Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Online Monthly Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 27, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of February, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
We have resumed in-person Sunday Dharma Services at the temple. You must be fully vaccinated and present your vaccination card and a picture ID prior to entering the temple.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:33 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:43 - Meditation
03:56 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:11 - Aspiration
07:09 - Remembrance - February
10:04 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida
16:14 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)
17:22 - Gatha: When We See the Golden Sun (page 173 in Praises of the Buddha)
19:29 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
38:04 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (I) (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)
40:34 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
41:39 - Closing Aspiration
42:29 - Announcements
44:28 - March Schedule
44:38 - How to Donate to WBT