Kakushinni Day

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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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Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Dharma Service

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Doris Oshiro and Rev. Sol Kalu

Eshinni / Kakushinni Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 20, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Doris Oshiro of Jikoen Hongwanji in Honolulu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu. Doris reflects on her Nembutsu journey through her family history and Okinawan heritage.

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

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

    03:05 - Meditation

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

    05:52 - Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Aspiration

    07:01 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    15:00 - Gatha: Flying Free

    19:18 - Dharma Talk: Doris Oshiro

    48:43 - Gatha: Ondokusan II / Gratefulness II

    50:59 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:00 - Announcements

    55:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    56:36 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    56:51 - How to Donate to WBT

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Temple Clean-Up

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Gotan-e (Shinran's Birthday) Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan, Rev. Blayne Higa, & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Gotan-e (Shinran's Birthday) Dharma Service for Sunday, May 5, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Blayne Higa of Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Bert Sumikawa. The Gotan-e Service celebrates the birth of Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, who was born on May 21, 1173.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:50 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:35 - Meditation

    04:20 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:35 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:57 - Gotan-e Aspiration

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

    17:52 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Blayne Higa

    47:13 - Gatha: Listen To His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:25 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    51:48 - Announcements

    56:14 - Birthdays

    01:00:15 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:01:11 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    01:01:25 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

Celebrating May Birthdays

Children’s Day Koi

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Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service

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Wendie Yumori & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 21, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Wendie Yumori from Hawaii Betsuin. The service was officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and Rev. Barbara Brennan. Eshinni & Kakushinni Day honors Eshinni, the wife of Shinran Shonin and her dedication to Shinran, and Kakushinni, the daughter of Shinran and Eshinni.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:20 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:42 - Meditation

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

    05:49 - Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Aspiration

    07:11 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:46 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    16:20 - Dharma Talk: Wendie Yumori

    37:48 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:13 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    42:26 - Announcements

    46:34 - Dharma School Update

    50:28 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:23 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    51:39 - How to Donate to WBT

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Dharma School

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Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service

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Rev. Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service for Sunday, April 16, 2023 with a Dharma Talk written by Lois Toyama. Due to unforeseen circumstances, she was unable to join us today. Rev. Brennan delivered her message on her behalf.

Each year, a special service is held in honor of Eshinni, the wife of Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin, and their youngest daughter, Kakushinni. 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:20 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:56 - Meditation

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

    06:05 - Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Aspiration

    07:49 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    18:21 - Gatha: Arigatai

    21:37 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan (for Lois Toyama)

    43:28 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:39 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)

    47:57 - Announcements

    55:11 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    55:57 - April Schedule

    56:09 - 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

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Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service

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Rev. Kumika Soga & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service for Sunday, April 17, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Kumika Soga at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Each year, a special service is held in honor of Eshinni, the wife of Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin, and their youngest daughter, Kakushinni. We honor Eshinni and her dedication to Shinran. We rejoice in the memory of Shinran’s daughter Kakushinni because had it not been for her, his teaching might not be available for us.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 00:21 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

  • 02:33 - Meditation

  • 04:03 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 06:16 - Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Aspiration

  • 07:46 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

  • 15:30 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 20:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kumika Soga

  • 50:16 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 52:02 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 53:14 - Closing Aspiration

  • 54:01 - Announcements

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Eshinni / Kakushinni Day Service with Guest Speaker Mernie Miyasato-Crawford

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The guest speaker for our Eshinni / Kakushinni Day service was Mercie Miyasato-Crawford, a fourth-generation Jikoen Hongwanji member and vice-chair of Project Dana. Mernie shared her reflections on what it means to be, in this life, a Buddhist woman.