NEWS
FOURTH SUNDAY Introduction to Buddhism From 9am to 10am at the Buddhist Temple of San Diego Sangha Hall
(except May and December) The class includes an introduction to General Buddhism, Shin Buddhism, a brief history of the Buddhist Temple, and etiquette as practiced at our temple. Geared to new and potential members, visitors, religious studies students, and interested Sangha. |
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BTSD and Asian Pacific
VFW Post 4851 will stage
its fourth year of Saturday
night BINGO in the Annex
Hall. Here are the dates:
The Buddhist Churches of America, in
conjunction with the Jodo Shinshu Center
(JSC) in Berkeley, will conduct the 21st Century
Grand Raffle to help raise funds for the
operation of the JSC.
The drawing will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26,
2011, during the National Council Meeting in
Visalia, Calif. First prize will be $12,000. Second
prize $4,000. Third prize $1,500. Fourth prize
$1,000. Fifth prize $500.
Donation is $20 per ticket. Net proceeds will
benefit the JSC.
BTSD Board members are selling tickets, so
purchase your lucky ticket today!
The Temple’s scrip program offers gift
cards for so many great merchants and
services.
Call Ruth at (858) 452-0990 and make a
scrip order today. Order by Monday and
receive your order by Friday. Solve all
your June gifting problems and help BTSD
at the same time
| BCA 21ST CENTURY GRAND RAFFLE |
BARONA “FUN-RAISER”
PLANNED FOR OCTOBER
BTSD is coordinating a fun day trip to Barona
Casino for Sangha members and friends. It is
tentatively set for Wednesday, Oct. 13.
More information, including cost, will be in the
August Bus-sei Script. Please let Tsune or John
know if you would like to go. Contact them at
(858) 259-5412.
PLANNED FOR OCTOBER
BTSD is coordinating a fun day trip to Barona
Casino for Sangha members and friends. It is
tentatively set for Wednesday, Oct. 13.
More information, including cost, will be in the
August Bus-sei Script. Please let Tsune or John
know if you would like to go. Contact them at
(858) 259-5412.
Sept. 25, Oct. 30 & Nov. 27.
BINGO starts promptly at 6 p.m. Yet to be
scheduled are a handful of benefit dinners to be
held in conjunction with BINGO. We’ll announce
the dates early next year.
| 2010 BINGO DATES ARE SET |
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BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF SAN DIEGO
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BTSD NOW HAS A FACEBOOK PAGE
Use of the social networking site Facebook to
help us reach current and potential temple
members was approved by the Board of
Directors at the July BOD meeting. Having a
presence on Facebook will help us keep
interested netizens informed of the Temple’s
many religious, fundraising and social activities.
Current page administrators are Kaytee
Sumida, Bill Teague and Joyce Teague. Anyone
else who is Facebook savvy and wishes to help
us maintain the web page should contact any
of the above. We also need some members to
check the page regularly for errors or omissions
or we suggestions for improvement so we can
maintain an appropriate presence in this
popular media.
Even better news is that you do not have to
be a Facebook member to benefit from the
information on our Facebook page! Simply use
the link below to visit the page and click “like”
to stay connected with the page. Visit often to
find new information posted, make comments,
ask questions, and so on.
Here’s the link: www.facebook.
com/buddhisttempleofsandiego.
Use of the social networking site Facebook to
help us reach current and potential temple
members was approved by the Board of
Directors at the July BOD meeting. Having a
presence on Facebook will help us keep
interested netizens informed of the Temple’s
many religious, fundraising and social activities.
Current page administrators are Kaytee
Sumida, Bill Teague and Joyce Teague. Anyone
else who is Facebook savvy and wishes to help
us maintain the web page should contact any
of the above. We also need some members to
check the page regularly for errors or omissions
or we suggestions for improvement so we can
maintain an appropriate presence in this
popular media.
Even better news is that you do not have to
be a Facebook member to benefit from the
information on our Facebook page! Simply use
the link below to visit the page and click “like”
to stay connected with the page. Visit often to
find new information posted, make comments,
ask questions, and so on.
Here’s the link: www.facebook.
com/buddhisttempleofsandiego.
SAN DIEGO AND VISTA YOUTHS
TO HOST 60TH ANNUAL SD JR YBL
CONFERENCE
FUN “Forever Understanding the Nembutsu”
is the theme for the 60th annual Southern
District Jr. YBL conference.
The San Diego and Vista Jr. YBA groups will
co-host the conference September 4 and 5
at the Buddhist Temple of San Diego and
Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Kearny Mesa.
Over 200 delegates, advisors, ministers
and chaperones representing 14 chapter
temples, are expected to participate.
The keynote speaker will be Rev. John
Iwohara from the Venice Buddhist Temple.
Our own Rev. Yushi Mukojima, and Rev.
Marvin Harada from the Orange County
Buddhist Church will share Dharma messages.
There is a rumor that “Putra” and “Freddy the
Frog” will make a guest appearance.
Activities on Saturday, Sept. 4, will begin
at the temple and will include opening
service, dharma talks, workshops,
icebreakers and lunch. The conference will
then move to the hotel late in the afternoon
for more workshops and the banquet/dance.
Sunday’s session, at the hotel, will include
delegate’s meeting, workshops, brunch and
closing service.
Non Jr. YBA members and families
interested in participating with conference
activities are asked to contact the Jr. YBA
advisors for more information.
TO HOST 60TH ANNUAL SD JR YBL
CONFERENCE
FUN “Forever Understanding the Nembutsu”
is the theme for the 60th annual Southern
District Jr. YBL conference.
The San Diego and Vista Jr. YBA groups will
co-host the conference September 4 and 5
at the Buddhist Temple of San Diego and
Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Kearny Mesa.
Over 200 delegates, advisors, ministers
and chaperones representing 14 chapter
temples, are expected to participate.
The keynote speaker will be Rev. John
Iwohara from the Venice Buddhist Temple.
Our own Rev. Yushi Mukojima, and Rev.
Marvin Harada from the Orange County
Buddhist Church will share Dharma messages.
There is a rumor that “Putra” and “Freddy the
Frog” will make a guest appearance.
Activities on Saturday, Sept. 4, will begin
at the temple and will include opening
service, dharma talks, workshops,
icebreakers and lunch. The conference will
then move to the hotel late in the afternoon
for more workshops and the banquet/dance.
Sunday’s session, at the hotel, will include
delegate’s meeting, workshops, brunch and
closing service.
Non Jr. YBA members and families
interested in participating with conference
activities are asked to contact the Jr. YBA
advisors for more information.
OCTOBER SHOTSUKI HOYO
DATE CHANGE
This is a friendly reminder that the
October Shotsuki Hoyo (Monthly
Memorial) will be held on Sunday, October
17, starting at 10 a.m.
Though normally held on the first
Sunday, the reasons for the change of
date for the October Memorial are
because the temple’s Food Festival will
be held Oct. 3, and Rev. Mukojima will not
return from Japan until Oct. 13.
The temple appreciates the
understanding of families who observe the
October Shotsuki and looks forward to
your attendance on Oct 17
DATE CHANGE
This is a friendly reminder that the
October Shotsuki Hoyo (Monthly
Memorial) will be held on Sunday, October
17, starting at 10 a.m.
Though normally held on the first
Sunday, the reasons for the change of
date for the October Memorial are
because the temple’s Food Festival will
be held Oct. 3, and Rev. Mukojima will not
return from Japan until Oct. 13.
The temple appreciates the
understanding of families who observe the
October Shotsuki and looks forward to
your attendance on Oct 17
“YELLOW FACE” ON 10-10-10
BENEFITS BTSD!
Zenbu is offering special group tickets to
a preview performance of Henry David
Hwang’s “Yellow Face,” performed by the
Mo’olelo Performing Arts Company at 2:00
p.m. on October 10 at the 10th Avenue
Theatre, 930 Tenth Avenue in downtown
San Diego. Advance tickets are $16, with
$4 of each sold by Zenbu to benefit the
Temple.
The play asks, Can you choose your
face? “Yellow Face” is the story of a world
famous Asian American playwright, a
Caucasian actor who gets his big break,
and a Chinese American banker living the
American dream. Written by Tony Award-
winning playwright (M. Butterfly) and based
on actual events, “Yellow Face” explores
the complexities, contradictions and
comedy of the construct of race.
The matinee performance has been
reserved for Zenbu along with the San
Diego JACL, the Japan Society of San
Diego & Tijuana and the Japanese
American Historical Society of San Diego.
Tickets are being sold as a modest
fundraiser by each organization, so please
note that BTSD will benefit only when
advance tickets are purchased through
Zenbu.
To reserve your tickets, e-mail
zenbu@cox.net or call (619) 527-7855.
For more information on the play or Mo’
olelo Performing Arts Company, go to www.
moolelo.net.
BENEFITS BTSD!
Zenbu is offering special group tickets to
a preview performance of Henry David
Hwang’s “Yellow Face,” performed by the
Mo’olelo Performing Arts Company at 2:00
p.m. on October 10 at the 10th Avenue
Theatre, 930 Tenth Avenue in downtown
San Diego. Advance tickets are $16, with
$4 of each sold by Zenbu to benefit the
Temple.
The play asks, Can you choose your
face? “Yellow Face” is the story of a world
famous Asian American playwright, a
Caucasian actor who gets his big break,
and a Chinese American banker living the
American dream. Written by Tony Award-
winning playwright (M. Butterfly) and based
on actual events, “Yellow Face” explores
the complexities, contradictions and
comedy of the construct of race.
The matinee performance has been
reserved for Zenbu along with the San
Diego JACL, the Japan Society of San
Diego & Tijuana and the Japanese
American Historical Society of San Diego.
Tickets are being sold as a modest
fundraiser by each organization, so please
note that BTSD will benefit only when
advance tickets are purchased through
Zenbu.
To reserve your tickets, e-mail
zenbu@cox.net or call (619) 527-7855.
For more information on the play or Mo’
olelo Performing Arts Company, go to www.
moolelo.net.
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ZENBU’S
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Over the next two months, Zenbu will be
encouraging our Sangha to participate in a
number of community partner activities.
BTSD will again be a co-presenter of
several films at the San Diego Asian Film
Festival to take place Oct. 21-28 at the
Hazard Center UltraStar Theatres. Like last
year, Zenbu will make available discounted
group vouchers good for ANY of the
festivals’ screenings except for the Opening
and Closing Night films. A portion of Zenbu
sales will benefit BTSD. (Last year Zenbu sold
160 vouchers.) Next month’s Bussei Script will
include a flyer and order form for the SDAFF
vouchers. You may also purchase them
directly from Joyce Teague on Sundays
beginning this month. This offer ends Oct. 18,
the Monday before the SDAFF kicks off. E-mail
zenbu@cox.net for info.
Enjoy the wonderfully engaging Japanese
film, “Shall We Dance?” at the Free Open Air
Movie Night at Kiku Gardens on Sept. 16.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will
be screened outdoors at sundown. Zenbu is a
partner in this first-time community event.
Find details elsewhere in this issue.
Zenbu joins Kiku Gardens, JAHHSD and
other orgs in offering tickets to a 2:00 p.m.
matinee preview performance of David
Henry Hwang’s funny and provocative play,
“Yellow Face” on Sunday, Oct. 10 (10-10-10!)
presented by Mo’olelo Theatre at the Tenth
Avenue Theatre downtown. Zenbu tickets
are $16 and the Temple will retain $6! Learn
about the play at www.moolelo.net.
Please e-mail zenbu@cox.net for more info
about any of these events, or call Joyce at
(619) 527-7855.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Over the next two months, Zenbu will be
encouraging our Sangha to participate in a
number of community partner activities.
BTSD will again be a co-presenter of
several films at the San Diego Asian Film
Festival to take place Oct. 21-28 at the
Hazard Center UltraStar Theatres. Like last
year, Zenbu will make available discounted
group vouchers good for ANY of the
festivals’ screenings except for the Opening
and Closing Night films. A portion of Zenbu
sales will benefit BTSD. (Last year Zenbu sold
160 vouchers.) Next month’s Bussei Script will
include a flyer and order form for the SDAFF
vouchers. You may also purchase them
directly from Joyce Teague on Sundays
beginning this month. This offer ends Oct. 18,
the Monday before the SDAFF kicks off. E-mail
zenbu@cox.net for info.
Enjoy the wonderfully engaging Japanese
film, “Shall We Dance?” at the Free Open Air
Movie Night at Kiku Gardens on Sept. 16.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will
be screened outdoors at sundown. Zenbu is a
partner in this first-time community event.
Find details elsewhere in this issue.
Zenbu joins Kiku Gardens, JAHHSD and
other orgs in offering tickets to a 2:00 p.m.
matinee preview performance of David
Henry Hwang’s funny and provocative play,
“Yellow Face” on Sunday, Oct. 10 (10-10-10!)
presented by Mo’olelo Theatre at the Tenth
Avenue Theatre downtown. Zenbu tickets
are $16 and the Temple will retain $6! Learn
about the play at www.moolelo.net.
Please e-mail zenbu@cox.net for more info
about any of these events, or call Joyce at
(619) 527-7855.
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