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Higashi Hongwanji
Hawaii Betsuin
Bulletin

8August 2019

Higashi Hongwanji
Mission of Hawaii
At Higashi Hongwanji, we remaintrue to our origins as an open Sangha,
welcoming anyone who wishes tolearn more about the Jodo Shinshu
tradition of Buddhism.
A registered 501(c)3 organization
Head Minister: Kenjun Kawawata
Resident Minister: Steven Toyoshima
Minister: Hidesato Kita
Minister: Koen Kikuchi
President: Kenneth Saiki
Secretary: Marian Tsuji
Treasurer: Karen Wong
1685 Alaneo Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
Tel: (808) 531-9088
Fax: (808) 531-3265
Email: betsuin@hhbt-hi.org
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Editor: Ken Saiki

Genie UnleashedIRinban Kenjun Kawawatat was just 74 years ago, the morning of August 6, 8:15 am, when the firstatomic bomb was dropped in Hiroshima and 150,000 people were killed.
Three days later Nagasaki was burned down by the atomic bomb and 90,000
people were killed. Then the war ended on August 15, 1945.
Ryotaro Shiba, who was a famous Japanese writer and served in theJapanese army during the war, said, “We cannot honor
those who died in wars in the past until we find real
peace and harmony in this world. They died for peace
and their countries. They sacrificed their lives for peace.”“Until we establish true peace on Earth, theirsacrifices are useless deaths. We have to know this matter.
Why did they die? We have to make a vow not to commitwar again. We must not commit the same mistake again.”
In a documentary film about the Hiroshima atomic
bombing , a woman, one of the survivors said, “I really felt
Rinban Ken Kawawatathat I was evil, because I had to leave many people whoneeded care behind during my search for my parents after the bombing.
Until that day, I thought I was a good human.”
She was so surprised that the war had changed everything and it showed
the real nature of human beings. She really felt the importance of normal
daily living and for peace for all human beings.
All of us today share their basic wish for peace and harmony.
Ten years ago, a young American named Steve Sotor—who was 14 at thetime—read about the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
during World War II in his history textbook. He was curious to know why
atomic bombs had to be used but he didn’t find the answer in his textbook.
Steve decided to make a documentary film about the atomic bomb. Heand his friend, Trace Gainer, interviewed scientists and engineers who helped
develop such weapons.
In their documentary entitled, “Genie of the Magic Lamp,” Genie, trappedin the lamp says, “I was called, that is why I came out. Honestly, I did not wantto come out.”
The message was loud and clear: “Nuclear weapons don’t kill people.
People who use nuclear weapons kill people.”(cont’d on p. 2)

拝み合う世界を見つけよう
河和田賢淳

終戦よりはや７４年の月日が過ぎ、今、戦争の記憶が薄れ行く中で世界平和への歩みをまだまだ進めて行かなければなりません。
この８月１５日は終戦の日として戦争で亡くなられたすべての方々を想い追悼の心を表します。この人類の戦争の歴史を深く省みて真の平和、調和の世界の実現に向けていよいよ歩みを進めて行かなければなりません。その歩みの第一歩は私自身、人間自身をまず知らなければなりません。私は無智という大き(次のページに続く)

Genie Unleashed (cont’d from p. 1)

拝み合う世界を見つけよう (前ページより続く)

After the screening, one of the participants asked Steve
why he made a film about something that happened 63
years ago.
Steve answered that it’s not so important when it
happened but more important to know why it happened.
He added that even though our government did itat the time, he felt that, as an American, he shared
responsibility. We think today that that was the wrong
decision and we have sorrow for this tragedy.
In Japan, people were surprised to find out that a
14-year-old boy had made this documentary. The film
inspired many to do whatever they were able to forpeace. In making the statement that nuclear weapons
don’t kill people, but people do, he pointed to the truecause of the war: ignorance.
Our ignorance is the root cause of misunderstanding
and killing of people. Ignorance leads to fear, fear leads tohate and hate leads to violence.
So first, we have to know ourselves. War is anextension of our selves. When we become arrogant, thenconflict starts. We need to respect each other.
Nembutsu, Namu Amida Butsu is bowing. When
we bow, we become humble and we can find peace. We
should not forget bowing and humility in our daily lives.
In gassho,
Rinban Kenjun Kawawata

な闇を抱え、その無智の闇が多くの争いや、苦しみを作るのです。
真の平和または調和した世界とはそのままの世界でありましょう。私共が自我でよって造った平和や幸せを他に押しつけることでなく、互いに愚かなる自分、闇を知り、頭を下げ合い拝みあってゆくところに調和して行ける世界があるのだと思います。
暁烏敏師は「驕慢と強欲は闘争の元であり、敬いと愛とは平和のもとである。仏教の教えは強くなれという教えではなく、拝めよ抱けよ、という教えであります。拝めよ、抱けよの教えの根本は、拝まれておる自分、抱かれておる自分を見いだすことであります。
日本の手紙は礼拝によって始まり、礼拝によって終わります。お茶も相撲も礼拝によって始まり礼拝によって終わります。親は子を拝み、子は親を拝み、夫は妻を拝み、妻は夫を拝み、兄は弟を拝み、弟は兄を拝むのが礼拝の生活です生活であります。
南無阿弥陀仏は、ソ連を拝み、アメリカを拝み、ソ 連を抱き、アメリカを抱くのであります。南無阿弥陀仏の前には敵もありません、味方もありません。身外にも身内にも南無阿弥陀仏であります。」
いま私共は自分を学びつつ、謙虚な心で真の調和ある世界を願いそれを小さくてもいいから声にして行くところからはじめられるのではないでしょうか。それは南無と言う一言の中に込められている世界であります。
合掌河和田賢淳

BUDDHISM 101
Sunday, August 11, 12 noonFirst in a series of workshops

Rev. Steve will introduce Buddhism
through the life and teachings ofGautama Buddha, who lived nearly
2,600 years ago.
• Who was he?
• What does “Buddha” mean?
• What is Buddhism’s goal?
• How do these teachings help us
living in the modern world?
Study materials provided. Just
bring a pen & notepad. Whether you’reinterested in Buddhism but don’t know
where to start, or a long-time member
looking to learn more about the roots
and basics of Buddhism, please feel free
to join us. No fees to attend.
ALL ARE WELCOME!

2SERVICES AND CEREMONIES

30th Annual Hiroshima Commemoration
and Peace Service

Tuesday, August 6 at 11:00 am
At Hiroshima Peace Bell on College Walk in front ofIzumo Taishakyo Mission, 215 N. Kukui St., Honolulu
Guest speaker: A-bomb survivor Lawrence Miwa

26th Annual U.N. Association of Hawaii
Nagasaki Peace Ceremony
Friday, August 9 at 10:00 am
Honolulu Myohoji Mission
2003 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu
Guest speaker: Dr. Maya Soetero-Ng

10th Annual Peace Walk to Nagasaki Peace BellFriday, August 9 at 5:00 pm - lantern service
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
1727 Pali Hwy., Honolulu
Walk to Nagasaki Peace Bell at Civic Center (1.1 miles)
for 7:00 pm ringing of bell

BON 2019W

hen the double rainbow suddenly
appeared during our Manto-e service on
Friday, smiles popped up on people’s faces andseemed to stay on for the rest of the joyful evening.
Sounds of gleeful laughter among bondancers and booth workers competed with thesqueals of delight among the many children
discovering fun at the kiddies’ corner. Or werewe hearing happy folks striking gold and finding
great bargains at our new Homegrown booth,Nomi no Ichiba and the “Kyoto store”?
The lively music, tasty food favorites andvarious activities were all possible with the help ofmany, including bon dance clubs, our martial arts
groups, schools, local merchants and, of course,
temple member volunteers and their friends
and family who did everything from set up to
take down and everything in between! We’re stillcollecting names of all our helpers to publish innext month’s issue of our Wa newsletter.
We are grateful for the hundreds who attended
and brightened our bon festival and hope everyone
had a wonderful time. We’ll see you again next year!
Photos courtesy of Jon Shimizu

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News on theBetsuin Wireless

Pilgrimage option enhancesWorld Dobo Gathering 2020
While attending a World Dobo
Gathering helps deepen ourappreciation of Jodo Shinshu, italso gives attendees an exciting
opportunity to meet members andministers from around the world.
JTB USA has put together a fournight package that departs Honolulu
on Apr. 18 for Kansai, which includes
accommodations at an onsen hotelnear the airport before taking you toKyoto for the three-day gathering,with two nights at the Dobo Retreat
Center and the final night at theANA Crowne Plaza before returning
to Hawaii via Kansai International
Airport on Apr. 29.
The 13th World Dobo
Gathering in 2020 features aunique Pilgrimage Option,
following Shinran Shonin’s
footsteps during his exile toEchigo (present day Niigata)and in Hitachi (present dayIbaraki), where he propagated
the teaching of Nembutsu.
The pilgrimage groupdeparts Kyoto Apr. 23 bychartered coach—a luxury
not available to Shinran—with
an English-speaking guideand visits places such as thefamous Tojinbo cliffs andYoshizaki Gobou temple, anational historic site, before
stopping for an overnight stayat Kintaro Onsen in Toyama.
The group tours Niigata
and Gunma prefectures on Friday,
stopping at Takenouchi Souan,
where Shinran is said to have lived,

The spectacular basalt columnar formations
at Tojinbo cliffs are a rare occurrence in Nature.

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August movie Good Morning
displays Ozu’s comedic side

Kairaku-en Park in Mito, Ibaraki, is considered
one of the top three gardens in all of Japan.

and at other points of interest before
enjoying dinner and an onsen soak at
Matsunoi Ryokan in Gunma-ken.
On Apr. 25, the pilgrimage wends
its way to Ibaraki, stopping at Inada
Gobou Sainenji, where Shinran lived for
20 years, and a ceramic art
museum. Lodgings are atthe Daiwa Roynet in Mito.
On the final morning, thegroup visits Hobutsuji temple
and Kairaku-en Park in Mito
before saying sayonara andheading out to Narita forflights back home.
Cost Information
For the convention only,
the fee is $218 per room for
twin, $410 for single.
Total for the pilgrimage
tour after the convention
is $992, based on four to aroom at ryokan and twin at
Daiwa Roynet Hotel. Includes
breakfast, four lunches anda dinner, admission fees forsightseeing and chartered bus
with English-speaking guide. Additional
fees for twin rooms at ryokan. Price varies
depending on number of participants
and the yen exchange rate.
Airline transportation is notincluded and booked individuallyat additional cost. Tour terms andconditions subject to change.
Application forms are available at theHawaii District Office (Ph. 531-1231 oremail hawaiikantokubu@gmail.com).
Application and $300 deposit are
due by August 30, so don’t delay! Sign
up today so you won’t miss out!

Director Yasujiro Ozu provides us
with a light-hearted take on thechallenges of inter-generational
relationships in this 1959 film. Families
live side-by-side in a Tokyo suburb
where housewives gossip about theneighbors’ new washing machine andunemployed husbands look for work
as door-to-door salesmen. Minoru(Koji Shitara) and Isamu (MasahikoShimazu) stop speaking in protest
after their parents, Keitaro (ChishuRyu) and Tamiko (Kuniko Miyake)refuse to buy a television set. This
charming comedy gently satirizes
consumerism in postwar Japan.
Showtime: 6:30 pm, Tues., Aug. 27,
84 min. Color, Japanese audio,
English subtitles. Free admission.
Light refreshments, or bring to share!

お早よう (おはよう)

郊外の住宅地、長屋のように複数の家族が隣り合って暮らしている。林敬太郎(笠智衆 )と妻民子 (三宅邦子 )の息子実（設楽幸嗣）と勇（島津雅彦）はテレビがほしいと両親にねだるが、聞き入れてもらえない。子供たちは、要求を聞き入れてもらえるまで口を利かないというストライキをして、最終的に買ってもらうのだった。
監督： 小津安二郎、公開 :1959年、カラー、言語 : 日本語、字幕 : 英語 、映時
間 : 84分、8月27日(火)午後6:30時、入場無料。

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Temple Activities Calendar
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Sun 10 am Shōtsuki memorial service
Dharma message: Rinban Kawawata
Sun 12pm Basic Buddhism discussion in Japanese
おMon 10 am Meditation Sutra study classThu 7 pm The Larger Sutra study class
led by Rinban Kawawata in English
Sun 10 am Sunday service
Dharma message: Rev. Toyoshima
Sun 12 pm Buddhism 101 workshop (English)
Mon 12 pm 99 Lunch Bunch at Moanalua 99 Food Court
Tue 3 pm Ukulele class/band practiceThu 7 pm Dharma potluck discussion groupSun 10 am Sunday service
Dharma message: Rinban Kawawata
Sun 12 pm Betsuin board meeting
Sun 12 pm The Art of Paper Folding class
Otani Center
Mon 10 am Meditation Sutra study class
Sun 10 am Sunday service
Dharma message: Rev. Toyoshima
Tue 3 pm Ukulele class/band practiceTue 6:30 pm Movie night: Good Morning (1959)
Wed 10 am Shinran Shōnin memorial service

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9/24
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Sun 10 am Shōtsuki memorial service
Dharma msg: Rinban Kawawata
Sun 12pm Basic Buddhism discussion in Japanese
おThu 6 pm Karaoke night at the Betsuin
Sun 10 am Sunday service (Rev. Toyoshima)
Tue 3 pm Ukulele class/band practiceThu 7 pm The Larger Sutra study class
led by Rinban Kawawata in English
Sat 1 pm Hoonko Gathering
Lecturer: Rev. Fred Brennion
Sun 10 am Hoonko service
Officiant: Overseas Abbot Choyu Otani
Dharma message: Rev. Fred Brennion
Mon 10 am Meditation Sutra study classThu 7 pm Dharma potluck discussion groupSun 10 am Fall Ohigan service
Dharma msg: Rev. Kazunori Takahashi
Sun 12 pm Betsuin board meetingTue 3 pm Ukulele class/band practiceTue 6:30 pm Movie night: Rainbow Song (2018)
Sat 10 am Shinran Shōnin memorial service
Sun 10 am Sunday service
Japanese dharma msg: Rinban Kawawata
English: Rev. Toyoshima

Everyone is welcome to join the morning chanting held at 7 am daily (except on Sundays & the 28th day of the month) in the Betsuin main hall.