Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 22, 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 May, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:08 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:33 - Meditation
03:44 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:01 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration
08:01 - Remembrance - May
10:21 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)
16:55 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 2 in the red service book)
18:18 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)
21:17 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
42:36 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)
44:25 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
45:36 - Closing Aspiration
46:17 - Announcements
50:04 - May Schedule
50:22 - How to Donate to WBT
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