Dharma Service

Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, November 9, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Continuing his "Foodie-Dharma" series, Neil's Dharma Talk was titled, "To Be Grateful & Thankful." We also recognized our veterans in our sangha, as Veterans Day will be on November 11.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:15 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:00 - Meditation

    04:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:19 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:20 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    14:19 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 216 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:09 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    28:13 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:47 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:41 - Announcements

    33:52 - Veterans Day

    39:30 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    40:13 - November Dharma Service Schedule

    40:28 - How to Donate to WBT

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Veterans Day & Bingo

Recognizing our veterans for Veterans Day