Family Dharma Service

Rev. Sol Kalu

Dharma Service for Sunday, March 2, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. Rev. Buddha discusses a frequently asked question about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, "Is Buddha a God?"

Programming note: We had an issue with the primary audio recording for the service. We had to use a backup audio recording, which is not as clear. We found the problem and it should be corrected for next week's service.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:22 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:59 - Meditation

    03:46 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:56 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:24 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    13:43 - Gatha: Hotokesama (II) (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:38 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    33:35 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:14 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:16 - Announcements

    44:54 - March Birthdays

    46:34 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    47:24 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    47:39 - How to Donate to WBT

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