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Message from Rev. Kalu
In-Person Service Schedule
July & August Activities Photos
Mahalo for your Donations
Rev. Sol Kalu
Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, June 29, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu.
Rev. Kalu shares the importance of acceptance and going with the flow of life, drawing parallels between Bon Dancing and Buddhist teachings. He highlights how acceptance can lead to serenity and peace, especially in the face of life's challenges. As the local saying in Hawaii goes, "If can, can; if no can, no can."
The monthly Remembrance Service 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
00:24 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:23 - Meditation
04:04 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:11 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
09:44 - Remembrance Aspiration
10:49 - Remembrance
15:57 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)
22:49 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)
24:02 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)
26:27 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu
42:11 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)
44:28 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
46:20 - Announcements
52:22 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
53:04 - July Dharma Service Schedule
53:19 - 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
Shirley Yanagisawa & Rev. Sol Kalu
Dharma Service for Sunday, June 22, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Shirley Yangisawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu, WBT's Resident Minister. Shirley's Dharma Talk reflects on the importance of gratitude for nature, specifically highlighting the roles of honeybees and monarch butterflies in pollination.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:21 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:42 - Meditation
03:23 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:24 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)
11:23 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)
12:40 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)
15:38 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa
24:40 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)
26:00 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
27:53 - Announcements
31:52 - Bon Dance Announcements
33:29 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
34:12 - June Dharma Service Schedule
34:28 - 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
Leslie Yamamoto & Neil Yamamoto
Dharma Service for Sunday, June 15, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu, WBT's Resident Minister. Neil's Dharma Talk is titled "Flags and our Fathers: Flag Day, Father's Day, and Their Special Meaning."
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:11 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:51 - Meditation
03:35 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:37 - Father's Day Aspiration
06:04 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)
16:27 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)
17:30 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)
20:07 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto
31:57 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)
33:57 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
35:56 - Announcements
39:44 - Bon Dance Announcements
45:18 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
46:06 - June Dharma Service Schedule
46:21 - 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
Windward Buddhist Temple held its annual visit to the Bellows Japanese Cemetery in Waimanalo, where Rev. Sol Kalu performed an Obon service. Access to the cemetery by the public is restricted as it is located on an active military base.
There are a little over 40 grave markers at the cemetery, most erected in the early 1900s. Many are believed to have been connected to the Waimanalo Sugar Plantation, the nearby dairy farm, or Waimanalo Hongwanji.
Mahalo to the Marine Corps for escorting our group to the cemetery.
Rev. Sol Kalu
Dharma Service for Sunday, June 8, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu, WBT's Resident Minister. Rev. Kalu's Dharma Talk is titled, "You Only Live Twice," and he shares his thoughts on a topic many of us avoid, but know will happen to everyone: death.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:14 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:00 - Meditation
03:43 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:48 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)
12:10 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)
13:35 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)
16:37 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu
38:48 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness
41:17 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
43:12 - Announcements
46:07 - Bon Dance Announcements
48:30 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
49:12 - June Dharma Service Schedule
49:27 - 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
Dennis Tashiro
Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, June 1, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT President Dennis Tashiro. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Cynthia Rodriguez, a Certified Minister's Lay Assistant (CMLA).
Dennis shares the story "I Am Human. A Book of Empathy" by Susan Verde.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:33 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:06 - Meditation
03:49 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:58 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)
12:56 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)
13:50 - Gatha: Flying Free
18:23 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro
33:36 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)
36:23 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
38:26 - Announcements
42:05 - Bon Dance Announcements
45:44 - June Birthdays
47:37 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
48:27 - June Dharma Service Schedule
48:42 - 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
Today’s intergenerational activity was decorating summer visors.
Rev. Bert Sumikawa
Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, May 25, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Bert Sumikawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa.
Mahalo for your patience in posting this service. In addition to the delay, we also had unforeseen technical difficulties with the primary audio recording, so the audio is not as clear as our other videos.
The monthly Remembrance Service 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
00:43 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:29 - Meditation
04:15 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:39 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
09:49 - Remembrance Aspiration
10:38 - Remembrance
13:41 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)
21:16 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)
22:43 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 216 in Praises of the Buddha)
24:43 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Bert Sumikawa
46:40 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)
48:20 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
50:19 - Announcements
53:19 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
54:14 - June Dharma Service Schedule
54:29 - 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
Rev. Tatsuo Muneto and Rev. Sol Kalu
Gotan-e Dharma Service for Sunday, May 18, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Tatsuo Muneto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT's resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu. Rev. Muneto's Dharma Talk is on his gratitude for the Three Treasures: the Buddha, the Dharma (teachings), and the Sangha (community).
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:16 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:49 - Offering of Flowers & Light
03:14 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:32 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
09:35 - Gotan-e Aspiration
10:48 - Sutra: Shoshin Nembutsu Ge (page 10 in the red service book)
16:28 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)
17:51 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)
20:47 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Tatsuo Muneto
43:33 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)
44:49 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
46:51 - Announcements
51:29 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
52:16 - May Dharma Service Schedule
52:31 - 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
Jennifer Kane
Mother's Day Family Dharma Service for Sunday, May 11, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Jennifer Kane. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT's resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu. Jennifer shares the story of "The Poison Arrow" and the importance of addressing immediate issues and not allowing harmful thoughts or emotions to fester.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:19 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:53 - Meditation
03:38 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:49 - Mother's Day Aspiration
06:30 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)
13:04 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)
14:05 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)
17:11 - Dharma Talk: Jennifer Kane
26:19 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)
28:28 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
30:24 - Announcements
33:22 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
34:04 - May Dharma Service Schedule
34:21 - 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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