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March 17, 2018 Rinzai Blog

Spring 2018 Paia Rinzai Zen Mission Newsletter has been Published

Please CLICK HERE to visit the current Newsletter Page on the Paia Rinzai Zen Mission Website.

Over 22 years have passed since the rebuilding of the present kitchen.

We renovated the inside a couple years ago for more space and easy accessibility. The kitchen has been well utilized during Obon and other occasions. However, due to the proximity of the ocean salt air, strong winds, and general wear and tear over time, the asphalt shingles are deteriorating and breaking off. We are planning to cover the old roof with a new one sometime this year.

Also there are many minor troubles in our buildings as with anyone’s house. We are always trying to keep up our facilities in the best of conditions. This is made possible with your continued support, along with our Head Temple Myoshinji’s annual contributions, and Toenji’s generous donations.

May 27, 2017 Rinzai Blog

A basic clean up is done in front of our entrance.

The fire extinguisher from the kitchen was emptied but didn’t have much effect. Fire Engine 2 from Paia station is always big help.

A life guard worked hard too and he picked up a syringe near the fire too.

The main part of old lime kiln is empty now. No residents, no tourists.

The life goes on at Baldwin beach.

March 12, 2017 Rinzai Blog

The Spring 2017 Paia Rinzai Zen Mission Newsletter has been Published

We welcome the delegation from Japan The Myoshinji delegation from Japan is coming for the combined Paia Hanamatsuri service and the 90 year anniversary of Rev. Okamoto’s arrival with the Myoshinji school in Hawaii. The service is Sunday April 2nd at 10 a.m. Lunch will be catered and you may bring deserts to share.

Please Click Here to Download the Complete Newsletter from the Webpage Where it is Posted: https://rinzai-maui.org/paia-rinzai-maui/rinzai-maui-newsletters/spring-2017-rinzai-maui-zen-mission-newsletter

Temple Schedule
  • April 2(Sun). 10:00am Hanamatsuri Service
    (Shakyamuni Buddha’s Birthday)
    Celebrating 90 years of Rinzai Zen in Hawaii with Myoshinji Delegation
    Enjoy lunch with them!
  • 9(Sun). Cleaning day
  • May 14(Sun). Happy Mother’s Day
    No Cleaning day—
  • 21(Sun). 10:00am Service
  • June 11(Sun). Cleaning day
    18(Sun). 10:00am Father’s Day Service & Lunch
    Obon meeting!
Important events for the year 2017
December 17, 2016 Rinzai Blog

The Winter 2017 Paia Rinzai Zen Mission Newsletter has been Published

Very wet and green winter

Please Click Here to Download the Complete Newsletter from the Webpage Where it is Posted: https://rinzai-maui.org/paia-rinzai-maui/rinzai-maui-newsletters/winter-2017-rinzai-maui-zen-mission-newsletter

Temple Schedule

  • Dec. 31, 2016, starting around 11:30 p.m. Joya no Kane at the Rinzai Zen Mission
  • January 8(Sun): Cleaning Day
  • 8(Sun): 1:00 p.m. – First Tea of the year by Urasenke Maui
  • 15(Sun): 10:00 a.m. – Rinzai-ki Service and New Year’s party
  • February 12(Sun): Cleaning Day
  • 19(Sun): 10:00 a.m. – Nehan-e Service Shakyamuni Buddha’s memorial service
  • March 3(Fri) – 6(Mon): Sesshin, Zen retreat
  • 12(Sun): Cleaning Day
  • 19(Sun): 10:00 a.m. – Spring Ohigan Service
Important events for the year 2017
  • April 2 (Sun): 10:00 a.m. – 90 years of Rinzai Zen in Hawaii and Hanamatsuri Celebration
  • August 19 (Sat): OBON
September 29, 2016 Rinzai Blog

The Fall Rinzai Maui Newsletter has been published

Please Click Here to View the Complete and Printable Version of the Newsletter

Photo Masako Cordray
Photo Masako Cordray

Beach or Cliff?

Pictures tell you more than words can say about what’s happening around Rinzai Zen Mission and Baldwin Beach Park. I have been here almost thirty years and seeing many changes in Paia town and its environs. Of course, many of you remember Paia as the old plantation town, the lime kiln, and sandy beaches that reached to the reef.

Please Click to see a couple photos I took on September 13.

The shortest distance from our boundary to the water’s edge is just 70 feet now. That is more than 10 feet shorter than last year.

We will work to prevent water from entering our grounds and damaging our buildings, but we cannot stop powerful nature’s movement forever. We still make and keep our schedules, but the park entrance can be closed at any time and could be closed many days without information as it was at the beginning of September. I will inform regular participants of any cancellations, but if you hear of high surf or storm warnings affecting the north shore, please check with me before driving into Paia.

Rev. Yamaguchi

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