Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Sol Kalu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, September 22, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. Rev. Kalu shared the story of Pandora's Box and thoughts on war, peace, and Buddhism.

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

    00:23 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:35 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:58 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:26 - Remembrance Aspiration

    10:19 - Remembrance

    17:19 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    24:22 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    25:41 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:05 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    44:02 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:36 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    48:30 - Announcements

    53:36 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:27 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    54:43 - How to Donate to WBT

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