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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, June 29, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu.

Rev. Kalu shares the importance of acceptance and going with the flow of life, drawing parallels between Bon Dancing and Buddhist teachings. He highlights how acceptance can lead to serenity and peace, especially in the face of life's challenges. As the local saying in Hawaii goes, "If can, can; if no can, no can."

The 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.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:24 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:23 - Meditation

    04:04 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:11 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:44 - Remembrance Aspiration

    10:49 - Remembrance

    15:57 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    22:49 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    24:02 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:27 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    42:11 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:28 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:20 - Announcements

    52:22 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:04 - July Dharma Service Schedule

    53:19 - How to Donate to WBT

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Dharma Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa & Rev. Sol Kalu

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 22, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Shirley Yangisawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu, WBT's Resident Minister. Shirley's Dharma Talk reflects on the importance of gratitude for nature, specifically highlighting the roles of honeybees and monarch butterflies in pollination.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:42 - Meditation

    03:23 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:24 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    11:23 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    12:40 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    15:38 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

    24:40 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:00 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:53 - Announcements

    31:52 - Bon Dance Announcements

    33:29 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    34:12 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    34:28 - How to Donate to WBT

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Shirley’s Caterpillars

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Father's Day Dharma Service

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Leslie Yamamoto & Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 15, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu, WBT's Resident Minister. Neil's Dharma Talk is titled "Flags and our Fathers: Flag Day, Father's Day, and Their Special Meaning."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:11 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:51 - Meditation

    03:35 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:37 - Father's Day Aspiration

    06:04 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:27 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    17:30 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:07 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    31:57 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:57 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:56 - Announcements

    39:44 - Bon Dance Announcements

    45:18 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    46:06 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    46:21 - How to Donate to WBT

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Temple Clean Up Day

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 8, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu, WBT's Resident Minister. Rev. Kalu's Dharma Talk is titled, "You Only Live Twice," and he shares his thoughts on a topic many of us avoid, but know will happen to everyone: death.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:14 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:00 - Meditation

    03:43 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:48 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

    12:10 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    13:35 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:37 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    38:48 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness

    41:17 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:12 - Announcements

    46:07 - Bon Dance Announcements

    48:30 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    49:12 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    49:27 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday

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Family Dharma Service

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Dennis Tashiro

Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, June 1, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT President Dennis Tashiro. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Cynthia Rodriguez, a Certified Minister's Lay Assistant (CMLA).

Dennis shares the story "I Am Human. A Book of Empathy" by Susan Verde.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:33 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:06 - Meditation

    03:49 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:58 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    12:56 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:50 - Gatha: Flying Free

    18:23 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    33:36 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:23 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:26 - Announcements

    42:05 - Bon Dance Announcements

    45:44 - June Birthdays

    47:37 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:27 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    48:42 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

Today’s intergenerational activity was decorating summer visors.

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, May 25, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Bert Sumikawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa.

Mahalo for your patience in posting this service. In addition to the delay, we also had unforeseen technical difficulties with the primary audio recording, so the audio is not as clear as our other videos.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of May, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:43 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:29 - Meditation

    04:15 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:39 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:49 - Remembrance Aspiration

    10:38 - Remembrance

    13:41 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    21:16 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    22:43 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 216 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:43 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Bert Sumikawa

    46:40 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    48:20 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    50:19 - Announcements

    53:19 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:14 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    54:29 - How to Donate to WBT

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Gotan-e Dharma Service

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Rev. Tatsuo Muneto and Rev. Sol Kalu

Gotan-e Dharma Service for Sunday, May 18, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Tatsuo Muneto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT's resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu. Rev. Muneto's Dharma Talk is on his gratitude for the Three Treasures: the Buddha, the Dharma (teachings), and the Sangha (community).

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:16 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:49 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:14 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:32 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:35 - Gotan-e Aspiration

    10:48 - Sutra: Shoshin Nembutsu Ge (page 10 in the red service book)

    16:28 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    17:51 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:47 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Tatsuo Muneto

    43:33 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:49 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    46:51 - Announcements

    51:29 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:16 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    52:31 - How to Donate to WBT

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Temple Cleaning

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Mother's Day Dharma Service

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Jennifer Kane

Mother's Day Family Dharma Service for Sunday, May 11, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Jennifer Kane. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT's resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu. Jennifer shares the story of "The Poison Arrow" and the importance of addressing immediate issues and not allowing harmful thoughts or emotions to fester.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:19 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:53 - Meditation

    03:38 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:49 - Mother's Day Aspiration

    06:30 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:04 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    14:05 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:11 - Dharma Talk: Jennifer Kane

    26:19 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:28 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:24 - Announcements

    33:22 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    34:04 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    34:21 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday

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Family Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano with grandsons Kelton and Coda

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, May 4, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker and organizer of our many intergenerational activities, Prudence Kusano. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Dennis Tashiro, a Certified Minister's Lay Assistant.

Prudence reads the story, "Noa the Puhi Learns to Let Go" by by Gail Omoto, Jan Dill, Judy Dill, and illustrated by Garrett Omoto. Buy the book here.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:17 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:00 - Meditation

    03:45 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:51 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    11:55 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    13:35 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:09 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    23:11 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:49 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:51 - Announcements

    32:14 - May Birthdays

    33:57 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    34:43 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    34:57 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

Today’s intergenerational activity was making flower arrangements for Mother’s Day.

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, April 27, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. Rev. Kalu discusses the three mirrors of Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and the understanding of one's own faults compared to the faults of others.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of April, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:22 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:08 - Meditation

    03:52 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:12 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:47 - Remembrance Aspiration

    11:31 - Remembrance

    18:25 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    28:33 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    30:05 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 41 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:28 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    54:47 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)

    57:05 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    59:07 - Announcements

    01:04:34 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:05:17 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    01:05:32 - How to Donate to WBT

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After refreshments, we packed snack bags for the Kailua Service Care event on April 29. WBT one of several organizations in Kailua that participates in this monthly event at Daybreak Church in Kailua.