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Remembrance Day Service

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Raymond Takiue, Jr.

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, September 27, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Raymond Takiue of Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Raymond, a Certified Ministers Lay Assistant with Tokudo. Raymond shared his recent visit to the Buddhist Church of San Francisco and his adventures entrusting himself to a self-driving Waymo to navigate the streets of the city.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of August or September, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Join us at the 6th Annual Windward Mall Bon Dance on Saturday, October 3, 2026. We won't have a Sunday Dharma Service on Sunday, October 4 to give us time to rest and recover after the Bon Dance!

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:38 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:25 - Meditation

    04:13 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:31 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:49 - Remembrance

    17:50 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    26:12 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon)

    28:11 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:00 - Dharma Talk: Raymond Takiue

    46:47 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:36 - Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    51:25 - Announcements

    57:16 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    58:04 - October Schedule

    59:19 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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Autumn Ohigan & Peace Day Service

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Riho Umitani, Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani, Yoshiko Umitani, and Naho Umitani

Autumn Ohigan & Peace Day Service for Sunday, September 20, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Bishop Umitani.

Autumn Ohigan is one of six major special services observed by the Hongwanji. The Pure Land is regarded as being in the west. Twice a year, on the Autumn and the Spring equinox, the length of day and night are equal, and the sun sets due west.

Join us at the 6th Annual Windward Mall Bon Dance at Windward Mall in Kaneohe, Hawaii on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Windward Buddhist Temple will be there with our andagi, takuan, and other Bon Dance favorites.

Following the service, members went on a walk around Kailua to distribute Peace Day cranes.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:29 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:03 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:49 - Meditation

    04:45 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    09:47 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

    17:01 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    18:15 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:40 - Dharma Talk: Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani

    40:11 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:58 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:49 - Announcements

    52:18 - Words of Thanksgiving

    53:02 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    53:17 - How to Donate to WBT

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Peace Day Walk Around Kailua

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Dharma Service

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Muaiwa Lopes, Ariana Tanouye, Joy Nishida, Everly Tashiro-Liang, and Ethan Hung

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, September 13, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Joy Nishida. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani. Joy and the four Jr. Young Buddhists Association (YBA) members from WBT who recently attended their annual convention on the Big Island shared their experiences.

The theme of the State Convention was "Sangha Means Family," which was inspired by the movie, "Lilo and Stich," and Joy shares Dharma lessons gleaned from the movie.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:21 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:38 - Meditation

    03:32 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:55 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    14:06 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    15:33 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:16 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    39:26 - Gatha: Living Gratefully (page 132 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:33 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:26 - Announcements

    48:44 - Words of Thanksgiving

    49:27 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    49:42 - How to Donate to WBT

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Dharma Service

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Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, September 6, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kuniyuki. As we approach the Fall Ohigan, Rev. Kuniyuki explains the origins of the Ohigan services and the paramitas.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:24 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:31 - Meditation

    03:12 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:30 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    15:14 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    16:33 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness II

    19:07 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki

    38:30 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:41 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:28 - Announcements

    47:56 - August & September Birthdays

    52:55 - Words of Thanksgiving

    53:39 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    53:54 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational activity

Our intergenerational activity for September was folding and making cranes for the International Day of Peace and Peace Day in Hawaii, celebrated on September 21. Two types of cranes were made; origami-style, as well as coloring and cutting from a template.

"Shoshinge" Dharma Classes with Rev Kevin Kuniyuki

Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki

Although our weekly Dharma Services are on summer break until September, other temple activities have been continuing during the month of August. Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki has been conducting a series of Dharma Classes on Saturdays entitled "Understanding Shin Buddhism Through Study of Shinran’s Shoshinge."

The classes have been a combination of chanting Shoshinge and discussing a graphic novel adapted for Buddhist Education titled, "Shoshinge Saga."

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Shingo Furusawa

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, July 26, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Shingo Furusawa, Liaison Minister of Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Furusawa. Rev. Shingo's Dharma Message was titled, "Overcoming our Make*").

* "Make" means "death" in the Hawaiian language.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of July, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

This is the last Dharma Service before we take our annual August break. We will resume Dharma Services on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Have a great August and see you in September!

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:23 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:10 - Meditation

    03:51 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:05 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:27 - Remembrance

    16:15 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    22:26 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    23:38 - Gatha: All Life is One (page 2 in Praises of the Buddha)

    25:46 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shingo Furusawa

    37:28 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:39 - Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:40 - Announcements

    47:21 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:06 - September Schedule

    48:21 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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Aloha Erin & Greg

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Dharma Service

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Dennis Tashiro

Dharma Service for Sunday, July 19, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by temple president, Dennis Tashiro. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Raymond Takiue of Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji. Dennis shares the story "The Humble Pie" by Jory John and connects the themes of interdependence and interconnectedness with last weekend's Bon Dance.

Next week's Remembrance Service will be the last service before we go on our traditional summer break in August. Sunday Dharma Services will resume in September.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:25 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:06 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:03 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    13:13 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    14:22 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:28 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    43:37 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:56 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:56 - Announcements

    47:31 - Bon Dance Mahalo

    50:34 - July Birthdays

    53:53 - Words of Thanksgiving

    54:34 - July Dharma Service Schedule

    54:49 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bon Dance Clean Up

The day after our Bon Dance in Kailua, volunteers arrived bright and early to disassemble and store the yagura; pack up unsold rummage items for donation; put away tables; do a thorough sweeping and mopping; and, finally, arrange the chairs into rows in the hondo.

By mid-Sunday morning, you wouldn't have even known that just 18 hours earlier, we had welcomed hundreds of people to our temple for our annual Bon Dance.

Bon Dance in Kailua 2026

A big mahalo to all who joined us for our 2026 Bon Dance in Kailua at Windward Buddhist Temple.

Whether you danced, performed on our yagura, found a new treasure at our Rummage Sale, bought manju and takuan at our Country Market, ate grilled BBQ sticks and hot andagi, or all of the above, we thank you for joining us in celebrating the Obon festival season with our Windward Oahu community.

We hope you enjoy the rest of the Bon Dance season. And, mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Windward Mall Bon Dance on the first Saturday of October where we'll be serving our Bon Dance food favorites.

Country Market

Food Booth

Opening Ceremony

The ringing of the kansho (temple bell) by Keiji Kukino signified the beginning of the Bon Dance. Rev. Shingo Furusawa chanted San Bu Jo and Cynthia Rodriguez welcomed everyone to the Bon Dance.

Bon Dance