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.
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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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