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Gotan-e Service

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Rev. Eric Matsumoto

Gotan-e Dharma Service for Sunday, May 17, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Eric Matsumoto. The birthday of the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, Shinran Shonin, is commemorated in the Gotan-e Service. This is one of the six major services observed annually by Jodo Shinshu temples.

Rev. Matsumoto is currently the resident minister of Aiea Hongwanji Mission and served as the 16th Bishop of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii from 2011 - 2023. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Matsumoto. Rev. Matsumoto's Dharma Talk was titled, "What is Compassion?"

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:01 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:57 - Meditation

    04:56 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:09 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:12 - Gotan-e Aspiration

    14:21 - Sutra: Shoshin Nembutsu Ge (page 11 in the red service book)

    21:57 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    23:12 - Gatha: Saint Shinran (page 170 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:19 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Eric Matsumoto

    53:34 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness II

    56:22 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    57:45 - Announcements

    01:00:05 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:00:53 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    01:01:08 - How to Donate to WBT

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Earth Day 2026 Kuulei Road Clean Up

On Saturday, May 17, 2026, we held our annual Earth Day rubbish pick-up on Kuulei Road, which is the road our temple is located on in Kailua.

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Mother's Day Dharma Service

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Ed Diehl

Mother's Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 3, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Ed Diehl. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani. This is Ed's first Dharma Talk, and he shares his Jodo Shinshu Buddhism journey and reflects on Eshinni, wife of Shinran Shonin, and her important role in perpetuating the Jodo Shinshu teachings.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:07 - Meditation

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

    06:14 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    17:02 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    18:39 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:43 - Dharma Talk: Ed Diehl

    51:31 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    54:08 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    56:10 - Announcements

    59:31 - Words of Thanksgiving

    01:00:17 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    01:00:32 - How to Donate to WBT

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Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, May 3, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. Neil shares a Dharma message "…those from whom we learn…Bodhisattvas in Everyday Life."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:14 - Meditation

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

    06:18 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:49 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    15:15 - Gatha: Living Gratefully (page 132 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:20 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    30:46 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:26 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:25 - Announcements

    39:22 - Birthdays

    42:05 - Words of Thanksgiving

    43:01 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    43:16 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

May Birthdays

Kailua Service Care Event 2026

On April 28, the Kailua Houseless Service Care Event celebrated its 100th month of providing a meal, snacks, clothing, hygiene products, haircuts, and vital life, health, and legal services. The monthly event held by the Windward YMCA and Daybreak Church together with community partners and faith groups started in 2018.

Each month, a different church or community organization prepares the hot meal and snack packs. April is WBT's month to be a part of this incredible community event. Mahalo to all the Kailua Houseless Service Care Event volunteers and congratulations on reaching this milestone!

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Charlene Kihara

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, April 26, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Charlene Kihara. Ichigo Ichie — “one time, one meeting" — is a Japanese expression that reminds us that each encounter is unique and unrepeatable. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kihara.

The monthly Remembrance Service 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

    00:26 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:34 - Meditation

    03:26 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:37 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    08:53 - Remembrance

    16:01 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

    22:01 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    23:06 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    24:51 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Charlene Kihara

    40:37 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:19 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:10 - Announcements

    52:10 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:53 - May Schedule

    53:11 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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Packing Kailua Service Cares Snack Packs

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Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Dharma Service

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Barbara Brennan and Rev. Shingo Furusawa

Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 19, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Barbara Brennan. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. Barbara served as resident minister at Windward Buddhist Temple from November 2022 until her retirement from ministry on July 31, 2024.

Established at the 1978 World Buddhist Women’s Convention, Eshinni Day honors the wife of Shinran Shonin. In 1986, the BWA celebrated and honored Kakushinni, Shinran and Eshinni's daughter.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:53 - Meditation

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

    06:02 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    13:30 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    14:48 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:24 - Dharma Talk: Barbara Brennan

    36:06 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:55 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:40 - Announcements

    56:07 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    56:56 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    57:11 - How to Donate to WBT

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Earth Day Reuse Display

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Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Dharma Service

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Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani

Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Dharma Service for Sunday, April 12, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Bishop Umitani. Bishop Umitani shares a story this past week about empathy from the Artemis II mission to the moon.

The Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) service commemorates the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha. During the service, sangha members pour sweet tea over a baby Buddha statue in a flower-filled hanamido.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:49 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:30 - Meditation

    04:29 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:57 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:53 - Hanamatsuri Aspiration

    12:56 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    26:21 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    14:48 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:15 - Dharma Talk: Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani

    50:56 - Gatha: Floral Festival (page 60 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:32 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    55:08 - Announcements

    59:42 - April Birthdays

    01:01:22 - Words of Thanksgiving

    01:02:03 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    01:02:18 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo & Birthdays

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Tatsuo Muneto

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, March 29, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Tatsuo Muneto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Muneto. With the start of the Hanamatsuri celebrations, Rev. Muneto's Dharma Talk was titled, "Today, You Are Born as a Buddhist." Rev. Muneto also shared the story "Taro and the Tofu" by Masako Matsuno.

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

    03:21 - Meditation

    04:03 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:28 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:32 - Remembrance

    15:42 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    22:30 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    23:48 - Gatha: All Life is One (page 2 in Praises of the Buddha)

    25:59 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Tatsuo Muneto

    40:36 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:18 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:56 - Announcements

    50:40 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:25 - April Schedule

    51:40 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

  • 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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