Rev. Charlene Kihara & Jennifer Kane
Dharma Service for Sunday, October 19, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT member Jennifer Kane. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Today was also our Ministers Appreciation Service.
Jenn shares a parable from Rev. Dr. Kenneth Tanaka's book, "Ocean: An Introduction to Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in America."
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:27 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:08 - Meditation
03:56 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:05 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)
13:46 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)
14:49 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)
17:06 - Dharma Talk: Jennifer Kane
27:07 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)
29:41 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
31:29 - Announcements
36:26 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
37:09 - October Dharma Service Schedule
37:24 - How to Donate to WBT
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