Prudence Kusano with grandsons Kelton and Coda
Family Dharma Service for Sunday, May 4, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker and organizer of our many intergenerational activities, Prudence Kusano. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Dennis Tashiro, a Certified Minister's Lay Assistant.
Prudence reads the story, "Noa the Puhi Learns to Let Go" by by Gail Omoto, Jan Dill, Judy Dill, and illustrated by Garrett Omoto. Buy the book here.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:17 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:00 - Meditation
03:45 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:51 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)
11:55 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)
13:35 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)
16:09 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano
23:11 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)
24:49 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
26:51 - Announcements
32:14 - May Birthdays
33:57 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
34:43 - May Dharma Service Schedule
34:57 - How to Donate to WBT
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Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook
Intergenerational Activity
Today’s intergenerational activity was making flower arrangements for Mother’s Day.
