Hoonko (Shinran's Memorial) Service for Sunday, January 19, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Shinkai Murakami of Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Dharma service was officiated by WBT Resident Minister, Rev. Sol Kalu.
The Hoonko Service is a special service that commemorates the death of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism founder, Shinran Shonin.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:18 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:12 - Meditation
04:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:14 - Offering of Flowers & Light
06:49 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
12:39 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)
15:09 - Gatha: Children In Japan (page 41 in Praises of the Buddha)
21:09 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shinkai Murakami
56:45 - Gatha: Nami Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)
59:04 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
01:01:06 - Announcements
01:03:26 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
01:04:07 - January Dharma Service Schedule
01:04:22 - How to Donate to WBT
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