Rev. Charlene Kihara
Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, October 25, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Char. Rev. Char's Dharma Talk was "Anime & Obon: Lessons from BLEACH."
The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of October, 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
00:29 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:02 - Meditation
04:04 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:15 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
09:19 - Remembrance
16:08 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)
22:11 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)
23:57 - Gatha: Golden Chain
25:31 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Charlene Kihara
47:59 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)
50:23 - Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
51:25 - Announcements
56:17 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
57:00 - November Schedule
57:15 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo
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