This document is the October 2014 bulletin from the Jodo Mission of Hawaii. It provides information about an upcoming bazaar on October 19th and calls for volunteers to help with preparation. It summarizes a youth retreat event and discusses topics from guest speakers on Tai Chi and its benefits. It also honors elderly church members and lists those who will be included in perpetual memorial prayers for each day in October.

1. 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.

2. 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!
OAHU YOUTH RETREAT
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3. 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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4. 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 ronpineda@aol.com.
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!

6. 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

7. 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
Tokuichi Iwasaki
Masaru Hashimoto
Marla M. Horiuchi
Tomoaki Ito
Sumi Akashi
19 Harriet Hatsuko Umeda
Saito
Shizue Omura
20 Masaichi Ishizaki
Mino Kamisato
Shuichi Yamamura
Iso Ikuta
Wayne Shoji Nakata
Haruyo Kotake
21 Aiko Okamoto
The Okamoto &
Nakamoto Family
Shizuyo Fukada
22 Kei Sawamura
Kiyomi Fujimoto
Jerry Suyeichi Iwamoto
23 Shigezaburo Kanayama
The Kanayama Family
Noboru Kuriyama
The Kuriyama Family
Kosai Nakamura
Shozaemon Yoshida
Kiyoto Horiuchi
Eleanor Sato
24 Yoshiichi Yamada
The Yamada Family
Kitaro Yamato
The Yamato Family
Miru Umemoto
25 Mamoru Fukuda
The Fykuda Family
Asataro Yamamoto
The Yamamoto Family
Hatsuji Yamamoto
Komao Harada
Masa Ikuta Yamada
26 Kikuji Okada
Yaichi Maruich
Taro Taira
Kiyoko Aoki
Judy Ukiko Tanaka
27 Fumio Yanagihara
The Yanagihara Family
Nobuo Amakawa
Mamoru Hayashi
Take Kimura
Toichi Toyofuku
Masa Furukawa
28 Hideo Inouye
29 Takayuki Kameoka
The Kameoka Family
Take Hinotsume
Haruyo Hashimoto
30 Fuji Yamada
The Yamada Family
Sue Matsuo
The Matsuo Family
Chiyoko Ogata
31 Rikizo Fukuda
The Fukuda Family
Tora Okawa
The Shigeoka &Okawa
Family
Kuni Yamamoto
The Yamamoto Family
Yasuko Mitsuyasu

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9:30am Morning Service
Everyday
October 2014
Jodo Mission of Hawaii
Phone: 949-3995
Website: www.jodo.us
8:30 Fujinkai Meeting
10:00 Sunday Service
10:00 Sunday Service
B A Z A A R P R E P A R A T I O N: All week until Bazaar Day 10/19
NO SUNDAY SERVICE
BAZAAR
8am to 1 pm
10:00 Family Service
Sunday School
11:45 Board Meeting
8:30 Sewing Class
COMING EVENTS:
Oct 12 after Sunday Service—Bazaar Prep to bring out stored
Bazaar items HELP NEEDED
Nov 9 at 10:00 a.m. O-Juya Service
Dec 7 HBC Bodhi Day Service (Jodo-e)
Dec 14 at 8:00 am General Clean-up—We need your help!
Dec. 27 Mochitsuki Day
Fujinkai Meeting
(Women’s association)
Oct 5 at 8:30 a.m.
YBA Meeting
NO MEETING in Oct
Sewing Circle
Oct 11 & 25 at 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School
Oct 12 time to be announced
8:30 Sewing Class
Waikuku Jodo Mission
Centennial Celebration