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Buddha Day / Hanamatsuri Dharma Service

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Cynthia Rodriguez, Prudence Kusano, and Rev. Sol Kalu with the Baby Buddha in Lumbini Garden.

Buddha Day / Hanamatsuri Dharma Service for Sunday, April 13, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu. In his Dharma Talk, Rev. Kalu discusses the difference between Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha, and Amida Buddha, the main Buddha of reverence in the Jodo Shinshu tradition.

Buddha Day, also known as Hanamatsuri or "flower festival" commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini Garden.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:07 - Meditation

    03:55 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:00 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:52 - Buddha Day Aspiration

    11:17 - Sutra: Kanmoku-ge & Pouring of Sweet Tea

    26:58 - Gatha: Happy Buddha Day (page 76 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:55 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    57:45 - Gatha: Softly Blew the Breezes (page 183 in Praises of the Buddha)

    59:20 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:00:51 - Announcements

    01:07:27 - April Birthdays

    01:09:43 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:10:33 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    01:10:48 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo & Birthdays

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, March 23, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. Rev. Kalu shares 8 common misunderstandings about Buddhism.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of March, 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

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

    02:54 - Meditation

    03:38 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:42 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:25 - Remembrance Aspiration

    10:35 - Remembrance

    13:17 - Sutra: Gassho To Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

    19:40 - Recitation: The Creed

    21:25 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    23:09 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    46:41 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    48:19 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    50:07 - Announcements

    55:08 - Announcement by Rev. Kalu

    57:02 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    57:46 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    58:01 - How to Donate to WBT

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Spring Ohigan Dharma Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and Rev. Sol Kalu

Spring Ohigan Dharma Service for Sunday, March 16, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu.

Rev. Sumikawa shares the significance of Spring Ohigan, which is a time for reflection and balance, and emphasizes the importance of the Six Paramitas (generosity, discipline, patience, effort, meditation, and wisdom) in achieving harmony in life.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:17 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:41 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:25 - Meditation

    04:12 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:15 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:56 - Ohigan Aspiration

    11:14 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    18:16 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    19:19 - Gatha: Splendor of an Evening Sky (page 194 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:55 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    41:29 - Gatha: Namo Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:15 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:24 - Announcements

    54:04 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:46 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    55:01 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Dr. Michael Jaffe

Dharma Service for Sunday, March 9, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT member, Dr. Michael Jaffe. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu.

Mike's Dharma Talk discusses the parallels between golf and Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, positive thinking, and practice. The service includes the recitation of the Junirai Sutra, a hymn written by Nagarjuna, and the Shinshu Pledge II.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:15 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:46 - Meditation

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

    05:35 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    13:51 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    14:53 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:38 - Dharma Talk: Michael Jaffe

    41:03 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:20 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:20 - Announcements

    51:10 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:54 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    52:09 - How to Donate to WBT

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Monthly Bingo

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Dharma Service for Sunday, March 2, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. Rev. Buddha discusses a frequently asked question about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, "Is Buddha a God?"

Programming note: We had an issue with the primary audio recording for the service. We had to use a backup audio recording, which is not as clear. We found the problem and it should be corrected for next week's service.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:59 - Meditation

    03:46 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:56 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:24 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    13:43 - Gatha: Hotokesama (II) (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:38 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    33:35 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:14 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:16 - Announcements

    44:54 - March Birthdays

    46:34 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    47:24 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    47:39 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity: Bubble Painting

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, February 23, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of February, 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

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

    02:46 - Meditation

    03:43 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:55 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:26 - Remembrance Aspiration

    10:33 - Remembrance

    15:27 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    21:40 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    22:48 - Gatha: Flying Free

    27:23 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    38:43 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness

    41:15 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:16 - Announcements

    47:37 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:16 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    48:31 - How to Donate to WBT

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Nirvana Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Nirvana Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 16, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. Nirvana Day marks the anniversary of the passing away of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhism service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu, resident minister of Windward Buddhist Temple. 

Rev. Kalu discusses the difference between Bodhi Day, when the Buddha attained enlightenment, and Nirvana Day, when we commemorate his death and his entrance into complete Nirvana.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:22 - Meditation

    04:06 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:14 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:00 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    17:40 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:32 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    39:48 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:47 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:45 - Announcements

    47:46 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:25 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    48:40- How to Donate to WBT

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

Temple Clean Up

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Dana Day & Pet Memorial Service

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Cindy Alm

Dana Day and Pet Memorial Dharma Service for Sunday, February 9, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Cindy Alm from Hawaii Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhism service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu, resident minister of Windward Buddhist Temple.

Dana, or selfless giving, is one of the six paramitas. Cindy shares a history of Dana Day and the Buddhist Women's Association (BWA), and a story of dana, as told by the late Pono Shim about a cup and a half of flour. As Cindy mentions, the podcast where he told the story can be found on the Greater Good Radio website.

Today was also our annual Pet Memorial Remembrance Service. Pets provide us with selfless giving with their unconditional love and companionship. A loss of a family pet is often our first encounter with mortality as children.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:14 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:50 - Meditation

    03:38 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:39 - Pet Memorial Aspiration

    06:29 - Pet Memorial

    12:47 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    20:38 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    21:31 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    23:38 - Dharma Talk: Cindy Alm

    43:10 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:49 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:22 - Announcements

    50:48 - Giseikai

    53:06 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:55 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    54:11- How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Dharma Service for Sunday, February 2, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. Rev. Kalu gave a Dharma Talk about the power of words. Right speech is important in Buddhism, so much so that it is one of the steps in the Eightfold Path.

The ability to use language enabled humans to meet and interact and has contributed to the development and continued survival of the human race. At the same time, because not everyone uses the same set of words to communicate, human language has also played a big role in wars and conflicts due to misunderstandings or deliberate distortion of words.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:52 - Meditation

    03:39 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:45 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

    12:09 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    13:50 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:13 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    33:34 - Gatha: Splendor of an Evening Sky (page 194 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:42 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    37:46 - Announcements

    46:07 - February Birthdays

    47:54 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:41 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    48:56 - 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: Year of the Snake

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, January 26, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. Rev. Kalu's Dharma Talk is about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who we honor and remember in January.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of January, 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

    00:17 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:42 - Meditation

    03:41 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:42 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:27 - Remembrance Aspiration

    10:15 - Remembrance

    17:22 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    24:36 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge

    25:34 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:57 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    44:03 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:34 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    48:09 - Announcements

    58:23 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    59:09 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    59:24 - 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