Hanamatsuri 2004
Hanamatsuri was held April 4, 2004 at 2 p.m., at the Lethbridge Buddhist Temple (1303 13th St. N.)

Hanamatsuri and Infant Presentation Ceremony

Jodo Shin Shu Buddhist Federation of Alberta
 

Yasuo Izumi Sensei officiating; Guest speaker: Doei Fujii Sensei

In 2003, Doei Fujii Sensei was appointed rinban of the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple where he first was assigned as an assistant minister in 1979. He has served temples of the Buddhist Churches of America in Spokane/Yakima (1984); the Los Angeles Betsuin (1991); and the San Fernando Buddhist Temple (1998).

He was born on Sado Island, Niigataken, Japan, and received his education at Ryukoku University, Central College of Buddhism, and Eastern Washington University.

 

Service Program
Service Chairperson: Mas Terakita
Organist: Barbara Kajiwara

    
1. Ringing of the Bell (Kansho)    

2. Announcement of Infant Presentation Ceremony: Chairperson

   
3. Infant Presentation Ceremony    

4. Gatha: Chiisaki Ako ni (To My Little Child).
Southern Alberta Buddhist Choir; Jennifer Koba, accompanist

    
5. Silent (Seiza) Meditation    
6. Opening remarks: Chairperson    
7. Gatha: In Lumbini's Garden    
8. Sutra: Sanbujo, Junirai    
9. Offering of Incense and Kanbutsu during sutra-chanting.
Children, and Representatives of various temples		    
10. Gatha: Hanamatsuri Koshinkyoku    
11. Presentation of Gifts to Children. Photos: G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9, G10, G11, G12    
12. Pledge and Introduction of Guest Minister by Izumi Sensei (small photo) (large photo)    
13. Dharma Message (Gohowa): Fujii Sense

Rev. Izumi Sensei introduced Guest Minister Rev. Fujii Sensei, who spoke on the concept of Causation, and on the importance of asking the right question.

   
14. Installation of New BFA Officers (Buddhist Federation of Alberta)    
15. Words of Appreciation: Jim Tsukishima, BFA Chair    
16. Closing Remarks    
17. Gatha: Ondokusan    
18: Program: Childrens' Concert. Photos: S1, S2, S3, S4 (return with Back button)    
  Southern Alberta Buddhist Choir    
   
(Dinner was served following the program.)

 

 

 

Photos: Dave Major. Webpage: Dan Johnson. Please report any web page corrections to Dan Johnson

 

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