Rev. Barbara Brennan, Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka, & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Nirvana Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 19, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Tomioka is the resident minister of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on the Big Island and also oversees Pahala and Naalehu Hongwanji temples.
Nirvana Day commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha (the historical Buddha) passing into complete Nirvana, leaving behind his earthly form.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:19 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:17 - Meditation
04:08 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)
06:19 - Nirvana Day Aspiration
07:35 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)
14:07 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)
15:25 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)
18:06 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Satoshi Tomioka
50:57 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)
52:55 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
54:59 - Announcements
01:02:32 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
01:03:23 - February Schedule
01:03:35 - How to Donate to WBT
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