Weekly Dharma Services are held on Sundays at 9am at the temple. Click here to see the speaker schedule.

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, April 30, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan, at Windward Buddhist Temple.

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

    00:12 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:01 - Meditation

    03:52 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:02 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:06 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    14:19 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:27 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    33:34 - Gatha: Flying Free

    37:48 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    39:57 - Announcements

    51:10 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:54 - May Schedule

    52:07 - 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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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

  • 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. 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

  • 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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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

  • 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

Members of the Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji Mission

Birthdays, Bingo, & Socializing AFter Service