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Jackie Peebles with a big smile on behalf of all the Myoshinji members.
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On March 26th Reverend Kimura gave his monthly Introduction to Buddhism lecture. |
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In late February there was a large memorial service for Carolyn Gray, a dedicated long time member of Myoshinji Temple.
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In March 2006 Reverend Shindo Imafuku, the assistant priest since April 8, 2004, was reassigned to Japan and Reverend Ryomyo Arima, who had been serving at the Chicago temple, took his place.
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Some of those who attended
the Otanjo-e Ceremony on Sunday February 12, 2006.
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After the Otanjo-e ceremony, we were treated to a performance by our taiko drum corp.
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A kimono draped puppy-doll, programs, and a Mrs. Kimura's flower arrangement greeted everyone in the temple lobby as they arrived for the traditional New Year's Ceremony.
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On the morning of the first day of 2006, Reverend Kimura leads Gongyo with about 100 people in attendance. |
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After Gongyo, Adrienne Franklin, on the left, performed MC duties and Maude DeVictor, gave an experience in faith.
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Parishioners were then served a cup of saki or apple juice, depending on their preference or age. They were also given a pen from the basket on the left with the inscription "NST - Myoshinji Temple - 2006 The Year to Stand Up & Take Resolute Action. " |
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| On the left Jason Tanita
mimics the photographer; while on the right, Alex Taft is told that he will have to wait a few years for a cup of saki.
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Reverend Kimura leading New Year's Eve Gongyo on 12/31/2005.
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