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WHEEL OF DHARMA Official Publication of the Buddhist Churches of America VOLUME 35 1710 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 MAY 2009 ISSUE 5 Socho Koshin Ogui Opening Remarks from 2009 BCA National Council Meeting Buddhism for all people, including women and ordinary people who lived in the villages and towns. He sought a Buddhism that was more than just tradition. He sought a Buddhism that was alive. In order to prove or make an example of this new way of life, Shinran Shonin officially married, accepted fish and meat, and lived among the ordinary people. His revolutionary way of life was not accepted by the traditionalist Buddhist priests of his time. Because of this, his name was never listed in the Kosoden record of high ranking priest of that period. Rennyo Shonin, the 8th Patriarch of our Jodo Shinshu school was respected as an innovator of our Shin Buddhist tradition during the 15th century in Japan. Like Shinran Shonin, he propa- President’s Message G ood morning and welcome to the 2009 BCA National Council Meeting. As the ministers and lay leaders of the BCA, I wish to thank you for your dedication and leadership to our organization. As you know, beginning in April 2011, the Hongwanji in Japan will begin a 10-month observance of the 750th Memorial for Shinran Shonin. As part of this historical event, we will be observing our own national 750th Memorial Observance for Shinran Shonin during the 2010 BCA National Council Meeting next year in San Jose, California. Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu Shin Buddhism was respected as a revolutionist during the 12th century in Japan. He retreated from his life of “mountain Buddhism” to “ground level Buddhism,” and sought a T gated Shin Buddhism among the ordinary people like farmers, fishermen, merchants, and housewives. He strived to explain and interpret the Shin teaching in a simple way so that it could be understood even by the uneducated among the people. Both Shinran Shonin and Rennyo Shonin did not hesitate to change from traditional ways. They both lived with a firm belief that there is no progress without change. Today, we live in 21st century America amidst a mixture of different languages, cultures and lifestyles. The question we must ask ourselves is, “Given the diverse make-up of the America we live in today, what can we do to make the teachings of Jodo Shinshu Shin Buddhism and the Nembutsu resonate among the people of today’s society?” As Kaikyoshi ministers and lay leaders, what is it that we have to do in order for people to realize and be able to say, “Yes, Shin Buddhism makes sense! It is my religion, and it is my family’s religion.” This is the challenge that we face. It is very easy and comfortable to go back to things as they were, or to stay on the same track. Yet, it is almost always a challenge to move forward, changing or trying out new things out. It is also easy to criticize or react negatively towards those who seek to change or who are bold enough to try something new. But like Shinran Shonin and Rennyo Shonin have vividly shown us through their life’s work, I also believe that there is no progress without change. The challenges that we face today are a result of what we’ve done or not done in the past. And what we Socho Koshin Ogui will have to face in the future will depend on what it is we do now. My dream, or “THE BIG PICTURE” that I envision for our future is to make Jodo Shinshu Shin Buddhism a major religious tradition here in America. As you well know, my motto is, “Anchu mosaku suru koto wo ikigai to shi, shiko sakugo wo osorezu,” or, “….to challenge oneself to search amidst the uncertainties of work and life, and not be afraid to try new things out or make mistakes along the way.” As the ministers and leaders of Continued on Page 6 What is BCA? By Billy H. Saeki BCA President he Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) is a California nonprofit religious corporation, a legal definition. As described in the BCA Bylaws the National Organization is composed of member temples and churches, assigned ministers, affiliated organizations, individual members, and employees of the Buddhist Churches of America. Individual members are defined as all members of the member temples and churches. So I am a member of BCA by virtue of my membership with the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Southern California. And you as a member of one of the 60 temples/ churches in BCA are automatically an individual member of BCA. Therefore, as stated succinctly by Dr. Gordon Bermant, past BCA president, “I am BCA!” But why do we need BCA, the national organization? What is the purpose of BCA? As stated in the BCA Bylaws, the creed that governs the operation of BCA is “…that each member shall honor and hold the Three Treasures: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha as the foundation of their lives, and follow faithfully the teaching of Shinran Shonin according to Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha.” Furthermore, BCA “…shall instill in its members the spiritual principles and teach- ings of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Faith as practiced by the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha, and shall foster and guide the development of the religion in the United States of America.” In 2000 the BCA National Council (the BCA legislative body) approved the following mission statement that sets forth the purpose of the Buddhist Churches of America: To Promote The Buddha, Dharma, And Sangha as well as To Propagate The Jodo Shinshu Teachings. And in 2001 the BCA National Council approved the following goals to help us fulfill the intent of our mission statement: Shin Buddhism as a major religious tradition in the United States A thriving Jodo Shinshu ministry Self Reliance Service to the greater community The mission statement, goals, and the strategies that were adopted by the 2002 National Council form the BCA’s master plan. BCA has moved forward on several fronts since 2002. Accomplishments include but are not limited to the following: • Campaign BCA – 21st Century has received gifts totaling over $15 million in cash and pledges • Opened the Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeley, California in August 2006 • Minister’s Assistant Program established and ongoing • Center for Buddhist Education established and ongoing • Institute of Buddhist Studies located in Jodo Shinshu Center with increasing enrollments These accomplishments have been achieved because of the hard work of our BCA staff, ministers, and you, the members. What is BCA? I am BCA! PAGE WHEEL OF DHARMA The Secret Difficulty – or the Difficult Secret? – of Buddhism Rev. Harry Gyokyo Bridge, Buddhist Church of Oakland I ’m going to let you in on a secret – Buddhism can be very difficult and confusing. This makes sense when you realize that there are so many things to learn! Not only do we learn about the life of Shakyamuni Buddha, but there are other Buddhas as well! The history of Buddhism begins in the Indian subcontinent and spreading throughout Asia and now the world, making it that much more difficult. I could go on and on, but I will restrict myself by just mentioning the famous Buddhist lists: Three Poisons, Three Treasures, Four Noble Truths, Six Paramitas, Eightfold Path, Twelvefold Chain of Causation, not to mention the Thirty Seven Conditions that Contribute to Awakening! Oh, and can’t forget all the technical terms in various languages such as Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese. Some might say that I shouldn’t dwell on the negative aspects of the study of Buddhism, and to a certain extent I agree. But I also think that it is important to recognize this difficulty. I have often heard people tell me they feel guilty that they don’t know enough about Buddhism. One of the most common statements is: “I went to Dharma School and have been going to temple for years but I feel like I don’t know anything about Buddhism!” Similarly, I remember when I was at the Institute of Buddhist Studies studying to become a minister, there were often times that I felt intimidated and overwhelmed by the amount of information I had to learn. Would I ever be able to learn everything I need to know? How would I know whether or not I had reached that goal? What if I couldn’t?!!! At some point, however, I realized that even my teachers didn’t know everything. For example, one teacher might be an expert in one specific area, but not as knowledgeable about the finer points of Shinshu doctrine. Another could be incredibly knowledgeable about Japanese Buddhism but not so much about Indian Buddhism. Basically, it is proba- bly impossible to know EVERYTHING about Buddhism. It may seem obvious, but it was a big step for me to realize this. Instead, I think that it is more important to live and experience the teachings of Buddhism. An intellectual knowledge of history or doctrine won’t necessarily help us in our lives. It is putting the teachings into practice in our daily life that allows us to truly learn about Buddhism – this is how the teachings become a part of us. In fact, in the collection of letters entitled Lamp for the Latter Ages, Shinran Shonin relates an incident that he witnessed involving his teacher Honen: “I recall hearing the late Master Honen say, ‘Persons of the Pure Land tradition attain birth in the Pure Land by becoming their foolish selves.’ Moreover, I remember [seeing] him smile and say, as he watched humble people of no intellectual pretensions coming to visit him, ‘Without doubt their birth is settled.’ And I heard him say after a visit by a man brilliant in letters and debating, ‘I really wonder about his birth.’ To this day these things come to mind.” (Collected Works of Shinran, 531) Of course, this does not mean that we give up and stop studying Buddhism. On the contrary, it makes us listen that much harder and reflect on our own lives, returning again and again to listen to the Dharma and try and put the teachings into practice in our own lives. Perhaps this is the secret – listen to the Dharma, try and live what you have learned, and if you fail, it’s OK, go back and listen and try again. The best part is that it isn’t a secret at all – Jodo Shinshu is open to anyone and everyone. Namo Amida Butsu. Gomonshu Koshin Ohtani’s Essays in English The Buddha’s Wish for the World A mong the singular events that mark the worldwide celebration of Shinran Shonin’s 750th memorial, few are as joyful for us in America as the publication in English of Monshu Koshin Ohtani’s book The Buddha’s Wish for the World. How fortunate we are to have the Monshu’s wisdom available to us at this time. The book appears as a result of cooperation among numerous individu- als and groups, including of course Monshu Ohtani himself, the Hongwanji International Center headquarters in Kyoto, the Buddhist Study Center in Honolulu, the Orange County Buddhist Church Buddhist Education Center, and the American Buddhist Study Center in New York City. Moreover, all BCA members have the opportunity to participate by making a contribution to ensure the wide dissemination of this important expression of Monshu’s wisdom. The Buddha’s Wish for the World was originally published in Japan in 2003 with the title Ashita ni wa kogan arite. There are thirty-six chapters addressed to specific questions and concerns. The book begins with a question: Tell me friend, why do you suppose we are alive? Monshu Ohtani acknowledges that there is no easy answer to this profound question of exContinued on Page 6 41st BCA FBWA Conference in Sacramento The Northern California Buddhist Women’s Association invites all interested BWA members and individuals to attend the 41st BCA Federation of Buddhist Women’s Associations Conference from Oct. 9 to 11, at the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento. Registration information is available from your BWA chapter president or from your church office. This year’s conference theme is “Looking Back - Looking Ahead: Passing on the Legacy” (Kako to Mirai Wo Mitsumeru). The keynote speakers are Reverend Diane Johnson (English) of the Myokoin Temple, Anchorage, Alaska and Reverend Mariko Nishiyama (Japanese) of the Lahaina Hong- wanji Temple, Maui, Hawaii A special service, Shinran Shonin’s 750th Memorial Service, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10. Several workshops will be available for participants: Making Meetings Matter, Buddhist Influences on Japanese Cultural Arts, Answering the Whys of Buddhist Practices Associated with Memorial Services, How to Spend Without Going Broke, Monpo, Through a Writer’s Eyes, Enhanced Communication for Caregivers, Fitness Using Everyday Items, Dressing for Obon, Make and Take Japanese Greeting Cards, Looking Good - Feeling Good, and Let’s Dance corrections The WOD staff strives to be as accurate as possible with the information provided. If we make a mistake, we’d like to correct it here—like in the April issue. The BCA National Council Meeting photo was taken by Billy Saeki. The IBS symposium photo is credited to Tom Nishikawa. Optional tours to local points of interest are available on Friday, Oct. 9. The three local tours are to Gold Discovery Museum in Coloma, California and Okei-san Cemetery Tour; California Museum for History, Women, and the Arts and a visit to Dharma Realm Buddhist Association of West Sacramento (a nunnery); and Thunder Valley Casino. Conference registration is $130 per person; $140 after July 31. Special hotel rates are available for the conference: Use hotel code: BCA Federation Buddhist Women’s Associations. Call the hotel at (916) 9298855 or 800-222-8733 or www. sacraContinued on Page 6 We gratefully acknowledge contributions to the Wheel of Dharma by the following donors: Sacramento BWA .................................................. $200 Janet E. Arakawa, Daly City, CA ........................... $100 Mary Nakai, Salt Lake City, UT .............................. $20 MAY 2009 New Publication Released by IBS “Path of No Path” The Institute of Buddhist Studies, Graduate Seminary for Shin Buddhist Ministry and Buddhist Research, and the Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research both at Berkeley, announced the publication of the second of three volumes titled, “Path of No Path—Contemporary Studies in Pure Land Buddhism.” This volume honors the late Dr. Roger Corless, professor emeritus of Duke University, who brought to heart a new perspective to the study of Buddhism and Pure Land Buddhism in particular. Dr. Richard Payne, IBS Dean and the Yehan Numata Professor for Buddhist Studies, is the editor. The articles in the book cover a range of topics, from the practice of the Pure Land to its historical transmission and its contemporary interpretation. Contributors of the book are as follows: Harvey B. Aronson, a psychotherapist in Houston, Texas; Gordon B. Bermant, lecturer at University of Pennsylvania and former President of BCA; Alfred Bloom, Professor Emeritus of the University of Hawaii and former Dean of IBS; Ruben L.F. Habito, Southern Methodist University; Arthur Holder, Graduate Theological Union; Charles B. Jones, The Catholic University of America, Washington D.C.; Charles B. Jones, Catholic University of America, Washington D.C.; Charles D. Orzech, University of North Carolina, Greensboro; Charles S. Perbish, Utah State University; James H. Sanford, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Kenneth K.Tanaka, Musashino University, Tokyo and former professor at IBS. The first volume titled IBS Dean Dr. Richard Payne “Shin Buddhism Historical, Textual, and Interpretive Studies,” was published in 2007 with Dr. Payne as editor. The volume honors the late Rev. Dr., Yehan Numata, founder of the Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai and the Numata Center, Berkeley. The book commemorates the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Numata Endowment at the IBS. Contributing writers from worldwide are as follows: John P. Keenan, Middlebury College, Vermont; Whalen Lai, University of California, Davis; T. Griffith Foulk, University of Michigan; Katerine K. Vaelasco, IBS/GTU graduate; Bruno Levin, RuhrUniversitat, Bochum, Germany; Allan A. Andrew, University of Vermont; Hartmut O. Rotermund, Ecole Pratique dis Hautes Etude, Paris; Habbito, SMU; Roger Corless, Duke University. Minor L. Rogers and Ann T. Rogers, Washington and Lee University, Vermont; Joyu Chiba, President Emeritus of Ryukoku University, Kyoto; and Tetsuden Kashima, University of Washington. Payne and Tanaka also contributed to the volume. The books retail for $45 each and are available at the BCA Bookstore, 2140 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA; online at www. bcabookstore.com; or call (510) 809-1435. 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It was the second annual conference targeting 21 to 39 year olds — people who are “grown but not necessarily grown-up” and are interested in Buddhism. This year’s theme, TechnoBuddha, focused on our generation’s experience with technology and how it might affect our experience with Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Reverend Harry Bridge, a young minister well-versed in the advantages and disadvantages of techonologybased life, was our keynote speaker. He even used his iPhone for notes!” – Christine Chin and Lorin Kagehiro (Read more online at www. cbe-bca.org) While the conference had a strong base in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, it also offered other elements important for our age demographic. In addition to an Intro to Photo credit: Kevin Kobayashi Jodo Shinshu workshop and a workshop on talking to friends about Jodo Shinshu, participants were able to attend workshops in Self Defense, Personal Communication, and Financial Planning. Workshops were led by Reverend Seigen Yamaoka, Reverend Ken Yamada, Artie Yamashita, Cindi Rivera and Derek Seo. Each speaker generously donated their time and prepared workshops that were relevant for us. We met many new friends and were able to spend time with old ones, connecting over meals we prepared in small groups and other social activities. TechnoBuddha was a wonderful experience. We are so grateful for the chance to learn, share ideas, and eat together. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s conference happen. And hope to see you all next year! BCA Center for Buddhist Education 2009 Program & Events Calendar (As of April 27, 2009 – Please note changes.) Visit www.cbe-bca.org, call (510) 809-1460 or email: [email protected] for more information. MAY 9 (Sat) 10 am-3pm: JAPANESE NEMBUTSU SEMINAR “Haru no Mombou no Tsudoi” (Spring Dharma Gathering) (E) Guest speaker: Rev. Shoki Mohri, Minister Emeritus, shares his popular dharma messages for everyday living. Reservations by May 4. Donation (includes lunch): $25 General, $20 BCA Member. See Japanese language flyer online at www.cbe-bca.org. Contact Rev.Umezu at (510) 809-1461. MAY 12-14 (Tue-Thurs): MINISTER’S CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR (MCE) (A) Continuing education sessions for BCA ministers. Donate by Credit Card (See website) My Gift to Campaign BCA—The 21st Century c/o Campaign BCA-The 21st Century, 2140 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 □ YES! I’m enclosing is my/our special gift of: MAY 16 (Sat) 12 Noon: INSPIRED BY SHINRAN SHONIN! Monthly Appreciation Gathering (Go Meinichi) (E) Note new date. This month: Join us for chanting, poetry and interactive discussions (“ko”). Poetry by Jerry Bolick, Minister’s Assistant at the Buddhist Church of SF. Browse the BCA Bookstore afterward! This monthly educational gathering celebrates Shinran Shonin’s life and teachings through film, cultural presentations, chanting and interactive discussion. The monthly Dharma-thons & Chazuke Chats take place on or around the 16th day of each month, from 12-12:45 pm at the JSC. Discussion ( ) $1,500, ( ) $3,000, ( ) $5,000*, ( ) $10,000, ( ) $1,500, ( ) $3,000, ( ) $5,000*, ( ) $10,000, Check enclosed, made payable to Campaign BCA - The 21st Century. *A gift or pledge of $5,000 or more will permanently place your name on the donor wall, located in the lobby of the Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeley. Name Address City State Zip ( ) _______________ Phone Email MAY 21 (Thur) 12 Noon: GOTAN-E – SHINRAN SHONIN’S BIRTHDAY (E) Recently scheduled! Noontime service with chanting and interactive discussion (“ko” format, inspired by Shinran) followed by chagayu (vegetarian rice and tea soup). All welcome! RSVP appreciated by 5/18: email [email protected] or phone (510) 809-1460. MAY 30 (Sat): BUDDHA DAY/VESAK (E) Pacific Seminar 21st Century For more information, please contact your temple representative, your local minister, or BCA Campaign Manager Robert Noguchi at the Jodo Shinshu Center at (510) 809-1453, or e-mail [email protected]. “Kyo-Gyo-Shin-Sho.” Other presenters include Dr. Nobuo Haneda (Dharma Breeze), Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto (trans., A Life of Awakening by Takamaro Shigaraki), and Rev. Kodo Umezu (Director, BCA Center for Buddhist Education). Registration: $175 General, $125 BCA Members Deadline: June 7. Early Registration Discount: $25 off if received by May 17. Details online www.cbe-bca.org JUNE 12-13 (Fri-Sun): EASTERN DISTRICT MINISTER’S ASSISTANT PROGRAM (MAP) (A) This training session will be available to MAP participants on the East Coast and in the Midwest, based at Ekoji Temple in Fairfax Station, Virginia. JULY 16 (Thur) 12 Noon: INSPIRED BY SHINRAN SHONIN! Monthly Appreciation Gathering (Go Meinichi) (E) See 5/16. JUNE 16 (Tue) 12 Noon: INSPIRED BY SHINRAN SHONIN! Monthly Appreciation Gathering (Go Meinchi) (E) See 5/16. JUNE 26-28 (Fri-Sun): PACIFIC SEMINAR 21st CENTURY: “Shinran and His Teachings.” (F) Guest Speaker: Prof. Toshikazu Arai, (author, Grasped By the Buddha’s Vow) Presented by the Institute of Buddhist Studies and BCA CBE. Explore the significance of the “Larger Sutra of the Buddha of Immeasurable Life,” as discussed in Shinran Shonin’s major work, JULY 17-19 (Fri–Sun): DHARMA IMMERSION: CROSSING OVER TO BUDDHISM (E) A weekend retreat on Pure Land Buddhism, for those who are coming to Buddhism from other spiritual traditions, as well as long-time seekers. Experience an array of mindful cultural arts and meditation practices at the Jodo Shinshu Center. Details TBA. JULY 24-26: COLLEGE YBA: (C) Annual retreat by College Young Buddhist Association at San Luis Obispo Buddhist Church. Visit www.bcayouth.org MAP Certification Ceremony in Berkeley June 26 - 28, 2009 Join us in exploring the significance of the “Larger Sutra of the Buddha of Immeasurable Life,” as discussed in Shinran Shonin’s major work, Kyo-Gyo-Shin-Sho. Guest Speakers: Dr. TOSHIKAZU ARAI Author, Grasped by the Buddha ’ s Vow : A translation of and commentary on Tannisho ( 2008 ) ; Professor of Humanities, Soai University, Osaka, Japan. Dr. Nobuo Haneda - Maida Center of Buddhism; Dharma Breeze: Essays on Shin Buddhism ( 2007 ) Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto- Institute of Buddhist Studies – Director, Contemporary Shin Buddhist Studies; translator, A Life of Awakening: The Heart of the Shin Buddhist Path by Takamaro Shigaraki ( 2005 ) Rev. Kodo Umezu - Director, Buddhist Churches of America - Center for Buddhist Education Registration: General $175 BCA Members $125 Deadline: June 7th Temple Please note change of venue) Sponsored by the Buddhist Council of Northern California. A gathering of friends from all Buddhist traditions, to commemorate the birth of Gautama Buddha, his attainment of enlightenment and his passing into Parinibbana (Nirvana) will take place at the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery – 2304 McKinley Ave., Berkeley 94703. Contact IBS for details: ph (510) 809-1444 www. shin-ibs.edu SHINRAN and HIS TEACHINGS ( ) $_______ other amount over a period of ________(1 to 5 years) to Campaign BCA - The 21st Century. MAY 16 (Sat) 1:30 – 4:30pm: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INTERACTIVE DHARMA FORUM: CROSSING OVER TO BUDDHISM (D) 1:30 – 4:30 pm Please note venue change! Now hosted at the Buddhist Church of Fowler, 210 S. 9th Street, Fowler, CA 93625 Phone: (559) 834-2077) Presentations on Jodo Shinshu Buddhism geared for newcomers from non-Buddhist backgrounds, as well as long-time Shin Buddhist practitioners. Guest speakers are Rev. Dean Koyama (Mountain View Buddhist Temple) and Bill Dearth (Minister’s Assistant, Orange County Buddhist Temple). Facilitated by Rev. Kodo Umezu. Suggested door donation: $20 General, $15 BCA Members The Institute of Buddhist Studies and the BCA Center for Buddhist Education present ( ) $_______ other amount to Campaign BCA - The 21st Century. □ YES! I would like to pledge a total of: until 1:30 with ochazuke (rice with tea) ($2 donation); or bring your brown bag lunch. Early Registration Discount: $25 off if received by May 17th Jodo Shinshu Center 2140 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, California For information: visit www.cbe-bca.org or call ( 510 ) 809.1460 The Berkeley Buddhist Temple held its first Minister’s Assistant Certification Ceremony on March 22, 2009. Socho Koshin Ogui certified two minister’s assistants. From left to right: Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto, Edythe Shaku Montoku Vassall, Diana Hojun Thompson, Socho Ogui, Mrs. Mayumi Ogui. PAGE WHEEL OF DHARMA From Three Characteristics to Nirvana in the Buddha-dharma “Although the Final Separation is Certain…” Rev. Dr. Hoshu Matsubayashi, Rimban Seattle Betsuin A famous Japanese novelist Soseki Natsume stated in the beginning of his book, Kusa-makura (A Grass Pillow), that: “If you are too intellectual, you will antagonize with others. If you are too emotional, you will lose yourself. If you push too much your own way, you will feel uncomfortable. How difficult it is to live in this world of people. Yet, there is no place where we can escape. If there is a place where we can escape from this world, we can go only to the world without people. To live in the world without any people is much harder than the world of people… If you eliminate your blind attachments from the difficulties in the world of people, you will realize the peaceful world in gratitude. Such spiritual enlightenment will be reflected in your poem.” When I was young, I used to enjoy reading the many writings of Soseki Natsume, who had studied English literature in England. The writing above almost became my philosophy of youth. His inspiration also guided me to understand the three characteristics of Buddhism: 1) Everything is constantly changing. 2) Everything exists interdependently (selflessly). 3) Everything does not go along with one’s wishes. These characteristics of Buddhism are described beautifully in the beginning of Tale of Heike that “The sound of the bell of the Gion Temple echoes the impermanence of everything. The color of the flowers of the Sala Tree teaches the principle of changes…” New Tanka poems of the Seattle Tanka Poem Society were published in The North American Post on February 4, 2009. In the beginning, I found the Tanka poem of our Dharma friend, Mrs. Fusako Kusumi. Two years ago, Mrs. Kusumi won the honorable mention in the All Japan Mannyo Tanka Poem Contest. I always enjoy reading her Tanka poems in the local Japanese and English Newspapers. Her poem was: Although the final separation from loved one is certain, your warmth will remain in my heart forever. I thought that her poem reflects Soseki Natsume’s philosophy of life. Her poem reflects the spiritual awakening of a peaceful world. Separation from a loved one is the truth and reality of our changing world. With such a realization, she was awakened to the eternal compassion in her heart and I felt her peace and happiness in her poem. Dr. Kitaro Nishida, a famous philosopher in Japan, stated in his philosophical book, A Study of Good, that: “The religious demand is the demand with regard to the self; it is the demand concerning the life of the self. It is the demand wherein at the same time that Wendie and Roy Yumori their friend during a Sunday service. Wendie is happy to say that this friend has recovered from his bout with cancer and is presently doing very well. In 1999, Wendie shared a three-part arrangement of her gatha with the newly-formed Family Choir of the Orange County Buddhist Church. A few years went by and the OCBC Family Choir came to Hawaii to perform at a number of temples. The choir introduced Wendie’s gatha to the Hawaii Betsuin. Twelve years later while attending a Hawaii Betsuin service, Wendie was truly moved when Bay District Tri-temple Commemoration of Shinran Shonin’s 750th Memorial Photo credit: Tom Nishikawa From left to right: Tosh Saiki (San Mateo), Joyce Miyamoto (Palo Alto), and Jack Dairiki (San Francisco). our self perceives intellectually its relativity and finiteness, it joins with the absolute and infinite power, and desires, by means of this, to acquire the true life of eternity.” Dr. Nishida reminds us that the essence of religion is the realization of the relative and finite self and we become one with the absolute, infinite, and eternal power. Shinran Shonin taught in his Jodo Shinshu Buddhism that people, who have a finite earthly life, should be awakened to the primal vow (power) of Amida (Infinite) Buddha. We become one with the compassion and wisdom of Amida Buddha. This unity with Amida Buddha’s compassion is a life of the Nembutsu, Namo Amida Butsu. Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, taught us how we can be enlightened in this world. In the world of enlightenment, we are able to find true peace and happiness in the life of the Nembutsu. Namo Amida Butsu Awaken in Amida’s Light One of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin’s newest choir members, Wendie Yumori, had the honor of having her composition, “Awaken in Amida’s Light” performed by the Betsuin choir at the recent Dharmachakra Festival at the Jodo Mission in October and that the HHHB’s Thanksgiving service at the end of November. Wendie wrote the gatha in 1996 for a close friend at the Vista Buddhist Temple near San Diego, California. This friend had recently been diagnosed with cancer and was suffering from the severe side-effects of his chemotherapy treatments. His wife said that his only respite from the pain was only when he was able to sleep. Wendie kept thinking about this friend, and, although she had never tried to compose a song before, she began to write a gatha for him. When “Awaken in Amida’s Light” was completed, Wendie taught it to a group of temple members and they were able to sing it, full of feeling, for MAY 2009 she heard her composition and arrangement being performed by the Betsuin choir under the direction of Choir Director Mitsuyo Saito and accompanist Francis Okano. Wendie and her husband, Roy, moved to Hawaii in October of 2006 right after they retired from their jobs on the mainland. They had previously lived in Hawaii from 1972-1992. They settled back into their house in Kaneohe that they had been renting out while living in San Diego. Roy and Wendie began attending HHH Betsuin services at the end of 2006. Inspired by the presentations of the Betsuin choir during special services, following the Hana Matsuri service in 2007, Wendie approached Mrs. Saito asking to join the choir. She continues to enjoy her involvement with the choir and admires Mrs. Saito and Mr. Okano’s musical talents and dedication to the Betsuin choir. (from January 2009 - Hawaii Betsuin Goji) T he sangha members from the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, the Buddhist Church of San Francisco, and the San Mateo Buddhist Temple gathered as one in the Nembutsu on March 29 to commemorate the 750th Anniversary Memorial of Shinran Shonin. This Bay District event was hosted at the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple and the service included participation from all three temples: the three resident Ministers, four Minister’s Assistants and five Youth Minister’s Assistants. Insightful and inspiring dharma talks were given by Rev. William Masuda (PABT), Rev. Ron Kobata (BCSF), Rev. Ryuta Furumoto (SMBT) and Youth M.A. Sydney Shiroyana (PABT). Immediately following the service, a tri-temple panel discussion in English was conducted in the hondo with the theme, “How has Shinran’s teaching affected my life?” We were graced by guest pan- elists: Jack Dairiki (BCSF), Joyce Miyamoto (PABT) and Tosh Saiki (SMBT), each explaining how Jodo Shinshu has personally and uniquely shaped their lives. The breadth of experience shared by these generous temple members was deeply moving. Rev. Ryuta Furumoto led a discussion for the Japanese speaking members in PABT mini-chapel. Following the panel discussions, everyone gathered in the social hall for a wonderful (and delicious) celebratory meal which was prepared in collaboration between the three temples. A special note of appreciation is extended to Susan Bottari (event planning), Rev. Matsuda (service planning), the Palo Alto Sangha (for making us all feel so welcome), and to all who participated through their attendance, collectively making this a day of remembrance and gratitude. Namo Amida Butsu, Elaine Donlin, BCSF MAY 2009 WHEEL OF DHARMA PAGE The 24th Conference of the World Fellowship of Buddhists: Focus on Socially Engaged Buddhism By Kenneth Tanaka Musashino Univ., Tokyo A sakusa is usually known as the town that symbolizes traditional Japan, but for four days, November 14-17, 2008, it became the site of the 24th Conference of the World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB). Although I served on the planning committee of the symposium segment of the conference, I was not quite prepared mentally for such a large gathering of Buddhists from around the world. A total of 312 delegates from 23 countries and another 450 Japanese delegates participated at the height of its program. All in all, a total of 1,500 people participated. Virtually every major schools and branches of Buddhism was represented by their respective monks, nuns, priests and/or laypeople. This conference was hosted by the Japan Buddhist Federation (JBF), which is comprised of 58 major traditional denominations or their 75,000 temples and monasteries in Japan. Among them is our Nishi-Hongwanji Branch of Jodo Shinshu School. In fact, the current Chairman of the Board of JBF is Rev. Taisei Toyohara of the Hongwanji Branch. This conference was the first time in 30 years and the third time (previously in 1952 and 1978) that Japan had hosted this biennial conference. The Japan Buddhist Federation (JBF) is a member of World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB). The first WFB conference took place in 1950 when the WFB was founded. Today the WFB is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand with 146 regional centers. As its parallel organization, there is the World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth (WFBY), which also held its conference in conjunction with its parent organization. Since this was my first such conference, I had no way of evaluating this conference, but some “veterans” of these conferences pointed out that this one distinguished itself from past conferences in its clear focus on the socially engaged issues. Their assessment was supported by the fact that the theme of the conference was “Buddhist Contributions to Resolving Social Problems.” On the 15th (the main day of the conference) a film entitled “The Economics of Happiness” was shown in place of the usual keynote speaker. This film was inspired by Ms. Helena Norberg-Hodge, the Director of the International Society for Ecology and Culture. Her film critiqued the negative consequences of globalization in favor of localization, which she ar- gued was more in keeping with the Buddhist values and worldview. Following the film, I moderated a panel of distinguished members who responded to the film. Besides Helena NorbergHodge, the panelists included Joanna Macy, an American Buddhist teacher from Berkeley, California, writer and activist engaged in issues of environmental and social justice. Another panelist was A.T. Ariyaratne, the founder and president of the well-known Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement in SriLanka, the world’s largest spirituallybased people’s development movement. The fourth panelist was Reiko Yukawa, a noted music commentator and lyricist in Japan; in recent years, she has become more outspoken on such social problems as war and environment. In the afternoon, the people were able to attend From left to right: Reiko Yukawa, Dr. Joanna Macy, Dr. A.T. Ariyaratane, Dr. Ken Tanaka. two of the seven symposia on the following social issues: Youth, Suicide, Gender Equality, Spiritual Care for the Dying, Peace, Environment, and Social Development. With 4 panelists and a moderator for each symposium, a total of 35 specialists from throughout the world took part. What made the symposia distinct was the panelists were practitioners with extensive hands-on experience in their respective fields. They brought passion and commitment to their message. The website of the Japan Federation Buddhists summarized their evaluation as follows: “We believe the success of the symposium resulted in a rare opportunity to look for new ways to make a difference as Buddhists inspired the participants to take action that would change the world beyond spiritual boundaries.” As a side note, I could not help but take note of the fact that about 30% of the panelists and moderators came from the U.S., Europe and other nonAsian countries. It symbolized for me the extent to which Buddhism is no longer just “a religion of Asia.” In serving as the moderator of the Environment symposium, I tried to steer the panelists away from theContinued on Page 6 YLT Conference Dharma Talk – Eitaikyo Service “Buddhism teaches interconnectedness. It shows us that nothing is permanent, that change is the only constant, and that everything is part of everything else” –Rev. Stephen Landale T By Brandon Yanari Palo Alto Buddhist Temple G ood morning everyone. My name is Brandon Yanari, and I would like to briefly talk about the past experiences as a Buddhist youth that have brought me to where I am now. Since I was a young boy, my parents and grandparents instilled Buddhist lessons in me. They would teach me to be appreciative by telling me to say please and thank you. They would teach me to be unselfish by telling me not to always take that last piece From left to right: Brandon Yanari, David Fujimoto (IBS), and Keith Sawada (Senshin). of tempura on the plate. And they would teach me to be kind and gentle by telling me to stop picking on my brother. They also made me go to Palo Alto Buddhist THE Temple every Sunday, even though I often times did not want to. In fact, as a child, I was quite the troublemaker…I remember at one service, instead of listening to Rev. Abiko’s Dharma Talk, I drew on the walls with crayon…but that’s another story… It was not until the end of middle school that I really began to get involved with Buddhism. My 8th grade summer, I went to a Jr. YBA Retreat in San Luis Obispo and was amazed at how friendly the members were. This event got me hooked to YBA, and Buddhist activities with YBA became my life during my high school years. In addition to participating in Dharma School taiko, choir, and the temple band named “Bad Karma,” I attended many Buddhist conferences, retreats, and workshops Continued on Page 6 he BCA Shinran Shonin 750th Memorial Observance will take place Feb. 27-28, 2010, in San Jose, California. The commemoration will include a symposium Saturday afternoon and a Memorial Service on Sunday. The Sunday service is free and open to the public. It is encouraged that families take the opportunity to participate in this special service. With this historic occasion, Dharma School students are being asked to submit artwork for the Shinran Shonin 750th Dharma School Art Contest. Dharma School teachers and parents are asked to encourage students to work on pictures relating to the theme: Peace and Tranquility. i.e. pictures of nature, animals, people, families, etc. 1. Guidelines: a) Students may use any medium - pencil, markers, paints, acrylic to draw their picture or create a collage. b) Pictures sizes are between 8 1/2 x 11 to 11 x 17 and mounted on heavy card stock. c) Include artist’s name, grade, temple and home address on the back of each picture. d) All entries will receive a certificate of participation from Socho Ogui. 2. There will be four grade categories. Three pictures will be chosen from each May Peace and Tranquility Prevail Throughout the World group. a) Pre-school – 2nd Grade b) 3rd – 5th Grade c) 6th – 8th Grade d) 9th – 12th Grade 3. Pictures achieving recognition honors will be: • Displayed at the Shinran Shonin 750th Memorial Observance and Symposium, Feb. 27-28, 2010 in San Jose, California. • Published in the 2011 BCA calendar • Featured on the Shinran Shonin 750th web site • Awarded a certificate of recognition signed by Socho Ogui Pictures of recognition will be selected by the Shinran Shonin 750th Planning Committee and the FDSTL President. All entries will become the property of the Buddhist Churches of America for use in future publications. 4. All entries must be submitted between June 1 and Nov. 1, 2009. Email pictures of the art work to: [email protected] Or mail pictures of the art work to: BCA Shinran Shonin 750th Memorial Commemoration c/o Jodo Shinshu Center 2140 Durant Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 PAGE Socho’s Message Continued from Front Page the BCA, let us become a people that take action and are not afraid to be criticized. This only means that we are trying to do something. The person who does not take action and is criticized is another matter. Do not become a person who is always crying about decreasing membership or the shortage of ministers. We now have 64 certified Minister’s Assistants, over 40 youth Minister’s Assistants, and 16 individuals who are eligible to take part in a Tokudo ordination workshop. This is certainly one step towards helping us to solve the issue of the shortage of ministers. Let’s continue to create programs that help us progress forward and meet our challenges. Let me humbly ask you: How many Yanari Continued from Page 5 during that time. At first, it was mostly for the social aspect: to meet people and see friends. But at every Buddhist event, there was always some Buddhist teaching that stuck with me. For example, I remember at a conference in Southern California, I heard Rev. Marvin Harada say that life is like toilet paper, in that you are not really aware of it until you are at the end of the roll, and ever since then I have not only cherished having a full roll of toilet paper in the bathroom, but also realized that I should enjoy the present life, as time is passing by quickly. I also distinctly remember at a Bay District Family Conference, Bishop Socho Ogui gave a talk using only five different words, which I later ended up using as my senior quote in the high school yearbook. The talk went: “Today is not yesterday. Today is not tomorrow. Today is today.” This also stressed the importance of living in the present moment, and I was surprised that such a meaningful message could be said in such a short quote. Because of meaningful messages like these at Jr. YBA activities, I started getting more and more into the Buddhist aspect. In fact, looking back at the last Fresno conference I went to, my favorite parts would have to be the guest speaker and workshops, whereas when I was a freshman, I enjoyed the icebreak- WHEEL OF DHARMA times have you sung the song Ondokusan which was written by our founder, Shinran Shonin? “Nyorai daihi no ondoku wa, mi wo ko ni shite mo, hozu beshi. Shishu chishiki no ondoku mo, hone wo kudakite mo, sha subeshi.” “The benevolence of the Tathagata’s great compassion Even if my body is turned to dust, should be returned in gratitude The benevolence of the masters and teachers Even though my bones may be crushed, should be returned in gratitude” Hone wo kudakite mo, “Even though my bones may be crushed, Mi wo ko ni shite mo. “Even though my body may be turned to dust” We all continue to enjoy the legacy of the hard work of our Issei pioneers,our Kaikyoshi ministers, and our many lay ers and dances a lot more, showing that my attitude towards YBA events did change in favor of Buddhism rather than just the social side. In my senior year of high school, I was then presented the opportunity to go to the 3rd Annual Youth Advocacy Committee (YAC) Retreat. When I heard that it was going to involve intensive Buddhist and Youth Minister Assistant training, I was a little apprehensive, but I decided to give it a try. After a week of Buddhist education, onaijin etiquette, and living with 11 other Buddhist youth at the Jodo Shinshu Center, it turns out that the YAC Threetreat (as we called it) was one of the greatest, if not the greatest, Buddhist experience that I have had. I learned so much about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and am glad that I am able to assist my home temple minister, Rev. Masuda, when called upon to ring the kansho or accompany him on the onaijin. The YAC has really helped in providing a way of Buddhist youth involvement that is different than YBA. Having participated in the retreat, summits, reunions, and an educational trip to Hawaii my knowledge has expanded about Buddhism as well as leadership in the Buddhist community. For instance, on the trip to Hawaii, I witnessed differences and similarities of Jodo Shinshu Buddhist life between Hawaii and the mainland. I made friends with Hawaii YBA-ers, and learned some interesting (and some- members who lived with this spirit and built the temples that we have today despite the difficulties they faced and the poverty amidst which they lived. It is difficult for us to make progress when we are faced with a BCA Campaign where only 37% of our membership has pledged, even the recommended minimum amount of $1,500 over 5 years (which comes out to $300 per year). It is also difficult to make progress when opposition is voiced over a $1 or $2 increase in the annual BCA assessment. Let me conclude my talk with a few questions: “What kind of followers of Shinran Shonin and Rennyo Shonin are we?” “What kind of Sangha members of the BCA are we?” “Can we awaken the spirit of Shinran Shonin and Rennyo Shonin in the 21st Century?” Yes we can. times radical) views on Buddhism by speakers such as Dr. Alfred Bloom and Dr. George Tanabe. It was an experience I’ll never forget, and I really thank everyone that made it possible. Taking a look back at my transformation from being an uninterested “temple-defacing” child to a “Buddhist Youth Leader of Today,” it is quite amazing how the different activities and experiences have shaped my life. This brings me to the question of “where am I now?” As I have alluded to before, I am a Youth Minister Assistant, and am more involved in services at Palo Alto Buddhist Temple. I would like to further pursue Buddhism in the future, and am maybe even thinking about becoming a Minister’s Assistant. I also like to consider myself a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist college student because I keep the Dharma in my life even when I am away from my home temple. I live close by to the Jodo Shinshu Center and Berkeley Buddhist Temple and go to service when I am able to and not busy with school. Also, Buddhist practice is present in my college life. For example, I always wear my ojuzu and say Itadakimasu even when I am eating lunch in the dining commons at UC Berkeley…by now my friends are used to it. I have a mini-obutsudan in my apartment room as well as Buddha posters on my wall. I also keep in touch with many of my Buddhist Buddies from different tem- BCSF Chicken Bento Oil Fuels Experimental Scooter Program By Tara Mochizuki, BCSF The next time you cross the Golden Gate Bridge and see a scooter motoring along one of the walkways, think - BCSF Chicken Bento. The oil used to fry the latest batch of chicken was donated to the Golden Gate Bridge District to fuel their fleet of bio-fuel vehicles. Our oil will be used in the experimental scooter, pictured above with Craig “Greaseman” Dodson, the facilities and equipment superintendant at the bridge district. Recycling the approximately 40 gallons of oil used for one chicken bento keeps it out of the waste stream and helps reduce the carbon footprint of all the vehicles used at the Golden Gate Bridge District. ples. But most importantly, I try and keep the Dharma in my head as a college student. The concepts of being aware of the moment and gratitude were mentioned a lot in our workshops with Rev. Nori Ito and Rev. Tetsuo Unno during the conference we were a part of over the weekend. Such ideas are constantly present in my everyday college life. There are many instances where I am swamped with schoolwork and club or taiko jobs…but instead of monku-monkuing, I try to tell myself to live in the present moment, for there is no other like it, and that I am lucky to even be able to do all of these things in my life. The interconnectedness of YAC, YBA, my family, the BCA ministers, Bishop Socho Ogui, and what I consider the Buddhist community has really motivated me to become the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist youth that I am today. I am so grateful for all of the experiences, as well as all those who made those experiences possible that have led me to where I am at this moment. For Jodo Shinshu Buddhism is my way of life, and it would not be as happy or fulfilling a life as it is now had it not been for these enlightening Buddhist experiences, interdependence, and change. “Buddhism teaches interconnectedness. It shows us that nothing is permanent, that change is the only constant, and that everything is part of everything else” Namu Amida Butsu FBWA Continued from Page 3 mento.doubletree.com. Room rates are $110 per night plus taxes. The Doubletree Hotel is located at 2001 Point West Way in Sacramento. Hotel parking is free. For more information regarding the conference, please contact Aiko Yagi at (209) 477-8054 or [email protected], or Virginia Uchida at (916) 421-3538 or [email protected] MAY 2009 World Fellowship Continued from Page 4 oretical discussions on the Buddhist philosophy such as “interdependence.” I wanted them to speak more concretely, which is why the topic of the symposium was, “A Buddhist Approach to Practical Solutions to the Environmental Crisis.” We agreed in advance that we did not want to get caught up in the often-heard self-congratulatory talk about how Buddhism is more environmentally friendly than Christianity. As its result, I feel that we Buddhists often fall into the trap of doing very little. I pointed out that the industrialized countries that have done the most environmentally in recent years are the North European countries, represented by Sweden. And in those countries Christianity is the dominant religion! For our panel on the environment, we had two of the people previously mentioned, Helena Norberg-Hodge and Joanna Macy. The third member was Rev. Hidehito Ōkōchi; as a resident priest of a Jōdo-shu temple in Tokyo, he shared his activities that included the installation of sun panels at his temple and other environmentally beneficial activities in the neighborhood. His passion and enthusiasm was infectious. The fourth panelist was Sorrayut Ratanapojnard, a professor of Biology at a university in Thailand. He expressed the urgency of our need to take steps to deal with the impending environmental devastation. What was impressive about him was his decision to forsake his professorship to become a monk (later in 2009) in order to direct his full attention to the environmental solutions from a Buddhist perspective. Finally, Joanna Macy, whose vast experience in running workshops to empower people worldwide to action, left us with the message of hope and empowerment. She encouraged every human being to feel that he or she can do some good rooted in the spirit of “Buddha nature,” even though at times we feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of the crisis before us. So, as Shin Buddhists, let us all find that hope and empowerment in awakening to our interconnectedness with nature and all living beings, which represents immeasurable life. And it is this immeasurable life that makes us part of what we call, Amida! Buddha’s Wish Continued from Page 3 istence. Indeed, the struggle for an answer is part of the answer: “the beauty of the human enterprise is the very fact that we struggle with the question of how to live a meaningful life.” Monshu advises us to take our time in contemplating our answer to the question he poses. To aid our contemplation, he proposes a subtle answer: Our life is a gift wished into existence. Through the remaining chapters Monshu guides and challenges us with powerful questions and provocative answers, including for example Parents do not choose their kids anymore than kids choose their parents and Other power does not mean counting on others. And the 36th chapter, preceding an epilogue, announces a truth basic to all Buddhism without exception: All things are interconnected with one another—this truth is called Pratitya samutpadda. In this way, the first and last chapters form a circle: to begin, we are alive through countless causes and conditions fairly expressed as a gift of the universe. At the end, we see that dependent causality is the source of life, consciousness, suffering, and, when comprehended, release from suffering. No doubt many readers of the Wheel of Dharma will want to contribute to the successful dissemination of Monshu’s book in its English edition. Individual contributions of any amount are gratefully accepted. 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Please make your checks payable to the American Buddhist Study Center and send them to: American Buddhist Study Center, 331 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10025 In gassho, Gordon Bermant General Advisor, The Buddha’s Wish Committee ʻ உ Ʒ ඥ ᛅ ဋ လ ദ ʁ ဃ Ɩ ǔ Ɯ Ʊ Ʒ ཋ ᛖ Ҕ ࠖ Ҥ ᧺ ࢄ ᧻ ʿ Ʊ Ј ˟ Ə ƴ Ƹ ࡔ ⴕ߽ ߛߩ ߎ ߘ 䏚 䏉 ࠄ ߒ ߢ ߩ ߁ ⑳ࠊ ߚ ߒ ࠫ ߡ 䏉 ߡ ߔ ೨߹ ߃ ߪࠊ ߒ 䎬ߚ ߣ 䎭 䎬 ߁ ⑳ߚ ߒ ߈ ߡ ৻䏉 ߆ ౮ߒ ࠎ ᳇ 䏊 ߒ 䎭 ߢ ߈ 䏋 ߒ ⍍ࠎ ᜰߒ⌀ࠎ⸵䏌ߦ ࠃ ߓ ደ߿ߩ ߪ ߚ ࠛ ᧪ߢ ߈ ␜ ߆ ࠃ 䏓 ߒ ߐ ᦝߎ ߁ ߥ ߒ ࠅ 㧫 ߇ ߡ ࠎ ᣂࠎࠇ 䏉 ߽ ߣ߅䏉 ߊ ߇ ߇ ߥ ߚ ߤ ౮߁ ࠇ ߣ ߟ 㛳 ࠈ ࠅ ߈ ߚߒߥ ߏ 䏉 ߽ ࠍ ߡ ߩ ߁ ߇ ߹ ౮䏊 ߒ ߇ ࠊ ⌀ ࠎ ߩ ᖡࠆߒ ࠄ 㗻߆ ߅ ߢ ߓ ߒ ࠍ ߚ ౮䏊ߍ ౮䏊ߔ ߪ 䎬 ࠊ 䎭 ฃ߁⌀ߒ ⌀ߒ ࠎ 䎭 ࠎ ߡ ߌ ࠍ ߣ ࠍ ⑳ࠊ ߚ ߥ ߌ ⥄ߓ ߒ ߱ ߢ ಽࠎขߣߣ߆ ߣߪ ߆ ߔ ߇ ࠅ 䏉 ೨߹ ߟ ߥ ߃ 䏉 䎭 ࠗ ߦ ߡ ߦ ߚ ߆ ߣ ߦ ߶ ߩ ᾘ߷ ߆ߩ ߥ ᧄ߶ ߣ ߤ ࠎ ࠎ ߔ ߌ ߩ ࠄ ࠊ ߎ ᧪ 䏉 ᖠ ߰ ߛ ⸒ ߩ ࠆ ߁ ߪ ߁ 䎭 ߘ ߚ ߐ ࠊ ⑳ ߁ ߊ ߶ ߱ ߒ ߷ ࠎ ߁ 䏉ญߜ ߃ ฬߥߣࠅ ࠆ ߣ ߆ ߩ ߓ ߆ ߤ ߔ ߃ࠇ ߣ ߹ ߁ ߣ ߦ ⑳ߚ ߚ ߁ 䎬 ߦ ߩ ᾘ ࠎ ߒ ߚ ߥ ࠃ 䎳 䎳 ᢎ߈ 䎬߶⥸ߪ ߱ ߁ 䎭 ߛ ߡ ᕁ߅ 䎬 ߣ ࠍ ߐߌஉ߃ ࠄ ߥ ࠎ ਛ ߆ ߊ 䏌 ࠍ ౮ߒ 䏊 ߽ ߁ ߦ ᳪߏߚ ߩ ߢ ߜ ߦ ᖠߩ ߁ ߘ ߩ ߁ ߦ ߣ ߐ ߒ ߣ ߣ ߈ ߥ 䎬 ߇ 㐽 ෳࠎࠆ ⒓ߥ߹ ߊ ࠎ ߌ⧯䏊ߢ ࠄ 䏉 ߒ ᳇ ߥ ⌀ ߢ ߜ ࠇ ߩ 䏉 ߔ ߣ ߁ ࠎ ߥ ߎ ࠊ ߥ ߒ ᥓ ߩ ߜ ߓ ߥ ߚ ߡ ߣ ߤ 䎲߱ోߗߑ ⠨ߎ ߐ ߙ ߃ ߡ ࠎ ߦ ߠ ࠇ ߁ ߡ ߶ ߪ ߡ ߔ ࠆ ߃ ⥄ 䎭 ⑳ ࠃ ᔃ ࠎ ߱ ߒ ߉ ᘢ ߣ ℂࠅߥ ࠎ ߇ ߦ ߽ ߔ ᗧ ߣ 䏉 䎳 ࠃ ࠅ 䏉 ᕁ߅ ߽ ߹ ಽࠎߤ ⚻䏌 ߁ ߁ ߪ ߇ ߇߱߆ ߆䎭ߎ ᕈߖ ߌ ߈ ㇱ ߱ ߢ ߁ ߅ ߃ ߩ ࠎߣ߶䎬 உࠄߡ 䏉 ߩ ߆ ᕁ߽ࠆ ⥄ߓ ᢎ䏌 ߔ ߩ ᱜߖ ߥ ࠆ ࠆ ήߺߩ ߁ ಽ ࠊ ߎ ߜ ߚ 䎬 ࠊ 䏉 ߱ ߽ ߩ ߆ 䏌 ߒ ߸ ߣ ࠎ ࠅ ߁ ߇ ߆ ߢ ߣ ߌ߅ ߊ ߡ ߅߈䎬 䏉 ⠪ߩಽ 䎭 ⏕ ౮ ߆ ߦ 䎭 ℂ ᴺ ߊ ߁ 䏊 ߁ ߣ ߖ ߓ ߆ 䎭 ߨ ߒ ⥄ ⋡ 䏌 ࠆ ߡ ߆ ߱ ࠊ ߦ ߚ 䎭 ࠊ ⚻߁ ߔ ߒ ߐ ᔨࠎߥ ࠄ ߣ ⌀ ߣ 䎬 ᕈ ߘ ߩ ࠎ ߥ ߇ ߘ ಽࠎࠆ ߏ ߌ ᕁ߅ߪ ߿ ߪ ߎ ࠆ ࠍ ࠇ 䎬 ߒ ߣ ߜ ߘ ߆ 䏉 䎭ࠊߡ ࠎ ߱ ࠍ ߽ ߟ 䏉 ߆ ߽ 䏉 ࠇ ߷ ߶ ࠊ ߚ ࠇ ߺߩ ߆ ߣ ߱ ࠃ ߃ ߹ 䏉 ߩ ⡞߈߆ ߔ ߡ ߣ ߎ ߎ ߇ ᴺ䏉 ⑳ߚ ࠇ ࠆ ࠆ 䏉 䎬 ಽࠎᾘࠎ ୟ߁߇ ✼ ߣ ࠎ ߢ ߩ ߒ ߌ ߆ ⊛ߡ ߥࠅ ߣ ߊ ߪ ߴ ᖠ ߁ ߁ ߡ ℂࠅ ߇ ߹ ࠄ ߚ ࠄ ࠆ ߒ ߢ ߣ ߜ ⪇߈ ߦ ߔ ߊ ߡ ߈ 㐳 ߇ ߆ ߟ ߖ 䏌 䏉 ߦ ᐕߨߜ 䎭 ߥ ࠆ ࠍ ߦ ࠄ ߚ ߥ ߅ ߜ ߡ ⸒߽ ߹ ߔ ⥄ߓࠄ ⚻߁ࠊ ߪ ᕈ ዋߔ ߎ ߢ ࠎ ߢ ߚ ߨ ߶ ߱ ߽ 䏌 ߡ ࠊߊ ߁ ᔨ 䎭 ࠃ ߌ ߆ ࠎ ߣ 䏉 ߇ 䎬 ߒ߶ߪ 䎬߶߿ ߩ ߅ ࠊ ߩ ߁ ߌ⡞ࠎ ࠆ ߐ ߈ ળ ߛ ߱ ߷ ߨ ߟ ߒ ߷ 䏉 ߢ ߊ ⑳ߚ ߣ ᄢ ߣ ߜ 䏉 䏌 ߈ ࠇ 䎬 ߣ ࠍ ⍮ ᾘ ຠ ᔨ ߩ ߐ 䎭 ߪ ߇ ᢎ ᴺ߁ ߣ 䏉 ࠎ ߥ ࠎ ߒ ߥ ߌ ߌ ߖ ߶ ߁ ߩ ߐ ߱ ߒ ߓ ࠅ ࠆ ߹ ߒ ߣ 䎬 ߚ ή䏌ߔ ߐ ᕈ ߪ ߥ ߢ ߡ ᖠ߁߹ ߡ ᵺ䏌䎬 ቯ ߣ ߐ ߟ ߢ ߌ ή ߕ ࠇ ߛ ࠊ ߌ ࠃ ߣ 䎭 ߹ ࠍ ࠊ ߩ 䎬 ߁ ⑳ߚ ߃ ߹ ᤨ ߈ ߹ ߒ ߹ ߪ ߔ ߽ ߁ ߐ ߇ ㊂߁ ࠇ ߔ ߪ ᳪߏ ߣ ߢ ߤ 䎲 ߓ ߒ ߱ ኼ䏋 ߅߈ߣ ⾈߆ ߌ ᣇ߶ ߢ ߔ ߹ ߦ ߩ ߹ ߒ 䎬 䎳 䎲 ߦ ᚒࠊ ߤ ߇ ߩ ή ߹ ߢ ᖡࠊ ߁ 䏉 ߊ ߈ ߺ ࠇ ࠆ ߅ ⚻䏌 ߢ ߇ ᴺ߸ ߢ 䎬 ࠃ ߁ 䎭 ࠃ ߈ ⚻䏌 ߶ ߖ 䏌 䎲 ߣ ߪ ㄫ ߘ 䎬 ߢ 䏌 ߁ ߆ ߇ ߁ ห ߥ ߁ ࠄ ߁ ߡ ߩ ߆ ߶ ߔߡ ߥ ᧄ߶ ߆ ߁ ߢ ߒ ߆ ߁ ߣ ࠎ ߣ 䎭 ᒰ߁䎬 ࠍ ߐ ߐߌߎ 䏉 ߩ ߒ 䏌 䎳 ߁ ߇ ߃ ߚ ߥ ߦ ධ ᵺߓ ࠇ ߡ ߢ 䏌 ߁ 䎬 ߰ உࠄ 䏌 ߇ ߹ ߁ ή ߤߪ ߇ ߇ ߔ ߁ ߆ 䎲 ߁ 䎬 ߚ ⥄ߓ ߱ ಽࠎ㒙 ߦ 䏉 ߛ ߥ 䎭 ߆ 䎳 ή ߥ ᧄ߶ ࠎ ࠍ 䏉 ߒ ߦ ߣ 㗿߇ ᒎ ㄫ ߈ 䎬 䎳 ߣ ࠎ ࠎ ⋡ ߩ ᔃ ߎ ߆ ୟ߁ࠎ ߅ ᕁ߅ ᤨ ߇ ᒰᗱ߅ 䎲 ߥ ߓ ࠈ 㒚 ߽ ߢ ߃ ࠅ ⊛ߡ ߨ ࠇ ߛ ߃ ߡ ߆ ߣ ߺߛ߈ࠎ ᦼ߈߽ ߤ ߅ ⸒ᔨࠎ ߱ ߢ ߣ 㘑߰ࠊ ߟߡ 䏉 ߦ ߐ 䎳 ࠆ ߃ ߹ ߱ ߣ 䏉 ߡ ධ ߇ ߣ ߙ ߡ 䎬 ํࠈߥ ߒ ߊ ߸ ߔ ߒ ᴺ ߁ ߛ ⍮ ߶ 䎭 ߚ ࠆ ࠃ ή ࠊ ߅ ߊ ߅ ߿ ߌ 䎳 ࠆ ࠄ ߩ ߣ ߨ ߌ ᔨ ࠎ ࠻ ߣ ߆ 㒙 ߆ ᔨߨ ࠎ ߣ ߣ ߐ ߅ ࠇ ࠄ 䎬 ߱ ߐ ࠗ 䏉 ᒎ 䏉 ߱ ߟ ߟ ߪ ࠎ ߩ ߫ ߎ ߚ 㒚 ߚ ߇ ⸒ 䎬 ࠇ ߥ ࠊ 䎲 ߡ ߒ ߩ ⸒ߢ ᐲࠎ ߤ ߣ ᤨߣ ߈ ߢ ߅ ߩ ߅ ߨ ߌ ࠇ ࠍ ᄢ 䎬 ߅ ߪ ⸒ ᕁ߽߇ 䎬 ࠆ ᔨࠎ ߓ ⡞ ߈ ߥ ߢ 䎬 ߈ ᣇ߆ ߃ ⊒ߪ ߩ ߡ ߱ ߚ 䏉 ߟ ⥄ ߱ 䏉 ߎ ߐ ࠍ ߡ ߒ 䎲 ࠆ ߖ ߩ ߢ 䎬 ߔ ಽࠎ ߅ ߩ 䏌 ߤ ߇ ⸘ߪ ߩ ࠄ ᗱࠈߔ 䎲 ࠆ ߩ ߡ ߆ ߅ ࠊ ࠄ ߢ ߁ ߁ ߢ ࠇ ߆ 䎭 ߪ ߽ ᗱࠈ䎬 ߢ ߡ ߪ ߅ ߈ ♖ߖ ߣ ߊ ㊀߆ ߊ ᔨߨ ߭ ߿ ߅ ߎ ߩ ߥ ߈ ࠲ ࠎ ߪ ߐ ධ 䏌 ߅ ߱ ߅ ᣣ߁ߩ ᕁ߽ߣ ߨ ή 䎳 ߣ 䎬 䏉 ࠆ ࠊ ᄢ߅ࠇ ߟਇ߰ߔ ৻ߜ↢ਈ ߐ ߊ 䎳 ৻ 䏉 䏚 ߚ ߹ ߩ 㒙 ߣ ߟධ 䎬 ߒ ߶ ߆ ߽ ߩࠊߢ น߆ ߃ ߆ ߖ ߎ 䎬 ᧰߬ ࠻ ᣣߦ ߩ 䎭 ߜ ߈ ࠅ ࠆ ߢ ߁ ߥ ߒ ߹ ߁ ਛ߆ᒎ ߽ ή ߈ 䏊 ߤ ࠆ ᔋߩࠊ ฃ߁⢻ ߹৻ߜࠆ ࠄ ߖ ߡ ߣ ߣ ↢ߔ ⑳ߚ ߔ ߒ 䏌 ߿ ߪ ߱ ߦ ߁ 䏉 ߦ ߌ ߔ ߖ ߦ ߇ ࠍ ߦ ᣣ ᣧ ߁ ߢ ߒ 䎭 㒙 ભ 㒚 ࠇ ᣣ ߿ ߔ ߈ ߜ ߌ ߩ ߆ ࠆ ߜ ߺ ߣ ߟ ߚ ߁ ߘ ߛ ࠍ ߢ ዧ 䎭 ⇇䎬 ౕߋ ↢ ߡ ㄭ ߡ ߚ ߪ ᄢ ᒎ 䎬 ߣ ߆ ߜ ߐ ข ߎ ࠅ ߖ ߓ ߈ ߩ ߇ ߣ ว߇㒚 ߱ ߅ ߛ 䐳 ߖ 䎭 ߹ ߒ 䏉 ߜ ߣ ࠍ߅߁ߒߔ ࠆ ♖ ߸ ߓ ࠆ 䎭 ᴺ 䎭 ߦ ታߟߟ ߅ ߦ ߚ ࠍ ߌ ߊ ߚ ᱫߒߡ ߘ ࠇ ߡ ৻䏉 ߁ ߹ ࠎ ࠍ ᢎߒ⌀ࠎ ߬ ߒ ߒ ߚ ᦺ ߩ ࠍ ߍ ߘ ߃ ߒ ߔ 䎬 ߛ ߧ 㗂 䎬 䎳 ᔨߨ ৻ ᧰ ࠎ ߩ ߐ ࠎ ߜ ߫ ߚ 䏋 ߺ ߛ ߊ ቬ ߱ ߦ ߛ ߁ ߢ 㑆߹ߟ⦟ࠃ ࠇ ߥ ↢ߢ ᣣߜ ↢ 䐴 ߈ ߡ 䎬 ߦ ࠃ ߩ 䎲 ⡞߈䎭 ߣ ߥ ߔ ߈ ߦ ࠍ ߊ 䎬 ߈ ߚߎ ߹ ᄛࠃ ߛ ߟ ߁ ߈ ࠆ ධ 䏌 䎬 ߇ ߐ ߈ 䎭 ৻ߜ ߅ ߆ ߦ ߟ ߁ ߡ ߆ ઃ ߡ 䎲 䎭 ߣ ή ᣣ ߡ ߆ ᣣߜ䎬ࠊࠆ ߩ ࠆ ߓ ߢ ߷ ߦ ߜ ᵺ䏌᧪߈ߣ ߡ ߘ ဌ߁ ߊ ߅ ߌ ߽ 䏉ߪ ᧄ߶ ߽ ࠍ ࠍ ߒ ߪ 㒙 ߩ ⑳ߚ 䎬 䎬 ࠎ ࠄ ࠊ ߁ ߜ ߒ ߤࠆ ߣ ߊ ࠊ ߚ ߹ ߚ ߚ 䎬 ࠆ ᔨߨ ᒎ ࠍ ᱫߒ♖ߖ ⸒ߎ ࠇ ߐ ߱ ♖ߖ ࠎ ട ࠊ ᖡ ࠆ 䏉 ᒰ ߁ ⑳ ߒ ߇ Ფ ߒ ߨ 䎬 ߦ 䎭 ⌀ࠎ ߧ ৻ ߩ ߱ ߚ ᔨࠎ ߪߎࠎ 䏉 ࠇ 㒚 ߊ 䎭ᴺ߸ ৻ ߁ ߦ ߟ ߃ 䏉 ߿ 䏉 ᣣ ߜ ߒ ߚ ߱ 䎲ࠊ ߚ ߬ ߬ 䏋 ߪ ධ ቬ ߎ ߊ ධ ߟ ߢ ߢ ߡ ߡ ߡ ᧰ ߽ ࠍ ࠃ ߜ ࠆ ➅ ᔃ ᧰ ߇ ߁ ࠈ ߶ ߽ ߚ ߪ ߦ ߽ 㔍ߕ ߪ ↢ ߽ ή ⡞߈߆ ߪ ↳߁ߩ 䎬 ࠅ ή ⑳ߒ䎳 ߛ 䎬 ߴ ߣ ᄢߛ ߌ ߆ ߅ ߆ ߥ 䎲 ߨ 㒙 䏉 䎬 ߔ ਛ߆ ߱ ᢎߒߪ 䎬 ߒ ߥ ߈ ߊ ᦨߐ ᔨࠎ߈ ߐ ߓ߃㒙 ߥ 䎬 ߃ 䎬 ߘ ߱ ߹ ߦ ߒ ᒎ ࠅ ߣ ߡ ߡ Ⓧߟᓟߏᒎ ߡ ߚ 䎲 䎳 ߦ 䏉 ߟ ߎ ߈ 䏌 ᢎ ߅ ߡ ߅ ࠇ ߩ ߒ ߣ ߦ ↢ߡ 㒚 ߦ ࠬ 䎬 ߆ ⴕ ߺ ߦ 㒚߽ ߥ ߣ ߁ ߅ ߑ ߒ ⸥߈ਃߐ ࠎ ᢎ ߒ ߇ ߌ ߓ ߚ ߟኅ߱߃ 䐳 䏉 䎭 ߆ ภߏ ߁ ߈ ߡ ↰ߚ ߫ 䐴 ࠄ ࠃ ᢎ䏌 ߁ ⇌ߚ ߖ ߈ ߅ 䎬 ࠅ ද䏌 వࠎ ߖ ߁ ߘ 䎬 ળ߆ࠄ ↢ ߩ 䎲 ߩ ࠇ ߪ ߒ ৻ ߜ ↢ 䏋߹ ක ߒ ㇱ߱߈ 䏉 ߬ ߔ Ꮷ ࠍ ࠆ ‛ࠎ ߱ ߢ ߟ 䎭 ォߡ ࠎ ߎ ߢ ߎ ߐ タߣ ࠅ ߐ ߩ߽ ߩ 䎬 ࠆ ࠅ ߖ ‛ߩ ߇ 㦖䏋 䎴 ⸥߈ ߁ ߓ ߡ ⺆ߚ ࠅ ⼱ߎ ߊ 䎳 ߑ ߛ ߌ ߪ ᄢ ߚ ߣ ኅ߱ ߣ 䏉 ߛ ߁ ᧲߈ቇ߇ ߊ ߛ 㗴߈ 䏌 ߈ ߒ ᢎ߁੩䏌 ߁ ߢ ߹ ߚ 䎵 ߩ ߽ ʿ ඥ Ǜ ᪽ ɥ ư Ơ ্ Ƙ ࠆ ⡞߈㗩߁ ߩ ߥ ࠆ ߡ ߣ ߒ ߥ ߱ ߥ ⥄ ߓ 䏉 ߱ ߸ ࠊ ߡ ᴺ߁⑳ߚ߇ 䏉 ߒ ߘ ߣ ߈ ߌߕಽࠎධ ߱ ߆ ᥓߜ䎭ࠊߦ ߚߒ䏉ߡ ߪ ࠆ ߡ ࠇ ᣇߚߥ ߩ ή ᘢ߃⑳ߚ ߢߜ ᴺ߸ ⡞߈ࠍࠊ߁߆ࠍ ᗱ߅ ߁ ࠈ 㒙 ⢷ ߨ 䎭 ߒ ߪ ߚ ߔ ᒻ ߆ ࠍ ߇ ળ ߇ ࠍ ࠆ ߢ ⣻ࠄ ⑳ߚ ᒎ ߜ ߒ ߽ ߋ ߈ 䎭 ߢ ߐ ߡ ࠆ ↢߁ 㤥 ߈ ߚ 㒚 ࠈ ߦ ⡞ ⡞ ߩ ߶ ⡞߈ߩ ࠍ ߚ ߈ ߚ ੱࠎ ߊ ᧄ ߜ ߍ ߊ ࠎ 㑆ࠎߎ ߢ ࠅ ࠆ ߛ ߡ ᒰߣ ߪ ߊ ߆ ߔ ⍮ߒߦ ߁ ߡ ࠃ ߦ ߣ ߦ ↪߁ߩ ⿷ߒߩ ߣ ࠄ ߊ ⴕߦ ߁ 䎭 ߐ ળߢ ߢ ߢ ↢߁↢ ߥ 㗡ߚ ߒ ᱠ ߢ ࠁ ߊ ߶ ߹ ࠆ ᴺ ߹ ߁ ߈ ߔ ߩ ߩ 䎭 ࠃ ߔ ⡞ ࠇ ߁ ߁ ߺ ߣ ߹ ߁ 䎭 䎭 ߣ ࠍ ߥ ߚ ߇ ࠇ ࠇ ߢ ߁ ߃ ߢ ߁ ߡ ߚ ߔ ߢ ߎ ߣ ߡ 䎬⡞߈ߌ ߅ ࠇ ߊ ࠇ ߦ ߣ 䎭 ߅ ᕁ߽ࠆ 㗡ߚ ߈ ߎ ߈ ߹ ߪ ߒ ߣ䏉 ࠆ ߩ ߣ ߫ ߪ ࠆ ߣ ߚ 㒻 ߁ ߚ ߁ ᚬߛ ߔߡ ߪ 䎭 䎬 䎬 ߣ ߪ ߣ ߁ ߃ ߪ ߪ ߐ ㈮ ߤ ߥ ⡞߽ ߢ ⣻ ߊ 䎬 ߒ ߎ ෳ ࠄ ࠎ ࠎ ߓ ߜ ߁ ߆ ᴺ߷ ߣ ߣ ⁁䏌 ࠆ ߢ ⠨ߎ 㗂䏌 ߁ ੱߦ ࠎ ߆ ߁ ߁ ߁ ߁ ߅ ߈ ᗧ ߛ ᚬ 䎭 ᘒߚ ⡞ ߎ 㑆ߍ ߥ ߒ ࠎ ᕁ ߽ ߪ ߌ ߁ ߦ ࠎ ߔ ߁ ߆ ߡ ߣ ߣ ߃ 䎬 ᇹׄҗɟׅμʿۡʴ˟˟ٻ ߣ߁ࠈߊ߭ ߭߾ߊߐࠎߓࠀ߁ ߒߜ ߇ߟ ߐࠎߓࠀ߁ߜ ߦߜ ߎ߁ ߭߾ߊࠃࠎߓࠀ߁ ߱ࠎ߆߆ ⊓㍳⾌ ߪ ⊖ਃච ࠼ ࡞ ৾ ޕਃච৻ ᣣ એ㒠 ߪ ⊖྾ච ࠼ ࡞ ޕಽ⑼ળ ߦ ߱ߞ߈ࠂ߁ ߱ࠎ߆ ߱ߞ߈ࠂ߁ߒࠂ߉ࠂ߁ߓ ߐߊߖ ߅ߤ ࠇࠎߒࠀ߁ߥߤ ߪޔᢎ ᢥൻޔᢎ ⻉ⴕߩ࠼ࠞޔ✵ߩࠅ〭ޔ⠌ ╬ޕ ߗࠎߴ ߰ߓࠎ߆ ߚ߆ ߓࠀ߁ ߇ߟ ߎߎߩ߆ ߈ࠎ ߓࠀ߁ߜ ߦߜ ߦߜ ߓࠀ߁߇ߟߎߎߩ߆ ో☨ᇚੱળᄢળߪޔච ᣣ㧔㊄㧕߆ࠄච৻ ᣣ㧔ᣣ㧕ߦ߆ߌߡޔ ߒࠀ߁ ߒ ߆ߐ ࠞࡈࠜ࡞࠾ࠕᎺ ࠨࠢࡔࡦ࠻Ꮢ ࠳ࡉ࡞࠷ࡎ࠹࡞ߦ߅ߡ㐿 ߚ߆ ߭ࠂ߁ߏ ߆ߎ ߺࠄ ߺ ߈ߜࠂ߁ ߶߁ࠊ ߮߾ߊࠇࠎߓ ߓࠀ߁ߒࠂߊ ߒ ߦࠕࠬࠞᎺ ࠕࡦࠞ࠶ࠫ⊕⬒ኹ ߩ⡯ ࡚ࠫࡦ࠰ࡦ࠳ࠗࠕࡦᏧ ޔ ߦ߶ࠎߏ ߈ࠂ߁ߛࠎ߆߈ࠂ߁ߒߦߒ߿߹ ߹ࠅߎߒ ᣣᧄ⺆ߪࠗࡢࡂޔᢎ࿅ 㐿ᢎጊ⌀ℂሶᏧޕ ߚ߆ߜࠀ߁ ߓࠀ߁߇ߟ ߣ߅߆ ߤ ߒࠎࠄࠎߒࠂ߁ߦࠎߥߥ߭߾ߊߏߓࠀ߁߆߈߶߁ࠃ߁ ߅ߎߥ ߎߩᄢળਛߩච චᣣ㧔㧕ߦߪⷫ㣦 ⡛ੱ ৾⊖ච࿁ᔊᴺⷐ߽ⴕ ࠊࠇࠆޕ ߒࠀߊߪߊ߭ ߭ߣࠅ ߭߾ߊߓࠀ߁ ߷ߐࠎ ߰ߓࠎ ࠇ߈ߒ ߪߊ߱ߟ߆ࠎ ߅߿߹߆߈ࠂ߁ߒ ࠨࡦ࠳ࡃࠞࠪࡁࡃࠬޕ㧔㕍ጊ㐿ᢎ㧕 ߃ߏ ߐࠇࠆޕᄢળ ᮡ⺆ ߪޟㆊ ߣᧂ᧪ ࠍ ߟࠆޕޠၮ⺞ ᴺ ߪ⺆⧷ޔ ߒࠀ߁ ߈ࠎ ච ᣣ㧔㊄㧕߅ߌߩჄෳࠕ࠾࡞ࠜࡈࠞޔᄦੱߩᱧผඳ‛㙚ޔ ߚ߆ ࡎ࠹࡞ߪޔߢ࡞࠹ࡎ࠷࡞ࡉ࠳ޔኋᴱ⾌ߪ৻ੱ ⊖ච࠼࡞ޕᄢળ ǭȣȳȚȸȳƷྵཞإԓ 15,726,136㧔ਃᧃ㧕⋡ᮡ㗵㧔30,000,000) 6,228ߩੱߣ࿅߆ࠄߩว⸘㗵ߢߔޕ ળຬߩਃච৾ࡄࡦ࠻߇ߔߢߦነઃߐࠇߡ߹ߔ߆߹ߐ⊝ޕ ࠄߩߐࠄߥࠆߏදജ߇㗿ࠊࠇߡ߹ߔޕ ⊒ⴕᚲ ☨࿖ᢎ࿅ Buddhist Churches of America 1710 Octavia Street San Francisco, CA 94109 㔚 415) 776-5600 FAX (415) 771-6293 E-ࡔ࡞ᚲ [email protected] ߒࠎࠄࠎ ߒࠂ߁ߦࠎ ߥߥ߭߾ߊߏߓࠀߞ߆ ߛ߅ࠎ߈ 2009ᐕᐲᢎൻᮡ⺆ ɭƷɶܤᆤƳǕ 2009ᐕ 5 ภ ߍࠎߑ ߆ߊߜ ߏࠎߒࠀ߁ ⷫ㣦 ⡛ੱ ߩ ৾⊖ච࿁ ᄢ㆙ᔊ ߇ ฦ ߢ ൕୃ ߐ ࠇ ߡ ࠆ ߈ࠂ߁ߣ ߶ࠎ߇ࠎߓ ߨࠎ ࠃߊߣߒ ߨࠎ ߶߁ࠃ߁ ߇ޔ੩ㇺ ߩᧄ㗿ኹ ߢߪੑ٤৻৻ᐕ ߆ࠄ⠉ᐕ ৻ੑᐕ ߦ߆ߌߡᴺⷐ ߖߛ ߅ߎߥ ߈ߨࠎ ߓ߉ࠂ߁ ߇⋓ᄢ ߦⴕ ࠊࠇࠆ⸥ߩߘޔߚ߹ޕᔨ ᬺ ߣߒߡࠈࠈߥߎߣ ߌ߆ߊ ߓߞߎ߁ ߁ߟ ߭ߣ ߓࠂ߁ߤ ߒࠎ ߒࠀ߁ ߇⸘↹ታⴕߦ⒖ߐࠇߡࠆޔ߇ߟ৻ߩߘޕᵺ⌀ ቬ ࡦ࠲ࠍ ߈ࠂߡࠎ ߅ߎߥ ߃ߏ ߟ߁ߒࠎ ߈ࠂ߁ߊ ߎߊߐ ߢࠎߤ߁ߒ߾ ߊߖ ὐ ߣߒߡⴕ ࠊࠇߡࠆ ⺆⧷ޟㅢା ᢎ⢒ ޟߣޠ࿖㓙 વ⠪ ⢒ᚑ ߶ࠎ߇ࠎߓ ࡊ ࡠ ࠣ ࡓ ᧄ ޔ ߦ ߚ ߩ ߘ ޕ ࠆ ߢ ޠ㗿ኹ ࠃ ࠅ ߎ ߩ ߚ ߮ ߦ߭߾ߊߏߓࠀ߁߹ࠎ ߱ߞ߈ࠂ߁ ߈ࠂ߁ߊ ߍࠎߒ߈ࠎ ੑ⊖චਁ࠼࡞߇ᢎ ᢎ⢒ࡦ࠲ߦࡊࡠࠣࡓߩේ⾗㊄ߣߒ ߅ߊ ߡㅍࠄࠇߡ߈ߚޕ ߟ߁ߒࠎ ߈ࠂ߁ߊ ߍࠎߑ ߈ࠀ߁ߓࠀ߁ ߓࠂ߁ ߖߣ ߓࠀߎ߁ ߨߞߒࠎ ㅢା ᢎ⢒ ߪޔ චฬ એ ߩ↢ᓤ ߇ฃ⻠ ߒߡߡޔᾲᔃ ߴࠎ߇ߊ ߪߍ ߪߜ߇ߟ ߆߅ ߒࠀ߁ߜࠀ߁ ߦീቇߦബࠎߢࠆߢ࠲ࡦߪߦޕ㗻ࠍࠊߖߡߩ㓸ਛ ߎ߁߉ ߅ߎߥ ⻠⟵߽ⴕࠊࠇࠆߎߣߦߥߞߡࠆޕ ߟߠ ߎߣߒ ߎߊߐ ߢࠎߤ߁ߒ߾ ߊߖ ߈ ࠃߡ ߐߊߨࠎ ߹ߚޔᤓᐕߦ⛯߈ޔᐕ߽࿖㓙 વ⠪⢒ᚑࡊࡠࠣࡓ߇⑺ ߦ੍ቯ ߍࠎߑ ߦ߶ࠎ ߓࠀߎ߁ߖ ߢࠎߤ߁ ߍࠎ߫ ߷ߒࠀ߁ ߌࠎ߱ࠎ ߚࠄ ߢࠎߤ߁ ߓࠎߑ ߖࠎߍߟߚࠄ ߶ࠎߣ߁ ߊߖ ߚߩ ߴࠎ߈ࠂ߁ ߓࠂ ߓࠀߎ߁ߖ ߭ߣࠅ ࠃࠈߎ ߆ߚ ߆ߩ ߦߞߚ ߒࠂ߁߇ߊ߈ࠎ ߃ࠎߓࠂ ߎ߁ߑ ߁ ᅚߪ㧮㧯㧭ߩࡈ࠶࠼ᣂ↰ ᅑቇ㊄ ߩេഥߦࠃߞߡߎߩ⻠ᐳࠍฃߌࠆߎ ߽ߊߡ߈ ߆ࠎߒ߾ ⋡⊛ߢࠆޕ ߞ߆ࠎ ߟ߁ߒࠎ߈ࠂ߁ߊ ᧄޟᒰߦᭉߒߊ ീᒝ ߒߡ߹ߔ ޔߣޠ༑ ߮ࠍ⺆ߞߡࠆޔ߅ߥޕᓐ ߪᣣᧄߢޔᣂߒવߦᓥߔࠆߎߣߩߢ߈ࠆੱ᧚ࠍ⢒ᚑߔࠆߩ߇ ߈ࠂ߁ߊ ߆߈ࠂ߁ߒ ߥߞߚࠗ࠺ࠬࡃ࠶ࠬ࡞ߐࠎޕᓐᅚ߽ ㅢାᢎ⢒ ߩฃ⻠↢ߩ৻ੱߢޔ ߒࠂ߁ࠄ߆߇ ߓࠀ߁ߓ ߱ߞ߈ࠂ߁߆ ߆ߩߓࠂ ታ㓙ߦࠕࡔࠞߢવߩ႐ࠍ⡞ߔࠆߎߣߦࠃࠅޔ᧪ ᶏᄖ߹ߚ ߦ߶ࠎ ߒ߾ߒࠎ ߩ౮⌀ߪ ࠢࡃޔᢎળ ߢవ ᣂ ߒߊ㐿ᢎࠕࠪࠬ࠲ࡦ࠻ߣ ߐࠇߡ߅ࠅޔᣣᧄߢฃ⻠↢ࠍ㓸ߒߡࠆߪࡓࠣࡠࡊߩߎޕ ߓߞߐ ߁߃ ߟ߁ߒࠎ߈ࠂ߁ߊ ߹߃ ߣ߇ߢ߈ߚߎߣࠍᗵ⻢ߒߡࠆޕ㧔 ㅢାᢎ⢒ ߩࡍࠫࠍ೨ߦ㧕 ߊࠊߪࠄ ߓࠂ߁ ߒࠎ ߆ ߎࠇࠄߪᢎ⢒ ࡦ࠲ߩࡊࡠࠣࡓߩ৻Ⅳ ߣߒߡޔ᪀ේ ᵺ ା 㐿 ߈ࠂ߁ߒ ߒࠀ ߅ߎߥ ߆ߊߜ ߅߽ ᢎ߇ਥߣߥߞߡⴕࠊࠇߡࠆޕฦߩ࠳߿࠳࡞ࡑࠬࠢ࡞ ߈ࠂ߁ߒ ߟ߁ߒࠎ߈ࠂ߁ߊ ߓࠀߎ߁ ߨ߇ ߶ࠎ߇ࠎߓ ߭ߣ ߒࠂ߁ࠄ ߈ࠂ߁ߛࠎ ߆ߚ ߣ ߩ ߜ ߶ ߁ ᣇ߁ ᾲ ߟ ߢ ߽ ᕁ߅ ߽ ห ߅ ߥ ߓ ࠍ 㓸ߟ ߤ ⺆߆ ߚ 䏉 ߡ ࠍ߽ ᜬ ߚ ߜ 䎭 ߚ ם Ⴧ ܪ Ȭ ǹ Ȉ ȩ ȳ Ჹ ߣ ߟ ࠇ ਃߐ ታߓ ࠎ ࡉ 䏉 ߎ ߓ ߌ ⴕ߁ߎ ߆ 䏓 ߐ ච䏋 ߣ ߦ ᐕߒ߁ 䎬 ࠄ ઍ߁ ߛ ࠳ ࠆࠆ ߨ ߁ ߱ ⒖ߟߢ 㗿߇䏉ߣ ߩ 䎳 ྾ߒ ߇ ߐ ੑߦ ᴺ߸ ߁ ߟ ⧯ࠊ ߆ ߣ ߆ ࠇ ࿁߆ ࠍ ߁ ⠪߽ ྾ࠃ ߩ 䏉 ߚ ⋡ࠄ りߺੱ߭ ߣ ࠍ ߁ ᣣ߆ 䎭 ߣ 䎬 ߦ ߚ 㓸 ߣ ߟ ฦ߆ ߥ ߎ ߟ ߜ ࠹ ߊ ߜ䏉 ߩ ߌ ߇ ߡ 䏚 ᣣߟ ߆ ߆ ߚ ࡊ ߡ 䎬 ࡊ ࡑ ߩ ߒ ߢ ࠄ ࡊ ࡠ 䎬 ᖠߥ ߿ ࡠ ዊ߅ㅳ䏋 ߁ ࠣ ߺ ߒ 㓸 ߟ ࡠ ߋ ᧃ ߹ ࠣ ᧮ߦߟ ߹ ࠣ 䏉 ߿ ߅ ߘ 䏉 ࡓ ߆ ᕁ߽ ✚߁ ᵺߓ 䏌 ࡓ ߜ ߁ ߚ ࡓ ߇߽ࠅ 䏌 㐳 ߤ ࠃ ߁ ߣ ࠍ ߇߅߽ ⌀ߒ ྾ࠎߛ ࠃ ߅ ࠎ ߆ ⴕ ߎ ߓ ච䏋߇ ߐ ߒ ⺆ߚ ߥෳߐ ߒ 䏋 ߁ ቬ ࠊ ࠎ ߏ䎬 ࠇ ߡ ࠅ ߁ ߆ ട ߓ ࠇ ฬߔ ߚ ੱࠎ ߚ ߒ ࡦ ߪ ߴ 䎭 ↢ߖ 䎬 ߡ ࠍ 䎬䎭ߒߡ ࠲ ߆ 䎬 䏚 ߚ ߹ ᓐࠇ ᱠ ࠁ ᣂ ࠄ ␠ 䏊 ߦ ߆ ળ ੑ ߓ ߢ ߚ ࠄ ࠎ ߒ 䏋 䎲 ߘ ߇ ߢ ߦ ච߁ ߛ ߣ ߌ ࠇ ⸘ ᰼߶߽ߢઍ࠹ ߙ ↹߆ ߒ ࠍ ߡ ߆ ࠢ ߊ ࠇ ߒ ߺߎ ࠄ ࡁ 䐳 ᢘ ⒓ ⇛ 䐴 ߒ ࠅ ߁ ⷫߒ 䎲 ߹ ࠎ ౮ 䏊 ࠇ ࡦ ࠄ ࠆ ߦ 㣦ࠎ⌀ߒ ࠎ ߡ 䎳 ࡆ࡞ ߚ ߁ ᭽ࠃ ࡊ ߁ 䎬 ߃ ᆔ ࠫ ࠞ ߁ ࠆ ෳߐ ࠎ ߔ 䏓 ߪ ߎ ຬ ሶ ࠎ ߆ 䏖 ട߆ ࠻ ࠩ 䎬 䎭ળࡦࡈ ߩ ߒ 䎭 ⠪䏊౮ߒ 䐴 ߇ ߣ䏒 ࡊ 䏊 ߒ 䎭 ⌀ߒ ࠍ ࡦ ነ߈ ࡞ ࡠ ࠎ ߡ ࠁ ߰ ࡊ ઃ ฝߺ ࠲ ߉ ᄕ ߁ ࠾ ࠣ ߒ ࠕ ࠍ ߪ 㘩䏌 䏚 ࠬ ߊ ߅ ࠩ䐳 ࡓ 䎬ߘࠍ ࠻ ߩ ⴕߎ ߥ ߚ ߁ ࡌਛߜ ✚ߜᭉߩ ࡠ 䏋 ߦ 䏚ട߁ 㐳䏌 ߒ ࡦ ࡆ ᗵ߆ ߆ ࠎ ߁ ⻢ߒ ߣ ࠎ ߩ 䏚 ࡦ 䏊 ࠪ 䐴 ߢ ࠻ 䏖 ߩ ࠃ ⺆߆ 䐳 ߐ ߚ ᴺ ベ ᗵ ⻢ ㍳ ࠨ ࠢ ࡔ ࡦ ࠻ ᇚ ٤٤٤٤٤ ⊖⊖ੑੑ ච䐁䐁⊖⊖ 䐁 䐁䐁 ࠨ ࠰ࡦࠕࠨࡢ ࡞ࡈࡦ䏓 ࠻䏎ࡔࡁ࠰ ࠽࠳ࡦ 䏚ࡦࡆ ࠠ࠼ᇚᇚ࡞ ᇚᇚ ᇚ ߚߖߟ ߥߎߣߢࠅ✚ޔߣޠޕࠆߢߣߎߚ߇ࠅޔ㐳ߪ⺆ࠆޕ 䐴 ٤ ੑ ⊖ 䐁 ߈ߕ ߘ߁ߜࠂ߁ ߩᢎᏧ߽ㅢା ᢎ⢒ࠍฃ⻠ߔࠆߎߣ߇㗿ࠊࠇߡࠆᧄޟޕ㗿ኹߣᢎ࿅ ࠍ ߒ ٤ ߏ ੑ ᱑߆ ࠎ ߚ ㄫߍ ነ߈ච 䎭 ߰ 䐁 ⺒ߤ ߊ ઃ ߚ ⠪ߒ 䏊 ߒ ࠃ ࠅ ࡔ ߹ ࠅ ߇ 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