Rev. Bert Sumikawa

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, May 25, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Bert Sumikawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa.

Mahalo for your patience in posting this service. In addition to the delay, we also had unforeseen technical difficulties with the primary audio recording, so the audio is not as clear as our other videos.

The monthly Remembrance Service 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

    00:43 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:29 - Meditation

    04:15 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:39 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:49 - Remembrance Aspiration

    10:38 - Remembrance

    13:41 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    21:16 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    22:43 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 216 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:43 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Bert Sumikawa

    46:40 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    48:20 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    50:19 - Announcements

    53:19 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:14 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    54:29 - How to Donate to WBT

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Spring Ohigan Dharma Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and Rev. Sol Kalu

Spring Ohigan Dharma Service for Sunday, March 16, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu.

Rev. Sumikawa shares the significance of Spring Ohigan, which is a time for reflection and balance, and emphasizes the importance of the Six Paramitas (generosity, discipline, patience, effort, meditation, and wisdom) in achieving harmony in life.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:41 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:25 - Meditation

    04:12 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:15 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:56 - Ohigan Aspiration

    11:14 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    18:16 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    19:19 - Gatha: Splendor of an Evening Sky (page 194 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:55 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    41:29 - Gatha: Namo Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:15 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:24 - Announcements

    54:04 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:46 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    55:01 - How to Donate to WBT

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Obon & Hatsubon Service

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Rev. Jeffrey Soga

Our annual Obon & Hastubon Service held on Sunday, July 7, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Jeffrey Soga, resident minister of Waipahu Hongwanji. Obon is a time when Buddhists remember those who have left this world before us, with gratitude for enabling us to exist and to encounter the dharma. This was also our Hatsubon Service, for families of those who passed away since the last Obon.

The service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Join us at our Bon Dance in Kailua on Saturday, July 13, 2024. One night only! Visit https://tinyurl.com/bondance2024 or https://windwardbuddhisttemple.org for details.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:16 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:58 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:45 - Meditation 04:41 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:57 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:11 - Obon Aspiration

    11:22 - Hatsubon Remembrance

    14:28 - Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    22:16 - Gatha: Obon Obon It's Festival Day (page 115 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:43 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Jeffrey Soga

    51:53 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness

    54:19 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    56:45 - Announcements

    01:06:25 - July Birthdays

    01:08:09 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:09:03 - July Schedule

    01:09:19 - How to Donate to WBT

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July Birthdays

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, June 30, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa and Rev. Barbara Brennan. 

Join us for our Bon Dance in Kailua on Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 7 pm - 10 pm!

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of June, 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)

    03:12 - Meditation

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

    06:15 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:06 - Remembrance

    14:52 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    21:44 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    23:40 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:08 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Bert Sumikawa

    46:07 - Gatha: Flying Free

    50:20 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    52:41 - Announcements

    01:02:14 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:03:01 - July Dharma Service Schedule

    01:03:17 - How to Donate to WBT

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, May 26, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. Are the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and Shinran Shonin the same? Or are they different? That's the question Rev. Sumikawa asks and answers in his Dharma Talk. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa.

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

    00:16 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:06 - Meditation

    03:50 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:55 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:00 - Remembrance

    13:21 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

    20:54 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    22:11 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    24:32 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Bert Sumikawa

    44:01 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness

    46:05 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    48:30 - Announcements

    53:45 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:39 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    54:54 - How to Donate to WBT

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Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Dharma Service for Sunday, April 14, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. The service was officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) is held to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini Garden. Attendees to the service got a chance to pour sweet tea on the Baby Buddha during the chanting of the Kanmoku-ge.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:46 - Meditation

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

    06:03 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:10 - Buddha Day Aspiration

    10:13 - Sutra: Kanmoku-ge & Pouring of Sweet Tea

    25:46 - Gatha: Happy Buddha Day (page 56 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    47:49 - Gatha: Softly Blew the Breezes (page 151 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:38 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    51:47 - Announcements

    58:48 - April Birthdays

    01:02:03 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:03:13 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    01:03:29 - 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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Eitaikyo Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Eitaikyo Service for Sunday, November 26, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa. 

Eitaikyo is a special service where we remember all those who came before us at our temple who have helped to propagate the Dharma, and, in doing so, have ensured that others are able to do so in the future as well. Eitaikyo is comprised of two Japanese words, Eitai ("perpetual") and Dokkyo ("sutras"). 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:39 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:07 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    04:10 - Meditation

    05:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:08 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:32 - Eitaikyo Aspiration

    11:18 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    21:13 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    23:02 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:00 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    43:07 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:43 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    47:52 - Announcements

    56:14 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    57:08 - December Schedule

    57:23 - How to Donate to WBT

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Obon & Hatsubon Service

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Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Our annual Obon & Hastubon Service held on Sunday, July 2, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Bert Sumikawa, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Obon is a time when Buddhists remember those who have left this world before us, with gratitude for enabling us to exist and to encounter the dharma. It was also our Hatsubon Service, for families of those who passed away since the last Obon. 

The service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:16 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:53 - Meditation

    03:56 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:05 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:14 - Offertory by Families for Hatsubon & Obon

    16:47 - Gatha: Obon Obon It's Festival Day (page 115 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:27 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Bert Sumikawa

    41:43 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness

    44:13 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    46:29 - Announcements

    55:19 - July Birthdays

    57:16 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    58:07 - July Schedule

    58:20 - How to Donate to WBT

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July Birthdays

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Gotan-e Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Gotan-e Dharma Service for Sunday, May 7, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa, at Windward Buddhist Temple. The Gotan-e service celebrates the birth of Jodo Shinshu founder Shinran Shonin, who was born on May 21, 1173.

This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Windward Buddhist Temple holds a weekly in-person Dharma Service on Sundays.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:27 - Meditation

    04:21 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:52 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:09 - Aspiration

    11:44 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

    18:19 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:56 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    45:23 - Gatha: Ondokusan & Gratefulness

    47:38 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    49:52 - Announcements

    55:18 - CMLA Presentation

    01:01:42 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:02:24 - May Schedule

    01:02:37 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

Jennifer Kane and Shirley Yanagisawa were presented with their Certified Minister’s Lay Assistants (CMLA) certificates