GOLDEN CHAIN - SACBC
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GOLDEN CHAIN Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church 32975 Alvarado Niles Road Union City, CA 94587-3165 Church Office: (510) 471-2581 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sacbc.org Reverend’s Cell Phone: (510) 364-5611 Reverend’s e-mail: [email protected] Resident Minister: Rev. Carol Myokei Himaka August 2018 I am a link in the Buddha’s golden chain of love that stretches around the world. I must keep my link bright and strong. I will try to be kind and gentle to every living thing and protect all who are weaker than myself. I will try to think pure and beautiful thoughts, to say pure and beautiful words, and to do pure and beautiful deeds, knowing that on what I do now depends not only my happiness or unhappiness, but also that of others. May every link in the Buddha’s golden chain of love become bright and strong,and may we all attain perfect peace. Tannisho - Chapter II Continuing our exploration of the Tannisho we find in Chapter II the record of an exchange between Shinran and a group of followers who have traveled far in order to ask him questions. In the first part the speaker, we assume to be Shinran, acknowledges that the followers have traveled far - "over more than ten provinces at the risk of their lives." We need to understand and appreciate that travel in the 11th century, especially by foot, was extremely dangerous, due to many things. Lawless thieves, rough paths and roads, all made travel a risk for these people. The speaker then acknowledges that the seekers are mistaken if they have come to find out if Shinran has special knowledge of scriptures that they may not be aware of. In answer to this question, Shinran advises that if that is what they seek they should look to the "eminent scholars in the monasteries of Nara and Mt. Hiei. Shinran then tells them that "As for myself, Shinran, I simply receive the words of my dear teacher, Honen, "Just say the nembutsu and be saved by Amida," and entrust myself to the Primal Vow. Besides this, there is nothing else." It seems hard to believe that Shinran would explain to these seekers that he has no special teaching that can lead followers to be born in the Pure Land. The simple admission of Shinran that he only receives the words of his teacher, Honen, and trusts the Primal Vow. The next paragraph tells us a most astonishing thing. Shinran reveals that he actually does "not know whether the nembutsu may be the cause for [his] birth in the Pure Land, or the act that shall condemn [him] to hell." This is an astounding admission from the "founder" of our religious tradition. He admits that he does not know the efficacy of nembutsu.
Transcript of GOLDEN CHAIN - SACBC
GOLDEN CHAIN Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church 32975 Alvarado Niles Road Union City, CA 94587-3165 Church Office: (510) 471-2581
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sacbc.org Reverend’s Cell Phone: (510) 364-5611 Reverend’s e-mail: [email protected] Resident Minister: Rev. Carol Myokei Himaka August 2018
I am a link in the Buddha’s golden chain of love that stretches around the world. I must keep my link bright and strong. I will try to be kind and gentle to every living thing and protect all who are weaker than myself. I will try to think pure and beautiful thoughts, to say pure and beautiful words, and to do pure and beautiful deeds, knowing that on what I do now depends not only my happiness or unhappiness, but also that of others. May every link in the Buddha’s golden chain of love become bright and strong,and may we all attain perfect peace.
Tannisho - Chapter II
Continuing our exploration of the Tannisho we find in Chapter II the record of an exchange
between Shinran and a group of followers who have traveled far in order to ask him questions.
In the first part the speaker, we assume to be Shinran, acknowledges that the followers have
traveled far - "over more than ten provinces at the risk of their lives." We need to understand and
appreciate that travel in the 11th century, especially by foot, was extremely dangerous, due to many
things. Lawless thieves, rough paths and roads, all made travel a risk for these people. The speaker then
acknowledges that the seekers are mistaken if they have come to find out if Shinran has special
knowledge of scriptures that they may not be aware of. In answer to this question, Shinran advises that if
that is what they seek they should look to the "eminent scholars in the monasteries of Nara and Mt. Hiei.
Shinran then tells them that "As for myself, Shinran, I simply receive the words of my dear
teacher, Honen, "Just say the nembutsu and be saved by Amida," and entrust myself to the Primal Vow.
Besides this, there is nothing else."
It seems hard to believe that Shinran would explain to these seekers that he has no special
teaching that can lead followers to be born in the Pure Land. The simple admission of Shinran that he
only receives the words of his teacher, Honen, and trusts the Primal Vow.
The next paragraph tells us a most astonishing thing. Shinran reveals that he actually does "not
know whether the nembutsu may be the cause for [his] birth in the Pure Land, or the act that shall
condemn [him] to hell." This is an astounding admission from the "founder" of our religious tradition.
He admits that he does not know the efficacy of nembutsu.
But he explains that he has "nothing to regret, even if I should have been deceived by my teacher, and,
saying the nembutsu, fall into hell."
His justification of such a statement comes from his knowing that even "if I was capable of
realizing Buddhahood by other religious practice and yet fell into hell for saying the nembutsu, I might
have dire regrets for having been deceived. But since I am absolutely incapable of any religious practice,
hell is my only home." In other words, Shinran tells us that his total reliance on nembutsu as taught by
Honen is that he fully understands that he is incapable of achieving Buddhahood on his own, through
practices he has been taught.
He concludes with a simple explanation based on logic.
If Amida's Primal Vow is true, Sakyamuni's teaching cannot be false. If the Buddha's teaching is true, Shan-tao's commentaries cannot be false. If Shan-tao's commentaries are true, how can Honen's words by empty? If Honen's words are true, what I, Shinran, say cannot be meaningless. In essence, such is the true entrusting of this foolish one. Now, whether you accept the nembutsu, entrusting yourself to it, or rejecting it, that is your own decision.
The value of this exposition lies in seeing that one cannot come to trust in the nembutsu through
rational reasoning. The amazing value of nembutsu is presented through a truthful understanding of
ourselves. We need to ask ourselves if we believe we are capable of achieving Buddhahood through
practices. Shinran tried for 20 years during his time as a monk on Mt. Hiei. He was almost driven to
spiritual despair until he heard the words of Honen, his teacher. But Honen did not argue philosophy
with his followers, he led them to ultimately admitting that they could not rely upon their own efforts, or
practices, to achieve Buddhahood. Once that is verified absolutely, without a doubt, one has a choice, to
either sink into despair or receive the bountiful benefits offered by the Amida Buddha. This is a choice
of the 'heart' not the head.
namuamidabutsu, cjh
Services for August 2018
August 5, 2018 – July & August Shotsuki Hoyo 10 A.M.
At this monthly memorial service, we will honor those loved ones who passed away in the months of July and August
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August 12, 2018 – Hatsubon & Obon Service 10 A.M.
The Hatsubon and Obon service honors those who have passed before us.
We especially remember those Hatsubon Dharma friends who passed since the 2017 Obon service .
Otoki lunch will follow the service.
Lunch is hosted by the Buddhist Education Committee
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No Services on August 19, 26, or September 2, 2018
September Shotsuki will be on September 9, 2018
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OBON ODORI PRACTICES July 30, 31, August 2, 6, 8, & 9 All practices start at 7:30 P.M.
in the Sangha Hall
HATSUBON-OBON MEMORIAL SERVICE Family, relatives and friends are invited to attend our Hatsubon Memorial Service for the following on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. This service will be combined with our annual Obon Memorial Service.
DECEASED FAMILY Francis Kawahara Mrs. Haruko Kawahara Nobuo Noma Mrs. Joyce Noma Quan Michiwo Nakashima Mrs. Dianna Nakashima Kazuyuki Uemura Mr. & Mrs. Tet Uemura Patsy Fujimoto Mr. Yutaka Fujimoto Jane Sato Mr. Alan Sato Kazuo Hatsushi Mrs. Takiko Hatsushi & Mrs. Amy Hatsushi Hughes Ronald Misaki Mrs. Sharon Misaki, Ms. Joslynn Browne & Ms. Tiffany Misaki Holly Betty Kitani Mr. Jeff Kitani Sumie Suyeyasu Ms. Nadine Suyeyasu Kiyoko Neyama Mrs. Aileen Hisaoka Katsumi Maruyama Mrs. Takeko Maruyama Ms. Mitsuko Maruyama Mrs. Grace Joo Ms. Sandy Maruyama NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU
JULY SHOTSUKI HOYO Family, relatives and friends are invited to attend the combined July-August monthly memorial service for the following on Sunday August 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
DECEASED FAMILY 1927 Hagi Arai Mr. Alan Arai & Mr. John Arai 1940 Shige Sekigahama Sekigahama Family
1945 Eio Misaki Mrs. Mary Misaki 1946 Yanazo Enta Enta Family 1955 Sakuichi Sekigahama Mr. Harry Sekigahama 1960 Hirokichi Asakawa Mrs. Neile Mori-Tang
1972 Aki Katsumoto Dr. & Mrs. Kiyoshi Katsumoto Jusuke Katsumoto Dr. & Mrs. Kiyoshi Katsumoto
1975 Arthur Misaki Mrs. Mary Misaki 1976 Kumezo Tsurui The Tsurui Family 1976 Yasu Hashimoto Ando Family 1977 William Floyd Lindeborg Lindeborg Family 1982 Hideo Misaki Mr. & Mrs. David Misaki 1984 Sally Kikuyo Handa Handa Family 1985 Michi Nakamura Mr. Stacy Nakamura 1985 Ito Kishiyama Kishiyama Family 1986 Allyce Suzuko Fujii Mr. Walter Fujii & Mr. Victor Fujii 1986 Misao Shimamura Ms. Merry Shimamura 1986 Michael Dickson Mrs. Mederu Aiko Dickson 1990 Tamae Kawata Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kawata 1990 Suye Hatsushi Mr. & Mrs. Masahito Hiramine & Mrs. Takiko Hatsushi 1991 Norman Kiyoshi Yoritate Mr. Norman Yoritate Jr. 1995 George Awamura Mrs. Shizuye Awamura 1996 Estelle Biggs Mr. Michael Biggs 2001 Shigeo Kitani Kitani Family 2001 Roy Inouye Mrs. Jenny Clark 2002 Tadayoshi Kamimura Mr. & Mrs. Hiroshi Teramura 2003 Paul Yoshio Takayama Mrs. Midori Hamamoto & Mr. Mike Takayama 2003 Shizue Robertson Mrs. Sadako Wong 2004 Toshiko Hirashima Mrs. Shizuko Yamauchi 2005 Miyako Gratriex Gratriex Family
2005 Haruye Alice Arai Mr. Alan Arai & Mr. John Arai 2006 Rei Sakai Mrs. Joyce Hirabayashi 2008 Yukie Nomura Mrs. Patricia Ueda & Mr. Ray Nomura 2010 Sadako Kawamoto Kawamoto Family 2013 Yoshiko Furuyama Mr. Matsuo Furuyama 2014 Chimako Takayama Mrs. Midori Hamamoto & Mr. Mike Takayama 2017 Shizuo Harada Mrs. Yuki Hayashi
Risaburo Hashimoto Ando Family NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU
Memorial Service 2018 Memorial year for those who passed away in:
2017 – 1 year 2016 – 3 year 2012 – 7 year
2006 – 13 year 2002 – 17 year 1994 – 25 year
1986 – 33 year 1969 – 50 year 1919 – 100 year
If this is a special service year for a departed relative, please contact Rev. Carol Myokei Himaka at (510) 364-5611 to schedule a memorial service.
AUGUST SHOTSUKI HOYO
Family, relatives and friends are invited to attend the combined July-August monthly memorial service for the following on Sunday August 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
DECEASED FAMILY
1920 Yoshio Shibata Tanaka & Shibata Family 1972 Takeo Fudenna Mrs. Sachi Fudenna
1975 Kumachiyo Kamiji Mrs. Sachi Fudenna & Mrs. Michi Handa 1976 Gengo Tanaka Tanaka & Shibata Family 1976 Saranelis Jayaweera Dr. Palitha Jayaweera 1985 Takao Misaki Mrs. Mary Misaki 1985 Ben Matsumoto Mr. Mitchell Matsumoto
1987 Masato Kato Kato Family 1987 Tamako Suyeyasu Suyeyasu Family 1989 Shitoyo Kotake Mrs. Jean Kotake
1991 Katsuyoshi Kinoshita Mr. Nobuo Kinoshita & Mrs. Teiko Funk 1992 Shie Hiramine Mr. & Mrs. Masahito Hiramine 1995 Shizue Hashimoto Dr. Walter Hashimoto & Dr. & Mrs. Richard Hashimoto
1996 Robert Sueo Okamura Mrs. Lilyan Okamura 2000 Kay Katsuko Fujitani Fujitani Family
2001 Mary Mariko Tomotoshi Tomotoshi Family 2001 Fumiko Sato Mr. & Mrs. Ted Sato 2002 Masaru Yoshioka Mrs. Toyoko Yoshioka 2008 Joy Lee Geisick Geisick Family 2010 Helen Yamasaki Ms. Lauren Yamasaki &
Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Yamasaki 2010 Hideo Katsumoto Katsumoto Family 2010 Sadako Kawamoto Ms. Ann Kawamoto 2017 Francis Kawahara Mrs. Haruko Kawahara 2017 Nobuo Noma Mrs. Joyce Noma Quan
SanosukeYamauchi Handa Family Tokiyo Yamauchi Handa Family Hideo Kakimaru Kakimaru Family
Ryo Tomotoshi Tomotoshi Family Shizuma Hamamoto Hamamoto Family Hama Kajiwara Kuwamoto Family Kiyoko Tsurui Mrs. Alice Nagata Wataru Tashiro Tashiro Family
NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU NAMO AMIDA BUTSU
Memorial Service 2018 Memorial year for those who passed away in:
2017 – 1 year 2016 – 3 year 2012 – 7 year
2006 – 13 year 2002 – 17 year 1994 – 25 year
1986 – 33 year 1969 – 50 year 1919 – 100 year
If this is a special service year for a departed relative, please contact Rev. Carol Myokei Himaka at (510) 364-5611 to schedule a memorial service.
OBON FOOD PREPARATION HELP
There will be Obon food sales on August 11 from 5pm-6pm and would like to recruit help for the following days and times. Thursday, August 9 from 7pm-9pm Saturday, August 11 from 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm, 4pm-7pm If you can help, please go to the link below to sin up. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YFQVS9ubdf4scq2NM8oTBB_dg1s-18dpVeP4XzqQQzQ/edit?usp=sharing Please click on tabs on bottom of sheet for your avaible day/time(s) or email Betty Yamasaki at [email protected] **********************************************************
BWA NEWS by Nancy Minamide
BWA Bingo Night is on Friday, August 24th.
Help is needed: 1. In the kitchen from 2:00 - 8:30 2. To sell flashcards 6:00 - 9:00 3. To verify Bingo numbers 7:00 – 10:00
Toban Leaders will call for food. Please come to help with our last Bingo Night this year.
Our bi-annual Rummage Sale is on October 3 and 4. You may bring your donations AFTER Obon Festivities on August 11 & 12.
Place your donations on the food counter behind the gym. Remember: No large stuffed animals. No Furniture. No Children’s Car Seats
We will need to set up on Saturday 6:00 – 9:00am and on Sunday for clean up from 3:00 - 5:00pm.
Boutique 2018 !Thank!you!for!the!incredible!amount!of!donations!we!received!this!year!for!our!Boutique.!!We!are!grateful!for!your!continued!support!of!our!temple.!!Thank!you!to!the!following!people!for!your!2018!donations:!!!Sachi Fudenna Yoshie Yamada JoAnn Rogers Shiz Yamauchi Judy Tokubo Yaeko Yasuhiro Iris Yakuma Karen Fujii Sachi Abe Noreen Osaki Nancy Minamide Lani Uemura Eleanor Sekigahama Maruyama Family Christine Tanizawa Gail Tomita Jamie Nagata !Please!let!us!know!if!we!have!inadvertently!missed!someone.!!We!had!a!large!number!of!anonymous!donations!and!we!certainly!want!to!make!sure!everyone!is!acknowledged.!!Thank!you!to!Terry%Sato!for!embroidering!the!beautiful!dishtowels!this!year!and!to!Michi%Handa!for!crocheting!the!towel!tops.!Thank!you!to!Yaeko%Yasuhiro!and!Shiz%Yamauchi!for!again!sewing!aprons!for!us.!!We!appreciate!it!very!much!!!A!special!thank!you!to!Lani%Uemura!for!the!fun!variety!of!“mouse!ear!headbands”!that!both!children!and!adults!enjoyed!and!to!Christine%Tanizawa!for!the!zippered!accessory!bags.!!Thank!you!to!Kailen%Mark!for!folding!and!putting!together!the!cranes!on!a!stick.!She!made!100!total!and!they!sell!out!every!year!!!Thank!you!to!the!Boy%Scouts!who!faithfully!set!up!the!tables!for!us!for!sewing!on!the!first!and!third!Wednesdays!of!each!month!from!February!to!May.!!!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! THE!BOUTIQUE!COMMITTEE!!Jessie!Sakai! ! ! Sachi!Abe! ! ! Noreen!Osaki!Sachi!Fudenna! ! Nina!Sawasaki! ! Joyce!Okimoto!Loretta!Tanouye! ! Shiz!Yamauchi! ! Iris!Yakuma!Jamie!Nagata!!*********************************************************************************************Congratulations!to!Virginia%Ong,!the!winner!of!this!year’s!Boutique!Quilt!Raffle.!!The!beautiful!quilt!was!sewn!and!donated!by!Gail%Tomita.!!Thank!you!Gail!!
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
2 7:30p Obon Odori Practice
3 5:00p Bingo ( ) 7:30p Venture Scouts
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5 6 7:30p Obon Odori Practice
7 7:30p Scouts 7:30p Kendo
8 7:30p Obon Odori Practice
9 7:30p Obon Odori Practice
10 5:00p Bingo ( ) 7:30p Venture Scouts
11 7:00p OBON ODORI (5:00p Food Sales)
12 13 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
14 15 16 7:30p Kendo
17 5:00p Bingo (Heiwa Taiko) 7:30p Venture Scouts
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19 20 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
21 22 23
24 5:00p Bingo (SACBC BWA) 7:30p Venture Scouts
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26 27 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
28 29 30 31 5:00p Bingo ( ) 7:30p Venture Scouts
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
2 7:30p Obon Odori Practice
3 5:00p Bingo ( ) 7:30p Venture Scouts
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5 6 7:30p Obon Odori Practice
7 7:30p Scouts 7:30p Kendo
8 7:30p Obon Odori Practice
9 7:30p Obon Odori Practice
10 5:00p Bingo ( ) 7:30p Venture Scouts
11 7:00p OBON ODORI (5:00p Food Sales)
12 13 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
14 15 16 7:30p Kendo
17 5:00p Bingo (Heiwa Taiko) 7:30p Venture Scouts
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19 20 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
21 22 23
24 5:00p Bingo (SACBC BWA) 7:30p Venture Scouts
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26 27 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
28 29 30 31 5:00p Bingo ( ) 7:30p Venture Scouts
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
2 7:30p Obon Odori Practice
3 5:00p Bingo (Faafouina) 7:30p Venture Scouts
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5 10:00a Dharma Family Service July/August Shotsuki Hoyo
6 7:30p Obon Odori Practice
7 7:30p Scouts 7:30p Kendo
8 7:30p Obon Odori Practice
9 7:30p Obon Odori Practice
10 5:00p Bingo (Faafouina) 7:30p Venture Scouts
11 OBON ODORI 5:00p Food Sales 7:00p Dancing
12 10:00a OBON-HATSUBON SERVICE Otoki following service
13 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
14 7:30p Scouts
15 7:30p Taiko 12:00p Golden Chain Deadline
16 7:30p Kendo
17 5:00p Bingo (Heiwa Taiko) 7:30p Venture Scouts
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19 NO SERVICE
20 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
21 7:30p Scouts
22 7:30p Taiko
23 7:30p Kendo
24 5:00p Bingo (SACBC BWA) 7:30p Venture Scouts
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26 NO SERVICE
27 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
28 7:30p Scouts
29 7:30p Taiko
30 7:30p Kendo
31 5:00p Bingo (Faafouina) 7:30p Venture Scouts
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2 NO SERVICE
3 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (office closed)
4 6:00p AA 7:30p Scouts
5 6:00p AA 7:30p Taiko
6 6:00p AA 7:30p Kendo
7 5:00p Bingo (Faafouina) 7:30p Venture Scouts
8 9:00a JLS
9 10:00a Dharma Family Service Shotsuki Hoyo 12:30p Jr YBA Bay Dist. Meeting
10 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
11 6:00p AA 7:30p Scouts
12 6:00p AA 7:30p Taiko
13 6:00p AA 7:30p Kendo
14 5:00p Bingo (SACBC) 7:30p Venture Scouts
15 9:00a JLS
16 10:00a Fall Ohigan Service Dharma School Registration (following service) 12:00p Appreciation Luncheon
17 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
18 6:00p AA 7:30p Scouts
19 6:00p AA 7:30p Taiko 12:00p Golden Chain Deadline
20 6:00p AA 7:30p Kendo
21 5:00p Bingo ( ) 7:30p Venture Scouts
22 9:00a JLS
23 10:00a Bishop’s Memorial Service
24 7:30p Kendo 7:30p Taiko
25 6:00p AA 7:30p Scouts
26 6:00p AA 7:30p Taiko
27 6:00p AA 7:30p Kendo
28 5:00p Bingo (Onami Taiko) 7:30p Venture Scouts
29 9:00a JLS
30 10:00a Dharma Family Service
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Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church
Annual Obon Festival
EVERYONE IS INVITED r FREE ADMISSION
Saturday August 11, 2018
Food Sales: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Obon Dance: 7:00 pm
Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church32975 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City, CA
510-471-2581www.SACBC.org
You’re invited to the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church’s Buddhist Festival of Obon. We will have Buddhist Dancing, Japanese Music with the San Jose Chidori Band, and Japanese Foods.
Fun for everyone!
Colorful kimono-clad participants gather for the Obon dance – a memorial day for our departed loved ones, and a day to give thanks to them. With joy and gratitude, we honor and remember our deceased loved ones, whose very existence has made our own lives possible.
Obon Dance Practices (Optional)
7:30 pm on 7/30, 7/31, 8/2, 8/6, 8/8 & 8/9 in the Sangha Hall at SACBC. Dance Practices are OPTIONAL – you need not practice. You can just come & join our Obon Dance. EVERYONE is invited to DANCE!
Obon Service: Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 10:00am.
SACBC will conduct its Annual Buddhist Obon Spiritual Service for all our departed loved ones. Those who lost their loved ones this past year are especially welcome. We will conduct a special service for them called Hatsubon (First Obon Service).
