Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, June 30, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa and Rev. Barbara Brennan. 

Join us for our Bon Dance in Kailua on Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 7 pm - 10 pm!

The monthly Remembrance Service 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.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:18 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:12 - Meditation

    03:57 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

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

    10:06 - Remembrance

    14:52 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    21:44 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    23:40 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:08 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Bert Sumikawa

    46:07 - Gatha: Flying Free

    50:20 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    52:41 - Announcements

    01:02:14 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:03:01 - July Dharma Service Schedule

    01:03:17 - How to Donate to WBT

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