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From “Boo” to “Namo Amida Butsu” By Reverend Hirano

(Originally published in the November 2016 Buddhist Thoughts)

here’s a new television series that I’m really enjoying. It’s called Westworld, loosely

based on the science fiction movie written and directed by Michael Crichton. The original

movie starred Yul Brynner, and although I primarily like him in The Magnificent Seven,

he was still cool in Westworld. The series and movie are about an adult type of Disneyland

called Westworld, but I don’t want to focus on the series or movie. In the current series, there is

a segment when an android is asked to read from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, one of my

favorite novels. The android reads the quote I began with. This reminded me of one of my

favorite Disney cartoons the 1951 Alice and Wonderland. In the movie, Alice meets Absolem

the caterpillar.

Caterpillar: Who... are... you?

Alice: I- I hardly know, sir. I've changed so many times since this morning, you see...

Caterpillar: No, I do not 'C.' Explain yourself.

Alice: I'm afraid I can't explain myself sir, because I'm not myself, you know.

Caterpillar: I do not know.

Alice: Well, I can't put it any more clearly, sir, for it isn't clear to me.

Caterpillar: You? Who ARE you?

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THE GEPPO

A publication of the Ogden Buddhist Temple January / February 2017 Issue

155 North Street Ogden, UT 84404 801/392-7132

P.O. Box 3248 Ogden, UT 84409 Temple President: Thomas F.

Supervising Reverend: Rev. Jerry Hirano Minister’s Assistant: Geoffrey R.

Rev. Hirano contact info: Office – 801-363-4742 Minister’s Assistant: James A.

Home – 801-299-8727 Junior Minister’s Assistant: Charles A.

Emergency – 801-819-2648

Web Site: ogdenbuddhistchurch.org

Temple E-mail: [email protected]

Rev. Hirano’s article continued on next page.

Dear, dear! How queer everything is

to-day! And yesterday things went on

just as usual. I wonder if I’ve been

changed in the night. Let me think.

Was I the same when I got up this

morning? I almost think I can

remember feeling a little different. But

if I’m not the same, the next question

is “Who in the world am I?”

~Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0370821/







In the Disney version Richard Haydn is the voice of Absolem, and in the Tim Burton version it is

Alan Rickman. I know it’s geeking out a bit, but Alan Rickman also played Prof. Severus Snape

in the Harry Potter movies, another favorite. So many favorites, new favorite T.V. show, favorite

novel, favorite Disney cartoon, favorite character

in Harry Potter, etc. etc., so many favorites

flashed through my mind at this android

sequence, but I knew I had to focus my

November article on this question. Although in

the book, Absolem the blue caterpillar never asks

the question, it is a question Alice asks of

herself. This question asked by Absolem in the

Disney cartoon is the central question of

Buddhism. “Who are you?” Since it is in October

when I am writing this article, it is also a great

time for each of us to ask ourselves “Who am I?”

I think it is important to always question our lives. I have found that the most important concept

that Buddhism has taught me is that all things are in constant flux. There is a vibration within our

lives, even shinjin (faith mind) is a dynamic vibration within our lives. It is not an unchanging

constant but a movement within the question of “Who am I?” When we are able to answer the

question of “Who am I?” we move into the realm of gratitude. Very appropriate for Halloween

moving into Thanksgiving. Happy Halloween leads to the question of “Who am I?” Naturally

moving us to “Namo Amida Butsu.” Trick or Treat, what did you get or give?

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Happy New Year!!!

I hope everyone’s Holiday season was safe and

enjoyable. I’d like to thank everyone for the support

you’ve provided me over the past two years. I know it

will continue for the New 2017 church officers and

board members.

BCA announcement that Rev. Donald Castro, Rinban of the

Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple we retire on December 31, 2016.

In March, temple representatives will attend the National Council meeting in San Jose,

California to learn about the Buddhist Churches of America budget and other topics impacting

the our church. Thank you again and see you at the temple.

In Gassho,

Thomas F.

Ogden Buddhist Church GEPPO January / February 2017 Issue

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BWA NEWS

Greetings from the Ogden BWA …

Another year has come and gone. Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season! The last few months of 2016

were busy for the BWA.

November 6th we had the Eshinni Ko/BWA Memorial Service where we honor Eshinni Ko and past members of

the BWA. Thanks to the toban there was a wonderful lunch before the service, it was very good. We had a

guest speaker, she was such a great speaker and added so much to this special service. Her sermon was very

touching. Thank you to Reverend Hirano for arranging the guest speaker.

November 20nd we held our annual general meeting. The new officers for 2017 voted in are: President Tami H.,

1st VP Lorraine S., 2nd VP Ruth S., 3rd VP Annette K., recording secretary Linda R., corresponding secretary

Christy F., treasurer Ellen K., and co auditors Suzan Y. and Julia F.. Thank you ladies for graciously accepting

to continue as officers for 2017.

December 11th we celebrated Bodhi Day. Thank you again to the BWA ladies for a wonderful lunch of ham

and potatoes before service. The lunch was very tasty.

The next meeting will be Sunday, February 5th, 2016 at 11:00am.

Save the date, we will be having the BWA Membership Party March 5th.

We will be sending out a letter with more information for this event.

Removed for Online Version

In Gassho,

Tami H.

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BWA DONATIONS

I look forward to another great year and as always thank you everyone for supporting the BWA.

DHARMA SCHOOL NEWS Superintendent Message

December was a busy month for the Dharma School. The Dharma School students, parents and a bunch of

great temple member volunteers made and sold manju and mochi bites at the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple

Holiday Boutique on November 19th and 20th. Again, our appreciation to all the temple members who

donated both their time and supplies to help out.

The Dharma School also would like to extend their appreciation to all temple members who supported and

contributed to the students’ annual Dana project. Our students were able to shop for five deserving children

through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program this year. Annette K. presented a great Dharma School

lesson after the students completed their shopping. Hopefully, our students realize how grateful they should

be for their own living environment after shopping for these children.

One more note of gratitude to our temple members for supporting the YBA mochi fundraiser during our

Bodhi Day service on December 11th. Also, thanks to the temple members who donated the use of their

mochi makers and to those who came on December 10th to help make and package the mochi. Also, a big

thank you to Stan and Tammy H. for organizing this event for the YBA. Our appreciation to Suzan Y. for

making delicious sloppy joe sandwiches for lunch.

Given the temperature at the time of writing this article, we probably stand a good chance of being able to

have our annual Perch at the Church ice fishing event scheduled for Sunday, January 8th. Steve and Ellen K.

have graciously volunteered their time again this year to organize the event, weather permitting. Steve will

be letting us know more details if the temperature continues to stay cold.

In Gassho,

LaVerne K.

Dharma School Donations


Angel Tree Donors



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Honoring A Commitment To Our Sangha

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We recently honored Annette K. for her dedication and

commitment to the Buddhist Church of Ogden as she resigns

as our Minister’s Assistant.

Annette has selflessly donated her time to our temple and the

Dharma School for the past 10 years. We truly appreciate

everything she has done for us in this capacity.

Annette is not going away though! She will still chair

services and has agreed to be our President-Elect for the

temple. We are excited to support her in this new role as

well.

The vase that now sits on the alter is engraved with the

inscription,

Presented to ANNETTE K.

In appreciation for years of service as a Minister’s Assistant

Buddhist Church of Ogden 2006-2016

THANK YOU ANNETTE FOR YOUR COMMITMENT

TO OUR TEMPLE!

2017 Ogden Dharma School Winter Party 8 January 2017

Ice fishing at MANTUA RESERVOIR (same as last year) When

1. On the ice at 7:30am. If you want to carpool, meet at the Church by 7:00am. 2. We’ll fish until about 1:00pm and plan on lunch at 2:00pm. 3. If you can’t make it fishing, please feel free to come to the Church for lunch!!!!

How to Get There

1. Travel up I-15 North to exit 362 (the first Brigham City exit). 2. Exit freeway at exit 362. There are several freeway signs designating this exit (“US 89/91

North”, “Logan/Utah State”, “1100 South”). 3. Travel through the two signal lights and continue on US 89/91. 4. Go past the 1st Mantua exit. 5. Exit to the right at the 2nd Mantua exit. 6. Turn right at Stop sign on MAIN STREET and travel south about ¼ mile. 7. Parking lots will be on your left. There are two lots – a small one near the restrooms (building

with red roof) and a larger lot slightly before. 8. Walk up the dike to access the reservoir. Look for the red, fishing tent with the red University of

Utah banner. What to Bring

1. Fishing License – If you are 12 years old or older you need a license to fish. Buy your license at any license agent (egs: Sportsman’s Warehouse, K-Mart, etc.) or on-line at http://wildlife.utah.gov.

2. Warm Clothes (dress in layers) – gloves, hat, snow pants and especially insulated (preferably waterproof) boots.

3. Optional – a. Something to sit on – small, collapsible camp chairs work well. b. Drinks and snacks. c. Change of clothes (just in case).

What to be Careful of

1. Be very careful when walking on the ice - it can be very slippery. Also be aware of drilled ice holes – they can be as large as 10 inches in diameter and you don’t want to step in them.

2. Don’t worry if you hear the ice crack…that means the ice is safe (really!!!) 3. Carefully observe all traffic laws in and around Mantua – the local police can be overzealous

and you don’t want to get a ticket!!!


For the Kids - I’ll be awarding prizes for the biggest fish in length of each species. If you catch a big fish, come see Steve Kato for measuring!!!

- Perch (limit of 50); Bluegill and Sunfish (limit of 50 in combination); Trout (limit of 4); Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass (limit of 6 in combination)

*Check the 2017 fishing proclamation

for current license costs and fish limits.

GEPPO – Page 6

http://wildlife.utah.gov/

http://cliparts.co/ice-fishing-clip-art

HELPFUL PRACTICAL TIPS TO RECEIVE GOOD

MEDICAL CARE There are six major symptoms you should not ignore that need

immediate medical attention:

CHEST PAIN SEVERE PAIN

NUMBNESS CHOKING

DIZZINEZZ EXTREMELY HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

1. When you call the doctor with any of the above symptoms you need to be assertive and explain you need

medical attention now. The person that answers the phone might put you on hold and try to make an

appointment in 2 weeks or 2 months, but you need to be assertive and repeat again that you need medical

attention now because of the above symptoms.

2. If above is ignored, call 911

3. When you go to your doctor always take with you the list of questions and list of all your medications

including any over the counter medications. Take a pen and paper so you can write all the information

from the doctor’s visit.

Always carry another list of all your medications in your wallet or purse.

Give your list to a significant other before a crises occurs.

4. If you can’t get hold of your doctor, call your pharmacist. They are as knowledgeable as your doctor.

5. When you are hospitalized or seeing your physician, if possible, have a friend or a relative with a medical

background get involved. They are helpful in assuring that you receive good care.

6. Helps to wear loose clothing when you go to the doctor’s office or hospital. Also, take a book or

something to read in case the wait for the appointment is long.


It’s that time of year to PARTY!

SUPER BOWL 2017!

Sunday, February 5, 2017

4:00 pm

Bring your money and your BEST pot luck food item to share!

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In Memory

The Ogden Buddhist Temple Sangha extends its deepest sympathies

to the families of the following member who recently passed away.

May the family members find solace and comfort in the Nembutsu.

Namo Amida Butsu

Masao Endo – November 5, 2016

Roy Ryujin – November 23, 2016

MEDITATION CLASS Every Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

Please come join us for a short seated meditation and period of Mindful

Movement every Sunday at 12:00 p.m. The class is open to anyone who is

interested in meditation. It would be helpful if attendees could bring a yoga mat

or Zafu to use during sitting meditation.

Loose, casual clothing is all that is required.

Then stay for our Discussion Group at 12:30 p.m.


GEPPO – Page 8

2017 Ogden Buddhist Church Officers

OGDEN BUDDHIST CHURCH BOARD

President……………………………..Shauna R. & Suzan Y.

President-Elect………………………Annette K.

1st VP………………………………..Geoff R.

2nd VP……………………………….Kris Y.

3rd VP……………………………….Toby Y.

4th VP………………………………..Kirk Y. & Steve K.

Treasurer…………………………......Betty Y.

Assistant Treasurer…………………..Tami H.

Recording Secretary……………….....Ruth S.

Corresponding Secretary……………..Ellen K.

Historian……………………………...Maya C. & LaVerne K.

Auditor……………………………….Janice S.

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS James A., Maya C., Christy F., Tom F., Julia F., Fran H., Todd H., Marie H., Stan H., Tami H., Ellen K., Steve

K., Annette K., Mike K., Brenda K., Greg O., Kunie O., Jeannie P., Shauna R., Geoff R., Linda E.-R., Lorraine

S., Ruth S., Janice S., Roland S., Harry S., Kris Y., Steve Y., Betty Y., Kirk Y., Toby Y., Blaine Y., Suzan Y.,

LaVerne K., and Ernie K..

OGDEN BUDDHIST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

President..............................................................Tami H.

1st VP..................................................................Lorraine S.

2nd VP.................................................................Ruth S.

3rd VP.................................................................Annette K.

Recording Secretary............................................Linda E.-R.

Corresponding Secretary.....................................Christy F.

Treasurer..............................................................Ellen K.

Auditor.................................................................Julia F. & Suzan Y.

OGDEN DHARMA SCHOOL

Superintendent…………………………………...LaVerne K.

Religious Chair…………………………………..Annette K. & Suzan Y.

Secretary…………………………………………Kris Y.

Treasurer…………………………………………Betty Y.

Ogden Dharma School Board:

Justine H., Robyn H., Suzan Y., Stan H., LaVerne K., Kris Y., Betty Y., Lorraine S., Ellen K., Geniel S., Tami

H., Kirk Y., Annette K., Maya C., Shauna R., and Stacie H..

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!


GEPPO – Page 9

Ho-onko Service

January Shotsuki Hoyo

Installation of Officers

Sunday, January 22, 2017 - 1:30 p.m. Otoki Lunch - 12:00 p.m.

Goshoki Hoonko (Observance of Anniversary of Death and Repay Debt of Gratitude)

Shinran Shonin's Memorial Service - Within the Nishi Hongwanji tradition this is

the most important observance of the year. It is held to acknowledge our debt of

gratitude to Shinran Shonin for opening the Nembutsu teachings for us.

Shotsuki Hoyo - Monthly Memorial Service

Nihan-E Service

February Shotsuki Hoyo

Pet Memorial Service

(Please bring pictures of your pets to place on the altar)

Sunday, February 26, 2017 - 1:30 p.m. When Shakyamuni Buddha attained Enlightenment, he achieved the state of

Nirvana. However, in retaining his physical body, he did not achieve complete

Nirvana. This observance is to commemorate Shakyamuni Buddha's death and

entrance into complete Nirvana.


GEPPO ~ Page 10

Jan 15 2009 Lily S. Endow

Jan 7 1965 Yeijiro Hirai Jan 7 1977 Yoshio Horiuchi Jan 21 1980 Peter J. Hunt Jan 4 1972 Chong Sun Johnson

Jan 10 1992 Wataru Kamigaki Jan 17 1954 Toshio Kato

Jan 29 1973 Ura U. Kawaguchi Jan 16 1977 Eikichi Kawaguchi Jan 28 2003 Jake Hideo Koga

Jan 27 2015 Steven Koga

Jan 9 1983 Fujiko Kojima

Jan 5 1998 Soichi Kojima

Jan 23 1980 Toshita Mayeda

Jan 4 1978 Yasuzo Minaga

Jan 17 1999 Sam Sadao Miya

Jan 28 1984 Masaji Miyagishima

Jan 31 1998 Tono Miyagishima

Jan 5 2001 Masano Morimoto

Jan 14 1964 Yeitaro Nishihara

Jan 12 1988 Ichimatsu Nisogi Jan 30 1968 Takao Okubo

Jan 7 2007 Amy Sameshima

Jan 13 2014 Hisaye Shiki Jan 24 1964 Kenzo Seino

Jan 22 1992 Yoneko Mary Takabayashi Jan 31 1978 George Y. Tanaka

Jan 3 1974 Aki Toimoto

Jan 10 1977 Yuriko C. Yamada

Jan 17 2010 William Yamane

Jan 16 1997 Namiye Yamamoto

Jan 2 1960 Matsujiro Yamashita

Jan 23 1956 Morikiyo Yei

Feb 21 1995 Harue Enomoto

Feb 17 1968 Otojiro Fukuda

Feb 10 1965 Hitoshi Hoshiko

Feb 24 1964 Takematsu Inouye

Feb 28 1986 Matsue Kano

Feb 17 1969 Shozo Kariya

Feb 19 1998 Yukie Kawa (Ozawa) Feb 2 2000 Izumi Kishimoto

Feb 19 1966 Wakamatsu Kiyotsugu

Feb 9 1967 Sahei Kosai Feb 23 1975 Gensaku J. Miyagishima

Feb 2 1973 Kazue Nishikawa

Feb 28 1989 Shigeso Frank Nishimoto

Feb 21 1978 Jerrod Nisogi Feb 25 1993 Mitsuye Oda

Feb 18 1994 Yukiye Omori Feb 1 2008 Kiyoshi “Kay” Shimada

Feb 18 1965 Hiroshi Shioji Feb 16 1986 Teruo Ted Suekawa

Feb 8 2015 Roy Gosaku Taketa

Feb 12 1994 Kazuye (Kathy)Taniguchi (Yagi) Feb 29 2005 Jane Tomiko Tsushima

Feb 19 1992 Niroku Uyematsu

Feb 29 1968 Michiye Watanabe

Feb 12 1996 Frank Toichi Yoshida

Feb 20 1961 Thomas T. Yoshitaka

January Shotsuki Hoyo

January 22, 2017, 1:30 p.m.

February Shotsuki Hoyo

February 26, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.

January & February Shotsuki Hoyo

Corrections/Additions to the Shotsuki Hoyo list, please contact Ruth Schriock, 801-292-6042

2017 Memorial Service Schedule for those who passed away in:

2016 – 1 year 2005 – 13 year 1983 – 33 year

2015 – 3 year 2001 – 17 year 1968 – 50 year

2011 – 7 year 1993 – 25 year 1918 – 100 year

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For those years not having a specific memorial service such as 2nd, 4th, 5th, etc. the temple is holding these monthly Shotsuki

Hoyo. During these services, the temple will list the names of those members who have died during the month in the preceding

years. The families then attends that monthly service in memory of their loved one. These services are not meant to replace the

specific memorial services. Please contact Rev. Hirano to make arrangements for those services.

Rev. Hirano contact information - Office: 363-4742,

Home: 299-8727, Emergency: 819-2648


Toban Cleaning Group:

Blaine & Suzan Y. (Toban Cleaning Leader)

Kunie O.

Greg O.

Karen D.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 NO SERVICES IN OGDEN 7:30 am – Perch at the Church Dharma School Winter Party! 2:00 pm – Perch at the Church LUNCH

9 10 7:30 pm

OBC Board

Meeting

11

10:00 am Buddha’s

Round Table

12 13 14

15 NO SERVICES IN OGDEN

10:00 am - Inside Church Clean-Up Everybody is invited to come help clean and organize the inside of the Temple!

16

Dr. MLK Jr. Day

17 18 10:00 am Buddha’s

Round Table

19 20 21

22 12:00 pm – Otoki Lunch 12:00 pm - Meditation 12:30 pm – Discussion Group 12:45 pm – Dharma School 1:30 pm – Ho’onko Service Shotuski Hoyo Installation of Officers

23 24 25 26 27 28

29 NO SERVICES IN OGDEN

10:00 am – Omigaki (Alter Cleaning) Please come and help clean & shine the Temple Alter.

30 31

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

January 2017

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

10:00 am Buddha’s

Round Table

2 3 4

5 12:00 pm - Meditation 12:30 pm – Discussion Group 12:45 pm – Dharma School 1:30 pm – Family Service 4:00 pm – SUPER BOWL PARTY

6 7 8 10:00 am Buddha’s

Round Table

9 10 11

12 12:00 pm - Meditation 12:30 pm – Discussion Group 12:45 pm – Dharma School 1:30 pm – Family Service

13 14

7:30 pm OBC

Board Meeting

15 10:00 am Buddha’s

Round Table

16 17 18

19 12:00 pm - Meditation 12:30 pm – Discussion Group 12:45 pm – Dharma School 1:30 pm – Family Service

20

President’s Day

Holiday

21 22 23 24 25

26 12:00 pm - Meditation 12:30 pm – Discussion Group 12:45 pm – Dharma School 1:30 pm – Nihan-E Service Pet Memorial Shotsuki Hoyo

27 28

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February 2017


Toban Cleaning Group:

Craig & Geniel S.

(Toban Cleaning Leader)

LaVerne & Ernie K.

Andrew K.

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