Rev. Eric Matsumoto

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Gotan-e Service

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Rev. Eric Matsumoto

Gotan-e Dharma Service for Sunday, May 17, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Eric Matsumoto. The birthday of the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, Shinran Shonin, is commemorated in the Gotan-e Service. This is one of the six major services observed annually by Jodo Shinshu temples.

Rev. Matsumoto is currently the resident minister of Aiea Hongwanji Mission and served as the 16th Bishop of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii from 2011 - 2023. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Matsumoto. Rev. Matsumoto's Dharma Talk was titled, "What is Compassion?"

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:01 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:57 - Meditation

    04:56 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:09 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:12 - Gotan-e Aspiration

    14:21 - Sutra: Shoshin Nembutsu Ge (page 11 in the red service book)

    21:57 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    23:12 - Gatha: Saint Shinran (page 170 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:19 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Eric Matsumoto

    53:34 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness II

    56:22 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    57:45 - Announcements

    01:00:05 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:00:53 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    01:01:08 - How to Donate to WBT

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Autumn Ohigan Service

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Rev. Eric Matsumoto & Rev. Sol Kalu

Autumn Ohigan Dharma Service for Sunday, September 15, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker, Rev. Eric Matsumoto, resident minister of Aiea Hongwanji Mission and former Bishop of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Kalu and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Rev. Matsumoto shares the story, "The Gift of Nothing," by Patrick McDonnell.

Shin Buddhists traditionally celebrate Ohigan (“the other shore") twice a year at the spring and fall equinox, the time at which day and night are equal.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:52 - Offering of Flowers & Light

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

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

    10:29 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    16:20 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    17:26 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:12 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Eric Matsumoto

    51:54 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    53:13 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    56:47 - Announcements

    01:04:56 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:05:50 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    01:06:06 - 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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