Dr. Michael Jaffe
Dharma Service for Sunday, June 14, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Dr. Michael Jaffe. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Mike shares the Dharma lessons he learned from his recent trip to run the Everest Marathon on Mount Everest.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:23 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:02 - Meditation
03:51 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:05 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)
13:04 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)
14:07 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 216 in Praises of the Buddha)
15:58 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Jaffe
48:00 - Gatha: Living Gratefully (page 132 in Praises of the Buddha)
49:43 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
51:34 - Announcements
54:23 - Bon Dance Announcements
57:56 - Words of Thanksgiving
58:43 - June Dharma Service Schedule
58:58 - How to Donate to WBT
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