September-October 2015 Rinzai Maui Zen Mission Newsletter

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Thank you very much!

A heartfelt appreciation to all members and supporters of Rinzai Zen Mission who helped organize another successful Obon Festival!

It’s a challenge for our small group of volunteers to put together such a huge event. Add to that the uncertainty of multiple hurricane/tropical storm threats in this El Nino year! But as in past years, we pulled through because of your dedication and perseverance. We would not be able to survive without all your hard work and we are truly grateful for your support.

Our sincere gratitude to Reverend Seiya Chisaka and his family for their generous support and for joining us in the Obon service and dance. Seeing them on our grounds on Obon day is such a gift for many of our members and those who have visited their temple in Shiogama, Japan.

Thanks also to Maui Ryukyu Culture Group for the live music, Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai for the concessions, and to the half-time entertainers Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko of Maui and Ukwanshin Kabudan.

And we are so very grateful to all the dancers and drummers, many coming from different temples and other cultural and faith traditions, and of course, all the spectators, who make this event such a festive affair.

Again, thank you very much!

Alan Nago, President Rinzai Zen Mission Board of Directors

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皆様方のおかげさまで今年も無事、お施餓鬼なら
びに盆踊りを円了する事が出来ました。 本当に
ありがとうございました。
今年はとくに天候が不順で最後の最後まで心配で
したが、次の日の掃除、後片付けが終わるまで順
調に進みました。
これもひとえにお力添えを頂けました皆様方のお
かげと感謝致しております。
千坂先生と御家族にははるばる日本からおいでい
ただき感銘深いご法話を頂け有難く存じました。
しばらくぶりにご家族と再開出来、昔の高校生の
プログラムの本人、家族や私たちメンバーも本当
に楽しい時間を共にすることが出来ました。
本当にありがとうございました!

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