Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and Rev. Sol Kalu
Spring Ohigan Dharma Service for Sunday, March 16, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu.
Rev. Sumikawa shares the significance of Spring Ohigan, which is a time for reflection and balance, and emphasizes the importance of the Six Paramitas (generosity, discipline, patience, effort, meditation, and wisdom) in achieving harmony in life.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:17 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:41 - Offering of Flowers & Light
03:25 - Meditation
04:12 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:15 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
09:56 - Ohigan Aspiration
11:14 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)
18:16 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)
19:19 - Gatha: Splendor of an Evening Sky (page 194 in Praises of the Buddha)
21:55 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
41:29 - Gatha: Namo Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)
44:15 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
46:24 - Announcements
54:04 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
54:46 - March Dharma Service Schedule
55:01 - How to Donate to WBT
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