Hoonko Service

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

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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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Hoonko Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Hoonko (Shinran Shonin's Memorial) Service for Sunday, January 14, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa. 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:19 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:31 - Meditation

    04:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:38 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:01 - Hoonko Aspiration

    11:05 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

    17:27 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:02 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    46:25 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness

    48:47 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    50:51 - Announcements

    53:55 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:44 - January Schedule

    54:59 - How to Donate to WBT

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Hoonko Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Hoonko Service for Sunday, January 22, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The Hoonko Service is the memorial service of Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin, who passed away on January 16, 1263.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:14 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:42 - Offering of Flower & Light

    03:27 - Meditation

    04:30 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)

    06:43 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    10:58 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

    17:23 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:38 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    43:06 - Gatha: Arigatai

    45:34 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    47:47 - Announcements

    53:07 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:58 - January Schedule

    54:08 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    54:17 - 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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Hoonko Service

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Rev. Kerry Kiyohara

Hoonko Service for Sunday, January 16, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Kerry Kiyohara at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Rev. Kiyohara, our guest speaker, is the resident minister of Makawao Buddhist Temple on the island of Maui.

The Hoonko service is the memorial service of our founder, Shinran Shonin.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 00:27 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

  • 03:36 - Meditation

  • 04:57 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 07:26 - Sanbujo

  • 11:05 - Hoonko Aspiration

  • 12:01 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

  • 26:00 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 29:03 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kerry Kiyohara

  • 01:04:23 - Gatha: Ondokusan

  • 01:07:11 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 01:08:25 - Closing Aspiration

  • 01:09:08 - Announcements

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Online Hoonko Service

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Rev. David Nakamoto & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Rev. David Nakamoto & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Online Hoonko Service for Sunday, January 17, 2021 with Guest Speaker Rev. David Nakamoto and Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. One of the special services held during the year, the Hoonko service is the annual memorial service for Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin.

Our Hoonko Service speaker is Rev. David Nakamoto, who was the minister at Windward Buddhist Temple (Kailua Hongwanji Mission) from 2010 to 2017.

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

  • 01:59 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 02:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:24 - Hoonko Aspiration

  • 05:09 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

  • 18:23 - Dharma Talk: Rev. David Nakamoto

  • 30:50 - Gatha: Ondokusan (II) (page 123 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 33:21 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 34:15 - Closing Remarks

  • 35:32 - January Schedule

  • 35:45 - How to Donate to WBT Online

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Hoonko Service

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Today we observed Hoonko, the memorial service for Jodo Shinshu founder Shinran Shonin. Our guest speaker for our Hoonko Service was Rev. Ryoso Toshima.

Rev. Toshima served as a resident minister at various temples around the state including Hanapepe Hongwanji (Kauai), Honokaa Hongwanji (Big Island), and Waipahu Hongwanji. Following that, he came to the Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin and served as the Rimban (head minister) for many years.

Watch Rev. Toshima’s Hoonko Dharma Talk below.

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Hoonko Service with Guest Speaker Rev. Thomas Okano

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The Hoonko Service is the annual commemoration of the passing of Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin. Our guest speaker for our Hoonko Service was Rev. Thomas Okano, retired Bishop of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii.

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Hoonko Service

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The Hoonko Service is the annual memorial observance for Jodo Shinshu's founder, Shinran Shonin. With his Hoonko Dharma message, Rev. Kuniyuki took us back over 750 years ago and the evolution of Shin Buddhism.

Rev. Kuniyuki gave us a homework assignment. As a Shin Buddhist, what's my take on the missile false alarm that occurred on January 13?