Dear Buddhist Church of Parlier Sangha, Family and Friends,

November has arrived! Happy November, Happy Veteran’s Day, Happy Thanksgiving Day, Happy Everyday! A time to be thankful.

The Buddhist Church of Parlier is so thankful to have great leaders at the helm.  BCP President Dr. Steven Sasai makes sure so many things are taken care of from representing our temple at Central California District Council meetings and BCA matters to taking care of maintenance repairs to taking pictures to deliveries and purchases and much more.  Steve wears many hats and Joyce is right there by his side.

Our PBWA President, Mrs. Lynne Yoshimoto, is in constant motion, organizing events, cooking, baking, sewing, taking minutes, planning conferences on the district, national and world levels, serving on our BCP Board; the list goes on. We’re so lucky to have Lynne as a dedicated team player.

Dr. Dennis Ikuta represents our temple as the CCDC President. He has taken the lead in making sure the Central California temples work together cohesively and harmoniously. He also represents our district at all BCA level meetings and functions. Additionally, Dennis takes care of many of our big projects around our temple.  The next time you visit, take a look at our newly sealed blacktops.  It makes our temple look fresh and new!

November has much to offer.  We start off with PBWA’s semi-annual yard sale.  We have so many people to thank for its success from the organizers, donors, sellers, workers, transporters and more all equating to dana or giving.  Arigato to everyone for taking an active part in our temple.

We will have our Eitaikyo Service on the 9th.  This perpetual service reminds us of those who came before us, giving us a chance to hear the wonderful Buddha Dharma.  The only way we can encounter the teachings is because of the past members and the only way the future will be able to encounter it is because of us. It is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the importance of connecting the past, present and future generations together.

Our PBWA Cookie Swap on the 16th is organized by the Goto sisters, Barbara and Denise.  If you like cookies, come on down!  You will have all kinds of cookie flavors imaginable to indulge in!

Our family Thanksgiving gatherings rounds out the month. We look forward to spending time with our families and friends realizing our reliance on all things in our lives.  Alexandra Stoddard said it so well, “On Thanksgiving Day we acknowledge our dependence.”  Have a good “Turkey Day!”

Upcoming events to look forward to -  

Sunday, December 7th @ 9:00 - BCP Mochitsuki  

Join us for some delectable mochi delights created by - YOU!   

Sunday, December 14th @ 11:00 - Bodhi Day, Monthly Shotsuki, Installation Service followed by our Bonenkai luncheon.  Hope you will be joining us for the best foods made by our wonderful cooks.  Don’t miss it!  

Stay well and enjoy the upcoming holiday season!

In gassho,
Buddhist Church of Parlier