Rev. Charlene Kihara

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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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Ministers Appreciation Service

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Rev. Charlene Kihara & Jennifer Kane

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 19, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT member Jennifer Kane. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Today was also our Ministers Appreciation Service.

Jenn shares a parable from Rev. Dr. Kenneth Tanaka's book, "Ocean: An Introduction to Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in America."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:08 - Meditation

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

    06:05 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    13:46 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    14:49 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:06 - Dharma Talk: Jennifer Kane

    27:07 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:41 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:29 - Announcements

    36:26 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    37:09 - October Dharma Service Schedule

    37:24 - How to Donate to WBT

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Obon & Hatsubon Service

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Rev. Charlene Kihara and Rev. Sol Kalu

Our annual Obon & Hastubon Service held on Sunday, July 6, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. 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. Sol Kalu at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Join us at our Bon Dance in Kailua on Saturday, July 12, 2025. One night only! Visit https://tinyurl.com/bondance2025 or https://windwardbuddhisttemple.org for details.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:12 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:48 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:16 - Meditation

    04:11 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

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

    10:01 - Obon Aspiration

    10:43 - Offering of Incense

    14:20 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    22:04 - Gatha: Obon, Obon, It's Festival Day (page 148 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:31 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Charlene Kihara

    40:44 - Gatha: Ondokusan & Gratefulness

    42:59 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:51 - Announcements

    46:39 - July Birthdays

    48:02 - Bon Dance Announcements

    56:29 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    57:34 - July Dharma Service Schedule

    57:42 - How to Donate to WBT

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July Birthdays & Intergenerational Activity