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The monthly newsletter of the Jodo Mission of Hawaii for October 2014.
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Jodo Mission of Hawaii 1429 Makiki St.
Honolulu HI 96814
Address Service Requested
Jodo Mission of Hawaii
Bulletin - OCTOBER 2014
(#1215-1014)
Bazaar
Bazaar will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2014
(8:00am –1:00pm)
Bazaar preparation: Your help is needed on Sunday, October 12, at 11:00 a.m. to bring out all the stored Bazaar items to the Social Hall. Through-out the year people drop off items to be sold at the Annual Bazaar and these items are stored. Now we need to take out these stored items. Lunch will be pro-
vided.
Also, during the week from Monday, October 13 to Saturday, October 18, begin-ning at 9:00 a.m. each day, help is needed to sort, organize and price the many donated items in preparation of the Bazaar.
Donations of useable clothing, household items, plants, baked goods, craft items, etc. are welcomed and greatly appreciated. Please feel free to drop non-perishable items off anytime during our office hours:
Monday to Saturday: 8 am—5 pm Sunday & holidays: 8 am—3 pm
No furniture or bulky items will be accepted. All items must be dropped-off at the Temple.
On August 24, 2014, the Sunday Schools of Jodo Mission of Hawaii and Haleiwa Jodo
Mission got together for an Oahu Youth Retreat at Haleiwa Jodo Mission. Above is a group
photo of all children and parents attending the event.
The day started with a 10 a.m. opening service (juzukuri) conducted by Rev. Ezaki .
They then played games like gesture game, jump rope and suika wari. Suika wari is a Japanese
game (similar to piñata). A watermelon is placed on the ground and each player is blind folded
and with a stick tries to hit the watermelon until it falls apart. Sounds like a fun! They had
lunch together then went swimming. Wonderful day of fun and getting to meet new friends!
O A H U Y O U T H R E T R E AT
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Integrating the Body, Mind & Spirit Through Taijiquan By Corey S.C. Wong, L.Ac.—Guest Speaker on August 31, 2014
[Before beginning his talk, Corey Wong began with some exercises to
open up the joints and circulate the qi.]
Taijiquan (Tai Chi Ch’uan) was originally a martial art and wasn’t even
called ‘taijiquan”. The martial art was very different from other martial arts in that
there were “internal” components. Most other martial arts were based on speed and strength and
were considered “external”. These external martial arts were very tiring and drained your energy.
But taijiquan incorporated a natural speed which includes slow and fast movements, but was done
much more relaxed. So, usually you felt rejuvenated. Today, most taiji (tai
chi) styles are practiced in one speed, slow. Besides moving slow, the
breathing and mind are also regulated. They slow down too. The breathing
is slower and deeper; and the mind is calm with an awareness of the body.
When one can regulate the body, breath and mind, they are practicing
“qigong” (“kiko” in Japanese). Qigong is made up of the two words, “qi”
and “gong”. “Qi” means energy. And “gong” means mastery of something
through your effort over time. Together, the “qigong” means being able to
control your qi, the energy in your body.
Now, many people practice taijiquan for health reasons and it is a
suitable exercise for those who are unable to do more of the Western style
exercises, such as running, aerobics, or weight lifting. But it’s also a great
complementary exercise, balancing the vigorous Western Exercises with
taijiquan’s softer movements. Studies here shown taijiquan improves bal-
ance, strength, flexibility and overall sense of well-being. Other studies have indicated people with
Parkinsons and diabetes may benefit. In a study by Harvard Medical School, they called taijiquan a
“medication in motion”. This is how taijiquan affects the body.
How does taijiquan affect the mind? Just the practice of remembering and doing the move-
ments will work the brain itself. The more repetition one does, the stronger the neuron connections
of the brain becomes. Once the movements are mastered, the thinking part is over, and the next level
begins. That level deals with the feeling part, the awareness. What do the movements feel like? This
is where one’s movement begins to flow better. Again, this works another part of the brain. But as
that part of the brain is working, the conscious part of the mind relaxes. This is where one gets into
the meditative state as the body still moves. Thus, people called taijiquan,
“meditation in motion”. Meditation is a form of qigong. So the higher
level of taijiquan is really a practice of qigong.
So what does the word “taijiquan” mean? Many people and books
define it as the Supreme Ultimate Fist, referring it back to its martial art
roots. I don’t care for that meaning. It’s a little too arrogant for me. I
much prefer that taiji refers to the meaning of Yin and Yang. The yin and
yang symbol is called the taiji symbol. The movements of taijiquan is to
experience the movements of yin and yang—moving forwards and back-
wards; expanding and contracting; tensing and relaxing; stillness of the
mind with movement of the body. Taijiquan, besides being a “meditation in motion” and a
“medication in motion”, it is also a “philosophy in motion”.
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Taijiquan: continued from page 3:
Because taijiquan is a qigong; and qigong is based on Chinese philosophy and Traditional Chinese
Medicine, both taijiquan and qigong can benefit the body, mind and spirit, depending on one’s intent and
skill level. Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, is based on qi and is considered an en-
ergetic medicine. In Chinese medicine, the word “Shen” refers to both the Spirit and the Mind. And the
Shen resides in the Heart. So when the Heart energy is uncomfortable, the Mind and Spirit are restless.
By working on the Heart, the mind becomes calm. Also whenever we work on the Mind, the Spirit is
affected. Through taijiquan, when the mind becomes quiet, the spirit can be revealed, then cultivated.
We can feel a sense of peace that starts to overcome us. We can let go of Ego. As we do the taiji’s
rhythmic movements of expanding and contracting, the qi or energy signifies the meridians, or channels,
which the qi travels through, are open. This not only helps our physical health, but it affects our intellec-
tual and emotional health. We become more sensitive to other people’s feeling which may lead us to be-
ing more compassionate.
When we reach this level in our taiji, we are connected to that spiritual part within us, which com-
municates to that higher level of consciousness that each religion has. Could this be one of the paths to
enlightenment? Sorry I can’t tell you, I’m still working at it, but the taiji and qigong I do sure feels
good! And have had some amazing experiences and have seen some amazing things.
I see our physical bodies more as a vehicle that we can use to help us in our spiritual journey. Faith
is what powers your vehicle, you, in your spiritual quest. It’s like the fuel for your car. Now think of tai
chi physical movements as tuning up your engine and suspension, adding oil and grease where needed,
so you’re ready to go; and think of the taiji/qigong mind as supercharging your engine so that when your
vehicle goes, it goes with very little effort. Your body gains the physical benefits of taiji; the mind will
think and reason with more clarity; the emotions will be more stable with a compassionate awareness of
the world; and we will be more connected to our spiritual self.
Let’s practice more qigong to try and feel the “qi” or energy.
Corey Wong not only teaches a Tai Chi class here at Jodo Mission but he has other classes and also is a
practicing acupuncturist. We were fortunate to have Corey come to our Sunday Service only because
August has an extra Sunday (this year it had 5 Sundays); otherwise he has many classes on Sunday.
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Honoring our Keiros
On September 14, 2014, the
Sunday School and Intermedi-
ate YBA honored our Keiro
members (80 years and older) The oldest woman Yoshiko Kitaga-
wa (95) and oldest man Ishio
“Rocky” Mishina (90) were given
leis. Others honored were June
Hatsuko Suzuki (90), Tomoko
Hisamoto (90). Second row: Doris
Soma (88), Teruto Soma (87),
Harue Maki (87), Akiko Nishiyama
(85); Edna Ajimura (82); Clifford
Miyamoto (85)
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Kokua Association Between
Kiwanis Club of Honolulu and Jodo Mission of Hawaii
By Calvin Hara, Member of Kiwanis Club of Honolulu and Jodo Mission of Hawaii
In May 2014 a kokua association was established between the Kiwanis Club of Honolulu, a
local service organization established over 50 years ago and Jodo Mission of Hawaii, a Buddhist sect
in Hawaii for more than 120 years. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to
changing the world, one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Honolulu now
meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month in Ikoi Hall at Jodo Mission. The club is led by
realtor Ron Pineda, 2013-2014 President. The incoming President is Wayne Higa.
The Kiwanis Club of Honolulu sponsors the high school level service clubs at Iolani, Roose-
velt, Farrington, Kamehameha, Kalani, Punahou, Kaiser and St. Louis High Schools and the college
level service organization Circle K at Hawaii Pacific University and University of Hawaii at Manoa..
Jodo Mission of Hawaii had the pleasure of Kiwanis Key Club and Circle K members volun-
teering as parking lot guides for 2 days at the July O-Bon services and 2 days at the August Bon
dance. Reverend Yubun Narashiba and temple members beamed with joy and enthusiasm to see
youthful volunteers for the temple. This kokua association strengthens the temple in meeting the
needs of its temple and the community-at-large as well as a place for the Kiwanis Club to have their
regular meetings.
Leonard Chow, Kyoku President, Hawaii Council of Jodo Mission, in the January 2014 edition
of Hawaii Buddhism, encourages temple leadership to look to the community by opening up its tem-
ple halls for community events and one day reciprocate the favor when help is needed at your temple.
The Kiwanis Club of Honolulu and Jodo Mission of Hawaii have started such a kokua association
which is a beginning of an association which other temples have with the Boys Club and Club
Scouts.
For information about the Kiwanis Club of Honolulu, President Ron
Pineda can be contacted at 927-0810 or by email at [email protected].
Note: Jodo Mission of Hawaii wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the
many students and advisors who assisted with parking. We did provide them
with water as they directed traffic to parking areas under the hot sun as well as
lunch or dinner refreshments. We did not expect so many of them but we were
most happy to have their services. It is so wonderful to see such youthful persons directing traffic!
Honoring our Keiros Sunday School students A’Marie, Skyler and
Sophie with the
help of their
mothers Yukari
and Hitomi were
wonderful MCs
for the Keiro
program Ten Happy Keiro recipients!
O b i t u a r i e s
The Jodo Mission of Hawaii extends its sincere
condolences to the family members and loved
ones of the following members who have recently
left this world for the Pure Land.
Seichi Komesu 87
Shiro Kudo 83
Jane Tomoe Izutsu 94
Mary Fujie Takimoto 84
Yukimi Okada 101
Jodo Mission Office Hours:
Monday to Saturday 8am—5pm
Sunday & Holidays
8am—3pm
Phone: 949-3995
Website: www.jodo.us
Rev. Yubun Narashiba Head Minister
Rev. Kanjun Nakano Resident Minister
Rev. Dwight
Nakamura Retired Minister
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What is “Perpetual Memorial
Service?” (Eitaikyo)
This record of a perpetual memorial service and is called Eitaikyo in Japanese. When the date of death occurs for a person listed on this record, the ministers pray for that individual dur-ing the morning service. The prayers will contin-ue each year for as long as Jodo Mission ex-ists. Anyone can be included in it. You may put your own name on the list, too. This also helps when it is difficult to have memorial services. We also welcome you to attend the morning service at 8:30am.
How to apply
Stop by the office, and fill out the application form. Each name costs $200. After the applica-tion is accepted, the name will be listed on the record.
Golden Chain
I am a link in Amida Buddha’s golden
chain of love that stretches around the
world. I will try to 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 what I do
now depends my happiness and misery.
May every link in Amida Buddha’s gold-
en chain of love be bright and strong and
may we all attain perfect peace.
Bishop Gensho Hara Lahaina, Maui
EITAIKYO (Perpetual Memorial Service) for October
1 Yuriko Hirono Sunao kurakake Henry Kazuto Hayamoto 2 Takeo Taniguchi Yasumoto Kawahara The Kawahara Family Yoshimi Ohara Tsukie Iwamoto Akira Hashimoto Taniguchi Family Katsuko Tsuji Shuichi Yamamura 3 Tome Yanagihara The Yanagihara Family Masa Ueda Bishop Bino Mamiya Tanezo Fujimoto Kana Kimura 4 Tsune Matsumori The Matsumori Family Senichi Iwaki The Iwaki Family Robert Yanagihara 5 Toshiro Ashinaka The Morita & Ashinaka Family Daughter of K. Nakamura Rinji Inouye Hideo Imamoto Katherine Hatsuko Shibuya 6 Masu Tanimura The Tanimura Family Kazuhiro Kawabuchi 7 Itsue Hirohama The Hirohama & Kawasugi Family Wakamaru Masaki Mamu Teraoka 8 Junichi Nanba The Nanba Family Sato Morikawa The Morikawa Family Yonesuke Yonemoto The Yonemoto Family Setsuko Tanaka The Tanaka Family Nobue Noyama Gunichi Wakazuru Mamoru Furuya 9 Shinzo Kawamoto 10 Asa Isobe
The Isobe Family Kiso Fujimoto Takeo Ishida Shizuku Hashimoto Henry Yoshiichi Uyehara Mildred Mitsue Yanagihara 11 Shizuo Fujikami The Fujikami Family Shizuyo Kimura The Kimura Family Takeo Nakata Ayako Nakamura 12 Mitsuo Hisamura Aoki Family 13 Ishimoto’s Child The Ishimoto & Akimoto Family Yoshiko Imaguchi The Imaguchi Family Seizo Hayashi Masanobu Asai 14 Yukichi Sakuda The Sakuda Family Tsunejiro Imaguchi The Imaguchi Family Shotaro Ueda The Ueda Family Kokichi Okimura The Okimura Family Masato Kamisato Tsune Nomiyama Teruko Sumimoto Shimo Hirouji Edward Shoichi Matsumoto Harue Nakagawa 15 Arata Nishimoto (2) The Nishimoto Family Fukashi Yamamoto Kiku Yanagihara Masumi Yano Roy Nobuharu Mukaisu 16 Ichijiro Aoki The Aoki & Okubo Family Iwakichi Matsumori The Matsumori Family Nobuichi Nobuji Yoshio Tsuda Kazue Uyehara 17 Tome Nagata Marsha Yoshioka Susumu Yanagihara 18 Takeichi Shintaku
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