special services

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Gotan-e Service

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Rev. Eric Matsumoto

Gotan-e Dharma Service for Sunday, May 17, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Eric Matsumoto. The birthday of the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, Shinran Shonin, is commemorated in the Gotan-e Service. This is one of the six major services observed annually by Jodo Shinshu temples.

Rev. Matsumoto is currently the resident minister of Aiea Hongwanji Mission and served as the 16th Bishop of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii from 2011 - 2023. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Matsumoto. Rev. Matsumoto's Dharma Talk was titled, "What is Compassion?"

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:01 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:57 - Meditation

    04:56 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:09 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:12 - Gotan-e Aspiration

    14:21 - Sutra: Shoshin Nembutsu Ge (page 11 in the red service book)

    21:57 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    23:12 - Gatha: Saint Shinran (page 170 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:19 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Eric Matsumoto

    53:34 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness II

    56:22 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    57:45 - Announcements

    01:00:05 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:00:53 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    01:01:08 - How to Donate to WBT

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Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Dharma Service

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Barbara Brennan and Rev. Shingo Furusawa

Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 19, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Barbara Brennan. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. Barbara served as resident minister at Windward Buddhist Temple from November 2022 until her retirement from ministry on July 31, 2024.

Established at the 1978 World Buddhist Women’s Convention, Eshinni Day honors the wife of Shinran Shonin. In 1986, the BWA celebrated and honored Kakushinni, Shinran and Eshinni's daughter.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:53 - Meditation

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

    06:02 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    13:30 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    14:48 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:24 - Dharma Talk: Barbara Brennan

    36:06 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:55 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:40 - Announcements

    56:07 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    56:56 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    57:11 - How to Donate to WBT

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Earth Day Reuse Display

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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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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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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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Bodhi Day Service

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Rev. Kerry Kiyohara of Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

Bodhi Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 14, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Kerry Kiyohara, resident minister of Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist Temple ( @MakawaoHongwanji ). This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kiyohara.

Rev. Kiyohara's Dharma Talk has two parts:

  1. Children’s Dharma Story Time: “Santa Buddha: A Christmas Story”

  2. Dharma Talk for the Rest of Us: "The Bodhisattva Santa Claus”

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

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

    02:49 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:32 - Meditation

    04:34 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:43 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    14:49 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    16:04 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 41 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:41 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kerry Kiyohara

    48:21 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    50:45 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:13 - Announcements

    58:03 - December Birthdays

    59:41 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:00:33 - December Dharma Service Schedule

    01:00:48 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

December Birthdays

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Eitaikyo Service

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Rev. Yuika Hasebe

Eitaikyo Dharma Service for Sunday, November 16, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by guest minister Rev. Yuika Hasebe of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Hasebe.

The Eitaikyo Service is a memorial service that honors past Windward Buddhist Temple Dharma followers & temple leaders who came before us. It is through their efforts that the Dharma continues to be shared at WBT to successive generations. Eitaikyo is one of the six special services held by Jodo Shinshu temples during the year.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:40 - Meditation

    03:32 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:48 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    17:26 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    19:03 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    22:06 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Yuika Hasebe

    42:54 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:49 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    47:12 - Announcements

    51:42 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:29 - November Dharma Service Schedule

    52:43 - How to Donate to WBT

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Veterans Day & Bingo

The last day of our fall Food Drive for the Hawaii Foodbank.

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Autumn Ohigan & Peace Day Service

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Rev. Alan Urasaki

Autumn Ohigan & Peace Day Dharma Service for Sunday, September 14, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by guest minister Rev. Alan Urasaki of Shinshu Kyokai Mission of Hawaii. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Urasaki.

Rev. Urasaki emphasizes the importance of peace, kindness, and interconnectedness, drawing on the teachings of Amida Buddha and the spirit of aloha. He encourages the audience to observe their own hearts with gentleness, let go of attachments, and cultivate inner peace.

Following the service, members went on a walk around Kailua to distribute Peace Day cranes.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:55 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:53 - Meditation

    04:39 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:47 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:27 - Ohigan Aspiration

    11:17 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    17:10 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    13:36 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:36 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Alan Urasaki

    01:00:09 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:02:47 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    01:04:08 - Announcements

    01:13:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:14:41 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    01:14:56:28 - How to Donate to WBT

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Peace Day Walk Around Kailua

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Obon & Hatsubon Service

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Rev. Charlene Kihara and Rev. Sol Kalu

Our annual Obon & Hastubon Service held on Sunday, July 6, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Obon is a time when Buddhists remember those who have left this world before us, with gratitude for enabling us to exist and to encounter the dharma. This was also our Hatsubon Service, for families of those who passed away since the last Obon.

The service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Join us at our Bon Dance in Kailua on Saturday, July 12, 2025. One night only! Visit https://tinyurl.com/bondance2025 or https://windwardbuddhisttemple.org for details.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:12 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:48 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:16 - Meditation

    04:11 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:15 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:01 - Obon Aspiration

    10:43 - Offering of Incense

    14:20 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    22:04 - Gatha: Obon, Obon, It's Festival Day (page 148 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:31 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Charlene Kihara

    40:44 - Gatha: Ondokusan & Gratefulness

    42:59 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:51 - Announcements

    46:39 - July Birthdays

    48:02 - Bon Dance Announcements

    56:29 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    57:34 - July Dharma Service Schedule

    57:42 - How to Donate to WBT

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July Birthdays & Intergenerational Activity

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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