dharma talk

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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

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Celebrating Birthdays

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Eitaikyo Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Eitaikyo Service for Sunday, November 26, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa. 

Eitaikyo is a special service where we remember all those who came before us at our temple who have helped to propagate the Dharma, and, in doing so, have ensured that others are able to do so in the future as well. Eitaikyo is comprised of two Japanese words, Eitai ("perpetual") and Dokkyo ("sutras"). 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:39 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:07 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    04:10 - Meditation

    05:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:08 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:32 - Eitaikyo Aspiration

    11:18 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    21:13 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    23:02 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:00 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    43:07 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:43 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    47:52 - Announcements

    56:14 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    57:08 - December Schedule

    57:23 - How to Donate to WBT

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, November 12, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan continued an earlier Dharma Talk about learning more about our altar and the Seven Patriarchs of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

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

    00:25 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:58 - Meditation

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

    06:13 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:53 - Remembrance

    14:23 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    22:42 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    24:35 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    27:24 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    44:13 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:01 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    48:30 - Announcements

    59:39 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:00:29 - November Schedule

    01:00:43 - How to Donate to WBT

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

Bingo Sunday

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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

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Intergenerational Activity

Celebrating Birthdays

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 29, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan shares the story "Badger's Parting Gifts" by Susan Varley.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:19 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:10 - Meditation

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

    06:25 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    13:45 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    15:24 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    18:37 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    34:18 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:14 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    38:33 - Announcements

    44:20 - Halloween Costumes

    46:22 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    47:12 - November Schedule

    47:26 - How to Donate to WBT

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

Halloween Costume Parade

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, October 22, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan shares a short story about living each day to its fullest called "No Left Turns" by Michael Gartner.

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the months of August, September, or October, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

After the service, Prudence led us in a social concerns activity to assemble 100 period care kits for Ma’i Movement Hawaii. See photos from that activity here.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:36 - Meditation

    03:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:38 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:21 - Remembrance

    18:46 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    27:50 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    28:54 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 29 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:33 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    48:16 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness

    50:38 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    53:23 - Announcements

    01:00:41 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:01:31 - October Schedule

    01:01:45 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 15, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Shirley Yanagisawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:43 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:52 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:47 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:59 - Gatha: The Wondrous Gift of Peace (page 176 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:17 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

    33:28 - Gatha: Listen to His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:36 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    37:50 - Announcements

    42:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    43:36 - October Schedule

    43:50 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Joy Nishida

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 8, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by WBT Board Member and Jr. YBA Advisor Joy Nishida at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Joy's Dharma Talk is titled "Living With Grief."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:56 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:11 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    12:04 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    13:49 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    15:49 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    34:19 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:16 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    38:26 - Announcements

    38:35 - Windward Mall Bon Dance

    47:45 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:35 - October Schedule

    48:49 - 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, 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

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Intergenerational Activity

Celebrating Birthdays

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Family Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 24, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Lay speaker Prudence Kusano at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was also officiated by Prudence, a Certified Minister's Lay Assistant, at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. 

As part of her Dharma Talk, Prudence shared a video from the 2023 Nembutsu Seminar by the Honpa Hongwanji Honolulu & Oahu Districts Buddhist Education Committee. "A Profound Silence" is a short film produced by Gardena Buddhist Church Ichi-Mi that features Jodo Shinshu Buddhist voices from the LGBTQ+ community, family and allies. 

Please watch "A Profound Silence" here:

You can also watch the recording of the 2023 Nembutsu Seminar here:

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:49 - Meditation

    03:52 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:57 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:18 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    14:50 - Gatha: Arigatai

    17:46 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    28:39 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:07 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    33:35 - Announcements

    35:48 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    37:15 - October Schedule

    37:31 - 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