Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 22, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of May, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

• Service Timeline

  00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

  00:08 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

  02:33 - Meditation

  03:44 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  06:01 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

  08:01 - Remembrance - May

  10:21 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

  16:55 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 2 in the red service book)

  18:18 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

  21:17 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

  42:36 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

  44:25 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  45:36 - Closing Aspiration

  46:17 - Announcements

  50:04 - May Schedule

  50:22 - How to Donate to WBT

• Offerings

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• Service Book

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

Gotan-e Service

Rev. Shigenori Makino & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Gotan-e Dharma Service for Sunday, May 15, 2022 with guest speaker Rev. Shigenori Makino from at Windward Buddhist Temple. Gotan-e celebrates the birth of Jodo Shinshu founder Shinran Shonin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

• 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

• 03:19 - Meditation

• 04:09 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

• 06:25 - Sanbujo

• 10:35 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

• 14:27 - Gatha: Saint Shinran (page 130 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 26:52 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shigenori Makino

• 53:54 - Gatha: Shinran Shonin (page 142 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 57:11 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 58:17 - Closing Aspiration

• 59:05 - Announcements

• 01:11:23 - May Schedule

• 01:11:42 - How to Donate to WBT

Mother's Day Service

Nancy Shimamoto & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Are you a carrot, an egg, or Kona coffee? Find out in our Mother's Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 8, 2022 with guest speaker Nancy Shimamoto from Mo’ili’ili Hongwanji at Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

• 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

• 00:32 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

• 03:19 - Meditation

• 04:18 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

• 06:34 - Mother's Day Aspiration

• 07:33 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

• 13:05 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

• 14:27 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 20:08 - Dharma Talk: Nancy Shimamoto

• 46:14 - Gatha: Hotokesama (II) (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 49:23 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 50:28 - Closing Aspiration

• 51:21 - Announcements

• 55:53 - May Schedule

• 56:13 - How to Donate to WBT

Earth Day & Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Earth Day & Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 24, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of April, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

• 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

• 00:31 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

• 02:57 - Meditation

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

• 06:20 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

• 08:26 - Remembrance - April

• 12:07 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

• 22:12 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

• 23:05 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

• 26:02 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

• 46:14 - Gatha: Flying Free

• 50:45 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 51:56 - Closing Aspiration

• 52:50 - Announcements

• 59:37 - May Schedule

• 59:57 - How to Donate to WBT

Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service

Rev. Kumika Soga & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service for Sunday, April 17, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Kumika Soga at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Each year, a special service is held in honor of Eshinni, the wife of Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin, and their youngest daughter, Kakushinni. We honor Eshinni and her dedication to Shinran. We rejoice in the memory of Shinran’s daughter Kakushinni because had it not been for her, his teaching might not be available for us.

• 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

• 02:33 - Meditation

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

• 06:16 - Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Aspiration

• 07:46 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

• 15:30 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 20:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kumika Soga

• 50:16 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 52:02 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 53:14 - Closing Aspiration

• 54:01 - Announcements

Buddha Day Service

Rev. Irene Nakamoto & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Buddha Day / Hana Matsuri Service for Sunday, April 10, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Irene Nakamoto at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Buddha Day, also known as Hana Matsuri, commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini Garden. This is a recording of the complete Buddha Day service, including the pouring of sweet tea over the Baby Buddha and Rev. Nakamoto's Dharma message.

• 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

• 00:28 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

• 02:34 - Meditation

• 03:39 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

• 06:01 - Buddha Day Aspiration

• 07:11 - Sutra: Kanmoku-ge & Pouring of Sweet Tea

• 18:59 - Gatha: Happy Buddha Day (page 56 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 21:19 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Irene Nakamoto

• 52:52 - Gatha: Floral Festival (page 46 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 55:32 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 56:43 - Closing Aspiration

• 57:35 - Announcements

Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Online Monthly Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, March 27, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Sumikawa's Dharma Talk is titled, "No worries. Amida's got you covered." Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of March, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

We have resumed in-person Sunday Dharma Services at the temple. You must be fully vaccinated and present your vaccination card and a picture ID prior to entering the temple.

• 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

• 00:23 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

• 02:47 - Meditation

• 03:39 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

• 05:57 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

• 08:11 - Remembrance - March

• 12:36 - Sutra: Shoshinge

• 18:50 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

• 19:55 - Gatha: Hands Together in Gassho

• 22:41 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

• 47:24 - Gatha: Oh, Light of Asia (page 117 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 49:28 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 50:32 - Closing Aspiration

• 51:12 - Announcements

• 01:04:04 - April Schedule

• 01:04:25 - How to Donate to WBT

Spring Ohigan Service

Rev. Mariko Nishiyama & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Spring Ohigan Service with Rev. Mariko Nishiyama. Mahalo Rev. Nishiyama for an insightful and deep Dharma Talk.

Family Dharma Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, March 13, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

• 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

• 00:38 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

• 03:08 - Meditation

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

• 06:26 - Sutra Chanting: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

• 14:56 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

• 16:02 - Gatha: Name Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 18:45 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

• 38:10 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 41:03 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 42:16 - Closing Aspiration

• 42:59 - Announcements

• 49:33 - March Schedule

• 50:00 - How to Donate to WBT

Family Dharma Service

Joy Nishida

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, March 6, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and Lay Speaker Joy Nishida at Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. We have resumed in-person Sunday Dharma Services at the temple.

• 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

• 00:13 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

• 02:44 - Meditation

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

• 05:58 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

• 12:46 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

• 13:52 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 17:10 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

• 32:50 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 34:55 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 36:01 - Closing Aspiration

• 36:40 - Announcements

• 41:54 - March Schedule

• 42:04 - How to Donate to WBT