Dharma Service

Neil Yamamoto

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, May 3, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. Neil shares a Dharma message "…those from whom we learn…Bodhisattvas in Everyday Life."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:21 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:14 - Meditation

    03:57 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:18 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:49 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    15:15 - Gatha: Living Gratefully (page 132 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:20 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    30:46 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:26 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:25 - Announcements

    39:22 - Birthdays

    42:05 - Words of Thanksgiving

    43:01 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    43:16 - How to Donate to WBT

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