special services

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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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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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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

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Dana Day & Pet Memorial Dharma Service

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Sharyn Sekine & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dana Day & Pet Memorial Dharma Service for Sunday, February 12, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Sharyn Sekine at Windward Buddhist Temple. Sharyn is a Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin board member and is active with the Buddhist Women’s Association (BWA) serving in multiple leadership roles. Sharyn gave a wonderful Dharma Talk sharing examples of dana, or "selfless giving."

Today was also our annual Pet Memorial Remembrance Service. Pets provide us with selfless giving with their unconditional love and companionship. A loss of a family pet is often our first encounter with mortality as children.

Visitors from Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin

Junior YBA officers, Rev. Brennan, & advisor Joy Nishida

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:56 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)

    05:58 - Aspiration

    08:13 - Pet Memorial & Offering of Incense

    15:32 - Sutra: Junirai (page 60 in the red service book)

    24:07 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    25:53 - Gatha: Golden Chain of Love

    28:00 - Dharma Talk: Sharyn Sekine

    49:37 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness

    51:48 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    54:05 - Announcements

    01:04:43 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:05:29 - February Schedule

    01:05:42 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday

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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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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

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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

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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

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