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As the slow rhythm of Obon no Uta floats in the warmth of the summer evening, I swing my arms in unison with the other dancers. The activity of the dance, the crowd and noise, and the memories of past Obons, bring me to a singular point of the past, present and future. I am content, be-cause I am home. For those of us who have grown up in this important Shin tradition,

Obon seems to bring all the Teachings and practice together, into the experience of the Obon dance. There is also something compelling for those who were raised outside of this tradition. The dance seems to beckon all to come in and join the Gather-ing of Joy. Each year, the Obon dance appears to attract a younger and more diverse assembly. And the dancers are not there to per-form for others; they are there to enjoy the dance. Is it unusual for a religious gathering honoring those who have passed, to be celebrated with a dance? Not for Shin Buddhists. For the prima-ry message from those who have passed, is that life is about living. It is about the dance. I arrived here in San Diego a year ago. Obon was the first activity of my new assignment. Although I did not know very many people, there was a familiarity with the surroundings. My wife, Karen, and I have enjoyed the warm, welcoming energy here with the sangha and the community. Completing the cycle of one year, it seems to have passed by quickly. Although the surroundings and people are new, we feel very much at home here. “Coming home” is a strong message of Obon. The Japanese word, furusato, describes an essential part of Obon for me. An English definition of furusato, may combine the experiences of a homecoming, Thanksgiving dinner, and Holiday family gatherings. The experience includes past child-hood memories as we greet and meet with relatives, and old and new friends. It may also bring up past negative feelings of awkward past relationships. But this is about life. We want to be in step with the dance, but sometimes, we’re just off with the beat. The important part is this feeling of being home. It has a casual and accepting feeling to it. Who among us has not done a solo dance to the radio, when no one else was home? Who among us has not sung a favorite song in the solitude of the shower? At home, our ego gets lazy. With family and good friends, our ego relaxes off-duty. It is not about how we look, it is about how we feel. The sangha here has made us feel at home. Visitors must also feel this attitude, as they join our activities and dance. The

solemnity and respect we share in memorial services are bal-anced by the exuberance of the reception, or otoki, that often follows the service. Our Obon/Hatsubon Service is followed by the Obon dance in a similar way. We dance because we are grateful and joyful to our loved ones, who have passed on, who represent all life (causes and conditions) that have made my life possible. We dance with joy in a way that affirms that “I realize that I am alive because of the efforts of others.” We call these conditions, “the Compassion of Amida.” Shinran states in his preface of his Kyogyoshinsho: “I am aware of the profundity of the Buddha’s benevolence. Here I rejoice in what I have heard and extol what I have received.” (CWS, 4) In the vernacular of ordinary Japanese, going to the Pure Realm is often referred to as “returning home,” Ojodo ni kae-ru.” So the issue of death is placed in a familiar experience. For those of us who may be attached to the pleasures of life, death might be unknown and unwelcomed. However, for those who have listened and heard the Teachings, and express apprecia-tion for what has been received, the Nembutsu offers the com-forting feeling of being at home. Regardless of our actual history of childhood and home, each of us has a sense of being accepted, just as we are, and loved for just being “me.” This is an experience of Namo Amida Butsu. Being accepted by the Buddha is like being One with the Bud-dha. Namo Amida Butsu is our expression of gratitude for be-ing alive and having the opportunity to dance. This year I dance for my mother’s Hatsubon (1st year after passing). I hear her calling, but she knows that I love to play. I have a few more dances before I go home. In Gassho, Kenji Sensei

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OBON – HOMECOMING By Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi, Resident

VOLUME CXXIV NO. 8 AUGUST 2014

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE By Glenn Torio, Board President

This summer has been sunny and warm with more to come here in San Diego. After spending time in Florida, for a family vacation, during the end of June made my appreciation for the weather here grow even more; it was 95 plus and humid there the entire time! Summer at the Temple has been busy as usual with the exception of no Dharma School for the kids. For those of you who have been coming to Sunday services throughout July, have been treated to some very good messages/stories given by lay members. If you are interested in giving a talk, please speak to Kenji Sensei for more information.

We are all wondering and anxious to learn when the KCP project will be completed. With a project like this, there are

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On Thursday, July 10, 2014, the Board of Directors met and the following items were acted on or discussed.

1. Condolences to the families of the late Mrs. Kuniko Denton, Mr. Bruce Moriyama and Mrs. Haruko Nakatani.

2. The Board was updated on the construction status and the financing status of the Kitchen Compliance project.

3. The 29th Street side yard was cleaned thanks to a generous donation from a Sangha member. The pruning of trees and thinning out of the shrubbery improves the temple's security.

4. BTSD was nominated for the 2014 JSSDT's Phillips Community Award with the presentation scheduled for January 29, 2015.

5. Funds raised by the Sangha Teens through their Spam Musubi sales were donated to the Kitchen Compliance Project and Philippines Disaster Relief Fund.

6. The Board approved a booth at Obon for an Asian Bone Marrow registry.

7. Light fixtures in the annex hall will be replaced.

BOARD HIGHLIGHTS

DHARMA SCHOOL NEWS

BWA NEWS

ABA NEWS We started out July with a breakfast meeting at Island Style Café. We had a good turnout, and enjoyed the delicious food as always. Not too much else going on. We attended Obon Service on July 27, and look forward to the Obon Festival on August 2. A few of us may go out and dance. Our next meeting will be a lunch at Napoleone’s Pizza in Na-tional City on Sept. 6 at 11:30 a.m. Sensei has requested all ABA members who are available, to meet at 10:30 a.m. in the Hondo for a chanting session, before going out to eat. Please let Mo-too or Tsune know if you can attend.

On July 24, we had our planning meeting at Kenji Sensei’s and Mrs. Karen’s home. Thank you Sensei and Mrs. Karen for your warm hospitality. Meeting details will appear next month. On July 26, eight DS students from traveled to the LA Bet-suin early in the morning to catch the bus to go to the LABCC Camp. They will be camping at Camp Morningstar in the San Bernardino mountains. Some of the activities will include: hik-ing, canoeing, crafts, swimming, archery, and more. In addition to these activities, they will also have a morning service every day. They will return on Saturday, August 2 just in time for our Bon Odori (though they may be a bit tired). I am sure they will have a great time and come back with lots of stories to share.

There will be no Dharma School for the month of August. DS will resume on Sunday, September 7. Service will begin at 10 a.m. We will have hospitality after service and classes.

Gassho, Ms. Avis Honda DS Superintendent

If you haven’t checked yet, please visit the BWA website: southerndistrictbwa.weebly.com/ for information on our BWA, as well as BWAs at other southern district temples. We just started it a few months ago, and will be adding more infor-mation and pictures in the future. On Sunday, July 20, before helping Kenji Sensei with the Butsugu no Omigaki or the “cleaning of the shrine items,” he briefly explained that although the onaijin or altar area is usual-ly thought of as a place only for ministers, it is really for every-one. After his talk and instruction on the proper etiquette, we

were invited to step into the onaijin and offer incense to Amida Buddha, Shinran Shonin, and Rennyo Shonin, to make us more comfortable and familiar with the area. Sensei pointed out that, from the side, it could easily be seen, that Amida Buddha was leaning forward. Seeing the face of Amida Buddha and the oth-er items so close was quite an experience. For Bon Odori, the BWA will be helping with spam musubi, tofu casserole, and ohagi food prep on Friday, August 1 at 10 a.m., and on Saturday at 11 a.m. Please come help if you can. We are looking forward to our annual New Member Lunch-eon, to be held this year on August 3, 2014, the Sunday after Bon Odori at 11:30 a.m. in the Annex. If you haven’t signed up for the luncheon or want to inquire about membership, it’s not too late. Please call Sue at (858) 565-6594. If you would like to take advantage of the “early bird dis-count” for the conference in Irvine, please sign-up by August 8, before the August 15 deadline. The conference will be October 10-12, and is being jointly presented by the Federation of BWA, Southern District BCA, and Southern District Dharma School Teachers’ League. The theme this year is “Sharing Our Life Sto-ries as Buddhists.” The committee was able to secure a great hotel rate at the beautiful Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center if you can stay for more than a day. As part of the hosting Southern District BWA, we will be helping with greeting and directing conference attendees from around the nation. Please contact Sue, or the temple office (619) 239-0896 for more information. Just a reminder to think about, the 15th World Buddhist Women’s Convention to be held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, will be May 30-31 of next year. It should be a wonderful experi-ence, especially with the exciting tour being planned. Please contact Sue at (858) 565-6594, or email sl.sd@roadrunner.com for more information. At our July 6 meeting, it was decided to make an annual do-nation to the Friends of Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS), Min-isterial Scholarship Fund (MSF). Thank you to Group A for the delicious refreshments in July. There will be no meeting in August. We hope to see you at noon for our Sept. 7 meeting, which will be hosted by Group B.

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Board of Directors and KCP Committee have made decisions to expand the scope of the project to include new offices for Sensei and for the Treasurers off the main office. It makes sense to do it now rather than later which would be more costly and disruptive. By the time you read this, it will be very close to completion! Thank you all for your generous support of this much needed Kitchen Remodel project. In hopes of installing all of the desired appliances and kitchen “hardware” we do need a little more support. Thank you again! Gassho.

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UPDATE

Bingo Night on June 28 had a small turnout, but everyone enjoyed the night. On July 26 the Asian Pacific Post 4851 (VFW) had their annual dinner Fundraiser. They served Spaghetti with all the fixings, salad and dessert. Everyone in attendance en-joyed the yummy dinner, and those who stuck around for Bin-go, had a great time. The next Bingo Night will be on Saturday, August 30. Please come out, and support the VFW, and Temple! The Temple gets 50% of the proceeds. Buy-in is $10 with extra cards at $0.50 each. Pull tab are also available for $0.50 each. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. See you there!!!

BUDDHIST EDUCATION NEWS Virtual Buddhism 1-2-3 in August. While there will be no mid-week evening meetings in August, all members and Dharma friends on our email list will get a weekly mailing about chanting, meditation, and Dharma. We call this “Virtual” Bud-dhism 1-2-3, using online means to maintain our Dharma friendship when we are not meeting in person. If you are not already on the Buddhism 1-2-3 mailing list, just let the Temple know or use one of the paper signup sheets to get us your address the next time you visit the Temple. Also, see elsewhere in the newsletter for information about events Kenji Sensei has scheduled for sharing the Dharma even while we are not conducting regular services in August. Buddhism 1-2-3 is expected to resume in person starting the second week of September.

BTSD JUNIOR YBA OPPORTUNITY DRAWING

August 2, 2014

Please support the annual Junior YBA fundraiser by

donating an item and/or purchasing tickets for the

opportunity drawing. The drawing will take place at

the end of BON ODORI. Please see any Jr. YBA mem-

ber to purchase tickets.

$2 per ticket, OR A book 10 tickets for $20

Thank you for your support!

YBA NEWS Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 23… YBA will be having another Cooking Class! It’s long over due, but with the Kitchen Compliance Project, and all of the temple activities and events thus far, we’ve had our hands full!

MEMBERSHIP REPORT Bill Teague, Membership Data Coordinator

Thanks to the 62% of Our Members Who Are Paid for 2014 Please Renew Now if You Have Not so Far. Many thanks to all of you listed below who have paid 2014 dues. Monies from membership make us strong at the core. Nobuko Amano, Takeko Amano, Masato (Bruce) Asakawa, Cathy Bartels, Agnes Benson, Roger Coppock, Jeanette Dutton, Lynn S. & Stephen P. Fuchigami, Jackie Goor & Maribeth “Smitty” Smith, Cynthia & Orlando Guiang, Quimico Hagio, Ruby Hara, Jeanette Haseyama, John & Tsuneko Hashiguchi, Hiroko Hendrix, Aric & Laura Henschen, Miyo Hill, Avis & Ralph Honda, Mikiye Honda, Yoshiko Honda, Jim Hornsby, Eugene & Jo Ann Akiko Hotta, Margaret Ikeda, Jeanne M. Inouye, Mitsuo & Sally Ishihara, (Jan) Jeanette & Setsuo Iwashita, Gail & Yukio Iwashi-ta, Masami Iwataki, Mikako Jones, Richard & Ruth Kaneko, Jeanie Kashima, Naoye Kasubuchi, David H. Kawamoto, Mitsuko & Yukio Kawamoto, Umeko Kawamoto, Mildred & Trace Kawa-saki, Toshiko Kawasaki, James & Katsumi Kida, Margie Kitano, Norman Kiyono, Chelsey & Robert Koga, Ken Kondo, Jeffrey & Kimberly M. Kruse, Hiroshi Kubota, Howard Kanji & Kaneko Ku-wada, Setsuko Lambert & Tomomi Sakatani, Nancy Martinez, Steven Marx, Amy & Peter Masuda, Chiyoko Masumoto, Akiko (Alice) Matsumoto, Bruce McDonald, Janis Miyoshi, Lee & Susan Moribe, Asako Morinaka, Chieko Moriyama, Ken & Sharyn Mu-raoka, Roy Muraoka, Jake & Patricia Nakamura, Pauline Naka-mura, Sumiye Nakashima, Fred & Nancy Nakatani, Yukiko Nego-ro, Yuko Niwa, Sumihiro & Yuriko Nogata, Kayoko Ochi, Janet Ochi-Fontanott, Arikazu Ogasawara, Ann Chizuye Ohara, Fumi-ko Ohara, Kisae Ohara, Kiyoko Omori, Shirley Omori, Ken & Lau-rine R.M. Ota, Dennis & Elaine Otsuji, Kazumi Peterson, Linda Ring, Bill & Suzanne Sannwald, Brian & Lorin Sasaki, Yoshinori Sato, Steve & Susan Schraeder, Wilbur Shigehara, Margo Spears, Tsuruko Sueshi Stark, Yukiko Sugiyama, Floyd & Kath-leen (Kaytee) Sumida, Mary Suyenaga, Miyako Tachiki, Yuriko Taira, Kikuko Takashima, Kelvin & Lara Tanaka, Naomi & Terry Tanaka, Robert Taniguchi, Yuriko Terusaki, Kristine & Ron T. Tokunaga, Akie & Steve Tomiyama, Sayoko Tomiyama, Betty Torio, Frederick & Masako Tsuji, Wayne Tsukamoto, Angelina & Motoo Tsuneyoshi, Mychal & Wendy Walz, Emi & Kenneth Wong, Chiyeko Yagi, Laura Yamaguchi, Mani Yamaguchi, Ann Miyuki & George Yamamoto, Hisashi Yamamoto & Jane Yama-moto, Kengo & Mae Yamamoto, Sachio Yamamoto, Miyoko

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Cooking Class: Japanese-American Desserts

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2014 from 2-4p.m. Annex Hall Kitchen

What we'll make? Daifuku

What you'll get? To make daifuku, receive other reci-pes, and EAT!!!

Cost: $5.00/person

If you are interested in attending, please contact Kimberly Kruse or Jamie Shimizu.

Breven Honda, Kenji Martinez Mark Torio and Brian Uchiya-ma will attend the annual Southern District Jr. YBL Conference, Aug. 30-Sept. 1 in Costa Mesa and the Orange County Buddhist Church. OCBC Jr. YBA will serve as host chapter.

JR. YBA NEWS

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SCRIP NEWS Summer is almost over and it is time to think about returning back to school. If you need to purchase school supplies, I have Wal-Mart scrip on hand—Staples and Target need to be or-dered. You can order scrip and pick it up at the rummage sale, which will be plenty of time to get your school supplies. New to the Scrip Program: Omaha Steaks, Texas Roadhouse, and California Pizza Kitchen. Thanks to everyone who has purchased scrip through the summer months! Please remember to include a check with your order. I try to anticipate your needs, but don't always have enough scrip on hand so please be patient as I will order it as soon as possible. Thank you!

ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE-AUGUST 16 & 17

The temple’s annual Rummage Sale will be held August 16 & 17. This fundraiser is made possible by your donations of gently-used discards, and the efforts of our hardworking volunteers. Clothing, books, furniture, household goods, toys and most oth-er items are welcomed. PLEASE – No CRT TVs or MONITORS.

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Yamanishi, Colleen & Tom Masaru Yanagihara, Sumiko & Tom Y. Yanagihara, Mildred & Paul Yasuhara, Gregg Yonekura, and Roy & Susan Yonekura. We Keep Good Records but Sometimes Still Makes Misteaks. The list above is current as of the middle of July. While our records are in good shape, sometimes a human mis-take results in a reporting error. If we should be reflecting your dues membership but your name does not appear above, please contact the Temple so we can fix the problem. Easy to Renew. We will start listing you as soon as we get your pledge, and within the pledge we can arrange for most any payment schedule that would make it convenient. For example, some of our members authorize monthly automatic credit or debit card deductions. Contact the temple for any questions. Welcome Newest Member; Time to Join Yourself? Please join us in welcoming our newest member Ken Kondo. You may have already met Ken from previous services and other temple events, or the several times he sat in with the Taiko group. Won’t you join us too?

ZENBU UPDATE Temple to Continue with former Zenbu Email List. Some of you know that the Temple continues to use email more and more. Some of you already receive the Temple newsletter by email. And some of you, along with many others, have in the past received announcements about community, cultural, or social events via our so-called Zenbu list. Many thanks to Joyce Teague for starting and maintaining this informal list over ten years ago. With help from Joyce and Bill Teague, we are announcing the passing of the torch for list management and distribution of messages directly to the Tem-ple.

The list will continue to serve as an informational resource. We see several potential improvements in the move:

We are able to coordinate updates to email addresses and mailing preferences from a single source.

We can process signups in our guest book or online web signup more quickly and uniformly.

We can respond to both subscription and unsubscription requests for both lists immediately.

The former Zenbu list will now be integrated with the list the Temple has assembled to alert interested parties in such events. Are you on this list? We sent out an announcement about these back on July 24. If you did not receive this email, and would like to receive future mailings, please let us know.

2014 BTSD SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Two undergraduate and one graduate student were given the Tetsuyo Kashima Memorial Continuing Education Scholar-ship at the Obon Service on July 27. Kenji Sensei presented the awards on behalf of the Scholarship Committee. This year’s es-say prompt was, “How Popular Culture Sees Buddhism Today. Does this concept match your own experience?”

DARREN FUJII, a sophomore at the University of Rochester, hasn’t settled on a major yet, though he is interested in both Music and the Geological Sciences. He is a skilled brass player who enjoys musical performance. He is also a member of the kendo club and the Japanese Student Assn. on campus. Darren’s parents are Doreen Kamada-Fujii and James Fujii. An excerpt from his essay: …Tenants of inner peace through medi-tation and thought, respect for one’s family and equally to all other life are teachings that I carry with me in my daily life. These teachings have become defining characteristics of Bud-dhist teaching to me that go beyond any simple image that the popular culture may hold of Buddhism.

CHRISTINA GUIANG is a Marketing Major with a Minor in Japanese at Portland State University. A sophomore, she made the Dean’s List last year and is a member of the National Socie-ty of Collegiate Scholars. She was active in the Jr. YBA while in Dharma School here and she continues to help at temple events whenever she is in town. Her parents are Cynthia and Orlando Guiang. In her essay, Christina writes: I believe that understand-ing leads to acceptance, and that popular culture is what al-lowed society to come to accept Buddhism by showing them that it is a peaceful and respectable religion, and not something to fear. “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” ~Gautama Buddha.

ERIK SUMIDA received his BA in Math with a Minor in Math Education at UCSD last June. He is now a first year graduate student working toward his Master’s in Education. Erik is active in both the UCSD Japanese Student Assn. and Nikkei Student Union. Like his parents, Kaytee and Floyd Sumida, Erik is always

on hand at the temple helping with our fundraisers. In his es-say, Erik observes: There are many things that popular culture may misrepresent about Buddhism. However, it is a good starting point to create interest…From there, we can attempt to clarify any misunderstanding people may have…This is not a call to try to change the image popular culture has of Buddhism, but to be ready for people who want a better understanding of Bud-dhism.

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SOUTHERN DISTRICT, FBWA, SDDSTL CONFERENCES SET

FOR OCTOBER IN IRVINE During the weekend of October 10-12, the Southern District Council of the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) will hold its annual conference at the Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center in Ir-vine. The event will be hosted by the Orange County Buddhist Church. The Federation of Buddhist Women’s Association (FBWA) and Southern District Dharma School Teacher’s League (SDDSTL) will hold their respective conferences and meetings in conjunction with the Southern District Conference. The temple encourages BWA, ABA, YABA, YBA, Jr. YBA, Dhar-ma School teachers and parents, and Sangha members to attend the conference that will feature a unique blend of nine speakers from the Buddhist community.

LINEUP OF SPEAKERS “Sharing Our Life Stories as Buddhist” is the conference theme. Each speaker will share his/her presentation on Satur-day, October 11. Here is the list of speakers (including language of message): Keynote speakers (10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) Reverend Shoko Angela Oh, Zen Buddhist who works as an Attorney Mediator for the CA Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing, the largest civil rights enforcement entity in California (English). Reverend Dr. Duncan Ryuken Williams, USC School of Reli-gion chairman and USC Center of Japanese Religions and Cul-ture director (Japanese and English). Keynote speakers (12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Karma Lekshe Tsomo, Professor of Buddhist Studies at Uni-versity of San Diego (English). Reverend Nobuko Miyoshi, resident minister assigned to the West Covina Buddhist Temple (Japanese). Breakout session I speakers (2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.) Dr. Venerable Jue Ji is unable to attend; another speaker (TBA) will take her place. Reverend Patricia Usuki, Resident minister assigned to the San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (English). Reverend Shumyo Kojima, Soto Zen priest serving the Zenshuji Temple in Los Angeles (Japanese). *Note: Rev. Dr. Duncan Williams will be part of the breakout I English session. Breakout session II speakers (4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.) Beth Mulligan, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction instruc-tor at The Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at UC Irvine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, and the Eisen-hower Medical Center and for corporations and non-profit or-ganizations (English). Reverend Yoshiko Miyaji, retired minister and wife of Rev. Nobuo Miyaji of the Gardena Buddhist Church (Japanese) *Note: Rev. Miyoshi and Karma Lekshe Tsomo will be part of the breakout II English session.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Here is a brief outline of the conference schedule: FRIDAY, OCT. 10 – Registration (11 a.m.-4 p.m.), Marketplace & exhibits (4-10 p.m.); Optional Day Tour (12:30-5 p.m.); Friday Night Ac-

tivity (7-8:30 p.m.); Parliamentary Procedures Workshop (7- 7:30 p.m.); FBWA Delegates’ Meeting (7:45-9:30 p.m.). SATUR-DAY, OCT. 11 – Registration (7:30-9 a.m.); Marketplace & exhib-its (8 a.m.-10 p.m.); Opening service (9-10 a.m.); Keynote speakers (10:15-11:30 a.m.); Lunch (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.); SDDDSTL Lunch Meeting (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.); Keynote speakers (12:45-2 p.m.); Retired Ministers and spouses meeting (2-5:30 p.m.); Breakout session I (2:30-3:45 p.m.); Breakout session II (4-5:15 p.m.); Banquet and entertainment (6-8:30 p.m.). SUNDAY, OCT. 12 – Marketplace & exhibits (8 a.m.-1 p.m.); FBWA Meeting and Installation (9-9:45 a.m.); Closing service (10-11:30 a.m.).

REGISTRATION FEES Early bird registration is Aug. 15 (Aug. 8 for BTSD participants)

General fee for the three-day conference is $150/person (includes Saturday lunch and banquet, and entertainment).

One-day fee (Saturday) is $90/person (includes lunch).

Dinner banquet and entertainment only (Saturday) is $65/ person.

*Note: One day (Saturday) conference and banquet package fee is $155/person.

After August 15 (Aug. 8 deadline for BTSD registrants)

Three-day conference fee increases to $175/person.

One-day conference fee (Saturday; includes lunch) increases to $115/person.

Dinner banquet and entertainment only (Saturday) $65/person.

*Note: One-day conference and banquet package fee increases to $180/person. Final registration deadline is Sept. 15 (Sept. 8 for BTSD partic-ipants). Please note that fees are non-refundable. Walk-ins after final deadline will be accepted the day of the conference at full price, and meals will be offered only upon availability.

HOTEL LODGING, TRANSPORTATION Accommodations will be at the Hotel Irvine Jamboree Cen-ter, 17900 Jamboree Road in Irvine. The rate is $115 (single or double) per night, plus tax and hotel fees. Room reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis in order to re-ceive the conference rate. Go to the Hotel Irvine Jamboree Cen-ter web site and use the following reservation link https://resweb.passkey.com/go/bca2014irvine to ensure your reserva-tion at the group rate. Or you can call the Hotel Irvine Jamboree directly at (949) 225-6750 to reserve a room listed under “Buddhist Churches of America Conference.” Make your phone reservations between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Transportation to the conference is being planned.

BTSD CONTACT Avis Honda is our BTSD contact for registration sign-up for the BWA, Dharma School Teachers and Sangha members who wish to attend. You may email Avis at seharu25@aol.com to make your conference reservation or if would like more infor-mation. Please make your check payable to the Buddhist Tem-ple of San Diego or you can use your credit card and charge your fees through the temple office. Please be aware of the August 8 deadline. At its July meeting, the BTSD Board of Directors decided to close the temple on the weekend of Oct. 10-12 in order to sup-port the activities of the Southern District, FBWA and SDDSTL conferences.

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(RUMMAGE SALE: Continued from Page 5)

Any electronics, appliances and computer equipment must be in working order – it can cost the temple to discard or recycle non-functioning equipment. Please contact the temple to make sure someone is available on site to receive your items. If you have large pieces that re-quire pick-up, you can request pick-up from our volunteers – we will try our best to accommodate you. It is helpful if you could provide an inventory of items to be picked up so we can make arrangements. Receipts for your tax records are available. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We’ve had many generous donations this year which means we need extra help sorting and pricing. Volunteers are needed to assist with donation pick-ups but mostly for pre-sale sorting and pricing and on sale days. SORTING & PRICING DAY: SAT., AUGUST 9 & SUN., AUGUST 10: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.; THURSDAY, AUGUST 14: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.; FRIDAY, AU-GUST 15: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday is our set-up day (Pricing & sorting continues) SALE DAYS: SATURDAY, AUGUST 17: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 18: 8 a.m. to noon. A set-up crew is needed at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, and 7:30 a.m. on Sunday. A breakdown crew is needed at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday until completion. Light refreshments will be provided for our August 9 & 10 volunteers; dinner for our Thursday & Friday volunteers, and there will be a potluck for our Sale Days Volunteers. Sign-up lists are posted in the elevator lobby (ground floor)and in the annex, or contact the temple if you can help out – please leave your name and contact info (phone or e-mail). Thank you in advance for your support and hard work.

Your 2014 Rummage Sale Committee

BTSD GOLF TOURNAMENT IS THIS MONTH

Golfers will tee it up for the 19th annual Buddhist Temple of San Diego Golf Tournament on Sunday, August 24, at Eastlake Country Club in Chula Vista. The tournament is open to men, women and youths and will accommodate all levels of play. The format will be a four-person scramble. Each player hits a tee shot. Play then contin-ues from the point of where the best shot is positioned and continues until the team finishes the hole. Registration fee is $115 for men and women, and $90 for youths (15-years-old and under). The deadline to register is August 10. The tournament package entry fee includes green fees, golf card, practice range balls, coffee and donuts, beverag-

TEMPLE CLEAN UP - THANK YOU!

The temple extends a heartfelt thank you to the volunteers who came out on Sunday, July 20 to give the facility a clean look for O Bon. Members of the BWA and a few other members cleaned the altar ornaments in the onaijin. Others cleaned and vacuumed the pews in the hondo. Windows were washed in both the An-nex Hall and Sangha Hall. Another clean-up/moving day is planned once the KCP re-modeling is completed. An announcement for that particular date will be announced soon.

es on course, BBQ lunch and awards. Net proceeds benefit the temple’s daily operations. Each year, the tournament assembles golfers from the tem-ple and community for a day of rekindling friendships and, of course, a day of friendly competition. Awards will include the top four low team scores, team low front nine and team low back nine. Individual awards include closest-to-the pin and long drive contests. Back for the second year will be the 50/50 putting contest. Entry fee for the putting contest is $5.00. DONATION OPPORTUNITIES. If you are a non-golfer and would like to be a part of the tournament, you have the oppor-tunity to make either a monetary contribution or donate mer-chandise towards the popular raffle drawing. Much of the suc-cess of the tournament comes from the generosity from our many donors. Monetary sponsorships are available in the following catego-ries: Hole-in-One ($1,000), Eagle ($750), Birdie ($625), Beverage Cart ($500), Closest-to-the-Pin ($325), Longest Drive ($250), Hole Sponsor ($125) and Gallery Sponsor ($100-under). Merchandise donations can be in the form of gift cards, bags of rice, golf accessories, gift baskets, food, etc. Monetary or gift donations may be tax deductible as a chari-table contribution. Listings of all donors will be displayed throughout the golf course. The deadline to make a contribution is August 20. Space is limited to 72 players so enter before the deadline. In 2013 the tournament drew 56 golfers. Entry forms are available at the temple office or may be downloaded from the temple’s web site (www.btsd.net). For more information, contact tournament co-chairs (by e-mail), Ron Yagura (yags442@sbcglobal.net) or Ralph Honda (rkhonda205@gmail.com). The temple looks forward to another wonderful tournament.

婦人会８月議事録

1) 婦人会レポートを検索したい方は、婦人会ホームページを検索下さい。

当婦人会、南部教区婦人会レポートを検索出来ます。

婦人会レポートを検索したい方は、婦人会ホームページを検索下後

日、レポートの他、写真も掲載します。

2) ７月２０日（日）午前仏教会本堂のお道具磨きをいたしました。

赤星先生の承諾のもと、お内陣に上がらせていただきました。

お内陣の中から、阿弥陀様、親鸞さま、蓮如さまを拝ませて頂きました。

3) ８月１日（金）午前１０時、８月２日（土）午前１１時から、スパムむすび、

豆腐料理、おはぎの用意をします。皆様のご援助をお願いします。

4) ８月３日（日）午前１１時半アネックスホールにおいて婦人会新入会員

歓迎会を行います。希望者は、森部までお知らせ下さい。

5) 南部教区婦人会大会は、１０月１０日（金）１１日（土）１２日

（日）アーバインホテルにて行われます。締め切りは８月１５日です。当婦

人会は、当日歓迎係り、会場案内の係りです。

6) 第１５回世界仏教婦人会大会がカナダのアルバタ州カルガリで来

年５月３０日、３１日行なはれます。その他旅行も研究中です。

7) ７月会議で、仏教大学院生に奨学金を寄付することが決定した。

8) ７月当番Ａ 茶菓用意に感謝

9) ９月会議は、９月７日。当番Ｂ

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BON ODORI (Aug. 2), RUMMAGE SALE (Aug. 16-17),

BTSD GOLF TOURNAMENT (Aug. 24)

BON ODORI: Gathering of Joy will take place on Saturday, August 2. Activities and food sales will be ongoing from 4 to 9 p.m. Dancing begins at 6:30 p.m. and musical entertainment will precede the odori. The Obon Again Resale Shop will be set up in the Sangha Hall, and many San Diego community organizations will offer displays or activities in the Annex Hall. As in previous years, you may create a memorial lantern to be hung outside during the dance.

Annual PARKING LOT RUMMAGE SALE. The temple will be having its annual Rummage Sale Saturday, August 16 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) through Sunday, August 17 (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.). If you’re looking to do a little “end of summer cleaning,” keep the tem-ple in mind to donate your items! Clothing, books, furniture, household good, toys and most other items are welcomed. Elec-tronics, appliances and computer equipment must be in working order – it costs the temple to discard or recycle non-functioning equipment. We are also looking for volunteers to help sort and price, as well as volunteers on sale days. Please visit the temple’s website (www.btsd.net) or contact the temple’s office for more information.

19th ANNUAL BTSD GOLF TOURNAMENT. Come join temple members and friends as we play a friendly game of golf on Sun-day, August 24 (8 a.m.) at the Eastlake Country Club in Chula Vista. People of all ages and skill level are welcome to play! Reg-istration deadline is Sunday, August 10, so sign-up today! Non-golfers can also participate by donating raffle items, or with sponsorships. Please contact the temple for more information.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE NO SUNDAY SERVICES DURING AUGUST. DHARMA SCHOOL/FAMILY SERVICES WILL RE-SUME ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. THE MONTHLY SHOTSUKI HOYO (MEMORIAL) WILL BE OBSERVED ON THIS DATE.

**PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO JAPANESE MESSAGE IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE.**