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Nirvana Day Service

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Rev. Shingo Furusawa

Nirvana Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 15, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Shingo Furusawa of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Furusawa. 

Rev. Shingo shared a Dharma Talk titled, "Shakyamuni Buddha Taught Us How to Live Together in Peace and Harmony." He covers 4 topics.

  1. The life of Shakyamuni Buddha

  2. The Buddha's teaching of interconnection

  3. What happens when we forget that connection?

  4. Why did Shakyamuni Buddha encourage us to take refuge in Amida Buddha?

Nirvana Day marks the anniversary of the passing away of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, into Nirvana (perfect peace).

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:15 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:58 - Meditation

    03:42 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:53 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    12:41 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon) (page 4 in the red service book)

    14:23 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:45 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shingo Furusawa

    27:26 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:13 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:13 - Announcements

    37:42 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    37:57 - How to Donate to WBT

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