Neil Yamamoto

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Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, May 3, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. Neil shares a Dharma message "…those from whom we learn…Bodhisattvas in Everyday Life."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:14 - Meditation

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

    06:18 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:49 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    15:15 - Gatha: Living Gratefully (page 132 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:20 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    30:46 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:26 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:25 - Announcements

    39:22 - Birthdays

    42:05 - Words of Thanksgiving

    43:01 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    43:16 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

May Birthdays

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Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, January 11, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Cynthia Rodriguez, a Certified Ministers Lay Assistant. Neil shares his family's New Year traditions, "The Wabi-Sabi Nature of New Years Traditions."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:24 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:31 - Meditation

    03:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:37 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    15:08 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    16:28 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:32 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    30:29 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:51 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    34:56 - Announcements

    39:08 - January Dharma Service Schedule

    39:23 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday

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Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, November 9, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Continuing his "Foodie-Dharma" series, Neil's Dharma Talk was titled, "To Be Grateful & Thankful." We also recognized our veterans in our sangha, as Veterans Day will be on November 11.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:00 - Meditation

    04:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:19 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:20 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    14:19 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 216 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:09 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    28:13 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:47 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:41 - Announcements

    33:52 - Veterans Day

    39:30 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    40:13 - November Dharma Service Schedule

    40:28 - How to Donate to WBT

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Veterans Day & Bingo

Recognizing our veterans for Veterans Day

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Father's Day Dharma Service

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Leslie Yamamoto & Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 15, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu, WBT's Resident Minister. Neil's Dharma Talk is titled "Flags and our Fathers: Flag Day, Father's Day, and Their Special Meaning."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:51 - Meditation

    03:35 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:37 - Father's Day Aspiration

    06:04 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:27 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    17:30 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:07 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    31:57 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:57 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:56 - Announcements

    39:44 - Bon Dance Announcements

    45:18 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    46:06 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    46:21 - How to Donate to WBT

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Temple Clean Up Day

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Family Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, November 10, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by WBT board member Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu. Neil continues his FoodieDharma series, this time looking at a Hawaii icon, the SPAM Musubi.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:37 - Meditation

    03:24 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:36 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:27 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

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

    15:40 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    24:41 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:44 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    28:38 - Announcements

    32:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    32:59 - November Dharma Service Schedule

    33:14 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo

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Family Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 23, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by WBT lay speaker and board member, Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Neil is a foodie and, like his earlier Dharma Talks, he brings a fun perspective to food and his Buddhism journey.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:17 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:20 - Meditation

    04:07 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:19 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    15:43 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    17:08 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:33 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    30:50 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:10 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    35:11 - Announcements

    40:12 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    41:03 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    41:18 - How to Donate to WBT

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Remembrance Day Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 28, 2023 with a Memorial Day Dharma Talk by lay speaker Neil Yamamoto, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Neil's talk is titled "Gratitude: A Memorial Day Message."

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

    00:18 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:00 - Meditation

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

    06:02 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:24 - Remembrance Day

    16:14 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    24:25 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    25:55 - Gatha: Splendor of an Evening Sky (page 156 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:23 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    39:14 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    40:57 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:41 - Announcements

    51:23- Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:14 - June Schedule

    52:27 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 30, 2022 with a Dharma Talk, "Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving" by Neil Yamamoto 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)

    02:53 - Meditation

    03:48 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:00 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    12:49 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    15:08 - Gatha: Ondokusan II & Gratefulness

    17:17 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    26:08 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:42 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:55 - Closing Aspiration

    29:49 - Announcements

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

    38:28 - November Schedule

    38:39 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    38:49 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

"The Buddhist Wisdom of the Loco Moco" Dharma Service for Sunday, June 5, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was led by our Lay Minister's Aids-in-training. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:09 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:49 - Meditation

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

    06:03 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    13:15 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    14:38 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 29 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:45 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    26:03 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:12 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:21 - Closing Aspiration

    30:04 - Announcements

    31:14 - June Birthdays

    39:41 - June Schedule

    40:00 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

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Online Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, November 21, 2021 with a Thanksgiving Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Neil Yamamoto at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

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

  • 02:19 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 02:38 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:34 - Recitation: Our Pledge

  • 05:31 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

  • 12:05 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

  • 16:39 - Gatha: Each Day Anew

  • 20:26 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 21:23 - Closing Aspiration

  • 22:04 - November Schedule

  • 22:12 - Announcements

  • 22:31 - How to Donate to WBT Online