Prudence Kusano & Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani
Dharma Service for Sunday, June 7, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Prudence Kusano. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani. Prudence shares Dharma moments from one of her favorite books, "Big Panda and Tiny Dragon" by James Norbury. https://amzn.to/4eaK09G
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:30 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:14 - Meditation
04:00 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:29 - Sutra: Juseige (page 59 in the red service book)
15:32 - Recitation: Our Pledge
16:52 - Gatha: Flying Free
21:02 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano
28:43 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)
30:05 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
31:32 - Announcements
34:35 - Hurricane Preparedness
39:20 - Bon Dance Announcements
44:45 - June Birthdays
46:30 - Words of Thanksgiving
47:32 - June Dharma Service Schedule
47:47 - How to Donate to WBT
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Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook
