up Meeting (BBT)

I. Memorial Announcements Mr. Jeremy Lys (Husband of Temple Member, Annette Lys) Mr. Yoshinori Tanada (Funeral Service to be conducted in July)

II. Upcoming Events & Activities 6/18 – Participating in Stockton Buddhist Temple’s 110th

Anniversary Celebration 6/19 – Chanting Service/DFS with Taige-kai (BBT) 6/23 – Bay District Ministers’ Association Meeting (BCSF) 6/26 – Chanting Service/DFS/Sochoki/July Shotsuki Hoyo (BBT); Colma Cemetery Visit and Attendance at San Mateo Buddhist Temple’s Bazaar 7/3 – No Service (BBT) 7/9 – Cemetery Services (Sunset View & Chapel of the Chimes); Obon Odori/ Assistance with Dressing Begins at 5:00 PM and Dancing Begins at 6:30 PM (Berkeley Higashi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple) 7/10 – Obon & Hatsubon Service (BBT)

III. Item for Consideration a. Orei Request Suggested by Berkeley Higashi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple for Michiya Hanayagi Sensei for 60 Years of Teaching Obon

Odori. b. Minister’s Assistant Program Training – August 1921, 2016 at the Jodo Shinshu Center, Registration is $125.00 ($140 after July 23,

2016). Move to pay Tara Umemoto’s $125 MAP registration fee. MSC L. Hamai/Lena Yin.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Satoshi Steimetz issued a written income/expense report for 5/1/16 to 5/31/16. Net gain for May. Net loss for Year To Date.

CORRESPONDENCE: Fire prevention report from Berkeley Fire Department regarding installation of Knox box (box will be installed by Mike), thankyou notes from Oki family, Norma Yamauchi, Flora Ninomiya, Annete Lys, Morishita Family, Matsumoto family, Kagawa family, Nikkei Student Union, JCCCNC. Announcements for Buddhist Temple of Alameda 100 th anniversary (request for ad in booklet), Tanforan Memorial, Japanese Lantern Ceremony for world peace on August 6, Gedatsu Church Odori, Medicine Buddha Festival on June 18, Las Vegas Buddhist Church Obon on August 6. BCA Earthquake Relief information letter. Custodial account statement. Letter from Consulate General of Japan regarding presentation of letter to centenarians.

JSEI: No report.

DHARMA SCHOOL: 7 high school students graduated this year. 4 will attend YAC retreat. 3 graduating seniors received scholarships.

JR. YBA: President Noel McGuire issued a written report for May 2016.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE: No report. Rev. Shibata will speak at the Obon service.

PLEDGE/MEMBERSHIP: A report from Mimi Kagehiro and Pat Takeda showed that we have 197 members from 140 family units. 76 senior members.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE: Mehdi suggested we either replace or repair upper cracked window in old kitchen. Move to repair top sash for $680 MSC K. Katsumoto/L. Hamai. Remote controlled courtyard locking gate has been installed. Contact a board member present at this meeting if code is needed. Craig recommended that a sign be posted on gate warning that the gate swings outward. Mike will seal holes on gatepost and paint them. Kiyoshi will contact Craig to see if the lights on the onaijin can be repaired by an electrician.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE: Dii asked if the sprinkler system in the front be turned to dry off the front wall so it can be waterproofed. Gary did this before the meeting.

APARTMENTS: Ron Hiraga reported that the 2125 Channing Way Unit 1, 2 bedroom, vacant effective May 31. K&S will set rental for Unit 1. Fulton St. is full. Reimbursement for May received for Channing Way and for Fulton. Craig suggested that the Channing Way chimney needs to be taken down for safety reasons.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Completed Events: Toiletry Drive benefiting Project Open Hand in Oakland/San Francisco Collected 3 large boxes full of toiletries. Satsuki Bazaar Staffed bazaar information booth. Handed out informational brochures on Jodo Shinshu Buddhism/temple activities. Handed out over 200 tote bags to community members. Coordinated CBF Queen program and Berkeley police attendance on Sunday. Would like to include participation from Berkeley Fire next year. Upcoming Events: Church Picnic - would like to consider coordinating a picnic on October 9th

at 10a (tentative) once Dharma school resumes. Alameda County Food Bank – will coordinate a volunteer event in September. Ojuzu Making/Repair Class – would like to coordinate an Ojuzu making class. Looking for someone who can assist/teach the class. Taiko Report: Taiko is on hiatus for the summer. We will resume beginning taiko classes in late September for all temple members.

OTHER REPORTS

MARC UPDATE: Gate installed

NEW COPIER: Training will take place at a future date (due to family emergency of trainer, training cancelled today.)

NEW BUSINESS

Orei Request Suggested by Berkeley Higashi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple for Michiya Hanayagi Sensei for 60 Years of teaching Obon Odori, Higashi will pay the orei and Higashi will give a $500 additional oiwai. Move to match this amount. MSC K. Katsumoto/G. Oda

August 4-7 is the temple camping trip. 70 people will be attending.

Our domain name berkeleysangha.org may be expiring. Judy Kono will check to see if letter informing us of this is legitimate.

Daruma no Gakko would like to use the temple to train the new aides on June 26 from 9-3. MSC E. Katsumoto/J. Fujimoto.

Possibility of JSC barbecue for its 10th anniversary on October 22. About 100 people would attend. Judy K. will ask Techno Buddha participants to help.

Received new picture of Monshu Ohtani Kojun.

$200 donation to JSC for bazaar parking from bazaar funds. MSC K. Katsumoto/L. Yin.

Growing Up Sansei play performance written by Hiroshi Kashiwagi’s son—are we interested in having a performance here?

Bazaar wrap up meeting – Net is the same, but costs are going up. Need new chair.

Reserve Crab Cove in Alameda for temple picnic on October 9, 2016 MSC G. Oda/L. Yin.

Millie Nikaidoh and Judy Fujimoto were thanked for the delicious snacks. Next Month: Gary Oda and Art Nishimura. The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 PM with closing gassho led by Rev. Shibata. Respectfully submitted,

Millie Nikaidoh, acting recording secretary * * * * * * * * * * *

(Please contact a Board member is further clarification of these minutes is required.)

Berkeley Buddhist Temple expresses condolences and deep sympathy

To the Family of Mr. Gary Toji Shaku Shugaku

April 20, 1923 - June 29, 2016

Namo Amida Butsu Namo Amida Butsu Namo Amida Butsu

**************************************************************** The following is a list of special service years.

If you have a departed relative who has passed away in any of the listed years, and would like to make arrangements for a memorial service,

please contact Rev. Shibata at 510 508-0292. ****************************************************************

2016 MEMORIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE

YEAR SERVICE 2015 1st Year 2014 3rd Year 2010 7th Year 2004 13th Year 2000 17th Year 1992 25th Year 1984 33rd Year 1967 50th Year 1917 100th Year

Join the Multigenerational Forum during the 2016 Heart Mountain Pilgrimage!

Date: Friday, July 29, 2016 Time: 2-3:30pm MT Location: Heart Mountain Interpretive Center

You and your family are invited to attend the Multigenerational

Forum hosted by the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation (HMWF)

leadership at our Interpretive Center to discuss the Japanese

American incarceration experience during World War II and its impact

throughout generations.

Register for the Pilgrimage via mailer or online at

http://heartmountain.org/pilgrimage.html. If you have any questions,

please contact Helen Yoshida at heleny@heartmountain.org.

Board

Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation Leadership

Shirley Ann Higuchi, Chair Douglas W. Nelson, Vice-Chair Claudia Wade, Treasurer Aura Newlin, Secretary Damany Fisher Kris M. Horiuchi Takashi Hoshizaki Darrell Kunitomi Sam Mihara Allyson Nakamoto R. Dano Ono Peter K. Simpson Marc Sugiyama Shigeru Yabu Jack Ybarra Kathleen Saito Yuille LaDonna Zall

Nancy Araki William I. Higuchi Toshi Ito Alan Kumamoto Joanne Kumamoto Amy Iwasaki Mass Jim McElwain Mariko Miller Jeanette Misaka Eric Muller Naomi Oshita Bacon Sakatani Carolyn Takeshita Raymond Uno Barbara Uriu

Co-Chairs

Shirley Ann Higuchi, J.D. Chair, HMWF

Amy Iwasaki Mass Doctor of Social Work, UCLA Advisory Council Member,

HMWF

Aura Newlin, M.A. Secretary, HMWF

Advisory Council

Photographs: Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation Okumoto Collection; Kevin J. Miyazaki, courtesy of Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation

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