Sherman Thompson
We are taking our annual summer break during the month of August. During the month, we will post "encore presentations" of past Dharma Talks and announcements. Please stay tuned for updates for September.
This week we are featuring a Dharma Talk by Sherman Thompson, recorded during Windward Buddhist Temple's Bodhi Day Service on December 9, 2018.
Rev. David Fujimoto and Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
We are taking our annual summer break during the month of August. During the month, we will post "encore presentations" of past Dharma Talks and announcements. Please stay tuned for updates for September.
This week we are featuring a Dharma Talk by Rev. David Fujimoto of Mililani Hongwanji Mission, recorded during Windward Buddhist Temple's Eitaikyo Service on November 17, 2019.
Jay Sakashita
We are taking our annual summer break during the month of August. During the month, we will post "encore presentations" of past Dharma Talks and announcements. Please stay tuned for updates for September.
This week we are featuring a Dharma Talk by Jay Sakashita, "Love from the Buddhist Perspective," recorded during Windward Buddhist Temple's Family Dharma Service on February 11, 2018.
Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Online Dharma Service for Sunday, July 18, 2021 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Sumikawa discusses an important concept in Jodo Shinshu: the Pure Land.
00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
02:20 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
04:17 - Recitation: Three Treasures
05:10 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)
12:20 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail
15:04 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
31:04 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
32:03 - Closing Aspiration
33:03 - July Schedule
33:10 - Announcements
34:14 - How to Donate to WBT Online
Bob Nishita
Online Dharma Service for Sunday, July 11, 2021 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Bob Nishita and Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple.
01:59 - Opening Remarks & Program
02:12 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
04:07 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)
05:10 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)
10:49 - Dharma Talk: Bob Nishita
17:53 - Gatha: Within the Light (from "The Golden Chain")
20:39 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
21:40 - Closing Aspiration
22:15 - July Schedule
22:24 - Announcements
23:08 - How to Donate to WBT Online
Rev. Alan Urasaki & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Online Obon Service for Sunday, July 4, 2021 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and guest speaker, Rev. Alan Urasaki, at Windward Buddhist Temple. The annual Obon Service remembers all who have come before us.
00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
02:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
04:23 - San Bu Jo
08:15 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)
14:14 - Gatha: Obon, Obon, It's Festival Day
16:06 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Alan Urasaki
37:24 - Gatha: Homeward I Go (from "Gift of Peace")
39:29 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
40:30 - Closing Aspiration
41:02 - July Schedule
41:10 - Announcements
42:03 - How to Donate to WBT Online
Online Juneteenth Dharma Service for Sunday, June 20, 2021 with a Dharma Talk, "Emancipation, Juneteenth, and Hawaii," by Ed Young of the Windward Interfaith 'Ohana and the Hawaii Baháʼí Community. The service is officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple.
00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:00- Opening Remarks & Program
02:18 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
04:14 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)
12:15 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)
13:27 - Dharma Talk: Ed Young
31:07 - Gatha: A Lotus Pure (from "The Golden Chain")
34:25 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
35:23 - Closing Aspiration
36:15 - June Schedule
36:24 - Announcements
37:08 - How to Donate to WBT Online
For more info and photos from the 2020 Windward Interfaith 'Ohana's New Year Service: https://tinyurl.com/WBTInterfaith2020
Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Online Father's Day Dharma Service for Sunday, June 13, 2021 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple.
00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:00- Opening Remarks & Program
02:13 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
04:11 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)
11:04 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - I (page 6 in the red service book)
11:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
28:59 - Gatha: The Wondrous Gift of Peace (from "Gift of Peace")
31:15 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
32:13 - Closing Aspiration
33:01 - June Schedule
33:10 - Announcements
33:45 - How to Donate to WBT Online
Shirley Yanagisawa
Online Dharma Service for Sunday, June 6, 2021 with a Dharma Talk on gratitude by Lay Speaker Shirley Yanagisawa and Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple.
00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:00- Opening Remarks & Program
02:13 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
04:11 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)
11:42 - Recitation: Loving Kindness Metta
13:15 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa
33:55 - Gatha: Quest of Life (from "Shin Buddhist Gathas")
36:32 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
37:29 - Closing Aspiration
38:10 - June Schedule
38:17 - Announcements
38:56 - How to Donate to WBT Online
Keiji “Kuki” Kukino
Online Dharma Service for Sunday, May 30, 2021 with a Memorial Day Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Keiji "Kuki" Kukino and Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple.
00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:00- Opening Remarks & Program
02:14 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
04:11 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)
10:34 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 4 in the red service book)
11:32 - Dharma Talk: Keiji Kukino
23:38 - Gatha: Flying Free (from "Gift of Peace")
28:02 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
29:00 - Closing Aspiration
29:42 - June Schedule
29:52 - Announcements
30:29 - How to Donate to WBT Online
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