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Editor of this issue Kanon KuboseEditor-In-ChiefRev. Koyo S. KuboseManaging EditorAdrienne KubosePlease send:Cartoons v Poems v v ]]]]]]]]]]]]]]8334 Harding AvenueSkokie, Illinois 60076Phone(847) 677-8211Fax(847) 677-80538brightdawn@brightdawn.orgwww.brightdawn.orgWe have made every effort to get permission to reprint material. We regret any oversight.by Rev. Koyo Sunnan KuboseThings change because wechange. We usually take the fa-miliar suddenly can also becomeAn article “Beyond the RelativeWorld” by Rev. G.M. Kubose wason the cover of our summer issueafter this issue had been mailedrequested to be put on our mailinglist. I faxed her back and told herwe had done so. I also asked,of us?” She telephoned and saidthat she was a secretary (for thepast 20 years) for Mr. K.Y. of “X”busy, successful executive. Sheexplained that a lot of paper wentacross his desk and he receivedwas about to put aside our One-ness Newsletter but the cover ar-ticle by Rev. G.M. Kubose caughthis eye and he read it. He wasimpressed and told his secretaryabout it. She asked to see it sohe gave it to her to read. The ar-ticle struck home for her and shewanted to learn more about suchteachings and approach to life ...her to our mailing list.two people—yet our newsletterarticle made an impact on them.This is rewarding in itself and it’sbecause of this feedback that Itook another look at the cover ar-I was familiar with this article; af-the lead article for that Summerissue. Yet, after finding out howThis ceremony is open to all persons who want to confirm their religious identity asBuddhists and formally express their sincere wish to live the Dharma teachings.Upon this occasion, a Buddhist Name is given.A TiSarana Ceremony Brochure is available that gives information on what isinvolved in this Buddhist confirmation rite. You can request this brochure by usingthe Book Information Form in this issue. A two-session discussion class on the book “Invis-ible Eyelashes” will be offered from 1:30 - 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 15, 1998and on Sunday, November 29th. The discussion classes will be led by Rev. Koyo S.Kubose and will meet at his residence: 8334 Harding, Skokie, Illinois; (847) 677-8211. Rev. Koyo says, “I like Rev. Niwano’s ‘common sense’ approach and I amsure whoever reads his book can easily relate it to his everyday life.” Rev. Koyoencourages you to join the discussion classes, “I look forward to relaxing in myliving room— informally discussing the book and sharing our experiences.” And ashis wife, Adrienne, says, “Having the class is good because I always wanted to readthe book but never could get around to it but now because of the class, I’ll read it.”The first three chapters (pp. 9-101) will be discussed at the Nov. 15th class; andthe last three chapters (pp. 105-175) will be covered on Nov. 29th. Please registerfor the classes using the form on page 6. A copy of the book will be mailed to you.Read the first three chapters (pp. 9-101) and see you on Nov. 15th!NOTE: If you cannot attend the discussion classes but wish to purchase a copy of“Invisible Eyelashes,” you can use the Book Order Form also found on page 6. Areview of the book can be found on page 5.article impacted me on a muchdeeper level than before. Theevant to real people’s lives—anding. Yes, the teachings are allaround us and like our own eye-lashes we hardly notice them.a Dharma gift can be seen rightbefore one’s own eyes.C O M I N G E V E N T S

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Winter issue deadline: October 10

miliar for granted. However, when

we ourselves are changed, the fa-

fresh and new for us.

of the Oneness newsletter. Shortly

out, I received a fax in which a lady

“Just curious, but how did you hear

Company. Mr. K.Y., a Nisei, was a

mail of all kinds (as we all do in this

time of mass communication). He

thus, prompting her fax to us to add

I never have met either of these

nice to get such feedback. It was

ticle, “Beyond the Relative World.”

ter all, I myself had chosen it to be

the article had impacted others, I

looked at it in a different light. The

Coming in Spring, 1999: A TiSarana (Three Treasures) Confirmation Ceremony.

AUTUMN DISCUSSION CLASS:

teaching came “alive” and was rel-

now, to my own life too. How beau-

tifully ironic that in giving teachings

to others through our newsletter, I

myself am able to receive a teach-

Through the mirror of other’s lives,