A Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temple
Right after the 10:30 am Sangha Service, stay upstairs to hear about the many volunteer opportunities at the Temple, including helping out with services by:
Bringing flowers & rice
Ringing the Kansho (bell)
Greeting at the Front Door
Reading the Short Meditation
Being the MC
Etc.
Followed by a Lunch PotLuck
Hoon-ko commemorates the death of the founder of Shin Buddhism, Shinran Shonin. This holiday is observed in early January from the 9th to the 16th. This holiday is among the most important observed in the Jodo Shinshu tradition. The observance began after Shinran’s daughter. Kakushinni carried on administration of Shinran’s mausoleum, as did her descendants, who ultimately became the Monshu of Jodo Shinshu. In the word hōonkō; ‘hōon’ means “return of gratitude” and ‘ko’ means “to clarify the meaning of” or “gathering”‘.
Reverend Tatsuya Aoki, Bishop, Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada was born and raised in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. His education includes a Bachelor Degree in Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada in 1998, the Central Buddhist Academy in Kyoto in 2001, and a Master’s Degree in Buddhism from Ryukoku University in 2003.
He received Tokudo Ordination in 1991, Kyoshi Certification in 2002 (Certificate of Resident Minister), Kaikyoshi Certification in 2003 (Certificate of Overseas Propagation Minister). And Fukyoshi Certification in 2013 (Certificate of Preacher).
He has been the resident minister at the Vancouver Buddhist Temple and Fraser Valley Buddhist Temples since 2003 and Bishop of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada since 2013.
His favorite Word: “Itadakimasu” and you can ask him what that means. Welcome Bishop Aoiki.
Reverend Tatsuya Aoki, Bishop, Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada was born and raised in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. His education includes a Bachelor Degree in Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada in 1998, the Central Buddhist Academy in Kyoto in 2001, and a Master’s Degree in Buddhism from Ryukoku University in 2003.
He received Tokudo Ordination in 1991, Kyoshi Certification in 2002 (Certificate of Resident Minister), Kaikyoshi Certification in 2003 (Certificate of Overseas Propagation Minister). And Fukyoshi Certification in 2013 (Certificate of Preacher).
He has been the resident minister at the Vancouver Buddhist Temple and Fraser Valley Buddhist Temples since 2003 and Bishop of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada since 2013.
His favorite Word: “Itadakimasu” and you can ask him what that means. Welcome Bishop Aoiki.
“Bell of the Last Night” – Tuesday – December 31st – 7 pm – A Family-Friendly Service.
Ring out 2019! Ring in 2020! with the “Bell of the Last Night Service,” a cultural, spiritual Buddhist observance called Joya-E. Everyone who attends will participate in the ringing of the “calling bell” a portion of 108 times during the service. This symbolically rings out the 108 delusions of woman and man and rings in our aspiration to overcome ignorance, greed and anger in the coming year. It’s a way to reflect on the events of 2019 and “move away from our selfish and ego-centered ways.” There will be a 40-minute service. The temple’s Kansho bell was dedicated in 1965. The Kansho, or summoning bell, calls people to the temple and marks the beginning of each service.
11:30am – 1 pm.
Mochi Fest is an annual sale of traditional mochi, other desserts & Japanese items. Around New Years, many Japanese households will take part in the annual tradition of mochitsuki (餅つき), the pounding of rice to make mochi. Mochi, also called a rice cake, is pounded sweet rice that can be eaten in a sweet or savory dish, or added to soup such as Miso Soup. We make ours with a mochi machine.
We will also have Japanese items for sale.
All proceeds go to our Minister’s education.
Sunday – December 15th – 10:30 am with Reverend Dr. Takashi Miyaji, from the Tacoma Buddhist Temple.
Bodhi Day is the day Buddhists celebrate the Buddha’s Enlightenment. According to tradition, Buddha (Siddhartha) had forsaken years of extreme ascetic practices and he resolved to sit under a Pipul tree and simply meditate until he found the root of all suffering, and how to liberate one’s self from it.
Rev. Takashi Miyaji has been a minister of the Tacoma Buddhist Temple since December of 2017. He was born in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in Los Angeles, California. He has graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Japanese language and literature. He also attended the Institute of Buddhist Studies at Berkeley, California and received a Master’s in Buddhist Studies; Ryukoku University in Kyoto, Japan with a Master’s Degree in Shin Buddhist Studies; and completed the doctoral coursework at Ryukoku University. He specializes in the areas of Japanese Buddhism and religion, translation of Buddhist scripture, and Jodo Shinshu doctrine and ethics. Takashi has received his Tokudo and Kyoshi qualifications at the Honpa Hongwanji school located in Kyoto, Japan. He is currently working on his dissertation on Shin Buddhist ethics.
****Service Followed by a POTLUCK Lunch*****
