Lethbridge Honpa Buddhist Temple

Member of the Jodo Shin Shu Buddhist Federation of Alberta
News and Events
Notice for May 27, 2007: There will be no service at Honpa this Sunday. There is a joint BTSA service on Sunday at the northside temple at 2:00 pm.
Spring Dharma School Activities.
Poster
Recycle!
Sunday, April 22 • Service at 10am
Honpa Temple • 3611 Forestry Ave. S. • 328.7909
April 22 is EARTH DAY. We will be taking the temple’s recyclables to the bottle depot.
We encourage students, with their parents, to collect bottles and cans from their homes, acquaintances, even door to door and bring them to our drive. The students will vote on a charity to receive the money collected. We will discuss DANA (generosity or giving) tying in the concept of donating to a cause, and recycling or “giving back” to the earth.
Nature Walk
Sunday, May 6 • Meet at 1:30pm (walk 2-3pm)
Helen Schuler Coulee Centre • Indian Battle Park
This tour is open to the public and is a great theme for our class. Families can be refreshed by the new sights and sounds of spring, and be reminded of the interdependence of all beings. Remember to have appropriate footwear, a hat and water.For further information contact Brenda 317.0078 or Maya 380.4330

Our Sensei, Rev. Yasuo Izumi, (bio)

Summary of recent events:
Hanamatsuri, Buddha's Birthday
Service was held Sunday, April 8, 2007, 2 pm
Lethbridge Buddhist Temple. 1303 - 13 Street North

HANAMATSURI, or "Flower Festival", commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama. Siddhartha became enlightened as Sakyamuni Buddha, marking the release of sentient beings from suffering and sorrow.
Children and youth participated in the offering of flowers and pouring sweet tea over a statuette of the infant Buddha. There was also an infant presentation (Hatsumairi) in which parents formally present their child to the Buddha and members of the temple. Dharma activities and games were held for children and youth downstairs during the latter half of the service. Dinner followed the service. Many thanks to organizers and preparers.

Previous Newsletters

Hoonko Activities (poster)
This is the most important festival celebrated on the Jodo Shin calendar. It marks the day that Shinran Shonin passed away in 1262 at the age of 90, after spending a fruitful life spreading the Nembutsu teachings. Our Memorial Service for Shinran Shonin gives us an opportunity to express gratitude to the founder of the Shin Buddhist tradition. It is also a time when we can reflect once again upon the teachings of Shinran with deep appreciation in our hearts and resolve to dedicate ourselves to the service of others and to the making of a friendlier and happier world for all mankind.
Sunday, January 21, 2007, 2:00 p.m. (service)
Lethbridge Buddhist Temple (1303 13th Street North)
The children were given a brief introduction to the components of the shrine (Butsudan) and to basic Jodo Shinshu rituals. The Lethbridge Buddhist Temple has an ornate shrine for them to explore. For more info call Brenda at 317-0078 or Maya at 380.4330
Dharma School Activities:
February 25, Honpa: TBA
March 10, Honpa: Chow Mein Supper
April 8, North Side: Hanamatsuri / Infant
February 4 TBA, location and activity
March 18, Honpa: TBA
April 22, TBA location and activity
Previous Newsletters

The Inaugural Meeting of the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta was held on Monday, December 18, 2006, at Honpa.

Notice regarding BCC Day Service, 2006, (copy of letter)
BFA Meeting
The Buddhist Federation of Alberta meeting was held on April 12 at 7 p.m. The main item of business was to develop a BFA report outlining the necessary steps toward a single BFA temple.

Tibetan Monks visit Lethbridge, April 1-7, 2006

Obon cemetery service was held Sunday, July 16, 06 . The Honpa service was held at 2:00 pm, followed by a meal.

Buddhist Churches of Canada

BCC, temples

Map of our website

Photos , and notes on past events

Location: city; world

Temples in southern Alberta, Canada; Our History

Readings and Forum from our previous website

The Eightfold Path

Links to other Buddhist sites (some are no longer available)

Photos from a previous Hanamatsuri
The 2005 BFA Joint Hanamatsuri and Hatsumairi to celebrate the birth of the Buddha, a presentation by the Dharma students and the southern Alberta Buddhist Choir, and a Dinner were held Sunday, April 3, 2005. Thanks to all for joining us at the Lethbridge Honpa Buddhist Temple. Last year, Hamatsuri was held at the Lethbridge Buddhist Temple (1303 13th St. N.)
Other events from 2005:
The BCC Annual General Meeting was held April 21 - 24, 2005, Steveston Buddhist Temple, Richmond, e-mail: sbt@shawlink.ca

If you have news, website corrections or additions - please contact executive members

Taiko (click for movie with sound)

Lethbridge Honpa Buddhist Temple, 3611 Forestry Ave., Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada T1K 3L5, tel. (403) 328-7909

Newsletters - click here for a full list

Honpa Executive and Committees
2006-

Chair David Major 328-4957 major.d @telus.net
Treasurer John Dubbelboer 381-7643 320-3089 jdubbelboer @home.com
Secretary Bev McIlroy 329-6890 bev.mcilroy @agric.gov.ab.ca
Committee Members and Representatives
Fujinkai Rumi Ibuki 329-6320
Donna Dubbelboer 381-7643 jdubbelboer @home.com
Mary Thomas 328-8757
Terry Tokitsu 327-7631

Dharma School
Brenda Ikuta 317-0078 rolikuta @shaw.ca
Lila Ho-Takeda 328-9097 kb.takeda @trimarkeng.com
Maya Ichikawa
Lorita Ichikawa

Building maintenance
Roy Sassa 329-3105 sasspr @telusplanet.net
Tosh Ibuki
Johnny Kanashiro

Buddhist Federation of Alberta
David Major 328-4957 major.d @telus.net

Alberta Buddhist Conference
Roy Sassa 329-3105 sasspr @telusplanet.net
Don Fraser 329-0358

Social
John Dubbelboer 381-7643 320-3089 jdubbelboer @home.com
Kinji Takeda 345-3171 ktakeda @telusplanet.net
Roland Ikuta 317-0078 rolikuta @shaw.ca
Cliff Thomas 328-8757

Buddhist Churches of Canada
Roland Ikuta 317-0078 rolikuta @shaw.ca

Buddhist Churches of Canada, Women's Federation
Donna Dubbelboer 381-7643 jdubbelboer @home.com
Newsletter Katie Nakagawa 327-4296
Fudge Takeda 329-3171 ktakeda @telusplanet.net

Funerals
Robert Hironaka 329-3418 hironaka @uleth.ca
Glen Tanaka 328-5069
Gaye Takao
Pat Sassa 329-3105 sasspr @telusplanet.net

Chow Mein Supper
Donna Dubbelboer 381-7643 jdubbelboer @home.com
Robert Hironaka 329-3418 hironaka @uleth.ca
Glen Tanaka 328-5069
LaVerne Hamabata 328-4957 LVH @telusplanet.net

Website Committee
Dan Johnson (contact) 327-1209 dan.orthop@gmail.com
David Major 328-4957major.d @telus.net
Robert Hironaka 329-3418 hironaka @uleth.ca


Member of the Jodo Shin Shu Buddhist Federation of Alberta *News and Events* *Notice for May 27, 2007: T*here will be no service at Honpa this Sunday. There is a joint BTSA service on Sunday at the northside temple at 2:00 pm. Spring Dharma School Activities. Poster Recycle! Sunday, April 22 • Service at 10am Honpa Temple • 3611 Forestry Ave. S. • 328.7909 April 22 is EARTH DAY. We will be taking the temple’s recyclables to the bottle depot. We encourage students, with their parents, to collect bottles and cans from their homes, acquaintances, even door to door and bring them to our drive. The students will vote on a charity to receive the money collected. We will discuss DANA (generosity or giving) tying in the concept of donating to a cause, and recycling or “giving back” to the earth. Nature Walk Sunday, May 6 • Meet at 1:30pm (walk 2-3pm) Helen Schuler Coulee Centre • Indian Battle Park This tour is open to the public and is a great theme for our class. Families can be refreshed by the new sights and sounds of spring, and be reminded of the interdependence of all beings. Remember to have appropriate footwear, a hat and water.For further information contact Brenda 317.0078 or Maya 380.4330

	Our Sensei, Rev. Yasuo Izumi, (bio)
*Summary of recent events:* *Hanamatsuri,* Buddha's Birthday Service was held Sunday, April 8, 2007, 2 pm Lethbridge Buddhist Temple. 1303 - 13 Street North HANAMATSURI, or "Flower Festival", commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama. Siddhartha became enlightened as Sakyamuni Buddha, marking the release of sentient beings from suffering and sorrow. Children and youth participated in the offering of flowers and pouring sweet tea over a statuette of the infant Buddha. There was also an infant presentation (Hatsumairi) in which parents formally present their child to the Buddha and members of the temple. Dharma activities and games were held for children and youth downstairs during the latter half of the service. Dinner followed the service. Many thanks to organizers and preparers. Previous Newsletters Hoonko Activities (poster) This is the most important festival celebrated on the Jodo Shin calendar. It marks the day that Shinran Shonin passed away in 1262 at the age of 90, after spending a fruitful life spreading the Nembutsu teachings. Our Memorial Service for Shinran Shonin gives us an opportunity to express gratitude to the founder of the Shin Buddhist tradition. It is also a time when we can reflect once again upon the teachings of Shinran with deep appreciation in our hearts and resolve to dedicate ourselves to the service of others and to the making of a friendlier and happier world for all mankind. Sunday, January 21, 2007, 2:00 p.m. (service) Lethbridge Buddhist Temple (1303 13th Street North) The children were given a brief introduction to the components of the shrine (Butsudan) and to basic Jodo Shinshu rituals. The Lethbridge Buddhist Temple has an ornate shrine for them to explore. For more info call Brenda at 317-0078 or Maya at 380.4330 Dharma School Activities: February 25, Honpa: TBA March 10, Honpa: Chow Mein Supper April 8, North Side: Hanamatsuri / Infant February 4 TBA, location and activity March 18, Honpa: TBA April 22, TBA location and activity Previous Newsletters The Inaugural Meeting of the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta was held on Monday, December 18, 2006, at Honpa. Notice regarding BCC Day Service, 2006, (copy of letter) BFA Meeting The Buddhist Federation of Alberta meeting was held on April 12 at 7 p.m. The main item of business was to develop a BFA report outlining the necessary steps toward a single BFA temple. Tibetan Monks visit Lethbridge, April 1-7, 2006 Obon cemetery service was held Sunday, July 16, 06 . The Honpa service was held at 2:00 pm, followed by a meal.
Buddhist Churches of Canada	BCC, temples
	Map of our website
Photos , and notes on past events	Location: city; world
Temples in southern Alberta, Canada; Our History
Readings and Forum from our previous website
The Eightfold Path
Links to other Buddhist sites (some are no longer available)

Photos from a previous Hanamatsuri The 2005 BFA Joint Hanamatsuri and Hatsumairi to celebrate the birth of the Buddha, a presentation by the Dharma students and the southern Alberta Buddhist Choir, and a Dinner were held Sunday, April 3, 2005. Thanks to all for joining us at the Lethbridge Honpa Buddhist Temple. Last year, Hamatsuri was held at the Lethbridge Buddhist Temple (1303 13th St. N.) Other events from 2005: The BCC Annual General Meeting was held April 21 - 24, 2005, Steveston Buddhist Temple, Richmond, e-mail: sbt@shawlink.ca
If you have news, website corrections or additions - please contact executive members
Taiko (click for movie with sound)
Lethbridge Honpa Buddhist Temple, 3611 Forestry Ave., Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada T1K 3L5, tel. (403) 328-7909
Newsletters - click here for a full list

Honpa Executive and Committees 2006- Chair David Major 328-4957 major.d @telus.net Treasurer John Dubbelboer 381-7643 320-3089 jdubbelboer @home.com Secretary Bev McIlroy 329-6890 bev.mcilroy @agric.gov.ab.ca Committee Members and Representatives Fujinkai Rumi Ibuki 329-6320 Donna Dubbelboer 381-7643 jdubbelboer @home.com Mary Thomas 328-8757 Terry Tokitsu 327-7631 Dharma School Brenda Ikuta 317-0078 rolikuta @shaw.ca Lila Ho-Takeda 328-9097 kb.takeda @trimarkeng.com Maya Ichikawa Lorita Ichikawa Building maintenance Roy Sassa 329-3105 sasspr @telusplanet.net Tosh Ibuki Johnny Kanashiro Buddhist Federation of Alberta David Major 328-4957 major.d @telus.net Alberta Buddhist Conference Roy Sassa 329-3105 sasspr @telusplanet.net Don Fraser 329-0358 Social John Dubbelboer 381-7643 320-3089 jdubbelboer @home.com Kinji Takeda 345-3171 ktakeda @telusplanet.net Roland Ikuta 317-0078 rolikuta @shaw.ca Cliff Thomas 328-8757 Buddhist Churches of Canada Roland Ikuta 317-0078 rolikuta @shaw.ca Buddhist Churches of Canada, Women's Federation Donna Dubbelboer 381-7643 jdubbelboer @home.com Newsletter Katie Nakagawa 327-4296 Fudge Takeda 329-3171 ktakeda @telusplanet.net Funerals Robert Hironaka 329-3418 hironaka @uleth.ca Glen Tanaka 328-5069 Gaye Takao Pat Sassa 329-3105 sasspr @telusplanet.net Chow Mein Supper Donna Dubbelboer 381-7643 jdubbelboer @home.com Robert Hironaka 329-3418 hironaka @uleth.ca Glen Tanaka 328-5069 LaVerne Hamabata 328-4957 LVH @telusplanet.net Website Committee Dan Johnson (contact) 327-1209 dan.orthop@gmail.com David Major 328-4957major.d @telus.net Robert Hironaka 329-3418 hironaka @uleth.ca