Jodo Mission of Hawaii Bulletin - October 2014

Jodo Mission of Hawaii 1429 Makiki St.

Honolulu HI 96814

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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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