online service

Online Dharma Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Happy New Year! Online Dharma Service for Sunday, January 3, 2021 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Sumikawa provides this week's New Year 2021 Dharma Talk.

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

  • 01:59 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 02:16 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:13 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

  • 10:26 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

  • 11:55 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

  • 29:17 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

  • 32:09 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 33:04 - Closing Remarks

  • 33:37 - January Schedule

  • 33:46 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Online Remembrance Day Dharma Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Online Dharma & Remembrance Day Service for Sunday, December 27, 2020 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 December, regardless of the year.

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

  • 01:59 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 02:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:24 - Remembrance Day - December

  • 06:33 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

  • 11:57 - Recitation: Our Pledge

  • 13:05 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

  • 31:07 - Gatha: Homeward I Go (from "Gift of Peace")

  • 33:12 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 34:07 - Closing Remarks

  • 34:33 - January Schedule

Online Dharma Service

Shirley Yanagisawa

Shirley Yanagisawa

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, December 20, 2020 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Shirley Yanagisawa on the theme of "Gratitude." Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa officiates the service:

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

  • 01:59 - Introduction & Welcome

  • 02:14 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:13 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

  • 14:01 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

  • 12:32 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

  • 28:12 - Gatha: A Lotus Pure

  • 31:30 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

  • 33:18 - Upcoming Online Schedule

  • 33:33 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Online Bodhi Day Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Online Bodhi Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 13, 2020 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. Bodhi Day commemorates the day that the Buddha achieved enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The program for today's service:

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

  • 01:59 - Introduction & Welcome

  • 03:00 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:57 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

  • 12:54 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge- I (page 6 in the red service book)

  • 13:45 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

  • 30:21 - Gatha: Amida's Land

  • 33:14 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

  • 34:59 - Upcoming Online Schedule

  • 35:11 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Online Dharma Service

Bob Nishita

Bob Nishita

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, November 29, 2020 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Bob Nishita. Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa officiates the service:

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

  • 01:59 - Introduction & Welcome

  • 02:17 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:13 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

  • 11:34 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

  • 12:32 - Dharma Talk: Bob Nishita

  • 25:29 - Gatha: Into the Breeze

  • 27:40 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

  • 29:26 - Upcoming Online Schedule

  • 29:53 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Offerings:

Through Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, we are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit windwardbuddhisttemple.org/donate for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.

Online Remembrance Day Service with Lay Speaker Keiji Kukino

Keiji Kukino

Keiji Kukino

Online Dharma & Remembrance Day Service for Sunday, November 22, 2020 with a Dharma Talk by Keiji “Kuki” Kukino and officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple.

We have restarted our monthly Remembrance Day Service on the fourth Sunday of the month. Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month, regardless of the year.

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

01:59 - Opening Remarks & Program

02:31 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

04:27 - Remembrance Day - November

06:46 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

14:18 - Recitation: Our Pledge

15:28 - Dharma Talk: Keiji Kukino

28:14 - Gatha: Diamond Faith (from "Gift of Peace")

30:11 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

31:02 - Closing Remarks

31:51 - November & December Schedule

32:09 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Online Etaikyo Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Online Etaikyo Service for Sunday, November 15, 2020 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. Etaikyo is when we remember all the members who have come before us and their many contributions that have allowed us to continue spreading the dharma today. Etaikyo is one of six major services for the Hongwanji. The program for today's service:

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

01:59 - Introduction & Welcome

02:18 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

04:13 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

13:45 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

14:53 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

32:32 - Gatha: Amida's Smile

35:52 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

37:30 - Upcoming Online Schedule

37:40 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Offerings

Through Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, we are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit windwardbuddhisttemple.org/donate for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.

Online Dharma Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, November 8, 2020 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. Overcoming adversity is the theme for today's Dharma Talk. The program for today's service:

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

01:59 - Introduction & Welcome

02:18 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

04:14 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

10:59 - Recitation: Dhammapada

11:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

29:54 - Gatha: Splendor of an Evening Sky

32:47 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

35:02 - Upcoming Online Schedule

35:13 - Panda Express Fundraiser on 11/14/2020

35:21 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Offerings:

Through Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, we are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit windwardbuddhisttemple.org/donate for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.

Online Dharma Service with Lay Speaker Prudence Kusano

Windward Buddhist Temple President Prudence Kusano

Windward Buddhist Temple President Prudence Kusano

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, November 1, 2020 with Lay Speaker Prudence Kusano, President of Windward Buddhist Temple, and Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. "Dana" is the theme for today's Dharma Talk. The program for today's service:

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

01:58 - Introduction & Welcome

02:16 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

04:12 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

11:04 - Recitation: Metta Sutta

12:20 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano - "Dana"

27:13 - Gatha: Into the Breeze

29:22 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

29:40 - Announcements

31:10 - Panda Express Fundraiser on 11/14/2020

31:19 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Offerings: Through Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, we are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit windwardbuddhisttemple.org/donate for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.

Online Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Online Dharma & Remembrance Day Service for Sunday, October 25, 2020 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple.

We have restarted our monthly Remembrance Day Service on the fourth Sunday of the month. Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month, regardless of the year.

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

01:59 - Opening Remarks & Program

03:10 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

05:05 - Remembrance Day - October

07:21 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

15:40 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

16:30 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

33:54 - Gatha: Nembutsu (from "The Golden Chain")

38:39 - Closing Remarks

38:57 - Announcements

39:05 - Panda Express Fundraiser on 11/14/2020

39:14 - How to Donate to WBT Online