Joy Nishida

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New Year's Dharma Service

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Joy Nishida

New Year's Dharma Service for Sunday, January 4, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Joy Nishida. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. Joy shares a New Year's Dharma message centered around Honpa Hongwanji's 2026 slogan, "Nurturing Nembutsu, Sharing Gratitude."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:29 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:16 - Meditation

    03:57 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:14 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:12 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon) (page 4 in the red service book)

    14:57 - Gatha: Hotokesama (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:37 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    28:09 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:48 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:42 - Announcements

    36:46 - January Dharma Service Schedule

    37:01 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational activity

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Dharma Service

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Joy & John Nishida

Dharma Service for Sunday, November 30, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Joy Nishida. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. David Fujimoto of Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji. "Don't Count the Days; Make the Days Count" is a quote by Muhammad Ali and the title of Joy's Dharma Talk. Joy shares what she's thankful for this Thanksgiving including a whirlwind 36 days this spring when her husband John received a kidney transplant.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:11 - Meditation

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

    05:59 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:05 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:10 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 41 in Praises of the Buddha)

    15:44 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    26:44 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:07 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:53 - Announcements

    38:33 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    39:22 - December Dharma Service Schedule

    39:37 - How to Donate to WBT

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Birthdays & Next Month’s Crafts Preview

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Family Dharma Service

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Joy Nishida

Dharma Service for Sunday, May 19, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker, Junior YBA advisor, and WBT Board Member, Joy Nishida. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. It's graduation season, and Joy shares her thoughts and reflects on this milestone occasion for many.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:11 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:37 - Meditation

    03:21 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:29 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    11:49 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    13:00 - Gatha: Gentle Hands

    15:19 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    35:01 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:28 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    39:14 - Announcements

    43:08 - Members' Mother's Day Thoughts read by Rev. Brennan

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

    47:25 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    47:40 - How to Donate to WBT

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Origami

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Family Dharma Service

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Joy Nishida

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 8, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by WBT Board Member and Jr. YBA Advisor Joy Nishida at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Joy's Dharma Talk is titled "Living With Grief."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:56 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:11 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    12:04 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    13:49 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    15:49 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    34:19 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:16 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    38:26 - Announcements

    38:35 - Windward Mall Bon Dance

    47:45 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:35 - October Schedule

    48:49 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday

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Remembrance Day Service

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Joy Nishida

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 23, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Joy Nishida, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Joy's Dharma Talk is titled "How Are You?" and she reflects on that question that we often use in passing. The service is officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa.

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of April, 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

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

    02:57 - Meditation

    03:46 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:10 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:10 - Remembrance Day

    15:05 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    20:52 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    22:07 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:35 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    48:49 - Gatha: Listen To His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    51:11 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:24 - Announcements

    58:02 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    58:45 - April Schedule

    58:58 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Joy Nishida

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 11, 2022 with a musical Dharma Talk, "The Sound of Dharma," by Joy Nishida 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

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

    02:29 - Meditation

    03:36 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:00 - Sutra: Junirai (page 60 in the red service book)

    14:56 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    16:14 - Gatha: Softly Blew the Breezes (page 151 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:23 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishda

    33:02 - New Gatha: Gentle Hands

    36:49 - New Gatha: Golden Chain

    41:54 - "Peace on Your Wings"

    47:06 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:34 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    50:43 - Closing Aspiration

    51:19 - Announcements

    01:00:30 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:01:33 - September Schedule

    01:01:43 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    01:01:53 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Joy Nishida

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, March 6, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and Lay Speaker Joy Nishida at Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. We have resumed in-person Sunday Dharma Services at the temple.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 00:13 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

  • 02:44 - Meditation

  • 03:40 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 05:58 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

  • 12:46 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

  • 13:52 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 17:10 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

  • 32:50 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 34:55 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 36:01 - Closing Aspiration

  • 36:40 - Announcements

  • 41:54 - March Schedule

  • 42:04 - How to Donate to WBT

Online Dharma Service with Lay Speaker Joy Nishida

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Online Dharma Service for Sunday, October 11, 2020 with Lay Speaker Joy Nishida and Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Joy reflects on the year 2020 (so far) and what she's been doing over the last several months.

The program for today's service:

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

02:15 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

04:08 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

10:41 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

11:39 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida - "Choose Happiness"

20:51 - Gatha: "Flying Free"

25:15 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

26:56 - Announcements

27:12 - How to Donate to WBT Online

27:24 - Panda Express Fundraiser on 11/14/2020

Sunday Family Service & Remembrance Day

In our final Sunday Family Service before our summer break, Joy shared a Dharma Talk on the “JOY of Chanting and Music in Shin Buddhism.” Joy shared how chanting and music have an important role in Shin Buddhism, particularly when done as part of a group.

Joy shared a couple of gathas that we may be singing in future Family Services, including “Life in Harmony,” a new gatha composed by BJ Soriano that will be featured at the 16th World Buddhist Women’s Convention in San Francisco in September.

Today was also our Remembrance Day for those who passed in the month of July. There are no Family Services during the month of August. Our next Family Service will be on Sunday, September 1.

Sunday Family Service

“Don’t Be Afraid to Release GAS!” was the title of Joy’s Dharma Talk. Joy shared ways to relieve GAS (Greed, Anger, Stupidity/Ignorance) and engaged the audience in several activities including writing down things that make us “GAS-y” and placing them under the appropriate Eighthfold path that were posted around the room.