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Nirvana Day Service

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Rev. Shingo Furusawa

Nirvana Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 15, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Shingo Furusawa of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Furusawa. 

Rev. Shingo shared a Dharma Talk titled, "Shakyamuni Buddha Taught Us How to Live Together in Peace and Harmony." He covers 4 topics.

  1. The life of Shakyamuni Buddha

  2. The Buddha's teaching of interconnection

  3. What happens when we forget that connection?

  4. Why did Shakyamuni Buddha encourage us to take refuge in Amida Buddha?

Nirvana Day marks the anniversary of the passing away of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, into Nirvana (perfect peace).

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:15 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:58 - Meditation

    03:42 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:53 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    12:41 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon) (page 4 in the red service book)

    14:23 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:45 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shingo Furusawa

    27:26 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:13 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:13 - Announcements

    37:42 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    37:57 - How to Donate to WBT

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Gatha Practice

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Dana Day & Pet Memorial Service

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Rev. David Fujimoto

Dana Day & Pet Memorial Dharma Service for Sunday, February 8, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. David Fujimoto of Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Fujimoto.

Dana, or selfless giving, is one of the six paramitas. Dana Day is an annual, early-February observance in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, established in 1965, to promote dāna.

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.

And, finally, this also happens to be the most important day of the year for professional football fans, also known as Super Bowl Sunday. Rev. Fujimoto's Dharma talk ties all three of these notable occasions together in the context of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:31 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:45 - Meditation

    03:29 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:41 - Pet Remembrance

    10:48 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    18:46 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    19:52 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 41 in Praises of the Buddha)

    22:18 - Dharma Talk: Rev. David Fujimoto

    39:03 - Gatha: Flying Free

    43:50 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:12 - Announcements

    53:39 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    53:54 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo

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Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano and Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, February 1, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Prudence Kusano. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki, retired Director of the Buddhist Study Center. Prudence's Dharma message is about her recent trip to San Francisco and her visit to the Buddhist Church of San Francisco.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:18 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:07 - Meditation

    03:50 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:04 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:53 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    15:25 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:23 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    36:53 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:07 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:49 - Announcements

    44:22 - February Birthdays

    52:56 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    53:11 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Charlene Kihara

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, January 25, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kihara. Rev. Kihara shares a slideshow of Goeiden, an illustrated biography of Shinran Shonin's life.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of January, 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

    00:23 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:50 - Meditation

    03:31 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:38 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:11 - Remembrance

    13:24 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    18:39 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    19:56 - Gatha: With These hands (page 216 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:45 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Charlene Kihara

    44:23 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:41 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    47:59 - Announcements

    50:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:28 - February Schedule

    51:43 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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Hoonko (Shinran's Memorial) Service

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Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka

Hoonko Dharma Service for Sunday, January 18, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Satoshi Ka'imipono Tomioka of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Hawaii island. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Tomioka.

The Hoonko Service is an important annual memorial in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, commemorating founder Shinran Shonin's passing on January 16, 1263.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:28 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:07 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:59 - Meditation

    05:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:14 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    12:50 - Hoonko Aspiration

    15:24 - Sutra: Shoshin Nembutsu Ge (page 11 in the red service book)

    23:16 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    24:19 - Gatha: Saint Shinran (page 170 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:18 - Dharma Talk: ev. Satoshi Ka'imipono Tomioka

    01:04:44 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness II

    01:07:10 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:08:52 - Announcements

    01:15:18 - Words of Thanksgiving

    01:16:02 - January Dharma Service Schedule

    01:16:16 - How to Donate to WBT

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Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, January 11, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Cynthia Rodriguez, a Certified Ministers Lay Assistant. Neil shares his family's New Year traditions, "The Wabi-Sabi Nature of New Years Traditions."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:24 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:31 - Meditation

    03:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:37 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    15:08 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    16:28 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:32 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    30:29 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:51 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    34:56 - Announcements

    39:08 - January Dharma Service Schedule

    39:23 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday

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New Year's Dharma Service

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Joy Nishida

New Year's Dharma Service for Sunday, January 4, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Joy Nishida. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. Joy shares a New Year's Dharma message centered around Honpa Hongwanji's 2026 slogan, "Nurturing Nembutsu, Sharing Gratitude."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:29 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:16 - Meditation

    03:57 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:14 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:12 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon) (page 4 in the red service book)

    14:57 - Gatha: Hotokesama (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:37 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    28:09 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:48 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:42 - Announcements

    36:46 - January Dharma Service Schedule

    37:01 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational activity

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Charlene Kihara

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, December 28, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kihara. Rev. Kihara shares a year-ending look back at moments of change (and lessons in impermanence) through the year 2025, both at Honpa Hongwanji and personally.

And as we leave the Year of the Snake and enter the Year of the Horse, Rev. Kihara shares the "Legend of the Great Race," which explains how the Zodiac animals were chosen.

After the service, we went outside and rang the temple bell, or kansho, 108 times to “ring out” the year 2025 in the Japanese tradition of Joya no Kane.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of December, 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

    00:25 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:43 - Meditation

    03:36 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:55 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    08:45 - Remembrance

    16:13 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

    22:13 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    23:16 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:20 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Charlene Kihara

    41:28 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:17 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:21 - Announcements

    50:51 - Joya no Kane

    51:27 - Altar Flowers Announcement

    52:24 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:11 - January Schedule

    53:26 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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Dharma Service

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Dennis Tashiro

Dharma Service for Sunday, December 21, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by temple president, Dennis Tashiro. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani and Rev. Shingo Furusawa. Dennis discusses the holiday season as being a time to express gratitude. "Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:17 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:50 - Meditation

    03:49 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:10 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    13:48 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    15:11 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    16:59 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    37:04 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:56 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:49 - Announcements

    44:30 - December Dharma Service Schedule

    44:45 - How to Donate to WBT

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Annual Membership Lunch