Rev. Sol Kalu
Nirvana Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 16, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. Nirvana Day marks the anniversary of the passing away of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhism service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu, resident minister of Windward Buddhist Temple.
Rev. Kalu discusses the difference between Bodhi Day, when the Buddha attained enlightenment, and Nirvana Day, when we commemorate his death and his entrance into complete Nirvana.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:24 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:22 - Meditation
04:06 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:14 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)
16:00 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)
17:40 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)
20:32 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu
39:48 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)
41:47 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
43:45 - Announcements
47:46 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
48:25 - February Dharma Service Schedule
48:40- How to Donate to WBT
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