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Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Dharma Service

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Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani

Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Dharma Service for Sunday, April 12, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Bishop Umitani. Bishop Umitani shares a story this past week about empathy from the Artemis II mission to the moon.

The Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) service commemorates the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha. During the service, sangha members pour sweet tea over a baby Buddha statue in a flower-filled hanamido.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:49 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:30 - Meditation

    04:29 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:57 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:53 - Hanamatsuri Aspiration

    12:56 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    26:21 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    14:48 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:15 - Dharma Talk: Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani

    50:56 - Gatha: Floral Festival (page 60 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:32 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    55:08 - Announcements

    59:42 - April Birthdays

    01:01:22 - Words of Thanksgiving

    01:02:03 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    01:02:18 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo & Birthdays

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Tatsuo Muneto

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, March 29, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Tatsuo Muneto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Muneto. With the start of the Hanamatsuri celebrations, Rev. Muneto's Dharma Talk was titled, "Today, You Are Born as a Buddhist." Rev. Muneto also shared the story "Taro and the Tofu" by Masako Matsuno.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of March, 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

    00:25 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:21 - Meditation

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

    06:28 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:32 - Remembrance

    15:42 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    22:30 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    23:48 - Gatha: All Life is One (page 2 in Praises of the Buddha)

    25:59 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Tatsuo Muneto

    40:36 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:18 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:56 - Announcements

    50:40 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:25 - April Schedule

    51:40 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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Spring Ohigan Service

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Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki

Spring Ohigan Dharma Service for Sunday, March 15, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kuniyuki. Rev. Kuniyuki gave a preview of his upcoming Adult Dharma Class at WBT, "Shakyamuni's Teachings to Kalamas. Thinking for Yourself and be a Critical Thinker"

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:42 - Meditation

    03:37 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:32 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    13:25 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    14:48 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:23 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki

    49:42 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    52:07 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:59 - Announcements

    01:03:31 - Words of Thanksgiving

    01:04:13 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    01:24:28 - How to Donate to WBT

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Dharma Service

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Raymond Takiue and Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, March 8, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Raymond Takiue of Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani. Raymond shared his journey to attaining his Tokudo ordination in October 2025 at the Nishi Hongwanji in Kyoto.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:26 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:38 - Meditation

    03:18 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:46 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:59 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    18:31 - Gatha: Lord Buddha Speaks To Me (page 137 in Praises of the Buddha)

    22:01 - Dharma Talk: Raymond Takiue

    44:36 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:39 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    48:39 - Announcements

    54:45 - Words of Thanksgiving

    55:32 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    55:47 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo!

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Dharma Service

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Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani and Dennis Tashiro

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, March 1, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by temple president, Dennis Tashiro. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:12 - Meditation

    03:55 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:23 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    14:44 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    15:30 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:27 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    33:27 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    34:46 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:41 - Announcements

    41:35 - March Birthdays

    42:59 - Words of Thanksgiving

    43:50 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    44:05 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Yuika Hasebe

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, February 22, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Yuika Hasebe of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Hasebe.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of February, 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

    00:37 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:05 - Meditation

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

    06:02 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:20 - Remembrance

    14:37 - Sutra: Gassho To Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

    21:41 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    22:53 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:43 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Yuika Hasebe

    42:03 - Gatha: All Life Is One (page 2 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:33 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:54 - Announcements

    52:00 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:53 - March Schedule

    53:08 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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Nirvana Day Service

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Rev. Shingo Furusawa

Nirvana Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 15, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Shingo Furusawa of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Furusawa. 

Rev. Shingo shared a Dharma Talk titled, "Shakyamuni Buddha Taught Us How to Live Together in Peace and Harmony." He covers 4 topics.

  1. The life of Shakyamuni Buddha

  2. The Buddha's teaching of interconnection

  3. What happens when we forget that connection?

  4. Why did Shakyamuni Buddha encourage us to take refuge in Amida Buddha?

Nirvana Day marks the anniversary of the passing away of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, into Nirvana (perfect peace).

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:15 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:58 - Meditation

    03:42 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:53 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    12:41 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon) (page 4 in the red service book)

    14:23 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:45 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shingo Furusawa

    27:26 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:13 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:13 - Announcements

    37:42 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    37:57 - How to Donate to WBT

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Gatha Practice

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Dana Day & Pet Memorial Service

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Rev. David Fujimoto

Dana Day & Pet Memorial Dharma Service for Sunday, February 8, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. David Fujimoto of Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Fujimoto.

Dana, or selfless giving, is one of the six paramitas. Dana Day is an annual, early-February observance in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, established in 1965, to promote dāna.

Today was also our annual Pet Memorial Remembrance Service. Pets provide us with selfless giving with their unconditional love and companionship. A loss of a family pet is often our first encounter with mortality as children.

And, finally, this also happens to be the most important day of the year for professional football fans, also known as Super Bowl Sunday. Rev. Fujimoto's Dharma talk ties all three of these notable occasions together in the context of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:31 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:45 - Meditation

    03:29 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:41 - Pet Remembrance

    10:48 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    18:46 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    19:52 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 41 in Praises of the Buddha)

    22:18 - Dharma Talk: Rev. David Fujimoto

    39:03 - Gatha: Flying Free

    43:50 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:12 - Announcements

    53:39 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    53:54 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo

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Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano and Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, February 1, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Prudence Kusano. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki, retired Director of the Buddhist Study Center. Prudence's Dharma message is about her recent trip to San Francisco and her visit to the Buddhist Church of San Francisco.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:07 - Meditation

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

    06:04 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:53 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    15:25 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:23 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    36:53 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:07 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:49 - Announcements

    44:22 - February Birthdays

    52:56 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    53:11 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Charlene Kihara

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, January 25, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kihara. Rev. Kihara shares a slideshow of Goeiden, an illustrated biography of Shinran Shonin's life.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of January, 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

    00:23 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:50 - Meditation

    03:31 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:38 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:11 - Remembrance

    13:24 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    18:39 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    19:56 - Gatha: With These hands (page 216 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:45 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Charlene Kihara

    44:23 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:41 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    47:59 - Announcements

    50:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:28 - February Schedule

    51:43 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

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