Rev. Sol Kalu
Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, July 27, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. This was Rev. Sol's final service before his retirement from active ministry on July 31, 2025. Aloha and Happy Retirement, Rev. Sol! Mahalo for all you've done for Windward Buddhist Temple and Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii.
The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of July, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:10 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:59 - Meditation
03:40 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:51 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
09:35 - Remembrance Aspiration
10:38 - Remembrance
15:44 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)
21:34 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)
24:02 - Gatha: Lord Buddha Speaks To Me (page 137 in Praises of the Buddha)
26:42 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu
50:13 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)
52:44 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
54:13 - Announcements
58:14 - Rev. Sol's Retirement
01:00:41 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
01:01:04 - Group Photo
01:01:58 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo
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