Akemashite Omedetto Gozaimasu! First of all I would like the thank Rev Watanabe, Yasuko Kujiraoka, the Board of Directors and the entire Sangha for their selfless cooperation and support of this temple. This includes BCA, ministers and laypersons who have directly or indirectly supported us, thank you. As you know this past year had its unique challenges but the Sangha bravely came together to meet it head on. As we embark on a new year I request your continued spirited support and will do what I can to help communicate the message of the Buddha. As we frequently recite during Sunday service under ‘Shin Buddhist Life Principles’, my goal for the New Year is to “Share the True Dharma with All.” Former Monshu Koshin Ohtani, in his book ‘The Buddha’s Wish for the World,’ cites: “Your life is a gift wished into existence.” May 2018 bring on a deepening awareness.
Gassho,
Presidentof the
OBT Board of Directors
Mochi Time Again!
DEADLINE DATE FOR MOCHI ORDER IS: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018
PICK-UP DATE: FOR MOCHI ORDER IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
Look for the form in Announcements
December Image and message from our Reverend Watanabe
It is difficult to encounter a time when a Tathagata appears in the world,
And difficult to hear the teaching of the Buddhas
Rev. Masanori Watanabe
2018 is almost done and we will welcome 2019 soon. I truly appreciate your participation and support for the temple’s annual events, such as the Chicken Teriyaki Dinner, Strawbe
rry Festival, and Obon. We will have Mochitsuki on December 9 and your help there will be appreciated very much. The December Shotsuki Service will be held on December 1stat 10:00 am. There are the Bodhi Day Service at 10:00 am and Oseibo Taikai after the service on Sunday, December 2nd. Joya-e (New Year’s Eve Service) is on December 31stat 7:00 pm and New Year’s Day is January 1st, 2019 at 10:00 am. I look forward to seeing you at these services and events.
 By Reverend Masanori Watanabe for our Sangha | UPCOMING EVENTS
OXNARD BUDDHIST TEMPLE CALENDAR: View Full Calendar
Weekly meetings: Times may vary, visitors please call ahead.
Japanese Language School: 8:30 am Saturdays
Judo: 7 pm Tuesdays and Fridays
Togen Daiko: 8 am Sundays and 7 pm Wednesdays |
