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LIGHT OF THE DHARMASteveston Buddhist Temple4360 Garry Street, Richmond, B.C. V7E 2V2 January 2014Tel: (604) 277-2323 Fax: (604) 277-0313

New Year’s Greeting

Immeasurable Light and Life.

At the beginning of the year, I would like to send you my greetingsfrom Hongwanji in Kyoto.

Upon succeeding the position as Monshu, thirty-six years and ninemonths have passed. I have come to empathize with Chinese master,Shan-tao, as he writes in Hymns of Birth in the Pure Land, “Caught upin everyday life, the days and nights go left unnoticed, unable tobecome emancipated and escape the sea of suffering.” I shall vow towork diligently until my term comes to an end this June.

For many of us, although the passing of time seems to speed up withage, in recent years, changes within society have sped up, makingthings all the more unsettling. Because these rapid transitions arelargely the result of developments in scientific technology andeconomic growth, they sometimes produce discrepancies in individuallifestyles and societal framework. The gap among socio-economicconcerns including business corporations and people’s lifestyles arewidening that both domestic and international efforts have not beensuccessful in dealing with such issues. As a result, there is a sense thatneither reflecting on the past nor thinking ahead into the future matters,so long as we are content with the present. However, this mentality willresult in repeating past mistakes or passing burdens on to futuregenerations.

Is it not that the role of Buddhism is to provide us who live in this constantly changing world, with anunfaltering spiritual foundation to live the life which we have received to the fullest? In Jodo ShinshuBuddhism, that foundation is the Primal Vow of Amida Tathagata, namely Namo Amida Butsu. Beingunconditionally embraced by Amida Tathagata, we are enabled to accept our own inconvenient past and at thisvery moment, be joyous of this life we have received.

May we all continue to live every day of this year in appreciation of the Nembutsu.January 1, 2014

OHTANI KoshinMonshu

Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha

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Hoonko 2014

Everything changes,Everything appears and disappears,

There is perfect tranquilityWhen one transcends both life and extinction.

(From The Teaching of Buddha pg. 316)

Happy New Year!! How quickly the time goes by, hardto believe that 2013 has gone by and we are now

greeting 2014. With the many activitiesat the temple, plus the responsibilitieswith having a family, it seems like mywife and I are always on the go. Therecent year-end period was no differentas we had quite a hectic time with somany events happening. People oftentell us to enjoy it while we are still

young as it goes by so quickly. I now know how true thisstatement is as our youngest, Erin, has now turned tenyears old. We no longer have a little baby, for thatmatter, not even a little child in our household.

Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu, also foundhimself wallowing in the throes of life. Although thosearound him saw him as an accomplished Tendai monk,Shinran realized that he was unable to find true freedomthrough the practices he was following, causing him toleave the confines of Mount Hiei in search of anotherpath. This was, of course, the Nembutsu way. On the18th ~ 19th weekend of January, we will be holding ourHoonko weekend commemorating the passing away ofShinran Shonin. Our guest minister for the service willbe Rev. Michael Hayashi from the Manitoba BuddhistTemple.

Let us take this moment to reflect on the Nembutsuteachings, which Shinran has left for us. As I mentionedin the opening passage taken from The Teaching ofBuddha, ‘perfect tranquility exists when we transcendboth life and death’. It is so easy for us to get caught upin our daily mundane lives, becoming unsettled andunbalanced. Yet such a life can lead to a sense ofemptiness and non-fulfillment. True peace comes fromtranscending our individual lives to seeing the oneness inall life.

In observing the Hoonko service, let us be mindful thatthe memorial service is not so much to venerate ahistorical being, as it is another opportunity to trulylisten to the wisdom of Amida Buddha. Even in such ahectic world, peace and harmony can be found byawakening to the tranquility within. Namo Amida Butsu.

Gassho,Grant Ikuta

HIGHLIGHTS OF THEDECEMBER BOARDMEETING – Hiroko Yoshihara

1. The large jar of change will be counted onSunday, December 15 in order to determine thewinner of the guessing game. Bonenkai lunchattendees had the opportunity to gauge thevalue of the coins in the glass jar.

2. Annually three joint services have been heldwith Vancouver Buddhist Temple. This will bereduced to one joint service at Obon so thatthere will be consistency with our weeklySunday services.

3. Discussions have been held with the City ofRichmond and Gilmore United Church inregards to income raising potential of ourtemple property. This is looking into the futureas Bingo revenue is decreasing.

4. Legacy Plan has $30,000 which has beendonated by SBT Women’s Auxiliary.Additional donations from members andcommunity will be appreciated.

5. Gym re-roofing and earthquake proofing werebriefly discussed. Plans are being developed fora handicapped washroom.

FUJINKAI

The Fujinkai is planning on holding itssemi-annual AGM on January 26th

following the morning service.

There are a number of important topics to bediscussed at the AGM and your attendance andparticipation in the meeting is greatly appreciated.

Also, please mark off Sunday, February 9th for theFujinkai Dana Day Service beginning at 10:30 AM.Proceeds raised from the Dana Day Service will goto help with programs determined by the NationalJodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples Women’sFederation to which our Fujinkai is a local chapter of.

Meditation in the New YearSeiza Meditation sessions will begin in the New Yearon Thursday evenings starting with January 9th at7:30 PM, and Friday mornings beginning on January10th starting at 10:30 AM. Why not start off the NewYear with some balance in your life.

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Ho-onko 2014Hoonko January 18th ~19th, 2014Guest Minister: Rev. Michael Hayashi, ManitobaBuddhist Temple.

Hoonko Eve Potluck DinnerDate: Saturday, January 18th, 2014Time: 5:30 pm

Hoonko Eve Service followed by“Getting to Know You” withRev. Michael HayashiDate: Saturday, January 18th, 2014Time: 7:30 pm

Hoonko ServiceDate: Sunday, January 19th, 2014Time: 10:30 amGuest Minister: Rev. Michael Hayashi

Join us in honoring our founder, Shinran Shonin withguest minister Sensei Michael Hayashi from WinnipegBuddhist Temple. We will be hosting a Ho-onko EvePotluck Dinner at the Temple on Saturday, January 18th

2014 at 5.30pm followed by the ‘Otaya’ Hoonko Eveservice.

The Hoonko Service will be held on Sunday, January 19th,2014 at 10.30 am.

STEVESTON BUDDHIST TEMPLE ARTCLASSES – WINTER/SPRING 2014

Unlocking the creative artist in youEveryone can draw and be creative. Once again theSteveston Buddhist Temple will be offering art thiswinter/spring for beginners and to those wanting toadvance their creativity. Creative learning never ends. Ifyou are a beginner, learning to “look and see” will bringout the artist in you. On the other hand if you are anartist already come and share your skill and advanceyour artistry together with others. Come as you are andallow the artist in you to grow.

Cut out this article and write your name and telephonenumber and leave it in my mail box at the temple orplease call 604 274 4799. Come and do the joy of art.

NAME ………………………………………………

TELEPHONE NO.………………………………………

Classes will begin in mid January and will be organizedto suit the needs of all those interested in art as acreative journey.

Steveston Buddhist Temple AGMSunday, February 16, 2014

1:00 p.m.

Everyone’s attendance is vitalto the operation of the Temple.

Your input will add to the discussion andgive guidance to the Temple Board!

SPECIAL DONATIONSThe Steveston Buddhist Temple sincerely appreciates and thanksthe following for their generous donations:

General: Akune Roy & Itoko, Beresford Terry, Galli Michael &Annette, Harada Jack, Hirose Mary, Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Noriko,Kamide Glen, Morhista Elmer, Murao Toshio & Kimiyo, NishiIsao & Kayoko, Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Tasaka Hiromi, TommyZablan Imaging,Watanabe Keiko, Yamamoto Kiyomi,

Eitaikyo Service Donations: Okano Toki, Yamamoto Kiyomi

Jodo-e (Bodhi Day) Service Donations: Araki Ron & Linda,Akune Roy & Itoko, Akune Ted & Rose, Chow Suezone &Nobu, Domai Kiyo, Fukakusa Shinobu, Fujishima Rumi & Kay,Hama Sally, Hamanishi Y., Hamaura Masako, Hirota Kyoko,Ikuta Makoto, Ikuta Noriko, Kariya Kimiko, Kariya Tsuneko,Kato Akiko, Kawamoto Hiroko, Kawase Masao, King Hiroko,Kokubo Alice, Kokubo Eiko, Kondo Kaoru, Kondo Chieko,Koyanagi Yoshiko, Maede Toyoko, Mizuyabu Misayo, HoriHarue, Morishita Elmer, Morishita Michiyo, Morizawa Chiyoko,Morizawa Sazare, Mukai Akiko, Murao Toshio & Kimiyo,Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Niguma Kazuko, Nishi Isao &Kayoko, Nishi Kazumi, Nishikihama Yoshiharu & Teruko, NittaAyako, Okano Toki, Ohara Nobuye, Osaka Kikue, Oye Hanako,Quan Toshiko, Sakai Hayao & Tomiko,Sakai Mitts & Kay, SakaiMitsuka, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakamoto Chikako, SakamotoUmeno, Sakata Hozumi, Sameshima Yoshiko Shiozaki Masako,Suzuki Kent, Tanaka Emiko, Tanaka Kiyoko, Tani Kiyoshi,Tasaka Teruko, Yamanaka Miyoko, Yamashita Muneichi &Kazuko, Yamashita Setsuko, Yamamoto Kiyomi

Eshinniko Service Donations( list givn by Fujinkai):Nakatsu Chizuru, Ryan Jeanne, Sameshima Yoshiko,Niwatsukino Betty, Akizuki Eiko, Akizuki Kinuyo, MizuyabuMisayo, Nishi Chizuko, Oye Hanako, Kariya Kimiko, OkabeMary, Maede Toyoko, Kondo Chieko, Niwatsukino Kyoko,Tomihiro Kazuko, Akune Itoko, Iwata Genevieve, KoyanagiSusie, Narukami Chiyo, Ikari Linda, Hamaura Misaye, TakasakiMayumi, Murao Kimiyo, Matsuno Kisako, Nakano Yasuo &Minako, Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Kishi Setsuko YamashitaKazuko, Kobayashi Miyako,Sameshima Hisako, Yoshida M.,Kawamoto Hiroko, Koyanagi Jean, Osaka Kikue, Sakai Tomiko,Yamanaka Miyoko, Sakai Terry & Marge, Morizawa Chiyoko,Tabata Sumiko, Kawabata M., Morishita Michiyo, YamashitaSetsuko, Nitta A., Toyoda Miyuki, Yamamoto Kayoko, TabataMiyeko, Hirose M., Lum Hitomi, Hamada June, Tabata

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Y.,Kariya Florence, Furukawa Yoshiko, Okano Toki, HamanishiBetty, Nakata Masayo, Kokubo Alice, Morimoto Shigekazu,Morizawa Sazare, Tani Kiyoshi, Shioyoji Lorraine, YamamotoKiyomi, Tanaka Kiyoko, Domai Kiyo, Ikuta Makoto, SakamotoSatoshi, Mukai Shioko, Ikuta Noriko, Koyanagi Yoshiko, MoriKahoru, Kamimura Shig & Yukie, John Fred & Annie, MuraoMary, Yoneda Kazuyo, Sameshima Theresa, SameshimaMasumi, Ikuta June, Shiozaki Masako, Hori Harue, NishikihamaTeruko Tasaka Teruko, Hamanishi Keiko, Sakai Mitsuka, HibiAika, Mukai Akiko, Sakamoto Umeno, Kokubo Eiko, TasakaChieko, Yoshihara Hiroko

October Shotsuki: Yamamoto KayokoDecember Shotsuki: Akizuki Kinuyo, Akune Roy & Itoko,ATagi Misao, Doi Peter, Domai Kiyo, Esson Karen, GallopFred&Haruko, Hamade Lorne & Naomi, Hamanishi Yoshio &Betty, Hamaura Bob & Misaye, Hikida Mary, Hirose Ted &Mary, Ikuta Kuni & June, Kamimura Shig & Yuki, KamimuraM., Kanno Fumio, Kariya Kimiko, Kariya Florence, Kato Akiko,Kawamoto Tobo & Hiroko, Kobayashi Miyako, Kokubo Alice,Kondo Tamotsu & Chieko, Koyanagi Susie, Mclean Duncan,Mori Kahoru, Morishita Shigeru, Mukai Dianne, Mukai Tom,Mukai Sadao & Shioko, Murao Toshio, Murray G.S., NarukamiDon & Chiyo, Nakano Peggy, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, NimiPeter & Aster, Nishikihama Yoshiharu & Teruko, NiwatsukinoBetty, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Nomura Sayo, Okano Tokiko,Osakai Kikue, Ryan Larry & Jeanne, Sakai Hayao&Tomiko,Sakai Mitts & Kay, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakai Mitsuka, SakataHozumi, Sakata S., Sakurai Naomi & Tommy, SameshimaHisako, Sameshima Margaret, Sameshima Yoshiko, TomihiroDoc & Kazy, Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yamanaka Mitsuhiro,Yamashita Setsuko, Yesaki S., Yesaki Tom, Yesaki Arthur,Yamanaka Sachio, Yokota Amy, Yukawa Joe, Yokota Ayako,Yokota Carl,

50th anniversary of the SBT: Akizuki Eiko, Akune Roy & Itoko,Akune Robert & Molly, Fraser Valley Buddhist Temple, FujishimaKay, Fujishima Rumi, Furukawa Yoshiko, Hamanishi Keiko,Hamanishi Yoshio & Betty, Harada Jack, Hamaura Bob & Misaye,Hamaura Masako, Hayashida Jun & Augustina, Higo Kelvin &Kay, Hikida Mary, Hirai Shigeru, Hirano Masami, Hori Glen,Hirose Ted & Mary, Ikuta Denise, Ikuta Kelvin & Karen, IkutaSusumu, Ikuta Kuni & June, Inouye Shirley, Iwata Genevieve,Kariya Kimiko, Kariya Tsuneko, Kakehi Tomoko, KamikuraRoger & Joyce, Kato Akiko, Kawabata Jack, Kawabata Mitsuyo,Kawabata Victor, Kawamoto Hiroko & Tobo, Kishi Setsuko,Kitade Kiyoko, Kobayashi Miyako, Kokubo Alice KokufuryoShiginkai, Koyanagi Herby & Jean, Koyanagi Yoshiko, KoyanagiSusie, Maede Toyoko, Matsumura Lavern, Matsuno Tom & Yoko,Matsuno Seishi & Kisako, Mori Koji & Judie, Mizuyabu Misayo,Morizawa Chiyoko, Morizawa Sazare, Morishita Michiyo, MukaiAkiko, Murao Mary, Murao Toshio & Kimiyo, Nagata Kaz &Sayoko, Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Narukami Don & Chiyo,Nevbins Julie & Kent, Nitta Ayako, Nitta Miyuki, Nishi Isao &Kayoko, Nishi Kazumi, Nishikihama Yoshiharu & Teruko,Nishimura Grace, Niwatsukino Betty, Niwatsukino Kyoko, OharaIsao, Ohara Nobuye, Okabe Mary, Okano Nicole, Okano Toki,Osaka Kikue, Oye Hanako, Quan Ernest & Tosh, Sakai Hayao,Sakai Mitsuka, Sakai Mitts & Kay, Sakai Terry & Marge, SakamotoBud, Sakamoto Manabu & Aiko, Sakamoto Umeno, ShigaKenjinkai, Shikaze Naomi & Hisako, Sameshima Margaret,Sameshima Yoshiko, Tabata Hajime, Tabata Tosh & Miyeko,

Tanaka Emiko, Tanaka Jim, Tanaka Kiyoko, Tasaka Teruko, TaniKiyoshi & Mutsumi, Kasaka Kaz & Chic, Tomihiro Doc & Kazy,Wada Noboru, Wakayama Kenjinkai,Yamamot Kayoko,Yamamoto Kiyomi, Yamamoto Noboru, Whittier Maya,Yamanaka Mitsuhiro & Keiko, Yamanaka Miyoko, YamashitaSetsuko, Yoshida Misuye, Yoshihara Ken & Hiroko, YoshiokaStan & Lucy

In memory of the late:Mr. Hiromi Tasaka: Tasaka Cheryl Koyanagi Gallop Fred &Haruko, Herby & Jean, Yokota Ayako,Mr. Kazuji Murao: Murao Family, Akizuki Eiko, Atagi Misao,

Doi Peter, Domai Kiyo,Harada Jack, Hibi Aika, Hirose Ted &Mary, Ikeda Connie, Ikuta Makoto, Kariya Kimiko, KawabataMitsuyo, Kobayashi Miyako, Kokubo Alice, Koyanagi Herby &Jean, Koyanagi Susie, Tomihiro Doc & Kazy, Kuramoto Martin,Maeda S., Matsuno Seishi & Kisako, Maede Toyoko, Mayede A.,Mayede A.K.,Mayede Masaya & Gordon, Mayede Patsy, MayedeDon, Mizuguchi, Mizuta Harry & Akemi, Morishita Michiyo,Morishita Steve & Shirley, Morizawa Chiyoko, Morizawa Sazare,Mukai Akiko, Murao Murao Lila,Mural Mary, Murao Toshio &Kimiyo, Murao Kaz & Sayoko, Nakade Esther, Nakamoto Joyce,Murao Tom & Judy Nakano Yasuo & Minako, Narukami Don &Chiyo, Nishi Fuji, Nishi Isao & Kayoko, Nishi Kazumi, NishiShizuko, Niwatsukino Betty, Niwatsukino Kyoko, Ohara Nobuye,Okabe Mary, Oye Hanako, Sakai Hayao & Tomiko, SakaiMitsuka, Sakai Mitts & Kay, Sakai Terry & Marge, Sakamoto Bud,Sameshima Yoshiko, Shinde Osamu, Shiozaki Masako, YamasakiJoji, Tabata Tosh & Miyeko, Takemoto Yutaka, Takeuchi Ken &Sachiko, Tanaka Emiko, Yamashita Setsuko, Yodogawa Rick,Yoneda Kaz, Tanaka Kiyoko, Yamamoto Kiyomi, YamamotoKayoko, Yamamoto S., Yamanaka Miyoko

Mr. Kevin Morishita: Morishita Lori, Morishita Elmer

Mr. Hiroshi Omori: Omori Aiko

Mrs. Noriko Sameshima: Ikuta Kuni & June, Kamachi Yoshiko,Yamamoto Kayoko,

Mrs. Hatsue Kosaka: Ikuta Kuni & June

Nakatsu Family: Nakatsu Tsuyoshi & Chizuru

49th Day service of the late Mr. Neil Matsuo:JuneTsumura Takumi

Inurnment Service of the late Mr. Mitsuyoshi Nitta: NittaAyako

Inurnment Service of the late Yasuichi & Yoshiko Sakai:Sakai Mitts & Kay, Teraguchi Henry & Jean

In Appreciation of Homyo for the late Mrs. Masami Yesaki:Arthur Yesaki

On the occasion of 80th Birthday: Mitts & Kay Sakai

Nikkei Local Art Exhibition Donation: Harada Jack

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JANUARY 2014 MEMORIAL SERVICEJanuary 5th, 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your "Homyo".)

Akune, NariyoshiArima, Janet SetsukoAsari, KikueDomae, HisajiroDomai, NobuoHamada, ReijiHamade, TsutomuHamade, UnosukeHamaguchi, ChoichiroHarada, AkikoHarada, EikichiHirose, AsakoHirota, NaokichiInouye, RayInouye, TomiIshida, Chotaro

Iwata, HisayeKawase, TadayoshiKimura, HisashiKitamura, MichikoKobayashi, NoriyoKojima, TaminoKoyanagi, MitsuoKuramoto, MiyakoMatsubara, ChiyokoMatsuo, ShizueMorimoto, NobukoMorishita, HirakoMurakami, AtsushiMukai, SadakoMurao, Kenji

Nakata, MakioNakamura, FujieNevins Tabata, Seiji MarcusNishi, MinoruNishi, ToyoNishii, NoboruNiwatsukino, HiroshiOye, KazueOye, KoyoOno, HarueOtabe, TsuyoshiSakamoto, MamoruSakiyama, KumataroSakiyama, MumeSameshima, Toshiharu

Sameshima, ToshiyukiSano, ShizukoShimizu, TamotsuShiyoji, MiekoTakasaki, HisakoTakeuchi, ShigeyoshiTanaka, HitoshiTanaka, YoneharuTani, IchinoTarumoto, HamasaburoTeraguchi, MosaburoUyeyama, SoichiUyeyama, YoshieUyeda, NobuyeYamashita, Teruo

FEBRUARY 2014 MEMORIAL SERVICEFebruary 2nd, 10:30 a.m. (Please bring your "Homyo".)

Akizuki, OsamuAkune, ShizukaDomae, IwaoHarada, SatoruHaya, NobbyHigo, MiteruHori, TomeIkari, RokumatsuKariya, IwaoKariya, Yasushi GeorgeKariya, YoneKariya, YukioKawabata, HiroshiKawabata, YonekichiKimura, ShinkichiKishi, Yoichi

Kokubo, HideoMaruyama, TakaoMiyazaki, KiyokoMiyazaki, TakeoMori, RiheMorishita, KimiyoMorizawa, ShigeoMurakami, FumieMurao, ToshimiNakano, YasunoNakata, KikuNishi, HidekoNishi, MasahikoNishi, SenkichiNishi, KunioNishihama, Yoshiko

Nishii, IyoNishii, LarryNomura, JunichiNomura, TsutayeOgawa, EtsukoOhara, TakashiOhara, YoichiOkano, HaruoOyama, FujiyoOzeki, TomiSaito, ToshimiSakamoto, Nancy,NatsueShinde, KumikoSuzuki, MasaoTakasaki, Yukihiro

Takashita, NobuoTamaki, SunaoTanaka, YonekichiTasaka, JenniferTasaka, KunikoTasaka, YukioToyoda, YoshinobuTsumura, YasueUchida, ShiroWakita, SaijiroYamaoka, ToshioYasui, TsuyuYasui, Ukiyoshi

OBITUARYWe would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family members of the following deceased:Hiromi Tasaka November 19th, 2013 95 years oldKazuji Murao November 21st, 2013 94 years oldYutaka Sakashita December 1st, 2013 66 years oldKazue Tateyama December 15th, 2013 97 years old

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Steveston Buddhist Temple Sunday Service Calendar for 2014 (January - June) TentativeDate Time

Jan 1 Wed 10:30 AM Shusho-e (New Year's Day) Service3 Fri Dharma School Winter Holiday Outing5 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Monthly Memorial Service

12 Sun 10:30 AM ※Vancouver Hoonko & Shotsuki (No Service @SBT)Dharma School Children to visit Vancouver Temple

18 Sat 5:00 PM Hoonko Eve Potluck Dinner with guest minister (Rev. Michael Hayashi of Winnipeg)7:00 PM Hoonko Eve (Otaiya) Service

Discussion with Guest Minister following service19 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School (Guest: Rev. Michael Hayashi)

Vancouver Dharma School to visit our temple10:30 AM Hoonko Service (Guest: Rev. Michael Hayashi)

26 Sun 10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service11:30 AM Fujinkai AGM

Feb 2 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki & Nehan-e / Nirvana Day Service9 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service

10:30 AM Fujinkai Dana Day Service16 Sun 10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service

1:00 PM Steveston Buddhist Temple AGM23 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service & Winter Outing

10:30 AM Regular Sunday ServiceMar 2 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Service & Installation of New Officer

9 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service10:30 AM Adult Dharma Service

Noon SBT Keiroukai16 Sun 10:30 AM Spring Higan Service23 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service

10:30 AM Regular Adult Dharma Service

30 Sun 10:30 AM Regular Adult Dharma ServiceApr 6 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Service

13 Sun 10:30 AM Regular Sunday Service19 Sat 2:00 PM Public Lecture by Rev. Christina Yanko of Toronto Buddhist Temple

5:00 PM Potluck Dinner welcoming Rev. Yanko and family20 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service (Guest Rev. Yanko)

10:30 AM Hanamatsuri Service (Celebrating birth of the baby Buddha)23 - 25 Wed-Fri JSBTC Ministerial Association Hosted by Vancouver Buddhist Temple26- 27 Sat-Sun ※JSBTC AGM in Vancouver (No Sunday Service in Steveston)

May 4 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Service11 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service

10:30 AM Gotan-ye (Birth of Shinran Shonin) Service & Infant Presentation17 - 19 Manning Park Retreat

25 Sun 12 Noon Spring Food Fair

Jun 1 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Service

8 Sun10:00 AM Dharma School Service

10:30 AM Regular Sunday Service14 Sat 7:00 PM Dharma School Father’s Day Sleepover

15 Sun

10:00 AM Dharma School Service10:30 AM Regular Sunday Service

12:00 Noon Fathers’ Day Potluck Picnic

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Steveston Buddhist Temple Sunday Service Calendar for 2014 (July - december) TentativeDate Time Service and Event

Jul 1 Tue all day Salmon Festival

6 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Monthly Memorial Service

12 Sat 4:00 PM (※Fraser Valley Buddhist Temple Obon)

13 Sun 2:00 PM ※VBT Obon service & Bon Dance (No Service @SBT)

19 Sat 10:00 AM Obon Nokotsudo Service

5:00 PM Bon Odori

20 Sun 10:30 AM Obon Service (Guest Minister: TBA)

27 10:30 AM Summer Service

Aug 3 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Service

August 10, 17, 24, 31 Sunday Services will all be simple summer services starting at 10:30 AM

Sep 7 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Monthly Memorial Service

14 Sun 9:00 AM Dharma School Pancake Breakfast

10:00 AM Dharma School Service

10:30 AM Fall Ohigan (Autumn Equinox) Service

20 - 21 Sat-Sun ※BCJSBCF Convention location TBA

22 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service

10:30 AM Regular Sunday Service

Oct 5 Sun 10:30 AM JSBTC Day & Shotsuki Service (Thanksgiving long weekend)

12 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service

10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service

19 Sun 12:00 PM Fall Food Fair (& Open House) (No Service @SBT)?

26 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service

10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service

Nov 1 Sat 10:00 AM Fujinkai Craft Fair

2 Sun 10:30 AM Eitaikyo (Perpetual Memorial ) & Shotsuki Service

9 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service

10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service

16 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service

10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service

23 Sun 10:30 AM Eshinni-ko & Fujinkai Memorial Service

30 Sun 10:30 AM Regular Sunday Service

Dec 7 Sun 10:30 AM Shotsuki Service

13 Sat 9:00 AM Mochitsuki

10:30 AM Dharma School Mochi-Tsuki

14 Sun 10:00 AM Dharma School Service (Bodhi Day)

10:30 AM Jodo-e (Bodhi Day) Service

Noon Bonen kai

21 Sun 9:00 AM Temple Clean-up (No Service @SBT)

28 Sun 10:30 AM Regular Dharma Service

31 Wed 11:30 PM Joya-e (Year End) Service


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