Shirley Yanagisawa

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Family Dharma Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, January 12, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Shirley Yanagisawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Certified Minister Lay Assistant (CMLA) Prudence Kusano. Shirley shares the book "How to Be a Hero: From A to Z" by Lynn Daue and illustrated by John O'Neill.

The book is dedicated to Micah Nishizuka, nephew of the late U.S. Air Force Captain Reid Nishizuka. Captain Nishizuka graduated from Kailua High School, whose campus is a few miles away from WBT, and gave his life serving his country in 2013.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:17 - Meditation

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

    06:17 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    16:01 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    15:09 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:16 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

    32:17 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 216 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:47 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    35:51 - Announcements

    37:53 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    38:38 - January Dharma Service Schedule

    38:53 - How to Donate to WBT

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

Bingo

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Father's Day Dharma Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 16, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by WBT lay speaker, Shirley Yanagisawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Shirley reads a book about friendship and sharing, "Too Many Mangos" by Tammy Paikai and Don Robinson. Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3z578Fy

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:44 - Meditation

    03:30 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:42 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:31 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:40 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:05 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

    29:16 - Gatha: Arigatai

    31:55 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    34:22 - Announcements

    41:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    42:41 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    42:56 - How to Donate to WBT

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

Ron’s Lego Display

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Family Dharma Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 15, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Shirley Yanagisawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:13 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:43 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:52 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:47 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:59 - Gatha: The Wondrous Gift of Peace (page 176 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:17 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

    33:28 - Gatha: Listen to His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:36 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    37:50 - Announcements

    42:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    43:36 - October Schedule

    43:50 - How to Donate to WBT

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

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Family Dharma Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 4, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Shirley Yanagisawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:15 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:37 - Meditation

    03:28 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:50 - Sutra: Gassho with Amida

    12:33 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    13:49 - Gatha: Arigatai

    16:26 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

    28:35 - Gatha: The Wondrous Gift of Peace (page 176 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:27 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:36 - Closing Aspiration

    32:22 - Announcements

    40:44 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    41:43 - September Schedule

    41:52 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    42:02 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

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

Intergenerational Activity: Peace Day Doves

Online Remembrance Day Dharma Service

Shirley Yanagisawa

Happy Holidays! Online Monthly Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 26, 2021 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and Lay Speaker Shirley Yanagisawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of December, regardless of the year.

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

  • 02:01 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 02:37 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:34 - San Bu Jo (page 8 in the red service book)

  • 07:56 - Remembrance Day - December

  • 09:35 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

  • 14:29 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - I (page 6 in the red service book)

  • 17:54 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

  • 36:55 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

  • 39:44 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 40:41 - Closing Aspiration

  • 41:36 - Announcements

  • 42:04 - How to Donate to WBT Online

JANUARY SCHEDULE

  • In-person services at the temple will begin on Sunday, January 9, 2022. There will be no service on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

  • Due to the ever-changing pandemic, this schedule is subject to change, so please check our website and Facebook page for the latest.

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Online Dharma Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa

Shirley Yanagisawa

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, June 6, 2021 with a Dharma Talk on gratitude by Lay Speaker Shirley Yanagisawa and Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple.

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

  • 02:00- Opening Remarks & Program

  • 02:13 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:11 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

  • 11:42 - Recitation: Loving Kindness Metta

  • 13:15 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

  • 33:55 - Gatha: Quest of Life (from "Shin Buddhist Gathas")

  • 36:32 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 37:29 - Closing Aspiration

  • 38:10 - June Schedule

  • 38:17 - Announcements

  • 38:56 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Online Dharma Service

Shirley Yanagisawa

Shirley Yanagisawa

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, December 20, 2020 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Shirley Yanagisawa on the theme of "Gratitude." Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa officiates the service:

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

  • 01:59 - Introduction & Welcome

  • 02:14 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:13 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

  • 14:01 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

  • 12:32 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

  • 28:12 - Gatha: A Lotus Pure

  • 31:30 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

  • 33:18 - Upcoming Online Schedule

  • 33:33 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Sunday Family Service

Today’s Dharma Talk was given by Shirley Yanagisawa. November is a month of showing gratitude. From Veterans’ Day where we thank our military members for their service to Eitaikyo and, at the end of the month, Thanksgiving. Shirley shared what she’s thankful for, including her family, the sangha, being able to travel, and, most recently, the University of Hawaii Wahine volleyball team.

Jean brought emergency water storage bags, which have been provided by several state and local government agencies and are being distributed through Project Dana.

Sunday Family Service

At today’s Family Service, Shirley Yanagisawa’s Dharma Talk was about the interdependence of all life. Shirley shared examples from her recent trip to Japan to visit extended family members and brought a few chrysalis that started as caterpillars in her yard and will eventually turn into monarch butterflies.

Sunday Family Service & Remembrance Day

For today’s Dharma Talk, Shirley Yanagisawa shared three things in November that help us to remember and give thanks:

  1. Veterans Day: we are reminded of the many sacrifices of the past and present members of the Armed Forces for our freedom.

  2. Eitaikyo: we held this special service last week as our expression of gratitude to the many members of our temple whose dedication, sacrifices, and support have made it possible for Kailua Hongwanji Mission to be what it is today.

  3. Thanksgiving: we all enjoyed our turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, and other food items, some of which we are all still enjoying as leftovers days later. Shirley made her broccoli casserole on Thanksgiving, and she made it again to share for today’s refreshments.

Shirley asked each member to note three things we are thankful for. The notes will be strung together and placed on display in the temple.

Our next Family Service will be on Sunday, December 9, 2018, which will be followed by the Annual General Membership meeting. There will be no service on Sunday, December 2.

Shirley’s broccoli casserole, the recipe to which remains a secret