Rev. Charlene Kihara
Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, January 25, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kihara. Rev. Kihara shares a slideshow of Goeiden, an illustrated biography of Shinran Shonin's life.
The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of January, 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
00:23 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:50 - Meditation
03:31 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:38 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
09:11 - Remembrance
13:24 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)
18:39 - Recitation: Our Pledge
19:56 - Gatha: With These hands (page 216 in Praises of the Buddha)
21:45 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Charlene Kihara
44:23 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)
46:41 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
47:59 - Announcements
50:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
51:28 - February Schedule
51:43 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo
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