Carolyn Uchiyama
Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, November 23, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Carolyn Uchiyama, co-president of Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. Carolyn's Dharma Talk is titled "Ondobo - Ondogyo." Ondobo - Ondogyo is a Shin Buddhist phrase that means we are fellow travelers on the Buddhist path.
Carolyn also shares the story, "Addy's Cup of Sugar," a Stillwater tale by Jon J Muth based on a Buddhist story.
The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of November, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:29 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:21 - Meditation
04:04 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:20 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
09:11 - Remembrance
14:48 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)
19:29 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)
23:54 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)
22:45 - Dharma Talk: Carolyn Uchiyama
49:14 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)
51:23 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
52:46 - Announcements
01:02:53 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
01:03:35 - November Schedule
01:03:50 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo
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