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Dharma Service

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Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, September 6, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kuniyuki. As we approach the Fall Ohigan, Rev. Kuniyuki explains the origins of the Ohigan services and the paramitas.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:31 - Meditation

    03:12 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:30 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    15:14 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    16:33 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness II

    19:07 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki

    38:30 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:41 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:28 - Announcements

    47:56 - August & September Birthdays

    52:55 - Words of Thanksgiving

    53:39 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    53:54 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational activity

Our intergenerational activity for September was folding and making cranes for the International Day of Peace and Peace Day in Hawaii, celebrated on September 21. Two types of cranes were made; origami-style, as well as coloring and cutting from a template.

"Shoshinge" Dharma Classes with Rev Kevin Kuniyuki

Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki

Although our weekly Dharma Services are on summer break until September, other temple activities have been continuing during the month of August. Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki has been conducting a series of Dharma Classes on Saturdays entitled "Understanding Shin Buddhism Through Study of Shinran’s Shoshinge."

The classes have been a combination of chanting Shoshinge and discussing a graphic novel adapted for Buddhist Education titled, "Shoshinge Saga."

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Shingo Furusawa

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, July 26, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Shingo Furusawa, Liaison Minister of Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Furusawa. Rev. Shingo's Dharma Message was titled, "Overcoming our Make*").

* "Make" means "death" in the Hawaiian language.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of July, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

This is the last Dharma Service before we take our annual August break. We will resume Dharma Services on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Have a great August and see you in September!

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:10 - Meditation

    03:51 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:05 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:27 - Remembrance

    16:15 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    22:26 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    23:38 - Gatha: All Life is One (page 2 in Praises of the Buddha)

    25:46 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shingo Furusawa

    37:28 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:39 - Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:40 - Announcements

    47:21 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:06 - September Schedule

    48:21 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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Aloha Erin & Greg

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Dharma Service

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Dennis Tashiro

Dharma Service for Sunday, July 19, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by temple president, Dennis Tashiro. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Raymond Takiue of Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji. Dennis shares the story "The Humble Pie" by Jory John and connects the themes of interdependence and interconnectedness with last weekend's Bon Dance.

Next week's Remembrance Service will be the last service before we go on our traditional summer break in August. Sunday Dharma Services will resume in September.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:06 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:03 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

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

    14:22 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:28 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    43:37 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:56 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:56 - Announcements

    47:31 - Bon Dance Mahalo

    50:34 - July Birthdays

    53:53 - Words of Thanksgiving

    54:34 - July Dharma Service Schedule

    54:49 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bon Dance Clean Up

The day after our Bon Dance in Kailua, volunteers arrived bright and early to disassemble and store the yagura; pack up unsold rummage items for donation; put away tables; do a thorough sweeping and mopping; and, finally, arrange the chairs into rows in the hondo.

By mid-Sunday morning, you wouldn't have even known that just 18 hours earlier, we had welcomed hundreds of people to our temple for our annual Bon Dance.

Bon Dance in Kailua 2026

A big mahalo to all who joined us for our 2026 Bon Dance in Kailua at Windward Buddhist Temple.

Whether you danced, performed on our yagura, found a new treasure at our Rummage Sale, bought manju and takuan at our Country Market, ate grilled BBQ sticks and hot andagi, or all of the above, we thank you for joining us in celebrating the Obon festival season with our Windward Oahu community.

We hope you enjoy the rest of the Bon Dance season. And, mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Windward Mall Bon Dance on the first Saturday of October where we'll be serving our Bon Dance food favorites.

Country Market

Food Booth

Opening Ceremony

The ringing of the kansho (temple bell) by Keiji Kukino signified the beginning of the Bon Dance. Rev. Shingo Furusawa chanted San Bu Jo and Cynthia Rodriguez welcomed everyone to the Bon Dance.

Bon Dance

Bon Dance Practice 2026

Mahalo to all those who came out for Bon Dance practice on Wednesday, in preparation for our Bon Dance in Kailua at Windward Buddhist Temple on Saturday, July 11!

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Obon & Hatsubon Service

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Rev. Joshin Kamuro

Obon & Hatsubon Dharma Service for Sunday, July 5, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Joshin Kamuro resident minister of Mililani Hongwanji Mission. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kamuro. Obon in Hawaii is a time for families and communities to come together, celebrate with food and dance, and honor ancestors through special remembrance services, embodying the spirit of filial piety and cultural heritage.

Windward Buddhist Temple's Bon Dance will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at our temple grounds in Kailua. More information available here: https://tinyurl.com/BonDance2026

There will be no Sunday Dharma Service on July 12, as we'll be cleaning up after our Bon Dance. Our next service will be on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:35 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:22 - Meditation

    04:07 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:23 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

    13:02 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    14:54 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:45 - Dharma Talk: Rodney Moriyama

    51:54 - Gatha: Lord Buddha Speaks to Me (page 137 in Praises of the Buddha)

    55:07 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    56:24 - Announcements

    59:25 - Bon Dance Announcements

    01:04:59 - Words of Thanksgiving

    01:05:46 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    01:06:01 - 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

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Bon Dance Yagura Construction 2026

Mahalo to all the volunteers who came out on the 4th of July to build the yagura (musician's stand) in preparation for our Bon Dance in Kailua on Saturday, July 11.

Our Bon Dance will be held on July 11 at our temple in Kailua, with the Country Market and rummage sale opening at 5 pm, followed by the food booth at 6 pm, and the Bon Dance starting at 7 pm.