Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata
Eitaikyo Dharma Service for Sunday, November 17, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata, Associate Minister of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu.
The Eitaikyo Service is a memorial service that WBT dharma followers & temple leaders who came before us. It is through their efforts that the Dharma continues to be shared to successive generations.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:29 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:59 - Offering of Flowers & Light
04:11 - Meditation
04:58 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
07:52 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
11:11 - Eitaikyo Aspiration
12:50 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)
20:27 - Recitation: Our Pledge
21:52 - Gatha: Arigatai
24:13 - Dharma Talk: ev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata
53:42 - Gatha: Flying Free
57:59 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
59:45 - Announcements
01:02:04 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
01:02:58 - November Dharma Service Schedule
01:03:13 - How to Donate to WBT
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