intergenerational

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Family Dharma Service

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Dennis Tashiro

Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, June 1, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT President Dennis Tashiro. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Cynthia Rodriguez, a Certified Minister's Lay Assistant (CMLA).

Dennis shares the story "I Am Human. A Book of Empathy" by Susan Verde.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:33 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:06 - Meditation

    03:49 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:58 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    12:56 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:50 - Gatha: Flying Free

    18:23 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    33:36 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:23 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:26 - Announcements

    42:05 - Bon Dance Announcements

    45:44 - June Birthdays

    47:37 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:27 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    48:42 - How to Donate to WBT

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  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Intergenerational Activity

Today’s intergenerational activity was decorating summer visors.

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Family Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano with grandsons Kelton and Coda

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, May 4, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker and organizer of our many intergenerational activities, Prudence Kusano. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Dennis Tashiro, a Certified Minister's Lay Assistant.

Prudence reads the story, "Noa the Puhi Learns to Let Go" by by Gail Omoto, Jan Dill, Judy Dill, and illustrated by Garrett Omoto. Buy the book here.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:00 - Meditation

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

    05:51 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    11:55 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    13:35 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:09 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    23:11 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:49 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:51 - Announcements

    32:14 - May Birthdays

    33:57 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    34:43 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    34:57 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Intergenerational Activity

Today’s intergenerational activity was making flower arrangements for Mother’s Day.

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Dennis Tashiro

Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, June 2, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by temple president, Dennis Tashiro. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Dennis reads the story, "The Sour Grape" by Jory John and Pete Oswald.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:32 - Meditation

    03:29 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:40 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:02 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

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

    20:48 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    41:05 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:54 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    45:16 - Announcements

    48:35 - June Birthdays

    50:00 - Bon Dance Announcements

    51:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:40 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    52:55 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Intergenerational Craft activitY & Birthdays

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano

Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, March 3, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Prudence Kusano at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Dennis Tashiro, a Certified Minister's Lay Assistant. For today's intergenerational service, Prudence reads a story about compassion when someone experiences a loss, "The Rabbit Listened," by Cori Doerrfield. (Buy at Amazon.com)

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:51 - Meditation

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

    05:52 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:49 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    14:52 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:05 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    28:09 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:16 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    32:13 - Announcements

    39:37 - March Birthdays

    41:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    42:01 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    42:16 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Intergenerational Craft activitY & Birthdays

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, February 4, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. For the first Sunday of the month, an intergenerational Dharma message is shared. Rev. Brennan shares the book, "The Three Questions" by Jon Muth.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:24 - Meditation

    04:12 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:24 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    16:17 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    18:04 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:34 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    36:09 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    37:45 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    39:53 - Announcements

    43:15 - February Birthdays

    46:18 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    47:10 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    47:25 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Intergenerational Craft activity

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, January 7, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan reads the story "Zen Ties" by Jon Muth (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NYuOQv).

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:59 - Meditation

    04:10 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:15 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

    14:08 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    15:49 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    19:16 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    33:36 - Recitation: New Year Metta For Peace

    37:07 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    40:06 - Announcements

    46:24 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    47:12 - January Schedule

    47:28 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Intergenerational Craft activity

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, December 10, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. For today's intergenerational service, Rev. Brennan shared the story "What Do You Do With An Idea?" by Kobi Yamada (https://amzn.to/3R9Dcxe).

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:14 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:49 - Meditation

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

    06:09 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    12:45 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    14:07 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:01 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    27:32 - Gatha: When We See the Golden Sun (page 173 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:23 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    31:41 - Announcements

    37:02 - December Birthdays

    39:10 - December Schedule

    39:26 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Celebrating Birthdays

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Dennis Tashiro

Dharma Service for Sunday, November 5, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Dennis Tashiro at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Certified Minister's Lay Assistant (CMLA) Cynthia Rodriguez. For today's intergenerational service, Dennis shared the story "The Pumpkin Patch" by Sybil Taylor, a story of meditation and interdependence.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:14 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:13 - Meditation

    04:15 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:21 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    12:36 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    14:18 - Gatha: Arigatai

    17:25 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    37:23 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:03 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    42:19 - Announcements

    45:08 - November Birthdays

    48:32 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    49:34 - November Schedule

    49:49 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Intergenerational Activity

Celebrating Birthdays

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 1, 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. For today's intergenerational service, Rev. Brennan shared the book, "Stone Soup," by Jon J. Muth. This adaptation of the European folk story is set in China and tells the story of three Buddhist monks who travel to a village.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:58 - Meditation

    04:07 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:25 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    17:00 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    18:53 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:24 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    39:08 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:08 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    43:18 - Announcements

    49:23 - October Birthdays

    51:10 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:07 - October Schedule

    52:21 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Intergenerational Activity

Celebrating Birthdays

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 3, 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. For today's intergenerational service, Rev. Brennan shared the book, "Happy Hippo, Angry Duck; A Book of Moods" by Sandra Boynton (https://amzn.to/3R7JcbB).

Like most of the world, we watched in shock and horror as wildfires brought death and devastation to the island of Maui, including much of the historic town of Lahaina.

In the spirit of compassionate action, Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii has established the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund. You can support this fund through the following GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/ff77a520

WBT President Dennis Tashiro announced that WBT will be donating the net proceeds from WBT's booth at the upcoming Windward Mall Bon Dance to the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:16 - Meditation

    03:22 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:33 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    12:30 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    13:57 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:13 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    32:39 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:49 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    35:44 - Announcements

    48:51 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    49:42 - September Schedule

    49:56 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Intergenerational Activity: Peace Doves

Celebrating Birthdays

August & September birthdays