Rev. Barbara Brennan
Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, June 25, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan, at Windward Buddhist Temple. As part of her continuing explanation of the elements of a Jodo Shinshu altar, Rev. Brennan shares the 7 Patriarchs of Jodo Shinshu, who are depicted on a scroll in the altar. From India: Nagarjuna, Vasabandhu; China: T’an Luan (Donran), Tao ch’o (Doshaku) and Shan Tao (Zendo); and Japan: Genshin and Honen
Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of June, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:23 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:18 - Meditation
04:16 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:28 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
11:13 - Remembrance Day for June
17:08 - Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)
26:50 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon)
28:48 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)
31:55 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan
47:20 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)
49:18 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
51:47 - Announcements
58:06 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
58:53 - July Schedule
59:07 - How to Donate to WBT
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