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Gotan-e Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Gotan-e Dharma Service for Sunday, May 7, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa, at Windward Buddhist Temple. The Gotan-e service celebrates the birth of Jodo Shinshu founder Shinran Shonin, who was born on May 21, 1173.

This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Windward Buddhist Temple holds a weekly in-person Dharma Service on Sundays.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:27 - Meditation

    04:21 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:52 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:09 - Aspiration

    11:44 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

    18:19 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:56 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    45:23 - Gatha: Ondokusan & Gratefulness

    47:38 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    49:52 - Announcements

    55:18 - CMLA Presentation

    01:01:42 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:02:24 - May Schedule

    01:02:37 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

Jennifer Kane and Shirley Yanagisawa were presented with their Certified Minister’s Lay Assistants (CMLA) certificates

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, April 30, 2023 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. Windward Buddhist Temple holds a weekly in-person Dharma Service on Sundays.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:01 - Meditation

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

    06:02 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:06 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    14:19 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:27 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    33:34 - Gatha: Flying Free

    37:48 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    39:57 - Announcements

    51:10 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:54 - May Schedule

    52:07 - How to Donate to WBT

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Remembrance Day Service

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Joy Nishida

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 23, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Joy Nishida, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Joy's Dharma Talk is titled "How Are You?" and she reflects on that question that we often use in passing. The service is officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa.

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

    00:27 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:57 - Meditation

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

    06:10 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:10 - Remembrance Day

    15:05 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    20:52 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    22:07 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:35 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    48:49 - Gatha: Listen To His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    51:11 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:24 - Announcements

    58:02 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    58:45 - April Schedule

    58:58 - How to Donate to WBT

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Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service

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Rev. Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service for Sunday, April 16, 2023 with a Dharma Talk written by Lois Toyama. Due to unforeseen circumstances, she was unable to join us today. Rev. Brennan delivered her message on her behalf.

Each year, a special service is held in honor of Eshinni, the wife of Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin, and their youngest daughter, Kakushinni. 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:20 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:56 - Meditation

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

    06:05 - Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Aspiration

    07:49 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    18:21 - Gatha: Arigatai

    21:37 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan (for Lois Toyama)

    43:28 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:39 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    47:57 - Announcements

    55:11 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    55:57 - April Schedule

    56:09 - How to Donate to WBT

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Buddha Day Service (Hanamatsuri)

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Rev. Rev. Barbara Brennan, Rev. Marcos Sawada, & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Buddha Day Service (Hanamatsuri) for Sunday, April 9, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Marcos Sawada of Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji Mission, at Windward Buddhist Temple. We welcomed our friends from Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji for today's joint Buddha Day Service.

Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) is held to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, in Lumbini Garden.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    01:15 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    04:31 - Meditation

    05:19 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:42 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:01 - Buddha Day Aspiration

    12:30 - Kanmoku-ge & Pouring of sweet tea

    27:49 - Gatha: Happy Buddha Day (page 56 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:20 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Marcos Sawada

    58:23 - Gatha: Softly Blew the Breezes (page 151 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:00:18 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:03:24 - Announcements

    01:09:35 - April Birthdays

    01:12:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:12:59 - April Schedule

    01:13:11 - How to Donate to WBT

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Members of the Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji Mission

Birthdays, Bingo, & Socializing AFter Service

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Spring Ohigan & Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa, Rev. Alan Urasaki, & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Spring Ohigan & Remembrance Day Service for Sunday, March 19, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Alan Urasaki, at Windward Buddhist Temple.

Higan is one of the Hongwanji’s major services. It is the time when there is harmony in the universe, when day and night are equal in length. It is a time for reflection, to recall and try to put into practice the Six Paramitas or Perfections to achieve a balance in our lives. These are: Giving/Charity, Behavior/Morality, Endurance/Patience, Endeavor/Right Effort, Right Meditation, and Right Wisdom.

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

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:46 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:32 - Meditation

    04:17 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:34 - Aspiration

    07:34 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:24 - Remembrance Day

    15:12 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

    23:47 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    17:37 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:01 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Alan Urasaki

    53:09 - Gatha: Ondokusan II & Gratefulness II

    55:48 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:32 - Announcements

    01:07:05 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:07:56 - April Schedule

    01:08:10 - How to Donate to WBT

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Water Color Painting Demonstration

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Family Dharma Service

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Karen Radius & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, March 12, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan and a special guest speaker, Karen Radius, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Karen leads the Kailua Service Care program, a collaboration between Daybreak Church, Windward YMCA, and numerous Windward area churches, community and government partners, and individuals.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:57 - Meditation

    03:50 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:21 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:40 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    17:37 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:18 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    30:43 - Guest Speaker: Karen Radius, Kailua Service Care

    46:29 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    48:59 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    50:58 - Announcements

    01:03:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:04:01 - March Schedule

    01:04:13 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano with Keiji Kukino, who led today’s service as a Certified Minister’s Lay Assistant

Dharma Service for Sunday, March 5, 2023 with Prudence Kusano at Windward Buddhist Temple. The first Sunday of the month is our Intergenerational Family Service and Prudence shares the children's book "Norman Didn’t Do It! (Yes, He Did.)” by Ryan T. Higgins and how it provides an example of the Three Poisons that we refer to as G.A.S.: Greed, Anger, and Stupidity (Ignorance).

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:17 - Meditation

    03:24 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:35 - Sutra: Gassho with Amida

    12:15 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

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

    15:56 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    28:26 - Gatha: Buddha Loves Me (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:45 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:34 - Announcements

    42:10 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    42:58 - March Schedule

    43:10 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 26, 2023 with Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Brennan's Dharma Message is about "The Five Remembrances."

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

    00:20 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:12 - Meditation

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

    06:25 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    11:25 - Remembrance Day

    16:22 - Sutra: Gassho with Amida

    22:50 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    24:13 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:25 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    39:19 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:58 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:33 - Announcements

    50:35 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:05 - March Schedule

    52:18 - How to Donate to WBT

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Refreshments After Service

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Nirvana Day Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan, Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka, & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Nirvana Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 19, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Tomioka is the resident minister of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on the Big Island and also oversees Pahala and Naalehu Hongwanji temples.

Nirvana Day commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha (the historical Buddha) passing into complete Nirvana, leaving behind his earthly form.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:17 - Meditation

    04:08 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)

    06:19 - Nirvana Day Aspiration

    07:35 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

    14:07 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    15:25 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:06 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Satoshi Tomioka

    50:57 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    52:55 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    54:59 - Announcements

    01:02:32 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:03:23 - February Schedule

    01:03:35 - How to Donate to WBT

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Socializing After Service