Dennis Tashiro
Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, June 1, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT President Dennis Tashiro. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Cynthia Rodriguez, a Certified Minister's Lay Assistant (CMLA).
Dennis shares the story "I Am Human. A Book of Empathy" by Susan Verde.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:33 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:06 - Meditation
03:49 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:58 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)
12:56 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)
13:50 - Gatha: Flying Free
18:23 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro
33:36 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)
36:23 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
38:26 - Announcements
42:05 - Bon Dance Announcements
45:44 - June Birthdays
47:37 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
48:27 - June Dharma Service Schedule
48:42 - How to Donate to WBT
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Intergenerational Activity
Today’s intergenerational activity was decorating summer visors.