Dr. Michael Jaffe

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Dharma Service

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Dr. Michael Jaffe

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 14, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Dr. Michael Jaffe. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Mike shares the Dharma lessons he learned from his recent trip to run the Everest Marathon on Mount Everest.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:02 - Meditation

    03:51 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:05 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    13:04 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    14:07 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 216 in Praises of the Buddha)

    15:58 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Jaffe

    48:00 - Gatha: Living Gratefully (page 132 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:43 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    51:34 - Announcements

    54:23 - Bon Dance Announcements

    57:56 - Words of Thanksgiving

    58:43 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    58:58 - How to Donate to WBT

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  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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Bingo Winners

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Dharma Service

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Michael Jaffe and daughter, Brin Jaffe

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 12, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT member Dr. Michael Jaffe. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Prudence Kusano, a Certified Ministers Lay Assistant (CMLA). Mike's Dharma Talk is titled "The Dharma of AI. Mind, Machine, and Meaning: A Buddhist Lens on Artificial Intelligence."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:59 - Meditation

    03:45 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:51 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:43 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    13:54 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    15:35 - Dharma Talk: Michael Jaffe

    40:19 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:58 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:49 - Announcements

    46:37 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    47:20 - October Dharma Service Schedule

    47:35 - How to Donate to WBT

  • 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

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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Bingo Sunday

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Family Dharma Service

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Dr. Michael Jaffe

Dharma Service for Sunday, March 9, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT member, Dr. Michael Jaffe. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu.

Mike's Dharma Talk discusses the parallels between golf and Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, positive thinking, and practice. The service includes the recitation of the Junirai Sutra, a hymn written by Nagarjuna, and the Shinshu Pledge II.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:46 - Meditation

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

    05:35 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    13:51 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    14:53 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:38 - Dharma Talk: Michael Jaffe

    41:03 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:20 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:20 - Announcements

    51:10 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:54 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    52:09 - How to Donate to WBT

  • 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

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Monthly Bingo

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Family Dharma Service

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Michael Jaffe

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 13, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by WBT member Michael Jaffe. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu.

Mike's Dharma Message for today was titled "The Dharma of Iron John."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:54 - Meditation

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

    06:23- Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    12:45 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    14:39 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:10 - Dharma Talk: Michael Jaffe

    40:11 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:47 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    44:21 - Announcements

    47:10 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:05 - October Dharma Service Schedule

    48:20 - How to Donate to WBT

  • 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

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Bingo Sunday

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Family Dharma Service

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Dr. Michael Jaffe and Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, July 30, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker and WBT member Dr. Michael Jaffe, at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Mike's Dharma Talk is titled "The Dharma of Dopamine and Desire."

We will observe our annual Summer Break in August. There will be no Dharma Services during the month of August. Sunday Dharma Services at WBT will resume on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:52 - Meditation

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

    05:52 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

    14:29 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon)

    16:02 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    18:13 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Jaffe

    40:29 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:09 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    45:19 - Announcements

    54:01 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    55:06 - How to Donate to WBT

  • 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

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Dr. Michael Jaffe

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 2, 2022 with a Dharma Talk, "The Dharma of the Eighthfold Path" by Dr. Michael Jaffe at Windward Buddhist Temple. 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)

    03:19 - Meditation

    04:15 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:28 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    17:09 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    18:39 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:12 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Jaffe

    42:58 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 29 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:15 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:22 - Closing Aspiration

    47:19 - Announcements

    56:40 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    57:30 - October Schedule

    57:40 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    57:49 - How to Donate to WBT

  • 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

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Intergenerational Activity: Pumpkins & Balls

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Family Dharma Service

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Dr. Michael Jaffe & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, January 9, 2022 with a Dharma Talk, "The Dharma of Change," by Lay Speaker Dr. Michael Jaffe at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks

  • 00:12 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

  • 02:28 - Meditation

  • 03:33 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 06:07 - Sutra: Gassho with Amida

  • 12:21 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

  • 13:54 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

  • 17:27 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Jaffe

  • 36:11 - Gatha: Flying Free

  • 40:25 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 42:10 - Announcements

  • 47:25 - February Schedule

  • 47:34 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Online Dharma Service

Dr. Michael Jaffe

Dr. Michael Jaffe

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, May 2, 2021 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Dr. Michael Jaffe, "The Dharma of Climate Change." The service is officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple.

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

  • 02:00- Opening Remarks & Program

  • 02:12 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:09 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

  • 10:32 - Recitation: Taking Refuge (The Three Treasures)

  • 11:08 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Jaffe

  • 28:35 - Gatha: Amida's Smile (from "The Golden Chain")

  • 31:48 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 32:43 - Closing Remarks

  • 33:07 - March Schedule

  • 33:32 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Online Dharma Service with Lay Speaker Dr. Michael Jaffe

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Is there a biological reason why Buddhist teachings can be challenging to incorporate into our daily lives? Watch WBT member Dr. Michael Jaffe and "The Neuroanatomy of Buddhism" in this week's Online Dharma Service for Sunday, September 13, 2020.

Today's service includes:

00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell) 0

2:16 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

04:08 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

12:11 - Recitation: Our Pledge

13:17 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Jaffe, “The Neuroanatomy of Buddhism”

35:03 - Gatha: "In Bloom (Saki Niou)"

39:21 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

40:52 - Announcements

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Sunday Family Service & Intergenerational Activity

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Today’s Dharma Talk was presented by Dr. Mike Jaffe. Mike, who also presented at the first Windward Interfaith Service last Tuesday, shared his knowledge of Jewish ethnicity, nationhood, and religion, which are all strongly interrelated, and interwove it with parallels in Buddhism, specifically Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha.

After today’s service, we celebrated our February birthdays. Our intergenerational activity for February had a Valentine’s Day theme and the crafts were enjoyed (and modeled) by all.

February Birthday Celebration

February Intergenerational Activity