Nirvana & Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Barbara Brennan

Nirvana & Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 25, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Nirvana Day marks the date when Shakyamuni Buddha (the historical Buddha) passed away.

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 weekly Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:20 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:11 - Meditation

    04:13 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:25 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:02 - Remembrance

    17:06 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    23:24 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    25:17 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:13 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    40:31 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:33 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    45:22 - Announcements

    49:43 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    50:34 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    50:49 - How to Donate to WBT

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