Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Eitaikyo Service for Sunday, November 26, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa.
Eitaikyo is a special service where we remember all those who came before us at our temple who have helped to propagate the Dharma, and, in doing so, have ensured that others are able to do so in the future as well. Eitaikyo is comprised of two Japanese words, Eitai ("perpetual") and Dokkyo ("sutras").
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:39 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:07 - Offering of Flowers & Light
04:10 - Meditation
05:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
07:08 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
10:32 - Eitaikyo Aspiration
11:18 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)
21:13 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)
23:02 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)
26:00 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
43:07 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)
45:43 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
47:52 - Announcements
56:14 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
57:08 - December Schedule
57:23 - How to Donate to WBT
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