Dr. Michael Jaffe
Dharma Service for Sunday, March 9, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT member, Dr. Michael Jaffe. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu.
Mike's Dharma Talk discusses the parallels between golf and Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, positive thinking, and practice. The service includes the recitation of the Junirai Sutra, a hymn written by Nagarjuna, and the Shinshu Pledge II.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:15 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:46 - Meditation
03:32 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:35 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)
13:51 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)
14:53 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)
16:38 - Dharma Talk: Michael Jaffe
41:03 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)
42:20 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
44:20 - Announcements
51:10 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
51:54 - March Dharma Service Schedule
52:09 - How to Donate to WBT
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