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Dharma Service

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Michael Jaffe and daughter, Brin Jaffe

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 12, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT member Dr. Michael Jaffe. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Prudence Kusano, a Certified Ministers Lay Assistant (CMLA). Mike's Dharma Talk is titled "The Dharma of AI. Mind, Machine, and Meaning: A Buddhist Lens on Artificial Intelligence."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:21 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:59 - Meditation

    03:45 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:51 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:43 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    13:54 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    15:35 - Dharma Talk: Michael Jaffe

    40:19 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:58 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:49 - Announcements

    46:37 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    47:20 - October Dharma Service Schedule

    47:35 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday

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Dharma Service

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Rev. David Fujimoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 5, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Guest Minister Rev. David Fujimoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was also officiated by Rev. Fujimoto. Rev. Fujimoto is the resident minister of Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:28 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:47 - Meditation

    03:28 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:32 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    10:59 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    12:34 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    14:51 - Dharma Talk: Rev. David Fujimoto

    30:56 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:40 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    34:31 - Announcements

    36:07 - Windward Mall Bon Dance

    39:16 - October Birthdays

    41:59 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    42:41 - October Dharma Service Schedule

    42:56 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, September 28, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Furusawa. His Dharma message is titled, "Our Deceased Loved Ones Are Guiding Us to the Buddha Dharma."

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

    00:25 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:10 - Meditation

    03:56 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:02 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    08:51 - Remembrance

    17:12 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    26:19 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    27:15 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:12 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shingo Furusawa

    45:56 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    47:27 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:07 - Announcements

    54:22 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    55:06 - October Schedule

    55:21- How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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Autumn Ohigan & Peace Day Service

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Rev. Alan Urasaki

Autumn Ohigan & Peace Day Dharma Service for Sunday, September 14, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by guest minister Rev. Alan Urasaki of Shinshu Kyokai Mission of Hawaii. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Urasaki.

Rev. Urasaki emphasizes the importance of peace, kindness, and interconnectedness, drawing on the teachings of Amida Buddha and the spirit of aloha. He encourages the audience to observe their own hearts with gentleness, let go of attachments, and cultivate inner peace.

Following the service, members went on a walk around Kailua to distribute Peace Day cranes.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:26 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:55 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:53 - Meditation

    04:39 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:47 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:27 - Ohigan Aspiration

    11:17 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    17:10 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    13:36 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:36 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Alan Urasaki

    01:00:09 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:02:47 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:04:08 - Announcements

    01:13:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:14:41 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    01:14:56:28 - How to Donate to WBT

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Peace Day Walk Around Kailua

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Dharma Service

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Rev. Shingo Furusawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 7, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Furusawa. Rev. Furusawa is the Liaison Minister of Windward Buddhist Temple, effective August 1. His Dharma Talk is titled, "Listening."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:16 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:44 - Meditation

    03:40 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:54 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

    12:27 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    13:36 - Gatha: Flying Free

    18:26 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shingo Furusawa

    33:59 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:39 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    37:36 - Announcements

    45:50 - August & September Birthdays

    52:12 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:13 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    53:28 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, July 27, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. This was Rev. Sol's final service before his retirement from active ministry on July 31, 2025. Aloha and Happy Retirement, Rev. Sol! Mahalo for all you've done for Windward Buddhist Temple and Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii.

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

    00:10 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:59 - Meditation

    03:40 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:51 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:35 - Remembrance Aspiration

    10:38 - Remembrance

    15:44 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    21:34 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    24:02 - Gatha: Lord Buddha Speaks To Me (page 137 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:42 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    50:13 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)

    52:44 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    54:13 - Announcements

    58:14 - Rev. Sol's Retirement

    01:00:41 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:01:04 - Group Photo

    01:01:58 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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Dharma Service

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Yoshiko Umitani, Rev. Sol Kalu, & Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani

Dharma Service for Sunday, July 20, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu, WBT's Resident Minister. Rev. Kalu shares the meaning of freedom with the U.S. Independence Day that celebrates political freedom from oppression, but also in the context of freedom from slavery to desires and attachments in Buddhism.

Rev. Kalu also discusses the impermanence of material wealth: Currency is valuable only because of the meaning people assign to it; it can lose value and become worthless, illustrating the impermanence of material things.

Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani and Mrs. Umitani attended today's service to bid aloha to Rev. Kalu, who will be retiring after next week's service.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:16 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:08 - Meditation

    03:50 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:59 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:04 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    17:20 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:13 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    40:34 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 216 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:06 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:01 - Announcements

    44:24 - Message from Bishop Umitani

    49:55 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    50:47 - July Dharma Service Schedule

    34:28 - How to Donate to WBT

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Obon & Hatsubon Service

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Rev. Charlene Kihara and Rev. Sol Kalu

Our annual Obon & Hastubon Service held on Sunday, July 6, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Obon is a time when Buddhists remember those who have left this world before us, with gratitude for enabling us to exist and to encounter the dharma. This was also our Hatsubon Service, for families of those who passed away since the last Obon.

The service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Join us at our Bon Dance in Kailua on Saturday, July 12, 2025. One night only! Visit https://tinyurl.com/bondance2025 or https://windwardbuddhisttemple.org for details.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:12 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:48 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:16 - Meditation

    04:11 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

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

    10:01 - Obon Aspiration

    10:43 - Offering of Incense

    14:20 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    22:04 - Gatha: Obon, Obon, It's Festival Day (page 148 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:31 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Charlene Kihara

    40:44 - Gatha: Ondokusan & Gratefulness

    42:59 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:51 - Announcements

    46:39 - July Birthdays

    48:02 - Bon Dance Announcements

    56:29 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    57:34 - July Dharma Service Schedule

    57:42 - How to Donate to WBT

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July Birthdays & Intergenerational Activity

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, June 29, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu.

Rev. Kalu shares the importance of acceptance and going with the flow of life, drawing parallels between Bon Dancing and Buddhist teachings. He highlights how acceptance can lead to serenity and peace, especially in the face of life's challenges. As the local saying in Hawaii goes, "If can, can; if no can, no can."

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

    00:24 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:23 - Meditation

    04:04 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:11 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:44 - Remembrance Aspiration

    10:49 - Remembrance

    15:57 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    22:49 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    24:02 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:27 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    42:11 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:28 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:20 - Announcements

    52:22 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:04 - July Dharma Service Schedule

    53:19 - How to Donate to WBT

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Dharma Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa & Rev. Sol Kalu

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 22, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Shirley Yangisawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu, WBT's Resident Minister. Shirley's Dharma Talk reflects on the importance of gratitude for nature, specifically highlighting the roles of honeybees and monarch butterflies in pollination.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:21 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:42 - Meditation

    03:23 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:24 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    11:23 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    12:40 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    15:38 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

    24:40 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:00 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:53 - Announcements

    31:52 - Bon Dance Announcements

    33:29 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    34:12 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    34:28 - How to Donate to WBT

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