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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 12, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was led by our Lay Minister's Aids-in-training. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    01:56 - Meditation

    02:46 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:09 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:11 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    14:29 - Gatha: Splendor of an Evening Sky (page 156 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:38 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    35:36 - Gatha: At our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    37:34 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:48 - Closing Aspiration

    39:30 - Announcements

    44:30 - June Schedule

    44:39 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    44:49 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday

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Family Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

"The Buddhist Wisdom of the Loco Moco" Dharma Service for Sunday, June 5, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was led by our Lay Minister's Aids-in-training. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:09 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:49 - Meditation

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

    06:03 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    13:15 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    14:38 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 29 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:45 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    26:03 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:12 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:21 - Closing Aspiration

    30:04 - Announcements

    31:14 - June Birthdays

    39:41 - June Schedule

    40:00 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

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Family Dharma Service

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Wyatt Fujikawa & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, May 29, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Today we also celebrated with WBT and Jr. YBA member Wyatt Fujikawa on his graduation from University Lab School. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:05 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:30 - Meditation

    03:19 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:48 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    13:04 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

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

    17:23 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    37:00 - Gatha: Ondokusan II (page 123 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:24 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:33 - Closing Aspiration

    40:19 - Announcements

    40:40 - Recognition of Wyatt Fujikawa

    48:42 - June Schedule

    49:00 - How to Donate to WBT

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Remembrance Day Service

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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.

  • 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

  • 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.

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

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Gotan-e Service

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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

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Mother's Day Service

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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

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Earth Day & Remembrance Day Service

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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

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Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service

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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

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Buddha Day Service

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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

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Remembrance Day Service

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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