remembrance day

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, July 23, 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. Rev. Brennan's Dharma Talk is titled "A Time For Reflection" and she shares the Japanese art of self-reflection called Naikan.

She asks everyone to reflect on three questions:

  1. What have I received from _____?

  2. What have I given to _______?

  3. What troubles and difficulties have I caused __________?

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of July, 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, Yi-hsin demonstrated Chinese calligraphy using a brush and ink

After next week's service (July 30, 2023), we will observe our annual Summer Break in August. Sunday Dharma Services at WBT will resume on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:01 - Meditation

    03:51 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:11 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:42 - Remembrance Day - July

    14:36 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    21:59 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    23:14 - Gatha: Arigatai

    26:02 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    39:00 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:09 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    43:27 - Announcements

    47:39 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    49:06 - July Schedule

    49:19 - How to Donate to WBT

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Caligraphy Demonstration

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, June 25, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan, at Windward Buddhist Temple. As part of her continuing explanation of the elements of a Jodo Shinshu altar, Rev. Brennan shares the 7 Patriarchs of Jodo Shinshu, who are depicted on a scroll in the altar. From India: Nagarjuna, Vasabandhu; China: T’an Luan (Donran), Tao ch’o (Doshaku) and Shan Tao (Zendo); and Japan: Genshin and Honen

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

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

    03:18 - Meditation

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

    06:28 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:13 - Remembrance Day for June

    17:08 - Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    26:50 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon)

    28:48 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:55 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

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

    49:18 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    51:47 - Announcements

    58:06 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    58:53 - July Schedule

    59:07 - How to Donate to WBT

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Remembrance Day Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 28, 2023 with a Memorial Day Dharma Talk by lay speaker Neil Yamamoto, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Neil's talk is titled "Gratitude: A Memorial Day Message."

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.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:00 - Meditation

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

    06:02 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:24 - Remembrance Day

    16:14 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    24:25 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    25:55 - Gatha: Splendor of an Evening Sky (page 156 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:23 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    39:14 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    40:57 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:41 - Announcements

    51:23- Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:14 - June Schedule

    52:27 - 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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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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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, February 5, 2023 with Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The first Sunday of the month is our Intergenerational Family Service and Rev. Brennan read from the children's book "Zen Socks" by Jon J. Muth.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:00 - Meditation

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

    05:58 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:27 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:44 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 29 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:43 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    30:24 - "Zen Socks" by Jon J. Muth

    38:59 - Gatha: Flying Free

    43:48 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:23 - Announcements

    54:29 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    55:20 - February Schedule

    55:32 - How to Donate to WBT

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, January 29, 2023 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Sumikawa's Dharma Talk is about our egos and how it gets in the way of peace, love, and spirituality.

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

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

    02:45 - Meditation

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

    05:58 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    10:22 - Remembrance Day

    14:48 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    20:52 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    22:03 - Gatha: Listen To His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:31 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    46:47 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    48:39 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    50:17 - Announcements

    52:39 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:29 - February Schedule

    53:39 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    53:48 - How to Donate to WBT

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

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 18, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Sumikawa discusses the meaning of Christmas, shares a book, "The Peace Book" by Todd Parr, and performs the rap "Shinran, Baby, He Broke the Rules" that he and Dr. George Tanabe originally performed years ago.

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 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:57 - Meditation

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

    06:28 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    10:13 - Remembrance Day

    19:10 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    29:20 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    30:46 - Gatha: Ondokusan II & Gratefulness

    33:49 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    56:29 - Shinran, Baby, He Broke the Rules Rap

    01:00:49 - Gatha: The Wondrous Gift of Peace (page 176 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:02:50 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:05:21 - Announcements

    01:09:35 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:10:52 - January Schedule

    01:11:00 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    01:11:11 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bodhi Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Bodhi Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 11, 2022 with Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. Bodhi Day, on December 8, is the date of the attainment of perfect awakening by Shakyamuni Buddha.

The service was followed by our annual General Membership Meeting, installation of the 2023-24 Board of Directors and Officers, and a recognition luncheon for Rev. Bert Sumikawa, whose last day as our resident minister will be December 31, 2022. Rev. Sumikawa will continue to be connected to Windward Buddhist Temple, however, as the oversee minister, working with Rev. Barbara Brennan.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:41 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:31 - Meditation

    04:28 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:44 - Recitation: Loving Kindness Metta

    08:36 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    12:38 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    20:43 - Gatha: The Bodhi Day (page 20 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:38 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    36:44 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:45 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:00 - Announcements

    42:53 - December Birthdays

    47:43 - December Schedule

    47:54 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    48:04 - 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

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General Membership Meeting & Luncheon