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Family Dharma Service

Joy Nishida

Dharma Service for Sunday, May 19, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker, Junior YBA advisor, and WBT Board Member, Joy Nishida. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. It's graduation season, and Joy shares her thoughts and reflects on this milestone occasion for many.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:11 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:37 - Meditation

    03:21 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:29 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    11:49 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    13:00 - Gatha: Gentle Hands

    15:19 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    35:01 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:28 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    39:14 - Announcements

    43:08 - Members' Mother's Day Thoughts read by Rev. Brennan

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

    47:25 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    47:40 - How to Donate to WBT

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