special services

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Autumn Ohigan Service

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Rev. Eric Matsumoto & Rev. Sol Kalu

Autumn Ohigan Dharma Service for Sunday, September 15, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker, Rev. Eric Matsumoto, resident minister of Aiea Hongwanji Mission and former Bishop of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Kalu and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Rev. Matsumoto shares the story, "The Gift of Nothing," by Patrick McDonnell.

Shin Buddhists traditionally celebrate Ohigan (“the other shore") twice a year at the spring and fall equinox, the time at which day and night are equal.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:17 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:52 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:48 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:03 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:29 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    16:20 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    17:26 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:12 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Eric Matsumoto

    51:54 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    53:13 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    56:47 - Announcements

    01:04:56 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:05:50 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    01:06:06 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

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Obon & Hatsubon Service

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Rev. Jeffrey Soga

Our annual Obon & Hastubon Service held on Sunday, July 7, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Jeffrey Soga, resident minister of Waipahu Hongwanji. 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. Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Join us at our Bon Dance in Kailua on Saturday, July 13, 2024. One night only! Visit https://tinyurl.com/bondance2024 or https://windwardbuddhisttemple.org for details.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:58 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:45 - Meditation 04:41 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:57 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:11 - Obon Aspiration

    11:22 - Hatsubon Remembrance

    14:28 - Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    22:16 - Gatha: Obon Obon It's Festival Day (page 115 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:43 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Jeffrey Soga

    51:53 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness

    54:19 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    56:45 - Announcements

    01:06:25 - July Birthdays

    01:08:09 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:09:03 - July Schedule

    01:09:19 - How to Donate to WBT

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July Birthdays

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Gotan-e (Shinran's Birthday) Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan, Rev. Blayne Higa, & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Gotan-e (Shinran's Birthday) Dharma Service for Sunday, May 5, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Blayne Higa of Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Bert Sumikawa. The Gotan-e Service celebrates the birth of Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, who was born on May 21, 1173.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:31 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:50 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:35 - Meditation

    04:20 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:35 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:57 - Gotan-e Aspiration

    11:09 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

    17:52 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Blayne Higa

    47:13 - Gatha: Listen To His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:25 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    51:48 - Announcements

    56:14 - Birthdays

    01:00:15 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:01:11 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    01:01:25 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

Celebrating May Birthdays

Children’s Day Koi

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Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service

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Wendie Yumori & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 21, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Wendie Yumori from Hawaii Betsuin. The service was officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and Rev. Barbara Brennan. Eshinni & Kakushinni Day honors Eshinni, the wife of Shinran Shonin and her dedication to Shinran, and Kakushinni, the daughter of Shinran and Eshinni.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:20 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:42 - Meditation

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

    05:49 - Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Aspiration

    07:11 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:46 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    16:20 - Dharma Talk: Wendie Yumori

    37:48 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:13 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    42:26 - Announcements

    46:34 - Dharma School Update

    50:28 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:23 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    51:39 - How to Donate to WBT

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Dharma School

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Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Dharma Service for Sunday, April 14, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. The service was officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) is held to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini Garden. Attendees to the service got a chance to pour sweet tea on the Baby Buddha during the chanting of the Kanmoku-ge.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:19 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:46 - Meditation

    03:48 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:03 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:10 - Buddha Day Aspiration

    10:13 - Sutra: Kanmoku-ge & Pouring of Sweet Tea

    25:46 - Gatha: Happy Buddha Day (page 56 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    47:49 - Gatha: Softly Blew the Breezes (page 151 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:38 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    51:47 - Announcements

    58:48 - April Birthdays

    01:02:03 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:03:13 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    01:03:29 - How to Donate to WBT

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Spring Ohigan Service

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Rev. Bert Sumikawa, Rev. David Fujimoto, & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Spring Ohigan Dharma Service for Sunday, March 17, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. David Fujimoto, resident minister at Moiliili Hongwanji at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa.

Spring Ohigan 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.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:19 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:11 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:43 - Meditation

    04:45 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:00 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:12 - Spring Ohigan Aspiration

    11:11 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    17:34 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    19:17 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:07 - Dharma Talk: Rev. David Fujimoto

    41:05 - Gatha: Flying Free

    45:59 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    48:17 - Announcements

    54:55 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    56:00 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    56:15 - How to Donate to WBT

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Welcome to Mililani Hongwanji

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Hoonko Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Hoonko (Shinran Shonin's Memorial) Service for Sunday, January 14, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa. 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:19 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:31 - Meditation

    04:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:38 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:01 - Hoonko Aspiration

    11:05 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

    17:27 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:02 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    46:25 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness

    48:47 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    50:51 - Announcements

    53:55 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:44 - January Schedule

    54:59 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bodhi Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. David Nakamoto

Bodhi Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 17, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. David Nakamoto at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Nakamoto previously served at Kailua Hongwanji (now Windward Buddhist Temple) from 2010 until his retirement in 2017. Rev. Brennan officiated the service.

Bodhi Day was on December 8 and commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha's attainment of Awakening under the Bodhi tree. Rev. Nakamoto shares the story of how Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:20 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:12 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:59 - Meditation

    05:02 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:19 - Loving Kindness Metta

    09:19 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    12:44 - Bodhi Day Aspiration

    13:12 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    21:45 - Gatha: The Bodhi Day (page 20 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:13 - Dharma Talk: Rev. David Nakamoto

    51:34 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:36 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    55:57 - Announcements

    01:04:28 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:05:23 - December Schedule

    01:05:38 - How to Donate to WBT

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December Intergenerational activity

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Eitaikyo Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Eitaikyo Service for Sunday, November 26, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa. 

Eitaikyo is a special service where we remember all those who came before us at our temple who have helped to propagate the Dharma, and, in doing so, have ensured that others are able to do so in the future as well. Eitaikyo is comprised of two Japanese words, Eitai ("perpetual") and Dokkyo ("sutras"). 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:39 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:07 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    04:10 - Meditation

    05:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:08 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:32 - Eitaikyo Aspiration

    11:18 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    21:13 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    23:02 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:00 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    43:07 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:43 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    47:52 - Announcements

    56:14 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    57:08 - December Schedule

    57:23 - How to Donate to WBT

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Obon & Hatsubon Service

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Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Our annual Obon & Hastubon Service held on Sunday, July 2, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Bert Sumikawa, at Windward Buddhist Temple. 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. It was also our Hatsubon Service, for families of those who passed away since the last Obon. 

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

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:53 - Meditation

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

    06:05 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:14 - Offertory by Families for Hatsubon & Obon

    16:47 - Gatha: Obon Obon It's Festival Day (page 115 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:27 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Bert Sumikawa

    41:43 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness

    44:13 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    46:29 - Announcements

    55:19 - July Birthdays

    57:16 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    58:07 - July Schedule

    58:20 - How to Donate to WBT

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July Birthdays