Dharma Service

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."

  • 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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