Join Us Sunday, May 5, for May Shotsuki Hoyo and Dharma with Rev. Smitty

THIS MORNING'S EVENTS ARE in the HONDO (MAIN HALL)

PRE-SERVICE OPTIONS @ 9 a.m.

Chanting Practice. Norman Kiyono or one of our Minister's Assistants will lead; we hope you will join us, New participants are welcome.

SUNDAY'S SERVICE @ 10 a.m.

Participants

  • Rev. Smitty, Officiant

  • Ken Muraoka. Chairperson

  • Robert Yamamoto, Musical Accompanist

Schedule

  • Kansho (Calling Bell) calls us to service.

  • Ken welcomes us all with opening comments.

  • Rev. Smitty will read the Shotsuki names (of those who have passed away in the month of May), lead us in ritual, and share the Dharma School message.

  • The Dharma School will be excused to classes.

  • Rev. Smitty shares the Adult Dharma Talk.

  • Ken will offer closing comments and invite us to offer incense.

  • Robert will provide the musical accompaniment.

Services typically end arond 11:15 to 11:30 a.m.

The Minister's Assistants will remain after the service to answer your questions.

Following the service, please join us for hospitality in the Dining Room on the Office Level.

LIVESTREAM OF SERVICE

If you are not able to join in person,
we plan to livestream the service in real time on our
YouTube channel page.
You may need to check the "Live" tab to find the livestream.

“TODAY’S BUDDHIST THOUGHT
”Choosing a Priest,” A Shin Buddhist Parable

Long ago, in a Japanese village, folks wanted a priest to come start a Temple. They invited two finalists to demonstrate their abilities. The first priest decided to show the self-discipline in his tradition, and had villagers fill a large tub with water and build a fire underneath. When the water became scalding hot, the priest entered the bath with dignity, sat, and after some time had passed, exited the bath. “Can you do the same?” he asked the Shin priest.

The Shin priest turned to the villagers, saying, “Let’s not waste this hot water. Please bring buckets to take some back to your home baths. If you add some cold water, it will be just right, and we can all enjoy it.”

The villagers chose the Shin priest.
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— Oral Tradition
BT SD