Rev. Tatsuo Muneto

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Gotan-e Dharma Service

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Rev. Tatsuo Muneto and Rev. Sol Kalu

Gotan-e Dharma Service for Sunday, May 18, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Tatsuo Muneto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT's resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu. Rev. Muneto's Dharma Talk is on his gratitude for the Three Treasures: the Buddha, the Dharma (teachings), and the Sangha (community).

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:49 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:14 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:32 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:35 - Gotan-e Aspiration

    10:48 - Sutra: Shoshin Nembutsu Ge (page 10 in the red service book)

    16:28 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    17:51 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 178 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:47 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Tatsuo Muneto

    43:33 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:49 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    46:51 - Announcements

    51:29 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:16 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    52:31 - How to Donate to WBT

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Temple Cleaning

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Spring Ohigan Service with Guest Speaker Rev. Tatsuo Muneto

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We welcomed Rev. Tatsuo Muneto as the guest speaker for our Spring Ohigan Service. Rev. Muneto has served temples throughout the state, including Hawaii Betsuin, Hilo Betsuin, Kona Hongwanji, Lihue Hongwanji, and Moiliili Hongwanji, as well as the Buddhist Study Center. Watch Rev. Muneto’s Dharma Talk by clicking on the play button below or on our YouTube channel.

Today was also our first Dharma School session, which will be held monthly on the second Sunday of the month. This was followed by a fun and creative craft activity.

Dharma School