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Family Dharma Service

Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, November 20, 2022 with a Dharma Talk, "The Worst Day Ever," by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa 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

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

    03:13 - Meditation

    04:30 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:51 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    12:54 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    14:00 - Gatha: Listen To His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:39 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    40:11 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:13 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:18 - Closing Aspiration

    44:03 - Announcements

    47:16 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:09 - November Schedule

    48:21 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    48:30 - How to Donate to WBT

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Eitaikyo Service

Rev. Barbara Brennan, Rev. Kojun Hashimoto, & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Eitaikyo Dharma Service for Sunday, November 13, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Kojun Hashimoto, "Will Listening to Buddhism Make You Happy?" at Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Rev. Kojun Hashimoto is the resident minister at Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission. He hails from Shiga Prefecture in Japan and has held previous assignments at Hawaii Betsuin on Oahu and West Kauai Hongwanji on Kauai.

Etaikyo 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.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:38 - Presentation of Flowers & Light

    03:30 - Meditation

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

    06:22 - Eitaikyo Aspiration

    10:30 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    19:57 - Recitation: The Creed II (page 4 in the red service book)

    21:17 - Gatha: Arigatai

    24:04 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kojun Hashimoto

    45:22 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    48:09 - The Nembutsu (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:12 - Closing Aspiration

    50:13 - Announcements

    53:35 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:23 - November Schedule

    54:33 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    54:43 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

Rev. Barbara Brennan

Intergenerational & Veterans Day Dharma Service for Sunday, November 6, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Welcome to Rev. Barbara Brennan, Kaikyoshi-ho minister at Windward Buddhist Temple effective November 1, 2022. Rev. Brennan is originally from Mesa, Arizona, where she grew up in a Jodo Shinshu household. The Ishikawa family has a long history in Mesa, and Ishikawa Elementary in Mesa is named in honor of her uncle Zedo Ishikawa, a promising Mesa High senior who passed away in 1932 due to a tragic gun accident. In today's Dharma message, Rev. Brennan shares the karmic conditions that lead her to Hawaii to carry on the Nembutsu life.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:15 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:52 - Meditation

    04:06 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:20 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:53 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    15:23 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:57 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    33:14 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu I (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:42 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:50 - Closing Aspiration

    37:42 - Announcements

    47:55 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:44 - November Schedule

    48:54 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    49:04 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity: Thankful Tree

Family Dharma Service

Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 30, 2022 with a Dharma Talk, "Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving" by Neil Yamamoto 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

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

    02:53 - Meditation

    03:48 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:00 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    12:49 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    15:08 - Gatha: Ondokusan II & Gratefulness

    17:17 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    26:08 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:42 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:55 - Closing Aspiration

    29:49 - Announcements

    37:37 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    38:28 - November Schedule

    38:39 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    38:49 - How to Donate to WBT

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Faith & Blue Weekend & Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Daido Baba & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, October 23, 2022 with a special guest speaker for "Faith & Blue Weekend," Lt. Michael Oakland of the State of Hawaii Department of Public Safety, Sheriff Division at Windward Buddhist Temple.

Introducing Lt. Oakland is Rev. Alan Urasaki, who is a Chaplain with the Sheriff Division. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

National Faith & Blue Weekend facilitates safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers and local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.

Learn more about Faith & Blue: https://faithandblue.org

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:49 - Meditation

    03:48 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:06 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    10:15 - Remembrance

    15:38 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    22:38 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    23:51 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:33 - Introduction by Rev. Alan Urasaki

    29:31 - Guest Speaker: Lt. Michael Oakland

    47:20 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:39 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    50:49 - Closing Aspiration

    51:40 - Announcements

    57:01 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    57:49 - October Schedule

    57:58 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    58:08 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 9, 2022 with a Dharma Talk, "The Buddha & The Banana" by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa 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

    00:44 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:38 - Meditation

    03:29 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:46 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    14:13 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    15:08 - Gatha: Gentle Hands

    17:27 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    37:47 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:45 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:54 - Closing Aspiration

    41:47 - Announcements

    46:04 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    46:57 - October Schedule

    47:07 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    47:17 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

Dennis Tashiro

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 9, 2022 with a Dharma Talk, "Importance of our Sangha" by Dennis Tashiro 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

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

    02:46 - Meditation

    04:00 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:18 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:38 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    13:55 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    17:24 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    36:16 - Gatha: Arigatai

    38:55 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:11 - Closing Aspiration

    40:56 - Announcements

    44:45 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    45:37 - October Schedule

    45:46 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    45:56 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

Dr. Michael Jaffe

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 2, 2022 with a Dharma Talk, "The Dharma of the Eighthfold Path" by Dr. Michael Jaffe 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

    00:37 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:19 - Meditation

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

    06:28 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    17:09 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    18:39 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:12 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Jaffe

    42:58 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 29 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:15 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:22 - Closing Aspiration

    47:19 - Announcements

    56:40 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    57:30 - October Schedule

    57:40 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    57:49 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity: Pumpkins & Balls

Autumn Ohigan & Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Daido Baba & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Autumn Ohigan & Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, September 25, 2022 with Rev. Daido Baba at Windward Buddhist Temple. Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of August and September, 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

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

    02:16 - Offering of Flower & Light

    03:13 - Meditation

    04:16 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:31 - Ohigan Aspiration & San Bu Jo

    11:56 - Remembrance Day

    14:52 - Sutra: Gassho with Amida

    21:33 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    22:49 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    25:17 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Daido Baba

    51:39 - Gatha: Ondokusan II (page 123 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:13 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    54:24 - Closing Aspiration

    55:12 - Announcements

    01:00:38 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:03:58 - October Schedule

    01:03:08 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    01:03:18 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

Bob Nishita

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 18, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Bob Nishita 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

    00:12 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:35 - Meditation

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

    05:49 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    12:46 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    13:53 - Gatha: Gentle Hands

    15:33 - Dharma Talk: Bob Nishita

    37:00 - Gatha: Name Amida Butsu (I) (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:14 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:21 - Closing Aspiration

    41:00 - Announcements

    44:36 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    45:21 - September Schedule

    45:31 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    45:40 - How to Donate to WBT

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