Jennifer Kane
Mother's Day Family Dharma Service for Sunday, May 11, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Jennifer Kane. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT's resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu. Jennifer shares the story of "The Poison Arrow" and the importance of addressing immediate issues and not allowing harmful thoughts or emotions to fester.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:19 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:53 - Meditation
03:38 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:49 - Mother's Day Aspiration
06:30 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)
13:04 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)
14:05 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)
17:11 - Dharma Talk: Jennifer Kane
26:19 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)
28:28 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
30:24 - Announcements
33:22 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
34:04 - May Dharma Service Schedule
34:21 - How to Donate to WBT
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