Neil Yamamoto
Family Dharma Service for Sunday, January 11, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Cynthia Rodriguez, a Certified Ministers Lay Assistant. Neil shares his family's New Year traditions, "The Wabi-Sabi Nature of New Years Traditions."
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:24 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:31 - Meditation
03:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:37 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)
15:08 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)
16:28 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)
19:32 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto
30:29 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)
32:51 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
34:56 - Announcements
39:08 - January Dharma Service Schedule
39:23 - How to Donate to WBT
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Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook
