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
Obon is coming July 14 - Mark your calendars! Come to our Obon Dance practices starting June 19. We'll be on the OBT grounds.
1. Bon Odori Uta2. Ichigo Ichie3. Shimaya Uta Ashibii4. Pokemon Ondo5. Shigisan Ondo (tenugui)6. AIUEO ondo (uchiwa/fan)7. Seinen Ondo (kachi kachi)8. Tsurukame Ondo
Temple favorites for the second set of Obon Dance Songs (subject to change):
1. Memanbetsu Bayashi2. Gassho Ondo3. Nikkei Ondo4. Shiawase Samba5. Kyushu Tanko Bushi6. Hokkai no Abarembo
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THANKS!
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 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 |
