Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service

Rev. Kumika Soga & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service for Sunday, April 17, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Kumika Soga at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Each year, a special service is held in honor of Eshinni, the wife of Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin, and their youngest daughter, Kakushinni. We honor Eshinni and her dedication to Shinran. We rejoice in the memory of Shinran’s daughter Kakushinni because had it not been for her, his teaching might not be available for us.

• 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

• 00:21 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

• 02:33 - Meditation

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

• 06:16 - Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Aspiration

• 07:46 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

• 15:30 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 20:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kumika Soga

• 50:16 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 52:02 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 53:14 - Closing Aspiration

• 54:01 - Announcements

Buddha Day Service

Rev. Irene Nakamoto & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Buddha Day / Hana Matsuri Service for Sunday, April 10, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Irene Nakamoto at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Buddha Day, also known as Hana Matsuri, commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini Garden. This is a recording of the complete Buddha Day service, including the pouring of sweet tea over the Baby Buddha and Rev. Nakamoto's Dharma message.

• 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

• 00:28 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

• 02:34 - Meditation

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

• 06:01 - Buddha Day Aspiration

• 07:11 - Sutra: Kanmoku-ge & Pouring of Sweet Tea

• 18:59 - Gatha: Happy Buddha Day (page 56 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 21:19 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Irene Nakamoto

• 52:52 - Gatha: Floral Festival (page 46 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 55:32 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 56:43 - Closing Aspiration

• 57:35 - Announcements

Spring Ohigan Service

Rev. Mariko Nishiyama & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Spring Ohigan Service with Rev. Mariko Nishiyama. Mahalo Rev. Nishiyama for an insightful and deep Dharma Talk.

Hoonko Service

Rev. Kerry Kiyohara

Hoonko Service for Sunday, January 16, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Kerry Kiyohara at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Rev. Kiyohara, our guest speaker, is the resident minister of Makawao Buddhist Temple on the island of Maui.

The Hoonko service is the memorial service of our founder, Shinran Shonin.

• 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

• 03:36 - Meditation

• 04:57 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

• 07:26 - Sanbujo

• 11:05 - Hoonko Aspiration

• 12:01 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

• 26:00 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 29:03 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kerry Kiyohara

• 01:04:23 - Gatha: Ondokusan

• 01:07:11 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 01:08:25 - Closing Aspiration

• 01:09:08 - Announcements

Bodhi Day Service (In-Person)

Rev. Quinn Hashimoto & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Bodhi Day Service for Sunday, December 12, 2021 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Quinn Hashimoto of Shingon Mission of Hawaii at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. This was an in-person service, only our second in 2021.

Bodhi Day commemorates the day that Shakyamuni Buddha experienced enlightenment under a Bodhi tree.

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

• 02:20 - Opening Remarks & Program

• 03:18 - Meditation

• 04:50 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

• 07:11 - Recitation: Loving Kindness Metta

• 08:51 - Bodhi Day Aspiration

• 09:57 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

• 18:12 - Gatha: The Bodhi Day (page 20 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 23:05 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Quinn Hashimoto

• 45:23 - Gatha: Flowers At Amida's Altar (page 47 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 47:11 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 48:25 - Closing Aspiration

• 48:52 - Announcements

• 52:37 - December Schedule

• 53:12 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Eitaikyo Service (In-Person)

Rev. Shindo Nishiyama & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Eitaikyo Service for Sunday, November 14, 2021 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Shindo Nishiyama of Jikoen Hongwanji at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. This was our first in-person service for 2021 and the first since suspending in-person services in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eitaikyo 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 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

• 02:20 - Opening Remarks & Program

• 03:20 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

• 05:35 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

• 07:27 - Eitaikyo Aspiration

• 08:30 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

• 14:39 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 16:57 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shindo Nishiyama

• 35:02 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 38:07 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 39:20 - Closing Aspiration

• 39:49 - Announcements

• 42:40 - November Schedule

• 43:08 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Online Fall Ohigan & Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Marcos Sawada & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Online Fall Ohigan & Remembrance Day Service for Sunday, September 26, 2021 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Marcos Sawada of Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji at Windward Buddhist Temple. We celebrate Ohigan in the spring and fall during the equinoxes, when the lengths of day and night are equal.

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

• 01:59 - Opening Remarks & Program

• 02:48 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

• 04:35 - San Bu Jo (page 8 in the red service book)

• 08:45 - Recitation: Six Paramitas

• 09:43 - Remembrance Day for September

• 11:59 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

• 19:21 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Marcos Sawada

• 49:12 - Gatha: Higan I

• 51:13 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 52:11 - Closing Aspiration

• 52:56 - October Schedule

• 53:06 - Announcements

• 53:16 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Online Obon Service

Rev. Alan Urasaki & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Online Obon Service for Sunday, July 4, 2021 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and guest speaker, Rev. Alan Urasaki, at Windward Buddhist Temple. The annual Obon Service remembers all who have come before us.

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

• 02:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

• 04:23 - San Bu Jo

• 08:15 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

• 14:14 - Gatha: Obon, Obon, It's Festival Day

• 16:06 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Alan Urasaki

• 37:24 - Gatha: Homeward I Go (from "Gift of Peace")

• 39:29 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 40:30 - Closing Aspiration

• 41:02 - July Schedule

• 41:10 - Announcements

• 42:03 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Online Gotan-e Dharma Service

Online Gotan-e Dharma Service for Sunday, May 16, 2021 with guest speaker Rev. Tomo Hojo of West Kauai Hongwanji Mission and officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The Gotan-e Service celebrates the birth of Shinran Shonin, founder of Jodo Shin Buddhism, who was born on May 21, 1173.

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

• 02:00- Opening Remarks & Program

• 02:23 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

• 04:19 - San Bu Jo (page 8 in the red service book)

• 08:11 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

• 14:04 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Tomo Hojo

• 27:55 - Gatha: Shuso Gotanye (from "Shin Buddhist Gathas")

• 29:14 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 30:12 - Closing Remarks

• 31:12 - May Schedule

• 31:43 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Online Eshinni/Kakushinni Day Service

Online Eshinni/Kakushinni Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 18, 2021 with guest speaker Charlene Kihara and officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. We honor Eshinni, the wife of Shinran Shonin, and her dedication to Shinran. We rejoice in the memory of Shinran’s daughter Kakushinni because had it not been for her, his teaching might not be available for us.

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

• 02:00​- Opening Remarks & Program

• 02:25​ - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

• 04:21​ - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

• 14:39​ - Recitation: Our Pledge

• 15:37​ - Dharma Talk: Charlene Kihara

• 27:55​ - Gatha: White Lotus Flowers (from "The Golden Chain")

• 29:59​ - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

• 30:55​ - Closing Remarks

• 31:39​ - April Schedule

• 32:09​ - How to Donate to WBT Online