Online Dana Day & Pet Memorial Dharma Service for Sunday, February 14, 2021 with a Dharma message by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple.
Each year we celebrate Dana Day throughout the Hongwanji world. Dana, one of the Six Paramitas, is one of the most important practices in Mahayana Buddhism. It is selfless giving, with no thought of reciprocity.
Today is also our annual Pet Memorial Service. This is in gratitude to all our pets who teach us unconditional love and selfless giving. Full program below.
00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
01:59 - Opening Remarks
02:46 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
04:41 - Annual Pet Memorial Service
08:05 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)
14:47 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)
15:46 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
32:45 - Gatha: A Lotus Pure (from "Then Golden Chain")
36:09 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
37:01 - Closing Remarks
37:37 - February Schedule
37:52 - How to Donate to WBT Online