Rev. Eric Matsumoto & Rev. Sol Kalu
Autumn Ohigan Dharma Service for Sunday, September 15, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker, Rev. Eric Matsumoto, resident minister of Aiea Hongwanji Mission and former Bishop of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Kalu and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
Rev. Matsumoto shares the story, "The Gift of Nothing," by Patrick McDonnell.
Shin Buddhists traditionally celebrate Ohigan (“the other shore") twice a year at the spring and fall equinox, the time at which day and night are equal.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:17 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:52 - Offering of Flowers & Light
03:48 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:03 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
10:29 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)
16:20 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)
17:26 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)
19:12 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Eric Matsumoto
51:54 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail
53:13 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
56:47 - Announcements
01:04:56 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
01:05:50 - September Dharma Service Schedule
01:06:06 - How to Donate to WBT
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