Father's Day Dharma Service

Leslie Yamamoto & Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 15, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu, WBT's Resident Minister. Neil's Dharma Talk is titled "Flags and our Fathers: Flag Day, Father's Day, and Their Special Meaning."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:11 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:51 - Meditation

    03:35 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:37 - Father's Day Aspiration

    06:04 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:27 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    17:30 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:07 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    31:57 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:57 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:56 - Announcements

    39:44 - Bon Dance Announcements

    45:18 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    46:06 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    46:21 - How to Donate to WBT

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