Rev. Alan Urasaki
Autumn Ohigan & Peace Day Dharma Service for Sunday, September 14, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by guest minister Rev. Alan Urasaki of Shinshu Kyokai Mission of Hawaii. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Urasaki.
Rev. Urasaki emphasizes the importance of peace, kindness, and interconnectedness, drawing on the teachings of Amida Buddha and the spirit of aloha. He encourages the audience to observe their own hearts with gentleness, let go of attachments, and cultivate inner peace.
Following the service, members went on a walk around Kailua to distribute Peace Day cranes.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:26 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:55 - Offering of Flowers & Light
03:53 - Meditation
04:39 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:47 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
10:27 - Ohigan Aspiration
11:17 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)
17:10 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)
13:36 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)
21:36 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Alan Urasaki
01:00:09 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)
01:02:47 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
01:04:08 - Announcements
01:13:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
01:14:41 - September Dharma Service Schedule
01:14:56:28 - How to Donate to WBT
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