Rev. Irene Nakamoto

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Remembrance Day Service

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Irene Nakamoto

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, May 24, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Irene Nakamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Yuika Hasebe of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin.

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

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

    02:59 - Meditation

    03:42 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

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

    12:27 - Remembrance

    15:48 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    22:52 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    24:37 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:03 - Dharma Talk: Irene Nakamoto

    50:22 - Gatha: All Life is One (page 2 in Praises of the Buddha)

    52:31 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    54:21 - Announcements

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

    01:00:48 - May Schedule

    01:01:03 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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Buddha Day Service

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Rev. Irene Nakamoto & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Buddha Day / Hana Matsuri Service for Sunday, April 10, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Irene Nakamoto at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Buddha Day, also known as Hana Matsuri, commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini Garden. This is a recording of the complete Buddha Day service, including the pouring of sweet tea over the Baby Buddha and Rev. Nakamoto's Dharma message.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 00:28 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

  • 02:34 - Meditation

  • 03:39 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 06:01 - Buddha Day Aspiration

  • 07:11 - Sutra: Kanmoku-ge & Pouring of Sweet Tea

  • 18:59 - Gatha: Happy Buddha Day (page 56 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 21:19 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Irene Nakamoto

  • 52:52 - Gatha: Floral Festival (page 46 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 55:32 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 56:43 - Closing Aspiration

  • 57:35 - Announcements