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The Tacoma Buddhist Temple belongs to the Jodo Shinshu Nishi Hongwanji tradition of Buddhism. Our national organization is the Buddhist Churches of America, headquartered in San Francisco, California.


We are located at: 1717 South Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402


Dharma School students to raise funds for Haiti with Pancake Breakfast
The Dharma School invites you to a Pancake Breakfast on February 7, from 8:30am to 9:30am. Their is no charge for the breakfast but donations will be accepted for the American Red Cross and earmarked for the Haiti Relief Fund
Come join us at the Tacoma Buddhist Temple's Annual Sukiyaki Dinner
Sunday, March 7
11am to 4pm
Menu items include: Sukiyaki, Chicken Teriyaki, Teriyaki Beef Kabobs
Link to flyer with map
Important Sukiyaki Dinner dates
Thursday, March 4, 7 p.m. Setup

Sunday, March 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sukiyaki Dinner

Tuesday, March 9, 7 p.m. Cleanup
Facilities committee creates order and enlightenment
Gene Dogen has been working with Frank Mizukami to organize the storeroom in the Rev Pratt Room to make it more efficient and manageable for storage and printing.

Before the Sukiyaki Dinner on March 7 Jim Endo and son Travis will install additional lighting in back of the stage and also more efficient lighting in the library.

The City of Tacoma, has put on its own lock on the Dumpster in the alley so that if we forget to unlock it they can still empty the container If your key will not work in the new lock and you need to open the Dumpster, please contact Frank Kawasaki for the new key. We are still in the process of installing new batteries in the smoke detectors, so if you notice a detector beeping please let either Gene Dogen or Frank Kawasaki know of the location of it.

The upkeep of the temple and the grounds is a never ending task and we are sure that from time to time we may miss something. If you notice something that needs our attention please let one of the members of the Facilities group know. Thanks.

In gassho,
Frank Kawasaki
BCA launches fundraising drive for aid to Haiti
Buddhism 101 topics for March 28
Rev. Kosho Yukawa will resume his popular series “Buddhism 101” on March 28 where he responds to questions submitted by members and others. Topics for that day will include:
1. When asked by a non-Buddhist what Buddhism is, how would you answer in a few words?
2. Is Buddhism a religion?

Please drop in your questions in the box on the table in the lobby of the Temple. It will help Rev. Yukawa present the topics for Buddhism 101 on the last Sunday of each month.
2010 NW District Buddhist Bus Information
The bus will depart the Temple at 7:30 a.m. on Friday Feb. 12, so please be there by 7 a.m.
Parking will be available for a limited number of vehicles inside the gated area, so please carpool. Those riding the bus are requested to bring lunch.
The return arrival time on Sunday, Feb. 14, is expected to be around 9 to 10 p.m. Have a wonderful time at the convention!
Pet Memorial Service to take place during Spring Ohigan
Rev. Kosho Yukawa will conduct a Pet Memorial Service during the Dharma School part of Spring Ohigan Service on Sunday, March 21.
Anyone who has lost a beloved pet whose memory they would like to honor may bring the pet’s photo, favorite toy or other memento to be placed on the altar during the service.
Taiko News
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Shinran Shonin 750th memorial information and link to Official BCA Shinran Shonin 750th memorial website
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Clinic named for Dr. George and Kimi Tanbara
A new, state-of-the-art medical clinic that recently opened in Tacoma’s Salishan neighborhood honors Dr. George Tanbara and his wife Kimi. Dr. Tanbara was one of the founders of Community Health Care in 1969 and a long-time supporter of the organization and of many other health care and human services initiatives. The Kimi & George Tanbara MD Health Center will be able to serve three times as many patients as the old clinic, 84% of whom are low-income.

The Tanbara Health Center replaces the cramped Community Health Care facility in the old Salishan Community Center. The new clinic should meet the Eastside Community’s needs for years to come.
Would you like to try Taiko?
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Video of Dr. Ama's talk
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Tacoma Buddhist Temple forms Taiko group.
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Temple Library offers a wide range of materials for study
If you need to research a topic for your Dharma talk or just want to learn more about Buddhism, please come to our Temple Library. The library is located on the landing just before the Rev. Pratt room entrance and is open to Temple members. Books are alphabetized by author in the categories of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, General Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism and Japan. The majority of our books have been graciously donated to us from temple members' private libraries and we are always adding to our inventory with the newest books on Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

Posted in the library are instructions for checking out books. Generally, there is no time limit for keeping books, but 4-6 weeks is a reasonable time. There is a basket labeled, "book return" in the library. There are multimedia (CDs, DVDs & cassettes) available for check out and are handled the same way as books. These items are located on the bottom shelf of the Zen Buddhism bookcase.

Gassho,
Lynrae Hubbell
Temple Librarian
Step up and chair a Sunday Sangha service!
Are you reluctant to be a speaker for the Sunday service? Then we have just the job for you! Volunteers are needed to serve as chairperson for the Sunday Sangha service. No need to worry about thinking of what to say — everything will be printed out in advance and ready for you to take the podium. And this role can help prepare you for bigger things—such as delivering the Dharma message some day.

Just walk up to David Yostuuye and tell him, “I’ll do it! Put me on the schedule.”
A message by YBA member Kenji Stoll
World events reveal truth of interdependence
The Fife Historical Society and History Museum is currently featuring an exhibit about the Japanese-American contributions to the development of the local area. The museum houses artifacts & displays from the earliest settlement to the present day. You will also see a nice display of Michi Osaka's outstanding art work on display along with Yaeko Nakano's shell collection display .

The Fife Museum is located at: 2820 54th Ave. East in Fife, WA.
Current hours are: Wed. 10 AM to 5 PM / Fri. 9 AM to 5 PM & Sat. 12 to 5 PM.
Please call (253) 896-4710 before to reconfirm the hours they are open.

(If you have any Japanese artifacts to loan to the Museum, please take your items to the Museum during these hours.)
Historic Tacoma working to preserve Tacoma's sacred places
Learn more about their goals regarding the preservation of Tacoma's sacred place
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Temple’s 90th Anniversary Photos Available Online
Photo portraits of many of the attendees can now be viewed online. Follow this link
Dial up users please be patient!

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