Shirley Yanagisawa & Rev. Sol Kalu
Dharma Service for Sunday, June 22, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Shirley Yangisawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu, WBT's Resident Minister. Shirley's Dharma Talk reflects on the importance of gratitude for nature, specifically highlighting the roles of honeybees and monarch butterflies in pollination.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:21 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:42 - Meditation
03:23 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:24 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)
11:23 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)
12:40 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)
15:38 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa
24:40 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)
26:00 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
27:53 - Announcements
31:52 - Bon Dance Announcements
33:29 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
34:12 - June Dharma Service Schedule
34:28 - How to Donate to WBT
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