Rev. Tatsuo Muneto

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Tatsuo Muneto

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, March 29, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Tatsuo Muneto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Muneto. With the start of the Hanamatsuri celebrations, Rev. Muneto's Dharma Talk was titled, "Today, You Are Born as a Buddhist." Rev. Muneto also shared the story "Taro and the Tofu" by Masako Matsuno.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of March, 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

    00:25 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:21 - Meditation

    04:03 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:28 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:32 - Remembrance

    15:42 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    22:30 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    23:48 - Gatha: All Life is One (page 2 in Praises of the Buddha)

    25:59 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Tatsuo Muneto

    40:36 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:18 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:56 - Announcements

    50:40 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:25 - April Schedule

    51:40 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Watch the Service

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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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  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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