Weekly Dharma Services are held on Sundays at 9am at the temple. Click here to see the speaker schedule.

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Family Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 24, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Lay speaker Prudence Kusano at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was also officiated by Prudence, a Certified Minister's Lay Assistant, at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. 

As part of her Dharma Talk, Prudence shared a video from the 2023 Nembutsu Seminar by the Honpa Hongwanji Honolulu & Oahu Districts Buddhist Education Committee. "A Profound Silence" is a short film produced by Gardena Buddhist Church Ichi-Mi that features Jodo Shinshu Buddhist voices from the LGBTQ+ community, family and allies. 

Please watch "A Profound Silence" here:

You can also watch the recording of the 2023 Nembutsu Seminar here:

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:49 - Meditation

    03:52 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:57 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:18 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    14:50 - Gatha: Arigatai

    17:46 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    28:39 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:07 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    33:35 - Announcements

    35:48 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    37:15 - October Schedule

    37:31 - How to Donate to WBT

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Autumn Ohigan & Peace Day Dharma Service

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Riho Umitani, Yoshiko Umitani, Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani, Rev. Barbara Brennan, & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Autumn Ohigan & Peace Day Dharma Service for Sunday, September 17, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

This summer, Reverend Toshiyuki Umitani became the 17th Bishop of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. WBT (Kailua Hongwanji) was Bishop & Mrs. Umitani’s first assignment as a resident minister (in charge of our temple). We are excited to have Bishop Umitani as our guest speaker for the Autum (Fall) Ohigan & Peace Day service.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:15 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:57 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:17 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:19 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

    18:25 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    19:17 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:55 - Dharma Talk: Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani

    41:07 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    44:15 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    46:08 - Announcements

    54:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    55:48 - September Schedule

    56:02 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Dr. Michael Jaffe and Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, July 30, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker and WBT member Dr. Michael Jaffe, at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Mike's Dharma Talk is titled "The Dharma of Dopamine and Desire."

We will observe our annual Summer Break in August. There will be no Dharma Services during the month of August. Sunday Dharma Services at WBT will resume on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:52 - Meditation

    03:42 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:52 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

    14:29 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon)

    16:02 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    18:13 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Jaffe

    40:29 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:09 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    45:19 - Announcements

    54:01 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    55:06 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, July 16, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan, at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. 

The first Sunday of the month features an intergenerational Dharma Talk for kids and adults. Rev. Brennan shared the book "Peaceful Piggy Meditation" by Kerry Lee MacLean. 

Dennis also shared a photo slideshow of last week's Bon Dance.

If you'd like to order copy of the book "Peaceful Piggy Meditation," it can be found on Amazon.com here.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:36 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:43 - Meditation

    04:37 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:48 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    14:42 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    16:23 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:41 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    31:34 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:38 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    35:58 - Announcements

    37:18 - Bon Dance Slideshow

    42:55 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    43:48 - July Schedule

    44:01 - How to Donate to WBT

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Playing Bingo

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, June 25, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan, at Windward Buddhist Temple. As part of her continuing explanation of the elements of a Jodo Shinshu altar, Rev. Brennan shares the 7 Patriarchs of Jodo Shinshu, who are depicted on a scroll in the altar. From India: Nagarjuna, Vasabandhu; China: T’an Luan (Donran), Tao ch’o (Doshaku) and Shan Tao (Zendo); and Japan: Genshin and Honen

Remembrance Day 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

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

    03:18 - Meditation

    04:16 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:28 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:13 - Remembrance Day for June

    17:08 - Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    26:50 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon)

    28:48 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:55 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    47:20 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:18 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    51:47 - Announcements

    58:06 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    58:53 - July Schedule

    59:07 - How to Donate to WBT

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Remembrance Day Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 28, 2023 with a Memorial Day Dharma Talk by lay speaker Neil Yamamoto, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Neil's talk is titled "Gratitude: A Memorial Day Message."

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of May, 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

    00:18 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:00 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

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

    10:24 - Remembrance Day

    16:14 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    24:25 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    25:55 - Gatha: Splendor of an Evening Sky (page 156 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:23 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    39:14 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    40:57 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:41 - Announcements

    51:23- Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:14 - June Schedule

    52:27 - How to Donate to WBT

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Remembrance Day Service

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Joy Nishida

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 23, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Joy Nishida, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Joy's Dharma Talk is titled "How Are You?" and she reflects on that question that we often use in passing. The service is officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa.

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of April, 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

    00:27 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:57 - Meditation

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

    06:10 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:10 - Remembrance Day

    15:05 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    20:52 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    22:07 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:35 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    48:49 - Gatha: Listen To His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    51:11 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:24 - Announcements

    58:02 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    58:45 - April Schedule

    58:58 - How to Donate to WBT

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Buddha Day Service (Hanamatsuri)

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Rev. Rev. Barbara Brennan, Rev. Marcos Sawada, & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Buddha Day Service (Hanamatsuri) for Sunday, April 9, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Marcos Sawada of Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji Mission, at Windward Buddhist Temple. We welcomed our friends from Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji for today's joint Buddha Day Service.

Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) is held to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, in Lumbini Garden.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    01:15 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    04:31 - Meditation

    05:19 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:42 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:01 - Buddha Day Aspiration

    12:30 - Kanmoku-ge & Pouring of sweet tea

    27:49 - Gatha: Happy Buddha Day (page 56 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:20 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Marcos Sawada

    58:23 - Gatha: Softly Blew the Breezes (page 151 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:00:18 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:03:24 - Announcements

    01:09:35 - April Birthdays

    01:12:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:12:59 - April Schedule

    01:13:11 - How to Donate to WBT

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Members of the Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji Mission

Birthdays, Bingo, & Socializing AFter Service

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Spring Ohigan & Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa, Rev. Alan Urasaki, & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Spring Ohigan & Remembrance Day Service for Sunday, March 19, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Alan Urasaki, at Windward Buddhist Temple.

Higan is one of the Hongwanji’s major services. It is the time when there is harmony in the universe, when day and night are equal in length. It is a time for reflection, to recall and try to put into practice the Six Paramitas or Perfections to achieve a balance in our lives. These are: Giving/Charity, Behavior/Morality, Endurance/Patience, Endeavor/Right Effort, Right Meditation, and Right Wisdom.

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of March, regardless of the year.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:18 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:46 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:32 - Meditation

    04:17 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:34 - Aspiration

    07:34 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:24 - Remembrance Day

    15:12 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

    23:47 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    17:37 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:01 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Alan Urasaki

    53:09 - Gatha: Ondokusan II & Gratefulness II

    55:48 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:32 - Announcements

    01:07:05 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:07:56 - April Schedule

    01:08:10 - How to Donate to WBT

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Water Color Painting Demonstration

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Family Dharma Service

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Karen Radius & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, March 12, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan and a special guest speaker, Karen Radius, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Karen leads the Kailua Service Care program, a collaboration between Daybreak Church, Windward YMCA, and numerous Windward area churches, community and government partners, and individuals.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:13 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:57 - Meditation

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

    06:21 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:40 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    17:37 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:18 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    30:43 - Guest Speaker: Karen Radius, Kailua Service Care

    46:29 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    48:59 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    50:58 - Announcements

    01:03:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:04:01 - March Schedule

    01:04:13 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday