Raymond Takiue and Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani
Family Dharma Service for Sunday, March 8, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Raymond Takiue of Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani. Raymond shared his journey to attaining his Tokudo ordination in October 2025 at the Nishi Hongwanji in Kyoto.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:26 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:38 - Meditation
03:18 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:46 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)
16:59 - Recitation: Our Pledge
18:31 - Gatha: Lord Buddha Speaks To Me (page 137 in Praises of the Buddha)
22:01 - Dharma Talk: Raymond Takiue
44:36 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)
46:39 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
48:39 - Announcements
54:45 - Words of Thanksgiving
55:32 - March Dharma Service Schedule
55:47 - How to Donate to WBT
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