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Dana Day & Pet Memorial Dharma Service

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Sharyn Sekine & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dana Day & Pet Memorial Dharma Service for Sunday, February 12, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Sharyn Sekine at Windward Buddhist Temple. Sharyn is a Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin board member and is active with the Buddhist Women’s Association (BWA) serving in multiple leadership roles. Sharyn gave a wonderful Dharma Talk sharing examples of dana, or "selfless giving."

Today was also our annual Pet Memorial Remembrance Service. Pets provide us with selfless giving with their unconditional love and companionship. A loss of a family pet is often our first encounter with mortality as children.

Visitors from Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin

Junior YBA officers, Rev. Brennan, & advisor Joy Nishida

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:56 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)

    05:58 - Aspiration

    08:13 - Pet Memorial & Offering of Incense

    15:32 - Sutra: Junirai (page 60 in the red service book)

    24:07 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    25:53 - Gatha: Golden Chain of Love

    28:00 - Dharma Talk: Sharyn Sekine

    49:37 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness

    51:48 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    54:05 - Announcements

    01:04:43 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:05:29 - February Schedule

    01:05:42 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, February 5, 2023 with Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The first Sunday of the month is our Intergenerational Family Service and Rev. Brennan read from the children's book "Zen Socks" by Jon J. Muth.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:00 - Meditation

    03:46 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

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

    12:27 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:44 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 29 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:43 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    30:24 - "Zen Socks" by Jon J. Muth

    38:59 - Gatha: Flying Free

    43:48 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:23 - Announcements

    54:29 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    55:20 - February Schedule

    55:32 - 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, January 29, 2023 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Sumikawa's Dharma Talk is about our egos and how it gets in the way of peace, love, and spirituality.

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of January, 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

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

    02:45 - Meditation

    03:46 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:58 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    10:22 - Remembrance Day

    14:48 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    20:52 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    22:03 - Gatha: Listen To His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:31 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    46:47 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    48:39 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    50:17 - Announcements

    52:39 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:29 - February Schedule

    53:39 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    53:48 - How to Donate to WBT

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Hoonko Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Hoonko Service for Sunday, January 22, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The Hoonko Service is the memorial service of Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin, who passed away on January 16, 1263.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:42 - Offering of Flower & Light

    03:27 - Meditation

    04:30 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)

    06:43 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    10:58 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

    17:23 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:38 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    43:06 - Gatha: Arigatai

    45:34 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    47:47 - Announcements

    53:07 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:58 - January Schedule

    54:08 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    54:17 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Jennifer Kane

Dharma Service for Sunday, January 15, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Jennifer Kane at Windward Buddhist Temple. Jennifer shares her return to the temple and the sangha after over 2 1/2 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This was followed by our monthly bingo activity.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:33 - Meditation

    04:24 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)

    06:41 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:31 - Recitation: The Creed II (page 4 in the red service book)

    17:55 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:07 - Dharma Talk: Jennifer Kane

    34:20 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:09 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:07 - Announcements

    42:27 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    43:16 - January Schedule

    43:25 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    43:35 - How to Donate to WBT

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

Bingo Activity

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Dennis Tashiro

Dharma Service for Sunday, January 8, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Dennis Tashiro at Windward Buddhist Temple. The first service of the month is our Intergenerational Service, with a Dharma message for both kids and adults. The book Dennis reads is "Waiting is Not Easy," an Elephant and Piggie book by Mo Willems.

"Waiting is Not Easy" at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3WXPEBW

This was followed by an intergenerational craft activity. This month, we made Galaxy Glitter Jars.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:59 - Meditation

    04:14 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:42 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    12:42 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    13:51 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:08 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    21:36 - "Waiting is Not Easy" by Mo Willems

    33:32 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    34:44 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:46 - Announcements

    42:58 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    43:44 - January Schedule

    43:53 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    44:03 - How to Donate to WBT

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

Galaxy Glitter Jars Activity

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New Year's Day Dharma Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

New Year's Day Dharma Service for Sunday, January 1, 2023 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Sumikawa shares a New Year's message from Monshu Kojun Ohtani, Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha, as well as his own New Year's Dharma Message. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:03 - Meditation

    03:53 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:08 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

    14:34 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    16:07 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    19:26 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    31:14 - New Year Metta For Peace

    34:39 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:47 - Announcements

    41:45 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    42:31 - January Schedule

    42:40 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    42:51 - 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

New year’s Celebration

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 18, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Sumikawa discusses the meaning of Christmas, shares a book, "The Peace Book" by Todd Parr, and performs the rap "Shinran, Baby, He Broke the Rules" that he and Dr. George Tanabe originally performed years ago.

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of December, regardless of the year.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:57 - Meditation

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

    06:28 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    10:13 - Remembrance Day

    19:10 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    29:20 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    30:46 - Gatha: Ondokusan II & Gratefulness

    33:49 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    56:29 - Shinran, Baby, He Broke the Rules Rap

    01:00:49 - Gatha: The Wondrous Gift of Peace (page 176 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:02:50 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:05:21 - Announcements

    01:09:35 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:10:52 - January Schedule

    01:11:00 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    01:11:11 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bodhi Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Bodhi Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 11, 2022 with Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. Bodhi Day, on December 8, is the date of the attainment of perfect awakening by Shakyamuni Buddha.

The service was followed by our annual General Membership Meeting, installation of the 2023-24 Board of Directors and Officers, and a recognition luncheon for Rev. Bert Sumikawa, whose last day as our resident minister will be December 31, 2022. Rev. Sumikawa will continue to be connected to Windward Buddhist Temple, however, as the oversee minister, working with Rev. Barbara Brennan.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:16 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:41 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:31 - Meditation

    04:28 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:44 - Recitation: Loving Kindness Metta

    08:36 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    12:38 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    20:43 - Gatha: The Bodhi Day (page 20 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:38 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    36:44 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:45 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:00 - Announcements

    42:53 - December Birthdays

    47:43 - December Schedule

    47:54 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    48:04 - How to Donate to WBT

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

General Membership Meeting & Luncheon

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, November 27, 2022 with Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The subject of Rev. Brennan's Dharma Talk was "Being Grateful."

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of November, regardless of the year.

The service was followed by a breakfast cooked and served by the Jr. YBA.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:29 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:13 - Meditation

    04:25 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:43 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    11:37 - Remembrance Day

    15:14 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    21:46 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    22:55 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    25:46 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    40:04 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:36 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:17 - Announcements

    50:07 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:01 - December Schedule

    51:12 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    51:21 - 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

Breakfast by the Jr. YBA