Dexter Mar
Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, June 28, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Dexter Mar. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Yuika Hasebe of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Dexter shares his journey to Tokudo in 2025 in a Dharma Talk titled, "The Healing Path."
he monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of June, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
oin us at our annual Bon Dance in Kailua on Saturday, July 11 at our temple. We will have a Country Market and Rummage Sale featuring takuan, bitter melon namasu, assorted manju, and nantu (Okinawan mochi) that opens at 5 pm. The Food Booth opens at 6 pm with BBQ dinner plates, chili dogs, saimin, Spam Musubi, and andagi. The Bon Dance begins at 7 pm.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:24 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:47 - Meditation
03:32 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:48 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
09:39 - Remembrance
18:37 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)
27:29 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)
24:37 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)
30:33 - Dharma Talk: Dexter Mar
58:09 - Gatha: When We See the Golden Sun (page 173 in Praises of the Buddha)
01:00:04 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
01:01:53 - Announcements
01:12:10 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
01:12:58 - July Schedule
01:13:13 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo
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