Doris Oshiro and Rev. Sol Kalu
Eshinni / Kakushinni Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 20, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Doris Oshiro of Jikoen Hongwanji in Honolulu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu. Doris reflects on her Nembutsu journey through her family history and Okinawan heritage.
Established at the 1978 World Buddhist Women’s Convention, Eshinni Day honors the wife of Shinran Shonin. In 1986, the BWA celebrated and honored Kakushinni, Shinran and Eshinni's daughter.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:26 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:05 - Meditation
03:49 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:52 - Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Aspiration
07:01 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)
15:00 - Gatha: Flying Free
19:18 - Dharma Talk: Doris Oshiro
48:43 - Gatha: Ondokusan II / Gratefulness II
50:59 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
53:00 - Announcements
55:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
56:36 - April Dharma Service Schedule
56:51 - How to Donate to WBT
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