Dear Buddhist Church of Parlier Sangha, Family and Friends,

Our Obon was a wonderful event and even though it is only a memory now, lots of good times were had.  True to form, our Sangha came out to help put together a successful 2025 Buddhist Church of Parlier Obon. 

Obon is a time when we gather together to remember our loved ones who have gone before us. Most certainly they are thankful as well, seeing us come together, working in harmony.

Someone mentioned how nice it was to see everyone out enjoying each other's company. There were lots of helpers setting up as well as cooking over the barbecue in the summer heat no less! One could hear the fun conversations  throughout the day. This is the fabric that brings everyone together.  What a joyous time to spend focussed as a temple family.

We can only say, "Thank you!" to the many people who came out in support of our temple.  Not only did we have help from our members, but the great numbers of family and friends made our job much easier.  The following family and friends came from near and far. We are ever so grateful for their dana and hard work.  If you see any of these dedicated friends, please thank them on our behalf.

Lindsay Guerra, Keizo, Keiran & Koji Arakawa, Dominic, Yvette Mori, Errin Davenport, Justin, Lesley & Ignacio Arzola, Jackie and Greg WongSing, Satoshi Kanuma, Wren Wilson, Kara, Ben, & Jason Higuchi, Curtis Ross Koga, Tommy Koga, Kimberly & Pat Liu, Courtney Collins, Donna Chiamori, Jo Ann, Donna & Nona Ebisuda, Kristen Shimizu, Kyle Yoshimoto, Lindsey & Alex Hersokovich, Reese Kubo, Jackson Loewen, Leslie Ohashi, Shari Kimoto, Blake Honda, Erin Kennison, Seiji & Satoshi Shinkawa, Miwa Scanlon and the many Medaka no Gakko families. 

If we omitted anyone, please let us know as everyone plays an integral part of BCP's Obon and temple activities.

Thank you to all the committee heads and teams for their countless hours of hard work.  It did not go unnoticed.  The food was fabulous as always. Sho and Kari's chicken bowls were delicious and presented beautifully.  Toshie and Lynne's team created our famous somen.  Carol made her ever popular chicken salad assisted by Lindsay, Lesley and helpers.  Medaka no Gakko helped round out our menu by bringing on the desserts and drinks. 

We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.  Until next year, mark your calendar for Saturday, July 18, 2026 to be precise.  

With deep appreciation, 

Buddhist Church of Parlier