Eitaikyo Service

Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata

Eitaikyo Dharma Service for Sunday, November 17, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata, Associate Minister of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu.

The Eitaikyo Service is a memorial service that WBT dharma followers & temple leaders who came before us. It is through their efforts that the Dharma continues to be shared to successive generations.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:59 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    04:11 - Meditation

    04:58 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:52 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:11 - Eitaikyo Aspiration

    12:50 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    20:27 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    21:52 - Gatha: Arigatai

    24:13 - Dharma Talk: ev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata

    53:42 - Gatha: Flying Free

    57:59 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    59:45 - Announcements

    01:02:04 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:02:58 - November Dharma Service Schedule

    01:03:13 - How to Donate to WBT

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