Barbara Brennan and Rev. Shingo Furusawa
Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 19, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Barbara Brennan. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. Barbara served as resident minister at Windward Buddhist Temple from November 2022 until her retirement from ministry on July 31, 2024.
Established at the 1978 World Buddhist Women’s Convention, Eshinni Day honors the wife of Shinran Shonin. In 1986, the BWA celebrated and honored Kakushinni, Shinran and Eshinni's daughter.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:31 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:53 - Meditation
03:52 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:02 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)
13:30 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)
14:48 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)
17:24 - Dharma Talk: Barbara Brennan
36:06 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)
41:55 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
43:40 - Announcements
56:07 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
56:56 - April Dharma Service Schedule
57:11 - How to Donate to WBT
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