The July 2014 issue of the monthly newsletter of the Jodo Mission of Hawaii.

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JodoMissionofHawaii
Bulletin-JULY2014
JodoMissionofHawaii
1429MakikiSt.
HonoluluHI96814
AddressServiceRequested
Important Dates
July 13: 8 am: O-Toba Set Up & General Cleaning - YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
July 25-27: O-Bon Services
Aug.15-16: Bon Dance
O-Bon Service Schedule
Friday, July 25
10:00 am (Hatsubon only)
2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 26
10:00 am (Hatsubon only)
2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 27
10:00 am
O-Bon is a time of remembrance of our deceased ancestors. Without our ancestors we would
not be here today. Thus, we honor them during O-Bon. With our sincere prayer, our beloved
ones who have departed from us can have peaceful repose of their souls. Also, we can spend
some thankful and harmonious moments with our ancestors who have done so much for us.

2. O-Bon Service Schedule
O-Bon Services will be held as follows:
Friday, July 25 - 10:00 am (Hatsubon Families Only)
2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 26 - 10:00 am (Hatsubon Families Only)
2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 27 - 10:00 am
Sign up for O-Bon Service will begin 1 hour before 2 pm and 7 pm services.
This is on a first come first serve basis. NO phone orders will be taken.
Closing Service will be on Sunday, July 27 at 10:00 a.m. Cleanup will begin shortly
thereafter.
Parking Attendants Needed: We are in need of at least 6 parking attendants for each 2
pm and 7 pm service. Please call Jodo Mission at 949-3995 if you are able to help direct
cars to parking spaces. We appreciate your help.
O-Toba Service Appointments: If you wish to have prayers offered in
front of your O-Toba, appointments will be accepted from 8:00 am to 6:45 pm
for Tuesday July 15 to 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2014.
Offering of Rice: During O-Bon Services it is customary to offer a bag of
rice. However, monetary donations in lieu of rice are acceptable. “Rice” en-
velopes are available in the office. Thank you for your understanding and
support.
Sr. YBA O-Bon Flower Sale: Please help the Sr. YBA by purchasing a beautiful potted
chrysanthemum ($2.00 each). NO phone orders will be taken. Thank you for your support.
Friday, July 25: 9:00 am to 7:30 pm Saturday, July 26: 9:00 am until supply runs out
Offerings at your O-Toba: The space allowed for each O-Toba is approximately 5.5
inches width and 7 inches in depth. SEE page 1 for sample offerings. Most people will offer
foods that the deceased liked, i.e. flowers, fruits, mochi, candies, somen for long generation
life, cucumber and eggplant .
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Haleiwa Bon Dance: July 18 and 19, 2014. We are ordering a van to go to
Haleiwa on Saturday, July 19, leaving Jodo Mission of Hawaii at 4:00 p.m. and leaving
Haleiwa at 10:00 p.m. to return to Jodo Mission of Hawaii. Please contact Jodo Mission
949-3995 if you wish to ride the van. Jodo Mission members will be given first priority.
Others on a first come, first serve basis. Thank you.

3. Page 3
Mindfulness and Buddhism
In an article entitled “How to Practice Mindfulness
(Buddhism)”, it is stated that “mindfulness” is the ability to see
things as they are, without the cloud of feelings, prejudice or even
mood. “Mindfulness” is part of the Buddhist Eight Fold Path at
number 7: “Right Thought” We should cherish our thoughts
because our words and our actions arise from our thoughts. And
number 8: “Right Meditation” We should think often of Amida
Buddha and repeat His Holy Name. Namu Amida Butsu.
In western cultures the practice of mindfulness is used as a
therapeutic technique to reduce stress, pain, and even help with
depression.
You can begin your own mindful practice by finding a quiet
place, then focus your mind on the present moment—do not think
about other things—like I must finish this project because of an up-
coming deadline, someone said something said something to me to-
day which was not nice, my children do not listen to me, my hus-
band does not listen to me, my body has so many aches and pains or
whatever the case may be. Do not think of these unpleasant
thoughts, but sit in silence and focus on your breathing to elimi-
nate distractions. Practice focusing on nothing.
As you become more mindful of the present, please recognize
the things around you that you may have taken for granted. Thank
you for each day you are alive. As Bishop Hara always says to
recite the O-Nenbutsu or Namu Amida Butsu ten times each day as
you awake and before going to sleep or at any time during the day
and thank Amida Buddha for this wonderful day!
At Jodo Mission, we have been practicing musical medita-
tion which is quite different and beautiful! You sit quietly and
concentrate on your breathing and at the same time listen to some
beautiful music played on our beautiful grand piano. Rev. Nakano
says he likes American music so on Sunday, May 25 for example, he
played “Shuka Tsuki-kage” and then played “My Way”. He always
starts out with “Shuka Tsuki-kage” which is from a poem from our
founder Honen Shonin and then plays a song like the Beatles song
“Yesterday” or “Pearly Shells” or a Japanese children’s song
“Yuyake Koyake”. We get to calm ourselves for these few minutes!

4. Baccalaureate Sunday
Ashley Mizuo, grand-
daughter of long time
member, Masa Kitaji-
ma, was the honoree at
the Baccalaureate service
held on May 25, 2014.
Photo on left is Ashley’s
family. Ashley graduates
from Iolani High School
Guest Speaker on Bac-
calaureate Sunday was
Rev. Irene Matsumoto
of Palolo Kwannon
Temple. Rev. Matsu-
moto is such a wonder-
ful speaker and gave
Ashley encouragement
on such a wonderful life
she has to look forward
to and wished her the
best. Rev. Matsumoto
was born in Wahiawa
and when she saw
Ashley’s grandfather,
Masa Kitajima, it just
lit up both their faces as
they reminisced the past.
In her talk, Rev. Matsu-
moto reflected on her
own experiences, some
quite humorous!
Above is a photo of
Rev. Matsumoto with
Yoshiko Kitagawa.
Rev. Matsumoto is also
good friends with Mrs.
Kitgawa’s daughter,
Audrey Kitagawa, who
also is a wonderful
speaker and was our
guest speaker in April.
Thank you Rev.
Matsumoto for such an
inspiring talk. How
nice to be so young as
Ashley!
Sunday School congratulated Ashley for
some day they too will be graduating
from high school.
Fujinkai Fundraiser
The Honolulu Jodo Shu Fujinkai is
selling the HBC Cook Book Vol. 2.
This volume is similar to Vol 1 which
was a colorful Cookbook in which
recipes were gathered from temples
of the Hawaii Buddhist Council.
Rev. Yubun Narashiba cooked these
many different recipes, took colorful
photos of the various steps to the reci-
pe and put the recipes together in this
Cookbook . The Fujinkai ladies very
much appreciate all the effort Rev.
Narashiba has put into this Cookbook
and be a fundraiser for us. Please
stop by the Jodo Mission of Hawaii
office to see a copy of the Cook-
book.
and will be going to Loyola
University Chicago majoring
in journalism. She is the
online Editor-in-Chief for the
Iolani “Imua” newsletter. She
also plays the oboe in the
Iolani Wind Ensemble. She
also is a color guard for the
Iolani marching band. Ashley
has a bright future ahead of
her and we wish her good
luck at Loyola University!
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5. HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICES
for Your Loved Ones’ Date of Passing
In Buddhism, memorial services are
observed on the date of passing, which comes
every year, and at the anniversaries, which
come every 4-6 years (please refer to the chart
of anniversaries as posted on the right).
At the memorial services, the family offers
flowers, food and incense to Amida Buddha
and their loved ones. Of course these offer-
ings are meritorious, but it is most required
that the family willingly recite “Namu Amida
Butsu (I take refuge in Amida Buddha)” bear-
ing sincerity toward the deceased person. It is
an opportunity for the family to honor the
deceased person as well as to clarify the
meaning of their lives, by learning the imper-
manent nature of life and appreciating the link
of lives of their ancestors. Services can be
observed at Jodo Mission of Hawaii or at your
home altar.
ANNIVERSARIES –2014
Anniversaries Year of Passing
1st year 2013
3rd 2012
7th 2008
13th 2002
17th 1998
23rd 1992
25th 1990
27th 1988
33rd 1982
37th 1978
43rd 1972
47th 1968
50th 1965
100th 1915
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YBA CONVENTION HELD IN HILO
June 6, 7, 8, 2014
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YBA Convention
was held on Hawaii
Island. Those who
went had a wonderful
time. Most of the
Convention was held
at Hilo Meshoin.
They also visited
Kurtistown, Hakalau
and Hamakua Jodo
Missions. Those who
went are encouraging
others to please try to
make the trip to Ha-
waii Island for the
Joint Laypersons and
Fujinkai Conventions
to be held on Sept 19-
21, 2014. They will
visit Hamakua Jodo
Mission which will be
Above is a photo of the YBA statewide officers for 2014-2015. In June 2015, the
YBA Convention will be held on Oahu..
celebrating its 120 years of existence in Hawaii.

6. Obituaries
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.
Dorothy Mitsuko Hamada 91
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 MinisterPage 6
2014 BON DANCE SCHEDULE
OF JODO SHU TEMPLES
Island Temple Phone No. Dates Times
Oahu Betsuin 949-3995 Aug 15 to 16 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Haleiwa 637-4382 July 18 to 19 7/18: 8 pm – 10 pm
7/19: 8 pm – 11 pm
Big Island
[Hawaii]
Kurtistown
Call Rev. Miyazaki
(808) 935-6996
August 2 8:00 pm
Hilo July 18 to 19 7/18: 7:30 pm
7/19: 8:00 pm
Hakalau August 16 8:00 pm
Hamakua
Call Rev. Wansa
(808) 775-0965
August 9 6:30 pm
Kohala July 12 6:30 pm
Hawi August 2 6:30 pm
Maui Kahului Call Rev. John Hara
(808) 244-0066
August 9 7:00 pm
Wailuku June 20 7:00 pm
Lahaina (808) 661-4304 July 5 7:00 pm
Kapaa (808) 822-4319 June 6 to 7 7:30 pmKauai
Koloa (808) 742-6735 July 18 to 19 7:30 pm
Bishop Gensho Hara
Lahaina, Maui

7. 1 Kichi Yanagisawa
The Yanagisawa Family
Yone Ishida
Yoshikazu Kakimoto
2 Toyo Tojo
The Tojo Family
Tsune Uchiumi
Minoru Shigeta
Kikuyo Gonhata]
Ellen Kimiko Hedani
3 Tamayo Yanagihara
Robert Yoshimura
4 Setsuyo Sugihara
The Sugihara Family
Sumiyo Yamanaka
Kajo Teruya
Isami Yoshikawa
The Yoshikawa Family
Kajo Teruya
The Yamanaka Family
Masaru Taira
5 Asao Takara
Shige Ikeda
Fred Yutaka Sakuda
Donna Haruko Furutani
6 Takaichi Hamada
The Hamada Family
Miki Ajimura
The Ajimura Family
Takezo Ishida
Yosuke Mitsutani
7 Hisa Akimoto
Taki Ishimoto
Seiji Ogawa
Kenneth Tsugio Ito
Richard Shunichi
Yoshida
8 Yoshio Furumoto
Kamado Takara
Hiroshi Arakawa
Sueko Kiyama
Shigeko Shimamoto
9 Kameichi Okamura
Matsuyo Kamioka
Kumataro Gonhata
Masashi Kimura
10 Tatsu Yanagihara
The Yanagihara Family
Shina Kaya
The Kaya & Shimazaki
Family
Keizo Nagata
The Nagata Family
Yojiro Yamashina
Ukichi Nakano
Fuji Kitagawa
11 Toyo Nanbu
The Nanbu Family
Fusa Murakami (2)
The Murakami Family
The Yamamoto Family
Shigeyo Ipponsugi
Iwao Asaumi
12 Hideo Higashi
Kamesaburo Gushiken
Akiyo Yano
Morio Yanagihara
Toshiji Oka
13 Kazuichi Akimoto
Bunji Aoki
The Aoki Family
Toki Yamamoto
The Yamamoto Family
Setsuyo Nitta
Yai Ouchi Watanabe
Sadako Asaumi
14 Takao Amano
Kanichi Morita
Fukutaro Nagata
Haya Kamimura
Kazuo Kamimura
Kanichi Morita
15 The Nakagawa Family
The Koike Family
The Fujisue Family
Doris Chiyoko Hayashi
Florence Satoko Law
16 The Juichi Yamada
Family
The Fujii Family
The Shikata Family
The Nishii Family
The Okazaki Family
Haruo Okahara
The Okahara Family
R. Toyoji Tominaga
Tetsuichi Umemoto
17 Ito Tanimura
The Tanimura Family
Kome Nishiguchi
The Nishiguchi Family
Takiko Amakawa
Yumei Uyehara
Tomoe Yoshioka
Edwin Juichi Yagi
18 Hisako Fujihana
The Fujihana Family
Seiji Nakagawa
Miyoji Aoki
Masutaro Kunihisa
Tokiyo Masaki
Masaaki Maruichi
Okiyo Matsumoto
Matsu Sadoyama
19 Misae Higashihara
Thomas Tamotsu
Hamada
20 Gonshichi Shintaku
Fukuji Ikeda
Katsumi Imada
Ayako Hibi
21 Shigeru Nakata
Usuke Oda
Kamekichi Toyofuku
22 Keisuke Kimura
The Kimura Family
Takeo Matsunaga
Motohiro Tanimura
Matsuyo Miyagi
23 June Junko Yamashita
Keizo Oda
Sadako Kishimoto
24 Masako Narahara
25 Matsuno Mishina
The Mishina Family
Masuo Yanagihara
The Yanagihara Family
The Kimura Family
The Weiss Family
(Stillborn)
26 Naosuke Nakamoto
The Nakamoto &
Sakagawa Family
Toshio Fujimoto
The Fujimoto Family
Pauline Aiko Nakamura
27 Sakutaro Koyama
The Koyama Family
Sayoko Takaoka
Hatsu Maruichi
Yoichiro Watanabe
Yone Tarumoto
28 Koichi Ogi
Sadamu Iwamoto
Miyoko Ohara
Darin Sueo Furutani
Fumiko Iwamoto
29 Kansuke Yano
The Yano, Konaka &
Hayashi Family
Mitsuo Sakakibara
Chiya Wada
30 Noriaki Masuda
The Masuda & Asamura
Family
Kinosuke Kitamura
The Kitamura Family
Toshisuke Iwamoto
Noriaki Masuda
Matsuo Hirayasu
Bishop Shutesu
Miyamoto
31 Haruo Nakano
Kameyo Hayashi
Usano Yamane
Katsumi Yano
Evelyn Chieko Fujita
Nobu Namba
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