Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 22, 2022 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 May, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

• Service Timeline

  00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

  00:08 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

  02:33 - Meditation

  03:44 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  06:01 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

  08:01 - Remembrance - May

  10:21 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

  16:55 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 2 in the red service book)

  18:18 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

  21:17 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

  42:36 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

  44:25 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  45:36 - Closing Aspiration

  46:17 - Announcements

  50:04 - May Schedule

  50:22 - How to Donate to WBT

• Offerings

  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.

• Service Book

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

Earth Day & Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Earth Day & Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 24, 2022 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 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

• 00:31 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

• 02:57 - Meditation

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

• 06:20 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

• 08:26 - Remembrance - April

• 12:07 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

• 22:12 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

• 23:05 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

• 26:02 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

• 46:14 - Gatha: Flying Free

• 50:45 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 51:56 - Closing Aspiration

• 52:50 - Announcements

• 59:37 - May Schedule

• 59:57 - How to Donate to WBT

Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Online Monthly Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, March 27, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Sumikawa's Dharma Talk is titled, "No worries. Amida's got you covered." Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of March, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

We have resumed in-person Sunday Dharma Services at the temple. You must be fully vaccinated and present your vaccination card and a picture ID prior to entering the temple.

• 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

• 02:47 - Meditation

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

• 05:57 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

• 08:11 - Remembrance - March

• 12:36 - Sutra: Shoshinge

• 18:50 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

• 19:55 - Gatha: Hands Together in Gassho

• 22:41 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

• 47:24 - Gatha: Oh, Light of Asia (page 117 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 49:28 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 50:32 - Closing Aspiration

• 51:12 - Announcements

• 01:04:04 - April Schedule

• 01:04:25 - How to Donate to WBT