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Remembrance Day Service

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Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, October 26, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Bishop Umitani.

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

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:22 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:03 - Meditation

    03:45 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

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

    10:10 - Remembrance

    15:10 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    22:40 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    23:54 - Gatha: Ondokusan II / Gratefulness II

    26:28 - Dharma Talk: Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani

    43:24 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:53 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    47:43 - Announcements

    54:38 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    56:08 - November Schedule

    56:23 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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Packing Ma’i Movement Period Kits

Halloween Refreshments

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Ministers Appreciation Service

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Rev. Charlene Kihara & Jennifer Kane

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 19, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT member Jennifer Kane. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Today was also our Ministers Appreciation Service.

Jenn shares a parable from Rev. Dr. Kenneth Tanaka's book, "Ocean: An Introduction to Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in America."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:27 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:08 - Meditation

    03:56 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:05 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    13:46 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    14:49 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:06 - Dharma Talk: Jennifer Kane

    27:07 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:41 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:29 - Announcements

    36:26 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    37:09 - October Dharma Service Schedule

    37:24 - How to Donate to WBT

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making Pumpkins

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Dharma Service

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Michael Jaffe and daughter, Brin Jaffe

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 12, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT member Dr. Michael Jaffe. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Prudence Kusano, a Certified Ministers Lay Assistant (CMLA). Mike's Dharma Talk is titled "The Dharma of AI. Mind, Machine, and Meaning: A Buddhist Lens on Artificial Intelligence."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:59 - Meditation

    03:45 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:51 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:43 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    13:54 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    15:35 - Dharma Talk: Michael Jaffe

    40:19 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:58 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:49 - Announcements

    46:37 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    47:20 - October Dharma Service Schedule

    47:35 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday

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Dharma Service

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Rev. David Fujimoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 5, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Guest Minister Rev. David Fujimoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was also officiated by Rev. Fujimoto. Rev. Fujimoto is the resident minister of Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:28 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:47 - Meditation

    03:28 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:32 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    10:59 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    12:34 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    14:51 - Dharma Talk: Rev. David Fujimoto

    30:56 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:40 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    34:31 - Announcements

    36:07 - Windward Mall Bon Dance

    39:16 - October Birthdays

    41:59 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    42:41 - October Dharma Service Schedule

    42:56 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

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5th Annual Windward Mall Bon Dance Festival

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Mahalo to everyone who came out to the 5th Annual Windward Mall Bon Dance Festival in Kaneohe on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The annual festival is a collaboration and partnership between Windward Buddhist Temple, Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji, and Windward Mall. The event has also marked the end of the Bon Dance season in Hawaii.

WBT Liaison Minister, Rev. Shingo Furusawa, opened the Bon Dance with the chanting of the San Bu Jo. In addition to dancing around the WBT yagura in Center Court, attendees enjoyed freshly made andagi, takuan, bitter melon namasu, assorted pickled vegetables, manju, nantu (Okinawan mochi), peanut butter balls, and more.

Making Andagi

Behind the scenes with our hard-working andagi crew. Mahalo to the mixers, the packers, the runners, and those who worked tirelessly around the hot woks to prepare the golden brown andagi that's always a bon dance favorite.

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, September 28, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Furusawa. His Dharma message is titled, "Our Deceased Loved Ones Are Guiding Us to the Buddha Dharma."

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.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:10 - Meditation

    03:56 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:02 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    08:51 - Remembrance

    17:12 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    26:19 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    27:15 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:12 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shingo Furusawa

    45:56 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    47:27 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:07 - Announcements

    54:22 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    55:06 - October Schedule

    55:21- How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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6th Annual Ring Your Bell for Peace Day

The 6th Annual "Ring Your Bell for Peace Day" was held on Monday, September 22, 2025. Windward Buddhist Temple was one of the hundreds of individuals and organizations internationally who participated in this annual event over Zoom to celebrate Peace Day. At 9:01 am HST everyone rang their bells continuously for five minutes.

Mahalo to Rene Mansho and the Ring Your Bell for Peace Day committee and Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii for another inspiring event!

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Autumn Ohigan & Peace Day Service

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Rev. Alan Urasaki

Autumn Ohigan & Peace Day Dharma Service for Sunday, September 14, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by guest minister Rev. Alan Urasaki of Shinshu Kyokai Mission of Hawaii. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Urasaki.

Rev. Urasaki emphasizes the importance of peace, kindness, and interconnectedness, drawing on the teachings of Amida Buddha and the spirit of aloha. He encourages the audience to observe their own hearts with gentleness, let go of attachments, and cultivate inner peace.

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

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:26 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:55 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:53 - Meditation

    04:39 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:47 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:27 - Ohigan Aspiration

    11:17 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    17:10 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    13:36 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:36 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Alan Urasaki

    01:00:09 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:02:47 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:04:08 - Announcements

    01:13:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:14:41 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    01:14:56:28 - How to Donate to WBT

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Peace Day Walk Around Kailua

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Dharma Service

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Rev. Shingo Furusawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 7, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Furusawa. Rev. Furusawa is the Liaison Minister of Windward Buddhist Temple, effective August 1. His Dharma Talk is titled, "Listening."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:16 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:44 - Meditation

    03:40 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:54 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

    12:27 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    13:36 - Gatha: Flying Free

    18:26 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shingo Furusawa

    33:59 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:39 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    37:36 - Announcements

    45:50 - August & September Birthdays

    52:12 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:13 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    53:28 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Intergenerational Activity