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.
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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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