Greetings Buddhist Church of Parlier Sangha, Family & Friends,

June has arrived, but June seems to think it is July. The heat we had at the Fresno Buddhist Temple's Obon last night was probably a record for a May evening, but what do we expect for the Obon season?

The Buddhist Church of Parlier would like to thank Yuki and Toshie for their dedication and devotion to our Sangha and our temple.  They are always behind the scenes.  The dynamic duo cleaned up the nokotsudo at the Mendocino Cemetery before Memorial Day, making sure that all the shelves and urns were dust free and tidy.  

The Moris officiated our Memorial Day Service.  Reverend Yuki gave a wonderful message with the explanation of our "dojo"; living our everyday life experiencing the Buddha's teaching so we can feel Buddha's heart and mind.  It is our trusting in the Nembutsu. This life is the only life we have. We are able embrace Buddha's teachings through all whose lives are interconnected with ours.

Then, a couple of days after the service, Yuki and Toshie returned to the cemetery to gather up the flowers and vessels.  They took care of the nokotsudo, carefully putting away the items housed there. They loaded up the chairs and altar items and returned them to the church.  

All these jobs are done quietly without fanfare, attention or complaint.  How fortunate we are to have Yuki and Toshie who are so dedicated by helping to keep our temple alive and well.

Domo arigato, Toshie and Yuki!  

In gassho,

Buddhist Church of Parlier