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Hoonko (Shinran's Memorial) Service

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Rev. Satoshi Ka’imipono Tomioka

Hoonko Dharma Service for Sunday, January 18, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Satoshi Ka'imipono Tomioka of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Hawaii island. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Tomioka.

The Hoonko Service is an important annual memorial in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, commemorating founder Shinran Shonin's passing on January 16, 1263.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:28 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:07 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:59 - Meditation

    05:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:14 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    12:50 - Hoonko Aspiration

    15:24 - Sutra: Shoshin Nembutsu Ge (page 11 in the red service book)

    23:16 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    24:19 - Gatha: Saint Shinran (page 170 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:18 - Dharma Talk: ev. Satoshi Ka'imipono Tomioka

    01:04:44 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness II

    01:07:10 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:08:52 - Announcements

    01:15:18 - Words of Thanksgiving

    01:16:02 - January Dharma Service Schedule

    01:16:16 - How to Donate to WBT

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Hoonko (Shinran's Memorial) Service

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Rev. Shinkai Murakami & Rev. Sol Kalu

Hoonko (Shinran's Memorial) Service for Sunday, January 19, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Shinkai Murakami of Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Dharma service was officiated by WBT Resident Minister, Rev. Sol Kalu.

The Hoonko Service is a special service that commemorates the death of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism founder, Shinran Shonin.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:18 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:12 - Meditation

    04:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:14 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    06:49 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    12:39 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

    15:09 - Gatha: Children In Japan (page 41 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:09 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shinkai Murakami

    56:45 - Gatha: Nami Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    59:04 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    01:01:06 - Announcements

    01:03:26 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:04:07 - January Dharma Service Schedule

    01:04:22 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bodhi Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Bodhi Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 8, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu.

Celebrated annually on December 8, Bodhi Day commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha's attainment of awakening or enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:00 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:49 - Meditation

    04:32 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:47 - Loving Kindness Metta

    08:31 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    12:27 - Bodhi Day Aspiration

    13:54 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    22:14 - Gatha: The Bodhi Day (page 20 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    53:34 - Gatha: Hotokesama (II) (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    55:33 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    57:39 - Announcements

    01:01:54 - December Birthdays

    01:04:32 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:05:29 - December Dharma Service Schedule

    01:05:44 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Snow Globes Activity

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Eitaikyo Service

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Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata

Eitaikyo Dharma Service for Sunday, November 17, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata, Associate Minister of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu.

The Eitaikyo Service is a memorial service that WBT dharma followers & temple leaders who came before us. It is through their efforts that the Dharma continues to be shared to successive generations.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:29 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:59 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    04:11 - Meditation

    04:58 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:52 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:11 - Eitaikyo Aspiration

    12:50 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    20:27 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    21:52 - Gatha: Arigatai

    24:13 - Dharma Talk: ev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata

    53:42 - Gatha: Flying Free

    57:59 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    59:45 - Announcements

    01:02:04 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:02:58 - November Dharma Service Schedule

    01:03:13 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bodhi Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. David Nakamoto

Bodhi Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 17, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. David Nakamoto at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Nakamoto previously served at Kailua Hongwanji (now Windward Buddhist Temple) from 2010 until his retirement in 2017. Rev. Brennan officiated the service.

Bodhi Day was on December 8 and commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha's attainment of Awakening under the Bodhi tree. Rev. Nakamoto shares the story of how Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:20 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:12 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:59 - Meditation

    05:02 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:19 - Loving Kindness Metta

    09:19 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    12:44 - Bodhi Day Aspiration

    13:12 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    21:45 - Gatha: The Bodhi Day (page 20 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:13 - Dharma Talk: Rev. David Nakamoto

    51:34 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:36 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    55:57 - Announcements

    01:04:28 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:05:23 - December Schedule

    01:05:38 - How to Donate to WBT

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December Intergenerational activity

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Buddha Day Service (Hanamatsuri)

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Rev. Rev. Barbara Brennan, Rev. Marcos Sawada, & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Buddha Day Service (Hanamatsuri) for Sunday, April 9, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Marcos Sawada of Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji Mission, at Windward Buddhist Temple. We welcomed our friends from Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji for today's joint Buddha Day Service.

Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) is held to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, in Lumbini Garden.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    01:15 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    04:31 - Meditation

    05:19 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:42 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:01 - Buddha Day Aspiration

    12:30 - Kanmoku-ge & Pouring of sweet tea

    27:49 - Gatha: Happy Buddha Day (page 56 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:20 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Marcos Sawada

    58:23 - Gatha: Softly Blew the Breezes (page 151 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:00:18 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:03:24 - Announcements

    01:09:35 - April Birthdays

    01:12:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:12:59 - April Schedule

    01:13:11 - How to Donate to WBT

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Members of the Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji Mission

Birthdays, Bingo, & Socializing AFter Service

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Spring Ohigan & Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa, Rev. Alan Urasaki, & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Spring Ohigan & Remembrance Day Service for Sunday, March 19, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Alan Urasaki, at Windward Buddhist Temple.

Higan is one of the Hongwanji’s major services. It is the time when there is harmony in the universe, when day and night are equal in length. It is a time for reflection, to recall and try to put into practice the Six Paramitas or Perfections to achieve a balance in our lives. These are: Giving/Charity, Behavior/Morality, Endurance/Patience, Endeavor/Right Effort, Right Meditation, and Right Wisdom.

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of March, regardless of the year.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:18 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:46 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:32 - Meditation

    04:17 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:34 - Aspiration

    07:34 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:24 - Remembrance Day

    15:12 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

    23:47 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    17:37 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:01 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Alan Urasaki

    53:09 - Gatha: Ondokusan II & Gratefulness II

    55:48 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:32 - Announcements

    01:07:05 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:07:56 - April Schedule

    01:08:10 - How to Donate to WBT

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Water Color Painting Demonstration

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Family Dharma Service

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Karen Radius & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, March 12, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan and a special guest speaker, Karen Radius, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Karen leads the Kailua Service Care program, a collaboration between Daybreak Church, Windward YMCA, and numerous Windward area churches, community and government partners, and individuals.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:13 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:57 - Meditation

    03:50 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:21 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:40 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    17:37 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:18 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    30:43 - Guest Speaker: Karen Radius, Kailua Service Care

    46:29 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    48:59 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    50:58 - Announcements

    01:03:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:04:01 - March Schedule

    01:04:13 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday

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Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service

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Rev. Kumika Soga & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service for Sunday, April 17, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Kumika Soga at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Each year, a special service is held in honor of Eshinni, the wife of Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin, and their youngest daughter, Kakushinni. We honor Eshinni and her dedication to Shinran. We rejoice in the memory of Shinran’s daughter Kakushinni because had it not been for her, his teaching might not be available for us.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 00:21 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

  • 02:33 - Meditation

  • 04:03 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 06:16 - Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Aspiration

  • 07:46 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

  • 15:30 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 20:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kumika Soga

  • 50:16 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 52:02 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 53:14 - Closing Aspiration

  • 54:01 - Announcements

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Buddha Day Service

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Rev. Irene Nakamoto & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Buddha Day / Hana Matsuri Service for Sunday, April 10, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Irene Nakamoto at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Buddha Day, also known as Hana Matsuri, commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini Garden. This is a recording of the complete Buddha Day service, including the pouring of sweet tea over the Baby Buddha and Rev. Nakamoto's Dharma message.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 00:28 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

  • 02:34 - Meditation

  • 03:39 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 06:01 - Buddha Day Aspiration

  • 07:11 - Sutra: Kanmoku-ge & Pouring of Sweet Tea

  • 18:59 - Gatha: Happy Buddha Day (page 56 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 21:19 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Irene Nakamoto

  • 52:52 - Gatha: Floral Festival (page 46 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 55:32 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 56:43 - Closing Aspiration

  • 57:35 - Announcements