special services

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Hoonko Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Hoonko Service for Sunday, January 22, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The Hoonko Service is the memorial service of Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin, who passed away on January 16, 1263.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:14 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:42 - Offering of Flower & Light

    03:27 - Meditation

    04:30 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)

    06:43 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    10:58 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

    17:23 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:38 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    43:06 - Gatha: Arigatai

    45:34 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    47:47 - Announcements

    53:07 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:58 - January Schedule

    54:08 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    54:17 - 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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Eitaikyo Service

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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

  • 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

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

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Autumn Ohigan & Remembrance Day Service

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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

  • 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

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

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Obon & Hatsubon Service

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Rev. Jan Youth & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Obon and Hatsubon Service for Sunday, July 3, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Jan Youth at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Youth's Dharma Talk focuses on the nature of Buddhism and the concept of impermanence.

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)

    02:34 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:33 - Meditation

    04:35 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:56 - Obon Aspiration

    10:52 - Amida-kyo, Hatsubon, & Obon

    17:58 - Gatha: Obon, Obon, It's Festival Day (II) (page 115 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:47 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Jan Youth

    41:43 - Gatha: Ondokusan (II) / Gratefulness

    44:12 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:18 - Closing Aspiration

    46:16 - Announcements

    52:26 - Words of Thanksgiving

    53:18 - July Schedule

    53:37 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    53:46 - 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

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

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Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service

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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

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Buddha Day Service

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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

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Hoonko Service

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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

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Bodhi Day Service (In-Person)

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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

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Eitaikyo Service (In-Person)

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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