Rev. Joshin Kamuro
Obon & Hatsubon Dharma Service for Sunday, July 5, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Joshin Kamuro resident minister of Mililani Hongwanji Mission. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kamuro. Obon in Hawaii is a time for families and communities to come together, celebrate with food and dance, and honor ancestors through special remembrance services, embodying the spirit of filial piety and cultural heritage.
Windward Buddhist Temple's Bon Dance will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at our temple grounds in Kailua. More information available here: https://tinyurl.com/BonDance2026
There will be no Sunday Dharma Service on July 12, as we'll be cleaning up after our Bon Dance. Our next service will be on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:35 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:22 - Meditation
04:07 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:23 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)
13:02 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)
14:54 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)
17:45 - Dharma Talk: Rodney Moriyama
51:54 - Gatha: Lord Buddha Speaks to Me (page 137 in Praises of the Buddha)
55:07 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
56:24 - Announcements
59:25 - Bon Dance Announcements
01:04:59 - Words of Thanksgiving
01:05:46 - June Dharma Service Schedule
01:06:01 - How to Donate to WBT
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Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook