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