Family Dharma Service

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.

  • 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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Today’s intergenerational activity was making flower arrangements for Mother’s Day.